US job openings unexpectedly rise in April May 31, 2023 at 04:33AM

US job openings unexpectedly rose in April and data for the prior month was revised higher, pointing to persistent strength in the labor market that could compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in June. Job openings, a measure of labor demand, increased by 358,000 to 10.1 million by the last day of April, the Labor Department said in its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, on Wednesday.

Wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast forces evacuation of 16k people May 31, 2023 at 03:34AM

Sudan army quits truce talks with paramilitary foes May 30, 2023 at 11:04PM

The Sudanese army suspended its participation in US- and Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks Wednesday accusing its paramilitary foes of failing to honour their commitments.

China assures Sri Lanka of 'steadfast support' on its road to eco recovery May 30, 2023 at 10:46PM

Why North Korea's satellite launch attempt may be 'first of many' May 30, 2023 at 10:40PM