Tag: general news
Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China is boosted by strong factory orders
BANGKOK -- Shares started the week higher in Asia, led by gains in China as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing. Oil...
Before exiting, Biden heads to Africa to highlight his own counter to China. Will Trump take it up?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- President Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa this week, attempting to showcase a U.S.-backed...
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea -- Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement.This was...
Canada's ambassador says Trudeau told Trump the Canadian border can't be compared to Mexico's
TORONTO -- Canada's ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales
NEW YORK -- Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns...
A new Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection
PARIS -- Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights on par with...