Nurse Strikes to Go On Even as GMB Union Accepts Pay Deal
UK nurses warned there will be no quick conclusion to strikes as health-care workers prepare for a new walkout beginning tonight.
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China’s Home Sales by Top Developers Rise for a Third Month
China’s home sales rose for a third month in April, adding to signs of a recovery after policymakers expanded support for the beleaguered sector.
UK Ends Sudan Evacuation Flights With More Than 1,800 Removed
The UK government said it’s ended evacuation flights from Sudan given reduced demand and the volatile situation on the ground.
Ermotti Taps UBS Veterans for Credit Suisse Transition Team
UBS Group AG Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti selected one of the lender’s former executives, Tom Naratil, to be a key member of the new management team, according to a report published Sunday by NZZ.
Key Takeaways From a Better-Than-Feared Start to Earnings Season
Investors have had plenty to cheer this earnings season so far — resilient consumer spending, upbeat Big Tech results and confident economic outlooks from corporate executives. Yet, the stock market is not reflecting the optimism.
Japan PM Kishida’s Support Rate Jumps to 46.6% in Kyodo Poll
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating surged by 8.5 percentage points to 46.6% from last month in a Kyodo News poll.
China’s Travel Rush Over Holiday Sees Tourism and Spending Soar
China’s tourism and consumer activities rose sharply on the first day of the five-day Labor Day holiday, as residents rushed to travel and spend after three years of Covid restrictions finally ended.
Marcos Vows Stronger Ties With US Ahead of Meeting With Biden
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is “determined to forge an even stronger relationship” with the US ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden in Washington.
Sudan’s Neighbors Pay the Price as Rival Forces Vie for Power
The conflict between rival generals in Sudan threatens neighboring African countries that are already struggling with refugee flows and armed rebels at their borders.
Egypt Able to Meet All International Debt Obligations, PM Says
Egypt is fully able to meet its international debt obligations, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said, looking to ease market concerns over the North African nation’s economic situation.
