Tag: general news
Long before his arrest, US reporter lamented that many friends in Russia were being locked up
In early 2022, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich wrote on social media that “reporting on Russia is now also a regular practice...
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors...
How Russia’s espionage case against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unfolded
Here are key developments in Russia’s case against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was convicted on Friday of espionage charges in...
Stock market today: World shares decline, weighed down by Wall St's tech retreat
BANGKOK -- Shares retreated in Europe and Asia on Friday after a broad washout across Wall Street dragged U.S. stocks lower. Widespread IT...
Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement...
Germany's chancellor in Serbia for a lithium deal that could reduce Europe's dependency on China
BELGRADE, Serbia -- BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Serbia on Friday to discuss a tentative deal with the...