McConnell Defends US Aid to Ukraine as House Republicans Question the Cost

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised US military aid to Ukraine that he said is helping its counteroffensive

2023-06-13 05:25

Indonesia warns nuclear weapons put Southeast Asia a 'miscalculation away' from a catastrophe

Indonesia’s top diplomat is warning of the threat posed by nuclear weapons, saying that Southeast Asia is “one miscalculation away from apocalypse” and pressing for world powers to sign a treaty to keep the region free from such arms

2023-07-11 15:46

Debt options abound, but can Biden, McCarthy strike a deal?

The White House and Congress could strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for budget cuts

2023-05-09 01:22

Microsoft’s Smith Set for Talks With UK Chancellor Over Activision Deal Ban

Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith will meet with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt next week to voice his frustration

2023-06-03 02:16

Hamas Releases 12 Hostages Despite Claims of Truce Violations

Hamas has turned over 12 more hostages — 10 Israelis and two Thai citizens — to the Red

2023-11-29 09:47

Asia Stocks to Catch Breath After Wild Bond Moves: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks are set for a cautious opening after the S&P 500 edged down to its lowest close

2023-10-24 07:53

Applied Materials to invest $4 billion in Silicon Valley chip research center

By Jane Lanhee Lee and Stephen Nellis SANTA CLARA, California U.S. semiconductor toolmaker Applied Materials Inc on Monday

2023-05-22 17:20

California hotel workers back on the job after strike, but union warns more walkouts possible

Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend are back on the job, but their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time

2023-07-06 04:16

UK employers curb hiring at fastest rate in over 3 years: REC

By David Milliken LONDON British employers concerned about the economic outlook reduced the number of workers they hired

2023-09-08 07:25

Child Care Staffing Cuts, Closures Are Coming as Funding Cliff Approaches

The child-care industry is set to lose a $24 billion lifeline this weekend. The expiration of the pandemic-era

2023-09-30 21:16

Tycoon Who Gave Away $750 Million Sees Profit in Loans to Poor

He built a fortune lending to low-income borrowers shunned by banks. He paid staff below-market wages and thought

2023-08-09 08:26

U.S. new home sales fall in June; trend remains firmer

WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in June, but the trend remains strong as an acute

2023-07-26 22:27