Dream come true’: Japan reopens to tourists
Japan reopens its doors to tourists after two and a half years of tough Covid restrictions, and travelers flock to it
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan...
US sues Boeing with misleading investors over 737 Max Safety, fined $200 million
US regulators say Boeing and its ex-CEO have 'put the profits on people', misleading the public about the safety of the 737 MAX
New York...
A strong US dollar is an unstoppable force that puts other currencies at risk
The US dollar made amazing gains against other currencies amid rising interest rates, bringing back memories of the Asian financial crisis
New York (AFP) -...
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Alleging Discrimination Against Asylees and Refugees
SpaceX Sued by Justice Department Over Alleged Asylee, Refugee Discrimination
The Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against SpaceX, the aerospace company owned...
Germany controls Russian-owned oil refineries
By controlling German Rosneft's operations, Berlin can operate refineries using crude oil from countries other than Russia
Berlin (AFP) - Berlin on Friday took control...
Electric cars at the Detroit Auto Show? Consumers have questions
At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, General Motors showed off its new electric vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado RST EV.
DETROIT (AFP) -...
Stocks extend losses due to recession fears
FedEx results gave bad news about the state of the broader economy, sending Wall Street open lower
New York (AFP) - Stock markets fell further...
Pressure builds after World Bank chief dodges questions about climate
World Bank President David Malpass has been accused of being a "climate denier" after refusing to answer whether he believed human-made emissions contributed to...
Twitch blocks gambling streams as addiction fears mount
Amazon-owned Twitch calls to avoid betting on the video game streaming platform have gone viral on Twitter with the hashtag #StopTwitchGambling
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -...
Ford electric motor reinvents historic Michigan plant
The cab is lowered onto the tire of a battery-powered F-150 Lightning truck at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dearborn (United States)...
France Temporarily Suspends iPhone 12 Sales over Radiation Concerns
France Suspends iPhone 12 Sales due to High Radiation Levels
In a recent development, France has temporarily suspended the sale of Apple's iPhone 12 due...
Panama Canal Administrator Aims for Traffic to Normalize by February 2025
Panama Canal Administrator Aims for Traffic to Normalize by February 2025
The Panama Canal traffic is anticipated to return to normal by February 2025, announced...
Bitcoin Correction: How Far Will the Breather Extend?
Bitcoin Takes a Breather: How Far Could the Correction Extend?
After testing the crucial $35,000 threshold earlier this week, Bitcoin slightly retreated on Thursday, suggesting...
Lawsuit Alleges Apple’s iPhone Monopoly Tactics Under Legal Scrutiny
Lawsuit Alleges Apple's iPhone Monopoly Tactics Under Legal Scrutiny
In a significant legal development, the US Department of Justice, along with 17 states, has filed...
No Terminator: Musk provokes ‘helpful’ robots
Elon Musk says Tesla's human-developed Optimus robot could cost less than $20,000 and end up doing most of the work while people reap the...
Tunisian ‘hanging garden’ farms cling on despite drought
High in the hills of northwest Tunisia, farmers plant thousands of fig trees with a unique system of terraces that they hope will protect...
Annual US inflation eased in August – but it probably won’t be enough
High prices have forced Americans to spend a larger share of their income on basic goods
High prices have forced Americans to spend a larger...
The Swedish right prepares to win elections with the gains of the far right
Swedish Democrats and anti-immigration supporters cheer during the party's election night rally in Nacka, near Stockholm - the party looked set to score its...
Portugal: a short-lived upturn
"European Micro" examines a social phenomenon in Portugal today, the theft of food in hypermarkets. Families with young children and elderly people cannot feed...
Facebook whistleblower launched a non-profit organization to deal with big tech
The first project of a new non-profit organization launched by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will be to create an open source database of the...
Mixed day for stocks as European inflation rises
A woman holds a torch during a demonstration against rising energy prices and the increasing cost of living during a national demonstration in Brussels...
The US gets a voice in an epic battle with Apple
Lawyers for Epic Games and Fortnite maker Apple will face off in an appeal hearing over strict App Store censorship, and lawyers for the...
Bank of England expands measures on UK ‘financial stability’ concerns
The Bank of England is responding to high UK bond yields since the government unveiled debt-driven tax cuts
London (AFP) - The Bank of England...
BRICS Expansion Impeded by Divisions, Threatening Global South’s Clout
BRICS Expansion Faces Eleventh Hour Hurdle as Divisions Persist
Introduction
The expansion of the BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is...
Hong Kong leader says he “mocks” US sanctions
The arrival of the mega yacht owned by the Russian oligarchs in Hong Kong has sparked controversy over sanctions
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong's...
Swiss vote on factory farm bans and pension reform
In 2020, women in Switzerland, on average, received approximately 35% lower pensions than men
GENEVA (AFP) - Switzerland voted Sunday on a number of issues,...
Steep Fed rate hike seen as certainty after ugly inflation data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said policy makers must continue to act aggressively to curb the raging price pressures that are putting pressure on...
The UK housing market has been affected by the budget fallout
Analysts expect UK house prices to lead into prolonged stagnation
London (AFP) - Britain's housing market has been battered by the British government's extravagant budget,...
France threatens to break the blockade of refineries in the face of strike
Paris (AFP) - The French government threatened on Tuesday to forcibly break the blockade of refineries and oil depots, which have paralyzed striking workers,...
What do inflation shields look like in Spain, Greece and Germany?
Every day, the correspondents' club describes how the same current event is illustrated in several countries.Consumer prices are exploding in many European countries. (MAXPPP)
In...