Tag: World news
Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy
TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Friday despite worries about the economic outlook and inflation in the U.S. and the rest of the...
The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What's coming next?
WASHINGTON -- TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break...
Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on
PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could “die” if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia’s...
Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week
HELSINKI -- A Chinese container ship remains the prime suspect in causing damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO...
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo ’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of...
Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism
VENICE, Italy -- Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge...