The dire predictions for the global economy haven’t come to pass 6 months in to the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war,…
Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raises legal questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — In firing up a trade war with Canada, President Donald Trump turned to a 96-year-old…
West Bank healthcare system is collapsing due to Israeli policies, rights group says
IKTABA, West Bank (AP) — For six months, 70-year-old Bassam Musleh searched desperately for a pharmacy or clinic…
New UK prime minister faces the same economic issues that sank his predecessor
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore…
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty…
Romania’s prime minister toppled in no-confidence motion
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s pro-European coalition collapsed Tuesday after lawmakers voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, less…
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size ration books
HAVANA (AP) — José Luis Amate López hasn’t had a customer in almost two weeks, not counting the…
More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz
Confusion deepened Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway whose…
Canadian prime minister urges changes to economic ties with US
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that…
AP Exclusive: Europe could run out of jet fuel within weeks, IEA warns
PARIS (AP) — Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of…
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
The finance ministers of Spain and four other European countries are urging the European Union to impose a…
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as crisis deepens
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days…