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,...
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...
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) -...
Asian markets sway on recession fears as inflation data looms
Traders look to Tokyo as the yen dips towards the 145.90 level it touched last month, triggering a massive intervention to support the currency.
Hong...
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...
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...
Stock Markets Surge Amid Expectations of More Rate Cuts
In a positive turn of events, global stock markets rallied on Thursday as several central banks hinted at potential interest rate reductions.
Following the Federal...
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...
Apple’s iPhone 15 to Feature USB-C Connector, Ditching Lightning
New iPhone to Feature the Same Power Connector as Other New Phones
Apple has announced that the upcoming iPhone 15 will be charged using a...
Stocks plummet, dollar jumps as US inflation picks up
Despite the welcome decline in US gasoline prices, food, housing and car prices continued to rise
New York (AFP) - Stock markets fell while the...
US Existing Home Sales Increase Significantly in February
In a positive development for the housing market, sales of existing homes surged last month by the largest margin in a year, attributed to...
The United States should be “on the table” in the field of semiconductors: Blinken
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken speaks during a State Department function talk at Purdue University, on September 13, 2022, in West Lafayette, Indiana.
West...
Top Democrat urges US to block arms sales to Riyadh
US Senator Bob Menendez (Democrat of New Jersey) called on Washington to freeze cooperation with Saudi Arabia over its decision to "guarantee" the Russian...
Elon Musk reinstates the accounts of several personalities banned from Twitter, but has “not...
The former US president was banned from the social network in January 2021, after the Capitol was stormed by his supporters.
Elon Musk's Twitter account,...
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...
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...
TRUE OR FAKE. War in Ukraine: Did Bonduelle supply tinned vegetables to Russian soldiers?
The French company denies this, but it acknowledges that its subsidiary in Russia supplies the local Food Bank, which has already distributed packages to...
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...
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) -...
Markets are falling as central banks raise interest rates
The Bank of England said the British economy had entered a recession as it raised interest rates again to combat inflation
New York (AFP) -...
Bleu Royal Diamond Sets Auction Record, Fetching Nearly $44 Million in Geneva
Bleu Royal Diamond Fetches Nearly $44 Million at Geneva Auction
The Bleu Royal sold for nearly $2.5 million per carat
Geneva (AFP) - An exceptionally rare...
Turkey’s Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 50% in Effort to Combat Rising...
Turkey's Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 50% in Effort to Combat Rising Inflation
Turkey's central bank has increased its key interest rate to...
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...
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...
Stocks and oil prices fall on recession fears
Fear is growing that further large interest rate increases will push economies into a deep recession. The mood also prevailed, with the worsening war...
Sony Terminates $10 Billion Merger with Zee Entertainment in India
Sony has announced that it is terminating its $10 billion merger with Indian rival Zee Entertainment. The merger, which was agreed upon in late...
Canada launches review to legalize cannabis after four years
Canada has launched a review of its cannabis law, four years after it legalized its recreational use - celebrated by thousands including this man...
Nuclear Power Advocated as a Climate Solution at Brussels Summit
A groundbreaking summit held in Brussels convened leaders from over 30 nations, including prominent European nations, the United States, Brazil, and China, with 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...
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...
Cows Slaughtered Without Stunning: Measures Ordered to Address Shortcomings at Bigard...
Cows Slaughtered Without Stunning in Bigard Slaughterhouse in Venarey-les-Laumes: Measures Ordered to Address Shortcomings
After the broadcast of shocking images of animal abuse within the...
Cows Slaughtered Without Stunning: Measures Ordered to Address Shortcomings at Bigard...
Cows Slaughtered Without Stunning in Bigard Slaughterhouse in Venarey-les-Laumes: Measures Ordered to Address Shortcomings
After the broadcast of shocking images of animal abuse within the...
