Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
The last-minute decision that added to concerns about the pope’s frail condition during a particularly busy period.
Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say
Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles, Ukraine’s armed forces said.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
Huawei’s profit doubled in 2023 as smartphone, autos business picked up
Chinese telecommunications company Huawei said Friday its net profit for 2023 more than doubled thanks to better product offerings.
Japan flags ‘speculative’ yen moves, signals chance of intervention
The yen has been on a downtrend since the Bank of Japan’s decision last week to end eight years of negative interest rates and roll back its stimulus program.
Thai prime minister says legalizing casinos is good for revenue and jobs, eyes entertainment project
Casinos are illegal in Thailand and the only gambling allowed is on state-controlled horse races and the lottery, though illicit gambling is commonplace.
China will further enhance capital account opening, FX official says
China will make it easier to move capital in and out of the country and promote financial market deregulation, a senior forex regulator said on Friday.
Japan and China stocks rise, while most Asia-Pacific markets close for holiday
Japan, South Korea and China are open on Friday, while most markets in the Asia-Pacific region stay shut for a public holiday.
Italy’s new ‘Orient Express’ isn’t running yet — but rates are already soaring
In the past 16 months, starting rates for a one-night journey aboard Accor’s new luxury train jumped 75% — from 2,000 euros ($2,168) to 3,500 euros per person.
‘The frenzy continues’: Researcher names 3 new signs of an AI bubble amid Nvidia hype
If “forced” to invest in the AI sector, veteran tech stock analyst Richard Windsor said there was one stock he would consider buying.
