Nearly 300 humpback whales were seen in a rare ‘supergroup’ that shows their recovery
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they…
America In Focus: New tariffs, soaring gas, mortgages and a down week for Wall Street
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
A cash surplus is upending the economy in the occupied West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to…
America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Trump calls Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in interview, but insists on strong ties
BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized…
China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising…
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday…
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran in wartime
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world’s energy supplies and…
America In Focus: Inflation jumps and gas soars but American consumers seemed to take it in stride
In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could…
Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes divisions in diaspora
NEW YORK (AP) — Masood Masjoody had a long history of firing accusations at those he considered adversaries.…
1970s lessons have made global economies less vulnerable to oil shocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s. Oil prices are once…
Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinian attackers
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of…