More women executives mean more profits, according to study of 91 countries
Companies with 30 percent female executives rake in as much as six percentage points more in profits, according to a study on Monday, feeding...
Bangladesh bans Facebook and chat apps for security reasons
Bangladesh authorities insisted Tuesday an almost week-long ban on Facebook and mobile messaging services would remain until security in the tense country improved.
The government...
Oil prices up in Asia but uncertainty over Brexit remain
World oil prices rebounded in Asia Tuesday on bargain hunting but tremors from Britain's shock vote last week to leave the European Union continue...
White House: Not in Saudi interest to destabilise global economy over 9/11 bill
The White House expressed confidence on Monday that Saudi Arabia would not follow through on a reported threat to sell U.S. assets if Congress...
Apple Pay expands as it vies for broader acceptance
Apple's year-old mobile-payments service is expanding to more countries, banks and merchants, as it faces growing competition and some challenges before it becomes as...
Saudi 2016 budget marks end of era for lavish Gulf subsidies
An austere state budget released by Saudi Arabia this week is likely to mark the end of an era for the Gulf's lavish cradle-to-grave...
More Russian oil drilling shows its resolve to OPEC
Russian oil firms are drilling more, showing the world's top crude producer is ready for a longer fight for market share with OPEC, as...
Iran files complaint with ICJ to recover $2 billion frozen in US
Iran has filed a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice to recover nearly $2 billion in assets frozen in the United States,...
Oil prices resume decline in Asia
Oil prices resumed their decline in Asia on Wednesday, with global crude oversupply continuing to dampen investors' sentiment despite occasional rallies.
Prices had risen the...
Crop fires, a weapon of war, ruin Iraqi, Syrian harvests
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — It was looking to be a good year for farmers across parts of Syria and Iraq. The wettest in generations,...
