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White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House
A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.
Cyberattack hits European airports
Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on checkin systems that caused cancellations and long delays for many passengers.
Novartis chief eyes ways to end higher US drug prices: media
Amid a threat of towering US tariffs, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to enable Americans to pay less for their medicines, its chief said in an interview published Saturday.
Australia telco outage leaves three dead
The Australian government said Saturday that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services.
US stocks end at records again as Trump and Xi talk
Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Colombia slams 'excessive' US military buildup, warns against Venezuela intervention
Colombia on Friday blasted the United States' "excessive" military presence in the Caribbean as destabilizing for all Latin America, a sharp rebuke from one of Washington's oldest regional allies.
Porsche slows electric shift, prompting VW profit warning
German sports car maker Porsche said Friday that it would dramatically slow its shift to electric vehicles amid weak demand, prompting parent company Volkswagen to warn of a multibillion-euro hit.
Independence of central banks tested by Trump attacks on US Fed
For months, US President Donald Trump has been piling pressure on the Federal Reserve over delayed cuts to interest rates, casting the institution's independence into doubt.
Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China
US President Donald Trump hailed Friday what he called progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping including on selling blockbuster app TikTok and said he would visit the Asian power, which offered a more cautious assessment of their talks.
Sweden offers $23 bn to finance nuclear power construction
Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.
Stocks steady, dollar up as Trump and Xi talk
Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
No letup in migrant crossings after UK-France 'one in one out' deal
As an agreement for the return to France of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers arriving in Britain in small boats is being haltingly implemented, an undiminished number of people are attempting the cross-Channel journey and taking advantage of stable weather.
Tariff uncertainty delays World Cup orders for China's merch makers
Tariff fears are hurting World Cup merchandise orders at Shang Yabing's Chinese knitwear factory, where racks of scarves bear the logos of national teams from Ireland to Tanzania.
Stocks diverge, dollar up before Trump-Xi talks
Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.
Asian markets mostly drop ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Asian markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping due later in the day.
BoJ holds interest rates but to sell funds in shift from easing policy
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Friday amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns but said it would start offloading funds bought as part of its earlier monetary easing campaign.
Asian markets fluctuate as focus turns to Trump-Xi, BoJ
Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Canada, Mexico leaders agree to seek 'fairer' trade deal with US
The leaders of Canada and Mexico on Thursday defended their three-way free-trade deal with the United States, while agreeing to try and make it "fairer" in the face of tariff pressure from President Donald Trump.
Netflix seeks 'Money Heist' successor in Spanish hub
In a cavernous studio outside Madrid teeming with TV industry stars, Netflix is blending old knowledge with modern technology to try to concoct a successor to its global hit "Money Heist".
Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP
Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China.
Japan inflation slows in August, rice price surges ease
Inflation in Japan slowed to 2.7 percent in August due partly to government energy subsidies, official data showed Friday, with the cost of rice easing following a huge price spike.
Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case
Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his attorney and three other individuals, alleging fraudulent management of the player's brand, according to a ruling obtained by AFP.
US regulator sues Ticketmaster over 'illegal' ticket schemes
A top US regulator on Thursday sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, alleging the ticketing giant conspired with brokers to inflate concert ticket prices and deceive consumers with hidden fees.
Canada, Mexico leaders meet amid US tariff war
Mexico's president will host the leader of Canada for trade talks Thursday as they seek to navigate the tariff war launched by Donald Trump despite the existence of a three-way free-trade agreement.
Stocks rise on Nvidia-Intel deal, Fed rate cut
Stock markets advanced Thursday as tech shares jumped after AI-chips giant Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in struggling US rival Intel and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
Clashes, disruption in France on day of anger against Macron
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.
Costs of Russian, Chinese cyberattacks on German firms on rise: report
Cyberattacks and sabotage, mainly from Russia and China, have caused record damages for German firms this year, the domestic spy service and a business group warned Thursday.
Stock markets rise after Nvidia's Intel deal, Fed rate cut
Stock markets mostly rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and US chip giant Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in struggling rival Intel.
Clashes, disruption in France on day of anti-Macron 'anger'
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.
Bank of England holds rate as inflation stays high
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at four percent Thursday, as elevated UK inflation offsets the country's stagnant economic growth.