Big Banks' Q2 Earnings To Shed Light On Gloomy U.S. Mortgage Outlook
U.S. analysts and economists will be watching to see how banks' mortgage businesses are faring during their second-quarter earnings this month, as U.S.
UK's Sunak Unveils Bid To Be Leader Amid Calls For Johnson To Go Now
UK's Sunak unveils bid to be leader amid calls for Johnson to go now
Soaring Food Prices Put Damper On Eid Al-Adha In Mideast
The Eid al-Adha festival should be the busiest time of the year for Mahmoud Abu Holy, a livestock merchant in the Gaza Strip.
Abe Assassination Stuns Japan, A Country Where Gun Violence Is Rare
The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday stunned and saddened people in a country where firearms are strictly regulated and political violence is extremely rare.
In Mostly Gun-free Nation, Japanese Stunned By Abe Killing
Japan struggled with shock and sadness on Friday, trying to come to terms with the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a nation where firearms are strictly regulated and political violence extremely rare.
Yellen Heads To Asia To Build Support For Price Cap On Russian Oil
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to Asia next week to meet with officials from Japan, South Korea and other G20 economies as she seeks to build support for a price cap on Russian oil, the Treasury Department said on Friday.
U.N. Rights Body Seeks Reversal Of Taliban Policies Making Afghan Women 'Invisible'
The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution on Friday condemning rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the ruling Taliban to end restrictive practices described as making them "invisible" in society.
ECB Climate Stress Test Flags $71 Billion Risk To Euro Zone Banks
A sudden jump in carbon prices coupled with floods and droughts this year would lead to losses of at least 70 billion euros ($71.1 billion) for the euro zone's largest banks, the European Central Bank said on Friday.
Philippines' Nobel Laureate Ressa Loses Appeal Of Cyber Libel Conviction
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
Contest To Replace Boris Johnson Begins, Opponents Demand He Goes Now
As many as a dozen candidates were on Friday eyeing up replacing Boris Johnson as British prime minister after he was forced to quit by his own party, with opponents saying they want him out of Downing Street immediately.
Pipeline Uncertainty Leaves Germany With Energy Jitters
Pipeline uncertainty leaves Germany with energy jitters
Investors Fear Earnings Season Will Spark New Equities Selloff
The upcoming corporate earnings season could prompt another sharp fall in global share prices with profit forecasts looking far too upbeat given mounting recession risks, investors and analysts warn.
Analysis:'Nobody's Perfect': German Economy, Engine Of Europe, Splutters
Long one of the globe's economic stars, Germany is on a brink of a reversal of fortune which some fear imperils the prosperity built by its post-war generation.
Will Belarus Join Moscow's Ukraine Offensive?
Will Belarus join Moscow's Ukraine offensive?
China Wants Sewer Pipe Moved Before Building New Embassy In New Zealand
The Chinese embassy in capital city Wellington and local New Zealand authorities on Friday confirmed they are in talks about moving a sewage pipe running beneath a new building site.
Argentina Turmoil Sparks Panic Buying And Price Hikes
Argentina turmoil sparks panic buying and price hikes
How Boris Johnson Helped Ukraine With Its Weapons Shopping
Ninety minutes after resigning as British prime minister on Thursday, Boris Johnson called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Australia's Wong Says China Meeting A "first Step" In Stabilising Relationship
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia.
Australia Seeks To Stabilise China Ties, Says FM Wong Ahead Of Meeting
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the country's new government wants to stabilise its relationship with Beijing but will make no concessions on national interest when she meets her Chinese counterpart on Friday.
Shanghai Reopens Cinemas But COVID Risks 'Relatively High'
Shanghai reopened most cinemas on Friday, sticking to a plan of gradual resumption of daily activities after it lifted a two-month COVID-19 lockdown in June, while also trying, like several other Chinese cities, to contain resurgent infections.
Shanghai Reopens Cinemas But Warns Of COVID Risks Amid Outbreaks
Shanghai reopened most cinemas on Friday, sticking to a plan of gradual resumption of daily activities after it lifted a two-month COVID-19 lockdown in June, while also trying, like several other Chinese cities, to contain resurgent infections.
Analysis: Sanctions On Russia's Debt Entangle Default Insurance Payouts
Investors hit by Russia's debt default may have to settle some of their positions privately if the U.S.
Djokovic Eyes Wimbledon Glory After Nadal Pulls Out
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
Taiwan Slams 'Provocative' China For Sending Fighters Across Taiwan Strait
Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in what the island's government slammed as a provocation, as a senior U.S.
China Holds Combat Exercises Around Taiwan As U.S. Senator Visits
China's military said on Friday it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, as a senior U.S.
Japan's Ruling Party Secures Strong Win After Abe Assassination
Japan's ruling party secures strong win after Abe assassination
Using Lasers And 'Tow-trucks', Japanese Firms Target Space Debris
Using lasers and 'tow-trucks', Japanese firms target space debris
Ukraine Pleads For More Weapons, Chief Negotiator Sees Turning Point In War
Ukraine urged its allies on Friday to send more weapons as its forces dug in to slow Russia's military advance through the eastern Donbas region, while its chief negotiator said a turning part was approaching in the conflict.
Ukraine Pleads For More Weapons As Russian Military Shells Donbas
Ukraine urged its allies on Friday to send more weapons as its forces dug in to slow Russia's military advance through the eastern Donbas region, while a belligerent Moscow warned Western nations of consequences for their reprisals over its invasion.
Ukraine Pleads For More Weapons As Defiant Russia Warns West
Ukraine urged its allies on Friday to send more weapons as its forces dug in to slow Russia's military advance through the eastern Donbas region, while a belligerent Moscow warned Western nations of consequences for their reprisals over its invasion.
