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”

Philippine coast guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France

Philippine coast guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France

Manila, Philippines — The Philippines said Thursday its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans to...

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record — again

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record — again

CHICAGO — For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it’s ever been. And for...

South Korean president does not rule out sending weapons to Ukraine

South Korean president does not rule out sending weapons to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials reported damage to residential buildings Thursday after overnight Russian drone attacks, while South Korea’s president said he would...

Russia to curb income of ‘foreign agents’ and those who leave, lawmaker says

Russia to curb income of ‘foreign agents’ and those who leave, lawmaker says

Moscow — Russia plans to significantly tighten the rules governing the income received by those deemed “foreign agents” and of those...

Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16

Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16

sydney — The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...

Trump’s victory brings uncertainty, but also hope in Ukraine

Trump’s victory brings uncertainty, but also hope in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the first world leaders to congratulate newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. On the...

European leaders congratulate Trump amid fears about future transatlantic ties

European leaders congratulate Trump amid fears about future transatlantic ties

London — U.S. allies in Europe have congratulated President-elect Donald Trump following his comprehensive victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, despite deep...

European leaders congratulate Trump, worry about future transatlantic ties

European leaders congratulate Trump, worry about future transatlantic ties

America’s allies in Europe have congratulated Donald Trump following his comprehensive victory in Tuesday’s presidential election — despite widespread concern...

Erdogan welcomes second Trump term

Erdogan welcomes second Trump term

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday was quick to welcome Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory. The Turkish leader...

Fear, joy and calls for a strong Europe: France reacts to Trump win

Fear, joy and calls for a strong Europe: France reacts to Trump win

PARIS — A century of straw polls at the iconic Harry’s Bar in Paris have accurately called almost every U.S. election....

Fear, joy and calls for a strong Europe: France reacts to Trump win

Fear, joy and calls for a strong Europe: France reacts to Trump win

France is looking at a second Trump presidency with a mix of trepidation, stoicism and — in some cases— joy....

Ukrainian physicians find homes – and jobs – in Latvia 

Ukrainian physicians find homes – and jobs – in Latvia 

Over 160,000 Ukrainians fled their home country and came to the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia since the...

 Russia paints doomsday portrayal of US elections 

 Russia paints doomsday portrayal of US elections 

The FBI said more than 50 election sites across five battleground states received hoax bomb emails on Election Day in...

Ukraine reports destroying 38 Russian drones

Ukraine reports destroying 38 Russian drones

Ukraine’s military said Wednesday it shot down 38 of the 63 aerial drones that Russian forces launched in overnight attacks....

Germany’s awkward coalition faces make-or-break moment

Germany’s awkward coalition faces make-or-break moment

berlin — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition faces a make-or-break moment on Wednesday as leaders of the three parties convene to...

Listeners protest as Turkey silences radio station

Listeners protest as Turkey silences radio station

In Turkey, listeners of Acik Radyo are protesting after regulators revoked the Istanbul-based station’s license. For nearly 30 years, Acik...

Police fire tear gas at protests of deadly canopy collapse in Serbia

Police fire tear gas at protests of deadly canopy collapse in Serbia

NOVI SAD, Serbia — Protesters threw flares and red paint Tuesday on the City Hall building in the Serbian city of...

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

MALMO, Sweden — A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician Tuesday to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement...

Report: Russia deceives OPEC on oil sales to fund Ukraine war

Report: Russia deceives OPEC on oil sales to fund Ukraine war

LONDON — Russia is “flagrantly violating” its agreements with the OPEC oil cartel by concealing the true amount of oil it...

A week after Spain’s floods, families hopeful missing loved ones are alive

A week after Spain’s floods, families hopeful missing loved ones are alive

SEDAVI, Spain — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise.  He never...

Iran claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed

Iran claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — An Iranian official claimed Tuesday that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran could execute him...

Brazilian police official chosen as next head of Interpol

Brazilian police official chosen as next head of Interpol

London — Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of Interpol, the global police organization announced Tuesday. Urquiza...