Boards protected CEO bonuses as tariffs threatened busi...

An exclusive analysis of 50 companies found CEOs in the lowest-performing tier still collected 87% of their target bonuses last ye...

McDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm ab...

The fast food giant's affordability push comes as lower-income consumers pull back on spending.

Trump suggests postponing his key meeting with Xi Jinpi...

Analysts say the U.S. President’s decision appears driven by the Iran conflict, and a need to manage the fallout in energy markets...

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, ...

Venezuelan oil is a 'drop in the bucket' of the global supply shortage triggered by the Iran war.

AI chatbots often validate delusions and suicidal thoug...

Stanford researchers analysing 391,000 messages warn conversational technology may reinforce psychological vulnerabilities

UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leavin...

Move would be particularly important for Dubai, which has attracted wealthy individuals with its zero income tax rate

The AI craze that has its claws into China

OpenClaw takes China by storm as local governments encourage creation of AI agents for productivity gains

Takaichi set for high-stakes meeting with Trump over Ir...

Japan’s PM prepares for toughest test yet as US urges Tokyo to send warships to Gulf

Iran strikes blow open divisions in Maga base

Tensions spill over after counterterrorism chief quits with letter criticising rationale for the conflict

Israeli air strikes rock central Beirut

Iranian missile salvo on Israel kills two outside Tel Aviv

Banks prepare to offload $18bn in debt tied to EA take-...

Blockbuster junk bond and loan offering will test investor appetite at a time of heightened nerves over AI disruptions

The sum of all fears for Lebanon

Many in the country, haunted by memories of the 1980s, are convinced Israel is preparing a broad land offensive