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Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants

Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China's CBC, a subsidiary of the world's largest lithium battery producer CATL, to build two lithium carbonate production plants in the country's southwest.

Trump tariffs threat casts chill over Canada

Canada was scrambling Tuesday to blunt the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to implement steep tariffs once he takes office, as experts warned of a potentially "catastrophic" hit to the Canadian economy.

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US judge deemed controversial Musk tweet on Tesla 'false': investors

A 2018 tweet posted by Elon Musk in which he claimed to have secured the funding to take Tesla private was deemed "false and misleading" by a judge, according to documents filed by investors suing his electric car company.

Young conservatives target 'wokeism' on US campuses

Back in high school, Jack used to be picked on for his politics. Now, as a college student, he is banding together with like-minded conservatives to fight back against what they see as the tyranny of "wokeism."

Volunteer kitchen gutted by strike on east Ukraine city

In the aftermath of Saturday's strike on Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv the scent of yeast hangs in the air.

Climate activists disrupt traffic in London, Paris

Several hundred activists from the Extinction Rebellion activist group on Saturday blocked major roads in central Paris and London, disrupting traffic to protest "inaction" on climate change from world leaders.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka halts share trading as protests spiral

Sri Lanka on Saturday announced a five-day share trading halt after the crisis-hit country hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday, as trade unions and top cricket stars joined protests demanding the president's resignation.

Sri Lanka declares 5-day share trading halt over crisis

The Colombo Stock Exchange on Saturday announced a five-day trading halt after crisis-hit Sri Lanka hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday.

China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond

The return to Earth of three astronauts on Saturday after six months at China's new space station marks a landmark step in the country's space ambitions, ending its longest crewed mission ever.

China's economic growth under threat as virus takes hold

The mounting cost of China's zero-Covid policy threatens to derail Beijing's ambitious GDP target, analysts say, as supply chains snarl, ports face delays and Shanghai remains mired in lockdown.

Three months after oil spill, Peru fishermen remain without work

Three months after an oil spill that polluted beaches and killed wildlife in Peru, hundreds of fishermen remain out of work as Easter approaches.

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense against Musk buyout bid

Twitter moved Friday to defend itself against Elon Musk's $43 billion hostile takeover bid, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock.

Russian regulator says French radio RFI's website blocked

Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor on Friday blocked access to the website of French radio station RFI for violating a law banning the dissemination of false or extremist information.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka rations fuel as crisis worsens

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka imposed fuel rationing on Friday in another worsening of the economic crisis that has sparked widespread demonstrations calling for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation.

Shanghai lockdowns threaten China's auto output while port congestion worsens

Chinese automakers warned they may have to put the brakes on production if Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai persist, with a top Huawei executive also sounding the alarm Friday about snarled supply chains.

Philippines' Duterte blocks bill to register social media users

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected a proposed law requiring social media users to register their real names and phone numbers, citing threats to free speech and privacy, his spokesman said Friday.

Uber suspends services in Tanzania over new fare rules

US ride-hailing giant Uber has suspended its services in Tanzania, saying government legislation that raises fares and cuts its commission made it difficult for it to operate.

Shanghai lockdowns threaten China auto production

Chinese auto makers warned they may have to put the brakes on production if strict Covid-19 curbs in Shanghai persist, with a top Huawei executive also sounding the alarm Friday about snarled supply chains.

Web of support for Ukrainian refugees in Romania

Eyes glued to her two screens, Romanian Olivia Vereha works tirelessly to make sure an essential website for Ukrainian refugees runs smoothly.

Asian markets drop after Wall Street retreat

Asian markets dipped in early trade Friday after a negative lead from Wall Street, with investors around the world worried about surging inflation.

'Terrified': Musk Twitter buyout bid rattles tech world

Elon Musk's shock offer to buy Twitter drew immediate fears Thursday – and some cheers – over putting the platform in the hands of a mercurial billionaire who advocates fewer limits on what people can post.

Haulage strike paralyzes Argentina's farming exports

A four-day-old strike by Argentine grain transporters, demanding higher freight rates in the face of rising diesel prices due to war in Ukraine, has paralyzed farming exports, industry sources said Thursday.

Germany seizes world's largest yacht owned by Russian oligarch

Germany has officially confiscated the world's largest superyacht owned by Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, as part of sanctions against Moscow following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, police sources said Thursday.

Musk says 'not sure' his Twitter buyout bid will succeed

Tesla chief Elon Musk said Thursday he's not sure his $43 billion bid to buy Twitter will succeed, but asserted he has a "plan B" in case of failure.

US banks see upheaval from Fed shift, Russia challenging economy

Large US banks released a mixed deluge of earnings Thursday, pointing to the continued strength of US households and businesses while warning of rising risks from inflation, geopolitical upheaval and fast-changing monetary policy.

NFT of first-ever tweet a dud in online auction

An NFT of the first tweet ever posted on Twitter was struggling to attract bidders on Thursday, with the highest offer so far just shy of $10,000 -- a year after it was bought for $2.9 million.

Euro hits two-year low as ECB holds fire

The euro slumped to a near two-year low on Thursday after the European Central Bank remained vague about when it will raise interest rates in the face of soaring inflation.

Lebanon to demolish blast-hit silos despite victims' protest

Lebanon on Thursday ordered the demolition of Beirut's grain silos which are at risk of collapse following a devastating 2020 port explosion, prompting protests from relatives of blast victims who want the silos preserved.

Elon Musk, tech visionary in the spotlight

Space conquest: check. Disrupt the auto industry: check. Take over Twitter? Why not. From eccentric entrepreneur to the world's richest man, Elon Musk likes to dream big -- and these days, he is everywhere you look.

Iraqis queue for fuel as stations protest government

Motorists in Iraq formed long queues for fuel Thursday after some owners of filling stations shut off their pumps to protest government policies on fuel distribution and pricing.

Citigroup sets aside $1.9 bn for Russia as US banks report mixed results

Citigroup said Thursday it set aside $1.9 billion in reserves due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as large US banks reported mixed results amid a backdrop of geopolitical upheaval and fast-changing monetary policy.

Eurozone stocks rise, euro slides as ECB holds fire

Eurozone stock markets rose Thursday while the euro slid as the European Central Bank remained vague about when it will raise interest rates in the face of soaring inflation.

Fed can achieve economic 'soft landing,' but it won't be easy: Williams

The US central bank can bring inflation down by raising interest rates without jeopardizing growth in the world's largest economy, although it will be a challenge, a top Federal Reserve official said Thursday.

ECB sticks to the plan as inflation, Ukraine shake eurozone

The European Central Bank on Thursday stood still in the face of record inflation, keeping its stimulus plans and rates unchanged, as the war in Ukraine cast a pall over the eurozone economy.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka looks to expand airline fleet

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka's loss-making national carrier revealed plans Thursday to lease up to 21 aircraft, just two days after the government announced a default on its $51 billion foreign debt.

Without official aid, Durban flood victims dig themselves out

Entering their fourth day without power or water, Durban's poorest residents lined up on Thursday to collect water from burst pipes and dug through layers of mud to retrieve their few possessions.

Citigroup sets aside $1.9 bn due to Russian-Ukraine conflict

Citigroup said Thursday it set aside $1.9 billion in reserves due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which was one factor driving a drop in the bank's quarterly earnings.

Turkey again refuses to raise rates to fight record inflation

Turkey's central bank on Thursday brushed aside an inflation reading that has soared past 60 percent and kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the fourth month in a row.

ECB holds tight as inflation tide rises