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”

Ukraine’s first lady wants country’s kids to see themselves as ‘generation of winners,’ not war victims

Ukraine’s first lady wants country’s kids to see themselves as ‘generation of winners,’ not war victims

Uzhhorod, Ukraine — Ukraine’s first lady wants her country’s children to view themselves not as a generation enduring a grinding war...

In photos: Spain’s annual food fight festival ‘La Tomatina’

In photos: Spain’s annual food fight festival ‘La Tomatina’

China-Russia cooperation in Arctic raises concerns

China-Russia cooperation in Arctic raises concerns

Stockholm, Sweden — As China and Russia look to deepen cooperation in the Arctic, analysts cite concern about increasing geopolitical competition...

France says Telegram CEO has been freed, will appear in court

France says Telegram CEO has been freed, will appear in court

PARIS — French prosecutors on Wednesday freed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from police custody after four days of questioning over allegations...

Pope finding strength to carry message of Catholicism to Asia, Oceania, on longest trip 

Pope finding strength to carry message of Catholicism to Asia, Oceania, on longest trip 

SINGAPORE  — Pope Francis will embark on the longest overseas tour of his papacy next week, as he visits four countries...

In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive

NEA SILATA, Greece — Six weeks before harvest, there’s no water left in the ground for farmer Dimitris Papadakis’ olive grove...

Britain’s Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM

Britain’s Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM

BERLIN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss a new...

Germany’s far right targets renewable energy in bid for first election wins

Germany’s far right targets renewable energy in bid for first election wins

CHEMNITZ-EUBA, Germany — Germany’s far-right AfD party, hoping to clinch its first wins in two east German state elections on Sept....

Ukraine deals with aftermath of massive air attack on infrastructure

Ukraine deals with aftermath of massive air attack on infrastructure

In the wake of Russia’s massive air attacks across Ukraine Monday, Ukrainians are moving quickly to get power and transportation...

Iran’s Khamenei urges government to impose cyberspace controls

Iran’s Khamenei urges government to impose cyberspace controls

Tehran, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday urged the new government to impose controls over the Islamic...

Modi tells Putin he supports early end to Ukraine war

Modi tells Putin he supports early end to Ukraine war

New Delhi — Days after visiting Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he supports a...

Flag football finds unlikely popularity in war-torn Ukraine

Flag football finds unlikely popularity in war-torn Ukraine

Before Russia invaded in February 2022, American football was becoming popular in Ukraine. Today, most of the players are on...

Vatican: China recognizes Catholic bishop of Tianjin

Vatican: China recognizes Catholic bishop of Tianjin

Vatican City — China’s government has recognized the authority of the Catholic bishop of Tianjin, Melchior Shi Hongzhen, the Vatican said...

Telegram boss to stay in French custody as Russia alleges US meddling

Telegram boss to stay in French custody as Russia alleges US meddling

PARIS — Telegram boss Pavel Durov could be held in police custody until Wednesday after French prosecutors said they had granted...

Ukraine reports Russian attacks with 10 missiles, 81 drones

Ukraine reports Russian attacks with 10 missiles, 81 drones

China calls US sanctions over Ukraine war ‘illegal and unilateral’

China calls US sanctions over Ukraine war ‘illegal and unilateral’

BEIJING — China called U.S. sanctions on its entities over the Ukraine war “illegal and unilateral” and “not based on facts,”...

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country’s political deadlock, saying...

What is Telegram, why was its CEO arrested in Paris?

What is Telegram, why was its CEO arrested in Paris?

China objects to new sanctions on firms aiding Russia

China objects to new sanctions on firms aiding Russia

Police in Iceland call off search at ice cave collapse that killed 1 person

Police in Iceland call off search at ice cave collapse that killed 1 person

London — Police in Iceland called off a search Monday for two tourists initially believed missing after the collapse of an...

France’s Macron: Arrest of head of Telegram messaging app wasn’t political

France’s Macron: Arrest of head of Telegram messaging app wasn’t political

Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that the arrest in France of the CEO of the popular messaging app...

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Russia skips UN meeting pledging respect for humanitarian law

Geneva — Switzerland hosted United Nations Security Council members at a meeting in Geneva on Monday to recommit to international humanitarian...