Category Archives: Economy
China says US revoking of China apps ban a ‘positive step’
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that a U.S. move to revoke the Trump administration’s executive orders intended to ban apps like TikTok and WeChat was a “positive step,” amid strained relations between the two countries.
EU vows a firm response as Brexit tensions rise anew
BRUSSELS (AP) — Top European Union officials vowed Thursday to use all measures available to ensure that the United Kingdom respects the terms of its Brexit agreement with the bloc as tensions rise over trade involving Northern Ireland.
Lawyers urge ICC to probe alleged crimes against Uyghurs
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence Thursday to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that they say establishes jurisdiction for the global tribunal to investigate allegations Chinese authorities a...
The Latest: Biden presents UK’s Johnson with a US-made bike
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven nations meeting being held in England and the talks Thursday between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden:
US stocks end higher, erasing weekly loss for the S&P 500
BANGKOK — Stocks closed higher Thursday, bringing the S&P 500 index to another record high and out of the red for the week. The benchmark index rose 0.5%, led by gains in health care and technology companies. The Dow Jones
Greek unions strike, seek return to pre-pandemic work rules
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Widespread strikes in Greece brought public transport and other services to a halt Thursday as the country’s largest labor unions protested employment reforms they argue will make flexible workplace changes introduced during the p...
Europe tells tourists: Welcome back! Now work out the rules
PARIS (AP) — Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions, in hope of luring back tourists — and their dollars — to the continent's trattorias, vistas and cultural treasures. But
Leaders head to COVID-themed G7 summit with vaccine pledges
FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders began arriving at a luxury seaside resort in England on Thursday for a Group of Seven summit where some of the world's richest nations will pledge to share coronavirus vaccines with the
As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Almost six years ago, Iranians poured into the streets to celebrate Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. They saw it as a chance for the Islamic Republic to re-enter the world economy and create opportunities like
Regulators withdraw controversial California work mask rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s workplace regulators have withdrawn a controversial pending mask regulation while they consider a rule that more closely aligns with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise that the state will fully reopen from the pandemic o...
