These Asian nations have ramped up precautions
3D generated image of DNA spiral being attacked by monkeypox Virus. Uma Shankar Sharma | Moment | Getty Images Countries in Asia have ramped up precautions after cases of the …
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in NSW’s Hunter Region may have been triggered by coal mining, expert says
The biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in decades could have been triggered by coal mining in the region, a geophysicist says. The 4.7-magnitude quake shook …
Nestle CEO replacement not such a bad thing’ for investors, analyst says
Bars of original KitKat chocolate, produced by Nestle SA. Jason Adlen | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Investors may think that the replacement of Nestle CEO Mark Schneider with …
World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi holds a large diamond discovered in Botswana at his office in Gaborone on August 22, 2024. Monirul Bhuiyan | Afp | Getty Images One of the …
Earthquake rattles NSW Hunter region, leaving homes and businesses damaged
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake that shook parts of New South Wales has damaged homes and businesses, caused power outages and forced some schools to evacuate. The earthquake struck near Denman …
Saudi Arabia’s spending is adopting a clear shift in strategy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Saudi Arabia is moving full steam ahead with its focus on domestic investment — and with that, higher requirements for foreigners …
Japanese yen’s safe-haven tag is intact despite recent volatility
Japanese 1,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen banknotes arranged in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The contradictions in Japan’s efforts to protect the yen while slowing the …
Wineries in Italy, Greece, Spain battle extreme heat, lower production
This year’s wine harvest is in full swing on the perennially popular Greek island of Santorini, but for local winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, the prospects do not look good. Extreme temperatures …
Viking CEO explains the cruise company’s baby boomer niche
In a Thursday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Viking Holdings CEO Torstein Hagen said his cruise line’s target audience — people 55 and over — has served the company well. …
NSW drivers educated on correct roundabout road rules
NSW drivers have been reminded about the correct road rules when going through a roundabout. NSW Police said there are a number of common “myths” surrounding roundabouts, including that drivers …