A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin’s support ahead of...
LONDON (AP) — Russia's State Duma took a step forward Wednesday towards approving its biggest-ever federal budget which will increase spending by around 25%...
A Moroccan cobalt mine denies claims of arsenic-contaminated local water. Automakers are concerned
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A mining company controlled by Morocco 's royal family on Wednesday denied claims that operations at a site used to...
EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive said Wednesday it proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting the Kremlin and...
Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies...
DETROIT (AP) — Voting on a tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union that ended a six-week strike against...
Taiwan’s participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China’s bonds
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the...
FlyDubai resumes flights to Afghanistan after halting them 2 years ago as Taliban captured...
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials from Afghanistan's ruling Taliban on Wednesday welcomed the resumption of FlyDubai flights to Kabul's international airport two years after stopping...
Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven...
US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher...
Target tops third quarter expectations, but inflation weighs on shoppers
NEW YORK (AP) — Target on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profit and sales for its third quarter, benefiting from efforts to hold down costs. Revenue...
Economy has lost momentum during a tough year, EU commission says and warns of...
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union's executive commission lowered growth its expectations for this year and next, saying the economy “has lost momentum”...