Hong Kong police fire tear gas as strikes paralyze city
Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters on Monday as a general strike plunged the Asian financial hub into fresh chaos, paralyzing transport and...
Take Five: Trade war whiplash and other market themes for the week ahead
It’s been a familiar pattern in the Sino-U.S. trade war since 2018. Combative tweets from Donald Trump, high-level talks between the two sides, a stalemate,...
Hamilton will meditate on his success to come back stronger
Lewis Hamilton is ready to meditate on his success as he goes into Formula One’s August break on the back of eight wins in the...
Germany: We are prepared for all Brexit scenarios but want to get a deal
The German government is prepared for all possible scenarios regarding Britain’s expected departure from the European Union, a spokeswoman said on Monday, adding that Berlin...
‘Homeland Dream’: Chinese gaming giants unveil titles that play up patriotic values
Chinese gaming companies, including giants Tencent and NetEase, unveiled new titles at an industry meet that show off socialist values and patriotic themes amid stricter...
German government urges Russia to release people detained at protest
The German government on Monday urged Russia to immediately release people detained at protest in Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections, with a spokeswoman...
Elliott calls for break-up and bigger buyback at Germany’s Scout24
U.S. activist investor Elliott has urged German classifieds group Scout24 to sell its car listings business and ramp up a share buyback program to boost...
Thailand seeks more than 10 suspects for series of bombs in Bangkok
Thai security forces are hunting more than 10 suspects in connection with a series of bomb attacks in Bangkok last week, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha...
Britain signs $425 million Typhoon engine contract with Rolls-Royce
Britain has signed a 350 million pound ($425 million) contract with Rolls-Royce to provide maintenance for the engines of Typhoon fighter jets....
Explainer: UAE military drawdown raises stakes in south Yemen
Attacks on Yemeni forces that form a core component of the Saudi-led military coalition in the south of the country risk further destabilizing Aden, seat...