Americans are especially concerned about politics, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup,…
Europe needs US military support, says NATO’s secretary-general
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without…
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of…
Italy’s Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures
ROME — Italy’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the government’s 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about…
Colombia declares an economic emergency in a criticized effort to raise more taxes
BOGOTA, Colombia — BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia ’s government has declared an economic state of emergency that…
Wage growth remains steady at 3.4 per cent, just ahead of inflation
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)Â figures show workers received an average base pay increase of 3.4 per cent over…
Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO — Japan’s economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data showed…
K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
Days before President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he acknowledged the high prices Americans…
How Trump is adjusting his message on the cost of living
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is adjusting his messaging strategy to win over voters who are worried…
Japan’s jobless rate edges up to highest in over a year
Japan’s jobless rate rose to its highest in over a year in August, signaling a slight loosening of…
How the government shutdown could impact the US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage. But the one that…