Alec Baldwin’s Lawyer Says ‘Rust’ Shooting Charges Are Being Dropped
Prosecutors in New Mexico are dropping charges actor and producer Alec Baldwin faced as a result of a fatal shooting during the production of the film Rust.
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India’s Economy Signals Resilience Even as Exports Dim Outlook
India’s economic activity stayed resilient in March though the weakening pace of exports and an increase in unemployment dimmed the outlook for the country that’s surpassing China as the most populous nation.
China’s Big Coal Haul Includes Record Russian Purchases
China’s massive coal imports last month included record purchases from Russia and Mongolia and a significant increase in cargoes from Australia, according to the latest Chinese customs data.
China’s Central Bank Vows ‘Appropriate’ Rates In Lesson From SVB
The People’s Bank of China pledged to make sure interest rates are appropriate and that credit remains stable, as it draws lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank crisis.
Japan Inflation Outpaces Forecasts Again as BOJ Prepares to Meet
Japan’s inflation continued to outpace expectations, adding to intense scrutiny over next week’s Bank of Japan policy meeting — the first under its new chief Kazuo Ueda.
Ford’s Farley Says Tesla Pricing Could Start an EV Price War
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley said rival Tesla Inc. could start a price war and turn certain electric vehicle models into commodities after it cut prices for the second time in a month this past week.
South Korea’s Dominance in Memory Chips Poised to Increase as US Squeezes China
South Korea is poised to extend its dominance over the global memory-chip market at China’s expense as US export controls shift the dynamics of semiconductor supply chains, a leading industry forecaster predicts.
North Korea Tells G-7 That It Will Never Give Up Nuclear Weapons
North Korea’s foreign minister made her first formal statement directed at the US in about half a year to say Pyongyang will keep its nuclear weapons and punish Group of Seven members who try to change that.
Asia Stocks Decline as Tech Weighs on Wall Street: Markets Wrap
Asian equities weakened after technology stocks led Wall Street lower, with risk appetite sapped after data showed a softening in US manufacturing and its labor market.
Japan Emissions Rise for First Time in 8 Years in Blow to Climate Goal
The increase was driven by a post-pandemic economic recovery and mirrors rises across the G-7, the nation’s Ministry of Environment said.