A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.

Ratings agency Moody’s downgraded France’s credit rating Saturday to Aa3 with a stable outlook, following months of political crisis and the appointment of centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister.

Global hospitality giant Hilton is expanding its presence in China at a fast clip, leveraging its niche brands to cater to the country's growing and diverse travel demands.

Once abundant in the forests of Laos, Asian elephants have been decimated by habitat destruction, gruelling labour in the logging industry, poaching and scarce breeding opportunities. But ...

Reflecting on a turbulent year for the World Anti-Doping Agency, marked by controversies over Chinese swimmers and Jannik Sinner, its president in an interview with AFP pushed back against "unfair, ...

Wall Street stocks finished a lackluster week on a muted note Friday as concerns about rising Treasury bond yields competed with enthusiasm over artificial intelligence equities.

A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs -- which the world may never have a chance to hear.

China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 17.1 trillion yuan (about 2.38 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 11 months of the year, central bank data showed on Friday.

Lui Che Woo’s passing leaves a legacy that spans construction, gaming, hospitality, and a strong commitment to philanthropy.

BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty-five years after its return to China, Macao is thriving. To celebrate the ...

The Nasdaq eked out a gain Friday behind strength in some artificial intelligence stocks, concluding a mixed week for US equities.

The Republican attorney general of Texas has filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor who mailed abortion pills to a woman in the southern state. Texas has some of the toughest laws restricting ...