India and EU reach a free trade agreement
NEW DELHI (AP) — After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they…
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to 50 degrees Celsius (122…
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on some South Korean goods to 25%
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the…
Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Canada’s Carney says Trump’s tariff threats are bluster ahead of trade talks
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should…
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high
WASHINGTON — The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East,…
Ex-Olympic snowboarder accused in drug smuggling ring heads to court
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive is expected to appear in…
Trump threatens to hike South Korean tariffs to 25% over inaction on trade deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national…
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
From family-run cafes to retail giants, businesses are increasingly coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass…
Qatar to invest hundreds of millions in Lebanon’s electricity sector and help return Syrian refugees
BEIRUT — BEIRUT (AP) — Gas-rich Qatar on Monday announced investments in Lebanon worth hundreds of millions of…
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in central Mexico on Sunday, killing at…
Yemen rebels threaten new Red Sea attack as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threatened new attacks on ships traveling through the Red…