China’s embattled developer Evergrande is on the brink of default. Here’s why it matters
Evergrande has warned investors twice in as many weeks that it could default on its debts.
Extended interview: Malala Yousafzai on the future of women under Taliban rule
Extended interview: Malala Yousafzai on the future of women under Taliban rule “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell spoke with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai about …
U.S., Australia and UK unveil new security partnership as China expands its military and influence
The new trilateral security partnership seeks to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region as China expands its military might and influence.
New book claims top general feared Trump might start a war with China
New book claims top general feared Trump might start a war with China In the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, General Mark Milley feared the president would create a …
China’s retail sales grew 2.5% in August, far slower than 7% expected
China’s retail sales grew 2.5% in August from a year ago as the country dealt with the worst outbreak of Covid-19 since its initial spread in early 2020.
Asia-Pacific shares mixed; Evergrande shares tumble following property sales drop warning
The U.S. consumer price index for August is set to be released on Tuesday stateside.
State Department facilitates the safe departure of four Americans stranded by Taliban in Afghanistan
State Department facilitates the safe departure of four Americans stranded by Taliban in Afghanistan The State Department Monday confirmed it had facilitated the safe departure of four Americans via an …
Chinese tech, auto stocks fall on regulatory fears; property developer Soho China drops 36% on failed deal
The Financial Times reported that Beijing wants to break up Ant Group’s Alipay and force the creation of a separate loans app.
North Korea claims to have tested long-range cruise missiles
North Korea said it successfully test fired what it described as newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, its first known testing activity in months that underscored how it …
On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Afghanistan firmly under Taliban rule once again
On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Afghanistan firmly under Taliban rule once again The War in Afghanistan began as a result of the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago, with the U.S. …