Finance
Goldman says Japan's $1 trillion of reserves leaves 'plenty of capacity' for further yen interventions
Japan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention,
Finance
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's condi
World
First Total Eclipse in Europe in Decades Turns Day to Night
From Iceland to Spain, people flocked to viewing spots to see the moon completely block out the sun.
World
Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal.
In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.
Finance
South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade
South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.
World
The 21 million women and girls the world forgot – podcast
Five years after the Taliban retook power, women inside the country explain how they have been silenced, while the Afgha
Finance
Housing Market Jitters Grip Australia Banks on Cautious Outlook
Banks revealed the extent of the depressed housing market sentiment in Australia this week, dragging down their share pr
Finance
Oil rises on worries over supply disruptions as spill near Oman worsens
News of recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea drove oil higher. An oil spill near Oman co
World
Zimbabwe’s land reform enters a new chapter
A new land policy is reopening disputes over farms seized during Zimbabwe’s land reform after 2000.
Gaming
Saber CEO scorns writer who says she was fired in favor of AI with confusing, combative statement
The comments are "remarkably pathetic," the writer said in response.
World
Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains
Zelenskyy announces recapture of 745 sq km in Oleksandrivskyi sector; plea from stranded Ukrainian frontline troops. Wha
Finance
China’s Coal-to-Chemicals Push Pays Off With Record Profits
China’s decade-plus quest to replace oil with coal in chemicals production is paying off for industry leader Ningxia Bao