China trade surplus with the U.S. rises to monthly record in September
China reported disappointing growth in imports in September, while exports beat expectations, according to data released Wednesday by the customs agency.
Brazil leader accused of “crimes against humanity” for deforestation
Paris — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused on Tuesday of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged role in the destruction of the Amazon …
China isn’t the only huge Asian economy with a coal shortage now
Most of India’s coal-fired power plants have critically low levels of coal inventory just as the economy is picking up and fueling electricity demand.
China tech stocks surge after food delivery giant Meituan is hit with $534 million antitrust fine
Analysts said the antitrust fine has removed an “overhang” over food delivery giant Meituan and the company’s shares rallied more than 7% in Hong Kong trade.
Taiwan-China tensions heighten as Taiwan rejects China’s forceful reunification plans
Taiwan-China tensions heighten as Taiwan rejects China’s forceful reunification plans Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to reject China’s attempts at reunification in a speech made during the country’s National Day …
U.S. and Taliban hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal
In the first known meeting since Kabul fell, a U.S. delegation led by CIA Deputy Director David Cohen sat down Saturday with the Taliban and will meet Sunday in Doha, …
Dozens killed in Afghanistan mosque bombing
Dozens killed in Afghanistan mosque bombing Dozens of people were killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in northern Afghanistan. ISIS-K claimed responsibility. Charlie D’Agata reports. View CBS News …
World leaders reach landmark deal on a global corporate tax rate
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Friday announced a major breakthrough over corporate tax rates, after years of disagreement.
Nordic countries are restricting the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine. Here’s why
Finland, Denmark and Sweden are limiting the use of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine in young people over concerns around rare cardiovascular side effects.
Stuck in China, consumers are spending millions for luxury goods in Hainan
Chinese consumers opened their wallets to shop during the week-long National Day holiday that ended Thursday, even as travel numbers fell.