USDA Suspends Payment to Minnesota’s Food Programs Over Suspected Fraud
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended payments for all federal food programs in Minnesota and Minneapolis Friday over alleged fraud and abuse of...
China tutoring school’s promotion links civil service exam success to higher bride prices
A Chinese civil service exam tutoring company has sparked controversy by claiming that they can help clients pass the test and then demand an...
Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts
Anxiety over housing has hindered the psychological healing of residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, mental health professionals have said, as Hong...
As India overtakes Japan in economic size, prosperity lags far behind
India ushered in the new year with a symbolic triumph as its economy edged past Japan’s to become the world’s fourth largest by nominal...
Trump says protest-hit Iran in ‘big trouble’, again threatens military strike
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran, faced with major protests, was in “big trouble” and again warned he could order military...
Trump Says Oil Companies Will Spend $100 Billion in Venezuela
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump invited executives of large oil companies to the White House on Friday to discuss investment opportunities that will restore Venezuelan oil...
Mortgage Rates Plunge as Government Plans Bond Buying—Here’s How It Works
President Donald Trump wants the federal government to purchase mortgage-backed securities to help restore housing affordability. The current administration has proposed a range of...
US Commerce Department drops plan to crack down on Chinese drones
The US Commerce Department said on Friday it has withdrawn a plan to impose restrictions on Chinese drones to address national security concerns after...
China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey
China’s service sector growth slowed to its weakest pace, reaching a six-month low in December, according to a recent survey compiled by S&P Global....