More than a million barrels of oil on a tanker off the coast of Yemen were transferred to another ship bought by the United Nations. But now a new hurdle looms: Who owns the recovered oil?
Category: Politics and Government
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China’s Economy Battles Debt, Slowing Trade and Specter of Deflation
As China’s economy flashes indications of decline, the consequences pose perils for countries around the globe.
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Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages
The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper.
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The ruble’s fall is raising concerns inside Russia about rising inflation.
The Russian currency has lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar this year, a reflection of the country’s roiling economy.
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Taiwan Cuisine and What it Says About Taiwanese Identity
Chefs and restaurant owners are using a multiplicity of ingredients and tastes to reflect Taiwan’s roots, shaping a distinct culinary culture.
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Billionaire Arthur Dantchik Parts With Group Behind Israel’s Judicial Overhaul
Arthur Dantchik announced that he would no longer donate money to the Kohelet Policy Forum, the brains behind the highly polarizing plan.
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Does Anyone Care About Justin Trudeau’s Separation?
A stable marriage (publicly at least) used to be a cornerstone of any world leader’s résumé. Not in 2023.
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TSMC Chairman Mark Liu Says Company Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan
In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
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The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War
At 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows.