ABUJA, Nigeria — When Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable…
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Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
BANGKOK — A hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites…
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
BEIJING — China on Friday approved a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local…
China’s finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
BEIJING — The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister…
Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing
HONG KONG — European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with…
China stocks sink as investors dump shares after recent rallies, while other Asian markets gain
HONG KONG — Stocks in China slumped on Wednesday, with Shanghai’s benchmark down 6.6% and Hong…
China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package
HONG KONG — China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy…
Bolivia’s president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia’s socialist President Luis Arce said Tuesday national referenda would be held…
Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain’s green king
LONDON — What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to…