Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt? | Business and Economy
African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.Africa is a continent rich…
US strikes first trade agreement with UK in a ‘breakthrough deal’ | International Trade News
The United States has announced a ‘breakthrough deal’ with the United Kingdom that would create an aluminium and steel trading zone and secure the pharmaceutical…
Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent? | Tourism News
Canadians have long spent wintertime in Florida, trading in frigid temperatures for the Sunshine State’s sunny beaches and spending money in restaurants and hotels that…
Two-thirds of global warming caused by world’s richest 10%, study finds | Climate News
Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.The wealthiest 10 percent of the world’s people are responsible for two-thirds…
Trump to announce trade deal with UK, reports say | Donald Trump News
Reports come after US president teased the announcement of agreement with an unnamed country.United States President Donald Trump is set to announce a trade deal…
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment | Business and Economy News
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, brushing off President Donald Trump’s…
Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report | Trade War
The increased price tag is a result of Trump’s tariffs on auto imports which car companies ultimately will pass on to consumers for cars that…
US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war | Donald Trump
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington does not wish to decouple from China but wants ‘fair trade’.The United States and China will hold trade…
Canada trade shifts away from US amid trade tensions | International Trade
New data show both imports and exports with US fall as Canada expands trading relationships with other countries.Canada’s trade with the United States has tumbled…
Warren Buffett to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end of 2025 | Business and Economy News
‘Oracle of Omaha’ stuns shareholders, but pledges to maintain investments in group and says he will still be ‘hanging around’.Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has announced…
Warren Buffet talks economy, tariffs at annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting
May 3 (UPI) -- Warren Buffett shared his thoughts on everything from Donald Trump's tariffs to the state of the economy Saturday, while also taking…
US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April | Business and Economy News
The United States economy has added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analysts’ expectations despite economic turmoil in the early months of Donald Trump’s second term as…
Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief’s plans
When Jim McDonnell took over as Los Angeles police chief late last year, he promised to take stock of the department within 90 days and…
China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs | International Trade News
Ministry of Commerce says ‘door is open’ to talks, but it is willing to ‘fight to the end’ otherwise.China has said it is considering proposals by…
How activists and immigrants in the US can protect their privacy | Technology News
Civil liberties have come under threat since United States President Donald Trump took power in January. The Trump administration has primarily targeted more vulnerable groups,…
Ryanair threatens cancelling Boeing aircraft order amid tariffs: Report | Aviation
European budget airline Ryanair threatened to cancel hundreds of orders of Boeing aircraft amid tariffs imposed by the United States, which have driven prices higher…
US Senate rejects bid to block Trump’s tariffs | Donald Trump News
Three Republican senators join Democrats in voting for resolution to oppose US president’s trade policy.The United States Senate has rejected an effort to block US…
Automakers suspend financial guidance amid tariff uncertainty | Business and Economy
Several global automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, have joined Michigan-based General Motors and Volvo in suspending their respective annual financial guidance reports for investors amid…
Trump blames predecessor as US economy hit by tariff policies | Donald Trump News
President asks for ‘patience’ as businesses react negatively to Trump’s aggressive efforts to upend global trade.United States President Donald Trump blames former president Joe Biden…
Is the race for clean energy losing momentum? | Business and Economy
The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up.It is not just a race…