Alibaba's overhaul: a 'smart' move after China crackdown
Alibaba, China's biggest e-commerce company, has announced plans to split its business into six groups, in one of the most significant overhauls of a leading Chinese tech firm to date.
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Prayers at Kyiv monastery as eviction deadline expires
Hundreds of worshippers attended a service Wednesday at a historic Kyiv monastery accused of maintaining links with Moscow as the deadline for the eviction of its monks dawned.
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Twitter restricts Marjorie Taylor Greene account over 'Vengeance' post
Twitter has temporarily restricted Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional account after the US lawmaker tweeted a graphic that referred to a "Trans Day of Vengeance" following the school shooting in Nashville.
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Germany to open its doors as labour shortage bites
An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuettenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.
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Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs
As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the Asian financial hub's return to its bustling heyday.
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UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover
UBS announced Wednesday it was bringing back former CEO Sergio Ermotti to lead the Swiss banking giant's controversial acquisition of troubled rival Credit Suisse.
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Peru prosecutors probe president over alleged money laundering
Peruvian prosecutors said late Tuesday they were investigating President Dina Boluarte and her ousted predecessor Pedro Castillo for alleged money laundering and illegal campaign financing during the 2021 presidential election.
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China vows to 'fight back' if Taiwan leader meets US speaker
China vowed on Wednesday to "fight back" should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker during a trip to the United States.
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IAEA chief to visit Ukraine nuclear plant
The UN atomic watchdog chief is expected on Wednesday to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russian forces.
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Sergio Ermotti back as UBS chief for Credit Suisse takeover
Sergio Ermotti will return as CEO of Swiss banking giant UBS to pilot the controversial acquisition of troubled rival Credit Suisse, its board announced Wednesday.
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