GLOBAL ECONOMY

Climate Change 3 days ago

US commits to shutting down its coal plants during COP28

The United States has committed to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants as part of its plan to tackle climate change

Mexico 4 days ago

AMLO announces 20% hike in Mexico's minimum wage

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Friday that the country's minimum wage will increase to about $1.75 per hour come Jan. 1.

United Kingdom 5 days ago

Former British finance minister Alistair Darling dead at 70

Former British finance minister Alistair Darling, a key power broker in Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour government, has been reported dead. He was 70.

Africa 6 days ago

Nigerian president unveils $34.8B spending plan focusing on security, stability

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled his 2024 spending plan, which he claims will sustain the country's “robust foundation for sustainable economic development."

Cybercrime November 26

Five dumb tech security mistakes you’re making

Despite what you may think about your own cybersecurity measures, it may not be enough to shield against cybercriminals. Learn to adjust your strategy from a tech expert.

True Crime November 26

Case of missing Tennessee woman, whose head was found 30 years ago, still haunts family: ‘We need answers’

Laurah Norton, co-creator of "The Fall Line," has written a new book, "Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless."

VIDEO November 23

Police in Dublin respond to knife attack that left 3 children, 2 adults injured

The police in Dublin have ruled out terrorism following a knife attack that caused several people injured, including three children. (Credit: SKY / Associated Press)

Europe November 23

Slovakia moves toward construction of Chinese-owned car battery plant

The Slovak government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Gotion High-Tech to construct a car battery plant in Surany.

Turkey November 23

Turkey sees another big interest rate hike amid double-digit inflation

Turkey's central bank on Thursday issued a five percent interest rate hike in hopes of combatting the Eurasian nation's double-digit inflation rate.

Pacific November 23

Fiji eyes Chinese partnership in upgrading its ports

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Wednesday told lawmakers that he aims to collaborate with Beijing in overhauling the Pacific island nation's shipyards and ports.