Tag: World news
Tall Ships Races with 50 classic vessels seeks to draw attention to Baltic Sea's alarming status
HELSINKI -- Dozens of classic sailing vessels from 13 countries that are plying the Baltic Sea arrived at the Finnish capital on Thursday...
Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know
FRANKFURT, Germany -- The European Union is imposing sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China. EVs are the latest flash...
China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
BANGKOK -- Chinese automaker BYD inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, part of the company’s push into Southeast Asia...
Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose as voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
LONDON -- British voters are picking a new government Thursday in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party...
Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico -- Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of...
Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei 225 hits new record close, leading Asian shares higher
BANGKOK -- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged Thursday to a record close of 40,913.65, leading markets in most of Asia higher. Shares fell...