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Japan inflation firms to 2.8% ahead of BoJ rate decision
Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.
Sales of US existing homes slip slightly in August
Sales of previously owned US homes fell in August, according to industry data released Thursday, but lower mortgage rates and growing supply were likely to boost the industry.
S.Africa's HIV research power couple says fight goes on
Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.
US Fed rate cut is 'very positive sign' for economy: Yellen
The US central bank's decision to slash interest rates this week is a "very positive sign" for where the world's biggest economy stands, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.
Israel bombs Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon after wave of deadly blasts
Israel bombed Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon on Thursday, piling pressure on the militant group after two waves of explosions targeted its communications systems, killing 37 people.
Bank of England freezes rate after jumbo US cut
The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 5.0 percent, deciding against consecutive cuts one day after a bumper reduction from the US Federal Reserve.
Stock markets rally after jumbo US rate cut
Asian and European stocks markets rallied and the dollar showed some weakness Thursday after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest-rate cut and pledged further reductions as inflation cools.
Equity markets rally after jumbo US rate cut
Asian markets rallied Thursday after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted sentiment.
Equity markets, yen rally after jumbo US rate cut
Asian markets rallied Thursday and the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted sentiment.
Hong Kong probe finds Cathay Airbus defect could cause 'extensive' damage
The engine defect in the Airbus A350 plane that led to the cancellation of dozens of Cathay Pacific flights in early September could have escalated into "extensive damage", according to a Hong Kong probe released Thursday.
Japan firm says no longer makes radio reportedly used in Lebanon blasts
Japanese firm Icom said Thursday that it had stopped producing the model of radios reportedly used in recent blasts in Lebanon around 10 years ago.
Boeing to start large-scale furloughs with Seattle strike talks stalled
Boeing said Wednesday it would start furloughs of professional and white-collar staff as it seeks to conserve cash amid a labor strike that shuttered Seattle manufacturing plants -- while talks with a union stalled.
Japan walkie-talkie maker says investigating after Lebanon blasts
Japanese firm Icom said Thursday that it was investigating after media reported that two-way radio devices bearing its logo exploded in Lebanon.
Tokyo surges on weak yen as Asian traders cheer big US rate cut
Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted sentiment.
UK campaigners in green energy standoff reject 'nimby' label
With its medieval church and picturesque village green, the tranquil hamlet of Friston in eastern England should be an unlikely place for a showdown with the UK government and an energy giant.
China's 'full-time dads' challenge patriarchal norms
Cooking, cleaning, caring for the kids during the day, Chen Hualiang takes on household tasks many Chinese fathers tend to leave to their wives, bucking a deep-rooted patriarchal tradition and even inspiring a hit TV show.
Some Cubans depend on sugar water as food shortages bite
Subsidized food, without which most Cubans would not eat at all, is becoming ever more scarce and expensive as the government, battling sanctions, struggles to pay for imports.
New migraine drugs no better than cheap painkillers: big study
New, more expensive migraine drugs are no more effective against the throbbing headaches than traditional painkillers, and even performed worse than an older range of treatments called triptans, said a massive global analysis Thursday.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs again denied bail in sex trafficking case
Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain imprisoned pending trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, after a judge denied his appeal Wednesday.
US Fed makes aggressive rate cut, weeks before election
The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the Covid-19 pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs just before November's presidential election.
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: report
India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday.
Boeing to start large temporary furloughs amid Seattle strike
Boeing said Wednesday it would start temporary furloughs of professional and white-collar staff as it seeks to conserve cash amid a labor strike that has shuttered Seattle manufacturing plants.
Stock markets, dollar slip before US rate decision
European markets and the dollar slipped, while US stocks barely budged Wednesday as traders avoided taking strong bets on the size of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expected later in the day.
Italy seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer
Italy is due to regain its spot as the world's largest wine producer in 2024 as France's vineyards are hit by unfavourable weather, according to figures from each country's agricultural authorities.
Stock markets steady, dollar slips before US rate decision
Stock markets were little changed and the dollar was down slightly Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in more than four years.
UK train drivers back govt pay deal to end strikes
Train drivers in Britain have overwhelmingly accepted a government pay deal, their union said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.
Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers
A Taiwanese company and its Hungarian partner on Wednesday reportedly denied making pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon.
European stocks, dollar slip before US rate decision
European stock markets and the dollar mostly slipped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.
End of the party? Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and are seeking a buyer, the food container firm said, after years of dwindling sales.
France's new PM warns of 'very serious' financial situation
France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.
French budgetary situation 'very serious': prime minister
France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.
Fashion's Game of Thrones as creative heads play musical chairs
Who will take over at Chanel and where will Pierpaolo Piccioli go now that he has left Valentino?