Oil prices climb as Middle East tensions simmer
Oil prices climbed on Monday as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying “significant” sanctions...
China’s assistant foreign minister says global community sees harm from protectionism
China’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Jun said on Monday that the international community recognizes harm from protectionism, and that China will safeguard its...
Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions simmer
Oil prices climbed on Monday as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying “significant” sanctions...
Asian stocks subdued, oil rises on U.S.-Iran tensions
Asian shares were off to a cautious start on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on any signs of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations...
Outlook uncertain for Japan’s whaling industry despite commercial restart
When Yachiyo Ichihara was a child in Wada, one of Japan’s oldest whaling villages, she’d go down to the harbor with a bucket and carry...
Raw, fried or on a bun: the many ways Japan eats whale
Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs – and...
Explainer: What’s behind Japan’s support of whaling?
Japan has for decades been steadfastly defiant about hunting whales despite widespread anger, including from key allies like the United States....
French fiscal administration launches probe over Ghosn’s wealth: Liberation
The French fiscal administration has launched an in-depth probe into the wealth of former Renault-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, French daily Liberation reported on Sunday, citing...
Eldorado Resorts clinches $18 billion cash and stock deal for Caesars: sources
U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc has agreed to acquire Caesars Entertainment Corp in a cash and stock deal that values its peer at about...
Daimler warns on 2019 profit outlook as diesel issues bite
Daimler cut its 2019 earnings outlook on Sunday after lifting provisions for issues related to its diesel vehicles to hundreds of millions of euros....