Business

Economy and business news. Business is the practice of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). It is also “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit”

Russian drones target Kyiv

Russian drones target Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine’s capital said Wednesday a Russian drone attack left at least nine people injured. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko...

No nuclear risk from fire at submarine yard in northwest England, police say

No nuclear risk from fire at submarine yard in northwest England, police say

A significant fire remains ongoing at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, that builds Britain’s new generation of nuclear...

North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine could test Beijing-Pyongyang ties

North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine could test Beijing-Pyongyang ties

WASHINGTON — As Ukraine braces to face North Korean troops who are believed to be in the Russian border region of...

For expats in Ukraine, election back in US hits home

For expats in Ukraine, election back in US hits home

The outcome of the U.S. election and the possible changes in Washington’s foreign policy are of special significance to the...

Russian activists abroad keep the memory of Soviet purges victims alive

Russian activists abroad keep the memory of Soviet purges victims alive

Every October, events are held worldwide to mark a Day of Remembrance for the victims of purges in the former...

US finalizes rule restricting investment in Chinese tech firms

US finalizes rule restricting investment in Chinese tech firms

The Treasury Department on Monday finalized a new rule meant to prevent U.S.-based people and companies from investing in the...

Russian army deserters hope French asylum decision will encourage others to flee

Russian army deserters hope French asylum decision will encourage others to flee

Thousands of Russians, including soldiers, have sought asylum in the West since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — though...

Russia’s refusal to return body of Ukrainian journalist slows death investigation

Russia’s refusal to return body of Ukrainian journalist slows death investigation

washington — Investigations into the death in Russian custody of Viktoria Roshchyna are being hampered by Moscow’s refusal to return the...

Companies find solutions to power EVs in energy-challenged Africa

Companies find solutions to power EVs in energy-challenged Africa

NAIROBI, KENYA — Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged...

Heavy rains cause flash floods in Spain’s south, east

Heavy rains cause flash floods in Spain’s south, east

Madrid — Torrential rains caused by a cold front moving across southeastern Spain flooded roads and towns on Tuesday, prompting authorities...

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash

brussels — The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the...

Georgian opposition takes to streets to challenge election results

Georgian opposition takes to streets to challenge election results

TBILISI, GEORGIA — Georgians flooded the streets of the capital, Tbilisi, late Monday, protesting what they see as a fraudulent election...

Vatican panel: Church must do better compensating sexual abuse victims

Vatican panel: Church must do better compensating sexual abuse victims

Vatican City — The Catholic Church must do a better job of handling compensation for the victims of clergy sexual abuse,...

Cryptocurrency promoters on X amplify China-aligned disinformation

Cryptocurrency promoters on X amplify China-aligned disinformation

Washington — A China-linked disinformation operation is using so-called “Spamouflage” networks to ramp up Beijing’s propaganda aimed at social media users...

Germany recalls ambassador to Iran over execution of German-Iranian national

Germany recalls ambassador to Iran over execution of German-Iranian national

Berlin — Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran over the reported execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd and summoned the...

Adidas reaches out-of-court settlement with rapper Ye 

Adidas reaches out-of-court settlement with rapper Ye 

London — Adidas has reached an out-of-court settlement with rapper Ye to end all legal proceedings between them, the sportswear brand...

Germany needs reform and investment to overcome recession, says IMF Europe head

Germany needs reform and investment to overcome recession, says IMF Europe head

Berlin — Germany needs both structural reforms and more investment in public infrastructure to overcome recession, the European head of the...

South Korea says Russia-North Korea military cooperation ‘poses significant security threat’

South Korea says Russia-North Korea military cooperation ‘poses significant security threat’

PENTAGON — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia “poses a significant...

US, South Korea to confer on North Korean troop deployment to Russia 

US, South Korea to confer on North Korean troop deployment to Russia 

state department — Top diplomatic and military officials from the United States and South Korea are set to convene in Washington...

Small modular reactors could give developing countries access to nuclear energy

Small modular reactors could give developing countries access to nuclear energy

Experts say small modular reactors, called SMRs, are bringing affordable nuclear energy to less wealthy countries. But what are SMRs...

France, Morocco announce major investments as Macron visits Rabat 

France, Morocco announce major investments as Macron visits Rabat 

RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco on Monday, kicking off a state visit...

Turkey watches US presidential race closely

Turkey watches US presidential race closely

Ankara is watching the U.S. elections closely. Analysts say Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands to benefit from either a...