Tag: general news
India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
NEW DELHI -- India and the United Kingdom launched a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration, the...
US growth likely picked up last quarter after a sluggish start to 2024, reflecting resilient economy
WASHINGTON -- The American economy, boosted by healthy consumer spending, is believed to have regained some momentum this spring after having begun 2024...
Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
HONG KONG -- A defense lawyer said Thursday that prominent publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in the landmark national security...
Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out
PHILADELPHIA -- The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers -- well, the Sixers, for now -- will soon need a new...
Venezuelans turn to odd jobs and gambling to stretch meager wages they hope will grow after election
MATURIN, Venezuela -- A municipal market in eastern Venezuela is teeming with weekend customers hoping to score a deal among the stalls of...
Prosecutors file Boeing's plea deal to resolve felony fraud charge tied to 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department submitted an agreement with Boeing on Wednesday in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to a fraud charge for...