UK government lifts ban on gas fracking in England
Protesters set up a fake gas fracking platform in front of both houses of the British Parliament in 2012
London (AFP) - Britain on Thursday...
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 dollar extends its rally in 2022 as the market awaits key US inflation...
New York (AFP) - The dollar extended its notable run for 2022 on Monday, a bullish push after the latest strong US jobs data...
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,...
The European Union cuts energy use and taxation of energy companies
The European Union plans to cut energy use by "at least five percent" during peak hours, according to a commission document seen by AFP.
Brussels...
Stocks fall on recession fears as inflation data looms
HONG KONG (AFP) - Markets mostly fell on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly concerned that more massive interest rate increases would push economies into...
France’s Total Energy pumps $1.5 billion into Qatari gas
France's Total Energy plans to pump $1.5 billion into boosting gas production from Qatar's huge North Field, on top of more than $2 billion...
Winter power shortage won’t worry the Swiss Valley off the grid
Seaview (Switzerland) (AFP) - As people across Europe are urged to save energy next winter to avoid a power shortage, Switzerland's Bavuna Valley is...
US Federal Reserve raises key interest rate as recession fears escalate
The US Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision as concerns grow that aggressive measures could push the economy into recession next year.
Washington (AFP)...
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...
Former Congressional Security Chief on Twitter to Shareholders Supporting Musk’s Purchase
Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, Twitter's former head of security, says company executives have ignored warnings he's raised about the safety of user data.
Washington (AFP) -...
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...
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...
Cypriot carob farmers harvest ‘black gold’
Theophanes Christo, 20, and his grandfather Christos Charalambos, 79 (above the tree) harvest carob from a tree in the village of Asgata, southern Cyprus
ASGATA...
Inflation swings as Thai elections approach
The kingdom has been grappling with 14-year-old inflation that has driven up the basic cost of living — coming as the country prepares for...
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...
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...
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) -...
Elon Musk Visits Auschwitz and Takes a Stand Against Anti-Semitism Online
Elon Musk's visit to Auschwitz and his upcoming address on anti-Semitism online in Poland has garnered significant attention. The Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What are the challenges of the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
After seven years of rupture, the two great powers of the Middle East have reestablished their relations. This reconciliation reshuffles the maps of geopolitical...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Joint Philippine-US Military Exercises Culminate in Sinking “Enemy Ship” in South...
Witness the dramatic joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States as they showcase their military prowess by sinking a mock enemy...
Joint Philippine-US Military Exercises Culminate in Sinking “Enemy Ship” in South...
Witness the dramatic joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States as they showcase their military prowess by sinking a mock enemy...
