Oil Prices Surge After US, Britain Strike Back at Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Oil Prices Surge After US, Britain Strike Back at Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Oil prices jumped 2% on Friday as the United States (US) and Britain launched air and sea strikes in Yemen against the Houthi militants.


China's Economy Suffers New Blow as Exports Drop for First Time Since 2016

China experienced a significant drop in its export sector last year, the first annual decline since 2016.

Google Lays off Around a Thousand Workers in Engineering and Other Divisions

Google has laid off around a thousand employees across the company late Wednesday night. Google has laid off around a thousand employees across the company late Wednesday night.

China Eases Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Amid Economic Slowdown

China has unveiled its plan to boost tourism by relaxing visa requirements. China has unveiled its plan to boost tourism by relaxing visa requirements to make it easier for foreigners to travel to the country for business, education, and tours.


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