White House to target banks as Trump claims discrimination
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes that banks, including JPMorgan and Bank of America, discriminate against him and his supporters, as...
Three years into war, US and Europe keep billions in trade with Russia
Three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States and European Union still import billions of euros worth...
From ingredient costs to sagging demand, tariffs further pinch company earnings
Companies across the corporate spectrum revealed more pain from the cost of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war, with bellwethers Caterpillar, Marriott and others...
Japan clinches landmark $6.5-billion warship deal with Australia
SYDNEY/TOKYO — Japan clinched a landmark A$10-billion ($6.5-billion) deal on Tuesday to build Australia’s next-generation warships, marking Tokyo’s most consequential defense sale since ending...
South Korea, US prepare for summit with details of trade deal unresolved
SEOUL — As South Korea and the United States prepare for a summit of their leaders, topics left unresolved by a recent trade deal...
US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday reversed course on requiring US cities and states to rebuke boycotts of Israeli companies in order to...
Japan sets highest-ever temperature on record of 41.6°C
TOKYO — Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.9 degrees Fahrenheit) in the eastern city of Isesaki on Tuesday, the country’s...
Gates Foundation commits $2.5B to ‘ignored’ women’s health
LONDON — The Gates Foundation will spend $2.5 billion by 2030 on women’s health, it said on Monday, with founder Bill Gates saying the...
Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten global treaty on plastics pollution
GENEVA — Hopes for a “last-chance” ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations...
Hong Kong issues highest weather warning, as rains shut schools, courts and hospital wards
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's weather bureau said its highest "black" rainstorm warning would remain in place until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, as heavy rains lashed...
US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program
WASHINGTON - The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a...
Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump again threatened on Monday to raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, while New Delhi called his attack "unjustified" and vowed to...