Tag: World news
China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling
BANGKOK -- China's central bank kept a key lending rate unchanged on Monday, choosing not to loosen credit as data for May showed...
Passenger plane lands safely in New Zealand after a fire shuts down an engine
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A passenger plane landed safely at a New Zealand airport on Monday after a fire shut down one of...
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower as China reports factory output slowed
BANGKOK -- Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China reported its factory output slowed in May, with the property market still...
The high cost of living is still biting the UK. Many don't think the election will change anything
LONDON -- Dominic Watters watches his gas and electricity meter like a hawk. He topped it up a few days ago, but now...
Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Singapore authorities said Monday a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and steering control that led it...
Singapore rushes to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern...