Pandemic, war and an assassination have defined Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s two years in office, yet his chances of staying in the top job are likely to be determined by more mundane issues such as rising prices.
Lawmakers will discuss one of Singapore’s largest-ever money-laundering cases in parliament as the government comes under pressure to tighten rules and crack down further on cross-border organized crime.
The United Nations Security Council on Monday greenlit an international force for Haiti to rein in powerful gangs and clear the way for long-delayed elections.
Dish Network Corp. was fined $150,000 by US regulators for leaving a retired satellite parked in the wrong place in space, reflecting official concern over the growing amount of debris orbiting Earth and the potential for mishaps.
Venezuela’s opposition rejected technical support from the government for its presidential primary, risking a chaotic vote and a possible court battle.
British shoppers enjoyed the first monthly drop in food prices in more than two years as retailers cut the cost of dairy products, fish and vegetables amid “fierce competition” between stores, a survey found.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. named Aaron Lamshed its new head of equity capital markets advisory for Australia and New Zealand, as its current leader steps aside to take a corporate role.
The European Union’s climate commissioner-designate pledged to complete the bloc’s plan to reduce emissions if he’s permanently approved for the post and vowed more ambition globally on environmental issues.
Delta Air Lines Inc. has discovered unapproved components in “a small number” of its jet aircraft engines, becoming the latest carrier and fourth major US airline to disclose the use of fake parts.
Rice University is losing out on potential faculty recruits who say they don’t want to relocate to Texas because of factors including the conservative political environment.
