South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December

2023-05-29 21:50

Mexico Halts Steepest-Ever Series of Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Slows

Mexico halted its steepest-ever series of interest rate rises and promised to keep them stable for an extended

2023-05-19 03:24

Britain's iconic red phone boxes get new lease of life

In a workshop packed with historic memorabilia, from rusty petrol pumps to vintage enamel signs, Carl Burge skillfully applied the finishing touches to the red...

2023-10-27 13:15

‘Gran Turismo' and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office

“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday

2023-08-28 02:52

Bolivia is the latest South American nation to use China's yuan for trade in challenge to the dollar

Bolivia is using the yuan to pay for imports and exports, becoming the latest country in South America to regularly use the Chinese currency in a small but growing challenge to the hegemony of the U.S. dollar

2023-07-28 10:18

Azul State of Java Survey & Report 2023: 82% of Businesses Using Java Today Are Concerned With Oracle’s Fourth Major Change to Its Licensing/Pricing Policies, and 72% Are Exploring Java Alternatives

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2023--

2023-10-24 20:27

Oil dips on demand worries after unexpected U.S. crude build

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday after a surprise rise in

2023-05-17 08:54

Investors still pouring into cash, but pace slows - BofA

LONDON Investors pumped $25.1 billion into cash in the week to Wednesday, bought $5.6 billion of bonds and

2023-05-19 18:53

Economists cut Singapore 2023 growth and inflation forecasts - survey

SINGAPORE Economists have downgraded Singapore's 2023 growth forecasts and inflation expectations, according to a survey by the country's

2023-09-06 12:28

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Try Advertising

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric-car maker will dabble in advertisements, a major shift

2023-05-17 17:58

California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers

California is raising the minimum wage for fast food workers, marking a hard-won victory for those workers and union organizers.

2023-09-29 07:26

Billionaire Who Owned Much of London’s Chelsea Dies at 86

Charles Cadogan, the billionaire aristocrat behind one of London’s biggest real estate fortunes, has died. He was 86.

2023-06-12 23:23