Oil Prices Inch Higher On Relaxed China COVID Curbs, Tight Supplies
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday on an expected demand recovery in China as the world's second-biggest economy relaxes tough COVID-19 curbs, and on doubts that a higher output target by OPEC+ producers would ease tight supply.
Oil Prices Stable As Market Juggles Risk Sentiment With Tight Supplies
Oil prices were stable on Tuesday as the market balanced risk sentiment with supply concerns and the prospect of higher demand as China relaxes its COVID curbs.
Oil Gains As Market Juggles Risk Sentiment With Tight Supply
Oil prices rose in a seesaw session on Tuesday as the market weighed risk sentiment against supply concerns and the prospect of higher demand after relaxation of China's COVID curbs.
Fallen Football Chiefs Blatter And Platini Face Fraud Trial
Fallen football chiefs Blatter and Platini face fraud trial
US Capitol Assault Hearings Promise Bombshell Revelations
US Capitol assault hearings promise bombshell revelations
U.S. Judge Blocks Louisiana Voting Map That Creates Just One Black District
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked a Louisiana Republican redistricting map that created only one majority-Black congressional district in the state, ordering the state legislature to redraw the map with a second such district within the next two weeks.
Whistleblower Sues Eli Lilly Over Drug Manufacturing Problems
A former human resources officer at Eli Lilly and Co sued the drugmaker on Monday, alleging she was terminated after pointing out poor manufacturing practices and data falsification involving one of its blockbuster diabetes drugs.
Japan's Household Spending Falls As Rising Costs Squeeze Consumers
Japan's household spending fell faster than expected in April as the yen's sharp decline and surging commodity prices pushed up retail costs, hitting consumer confidence and heightening pressures on the battered economy.
Initiative Launched To Rank Corporate Climate Claims Using Carbon Offsets
A consultation for a global standard to assess companies' claims about progress towards internal climate targets and their use of carbon offset credits launched on Tuesday, seeking to bring transparency to an unregulated market.
Fighting Rages In Fierce Battle For Ukraine's East
Street fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops raged in the battle for the industrial city of Sievierodonetsk as Moscow's forces pushed to conquer Ukraine's eastern Donbas, seeking a decisive win more than 100 days into the invasion.
Apple Unveils Message Recall, Other 'Wish List' Features
Apple unveils message recall, other 'wish list' features
Dominican Republic Minister Shot Dead In Office
Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office
In The Last-Chance Saloon, Boris Johnson Survives As UK PM For Now
For a man who long set his sights on becoming Britain's prime minister, Boris Johnson came dangerously close on Monday to being ousted by lawmakers tired of defending him and faces a battle to win back the confidence of his party and country.
Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Indicted On U.S. Seditious Conspiracy Charge
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the right-wing group the Proud Boys, and four of his top lieutenants faced new federal charges of seditious conspiracy on Monday for their involvement in the Jan.
Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Charged With Sedition For Role In U.S. Capitol Attack
The former leader of the right-wing group the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, and four associates were charged with seditious conspiracy on Monday for their role in the Jan.
U.S. Drug Dealer Turned Master Falconer Extols 'Healing Power' Of Wildlife
Master falconer Rodney Stotts has written a book about his life path from drug dealer on the streets of Washington to wildlife expert, hoping to inspire others to take solace in nature.
Yellen Faces Grilling In Congress Over 'Wrong' Inflation Forecast
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faces a gauntlet of tough questions about how the Biden administration has handled the economy in Congress this week, after admitting she was "wrong" about the path inflation would take.
Amazon Stock Split May Draw Retail Traders In Tough Market
Amazon's stock split may provide some solace to shareholders who have seen the e-commerce giant's shares battered this year.
Brazil's Navy Searching For British Journalist Missing In Amazon Jungle
Brazil's Navy on Monday dispatched a crew of ten people to search for British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira who went missing while reporting in a remote and lawless part of the Amazon rainforest near the border with Peru.
Chesapeake Energy Aims To Expand Push Into LNG With Market Adviser
Shale gas producer Chesapeake Energy plans to hire a liquefied natural gas (LNG) adviser, according to a job listing, as it seeks to expand into the fast-growing export market.
U.S. Asks Mexico To Probe Alleged Labor Abuses At Stellantis Parts Plant
The United States has asked Mexico to probe alleged worker rights violations at a Mexican auto-parts plant owned by Italian-French carmaker Stellantis, the fourth such investigation under a revised trade deal, U.S.
U.S. Asks Mexico To Probe Whether Stellantis Parts Plant Abused Labor Rights
The United States has asked Mexico to probe alleged worker rights violations at an auto-parts plant owned by Italian-French carmaker Stellantis, the fourth such complaint under a revised trade deal, U.S.
Nigeria's Buhari Has No Preferred Successor, Spokesman Says
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has no preferred candidate from the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to succeed him, his spokesman said on Monday, a day before a convention to pick the party's flag bearer for elections early next year.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Southwest Airlines Cannot Force Wage Suit Into Arbitration
Southwest Airlines Co cannot force a baggage handler's class action lawsuit over overtime pay into private arbitration, the U.S.
Lawsuits Target Illegal Plastic Bag Sales In California
An environmental group said Monday it had sued two major Californian retailers to stop them selling thicker plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable but cannot be recycled in the state.
Tourism Rebounds In Portugal From Pandemic Slump, But Return To Record Unlikely
Tourism is rebounding more quickly in Portugal than in some parts of Europe, but the number of foreign visitors this year is still expected to lag the pre-pandemic record of 2019, the country's hotel association AHP said on Monday.
Teacher, 14-year-old Among Hundreds Of Americans Hit By Gunfire Over Weekend
A Philadelphia school teacher, an Arizona teenager and a Chicago police officer were among hundreds of people struck down by bullets over the weekend, part of a relentless wave of shootings that has pushed gun violence to the forefront of U.S.
Famine Risk Rises In Somalia As Rains Fail, Food Prices Soar - U.N
Nearly a quarter of a million people are facing starvation in Somalia as a drought worsens and global food prices hover near record highs, United Nations agencies said on Monday.
Gun Attack On Church In Southwest Nigeria Leaves 21 Dead
Gun attack on church in southwest Nigeria leaves 21 dead
Strong T-cell Response For Blood Cancer Patients After Vaccine; COVID Breakthrough Often Serious For Cancer Patients
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19 and cancer presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.