UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025

UNITED NATIONS — The world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is…

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

COPANCA, Moldova — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova,…

Tanker hit by Houthi rebels that threatened a Red Sea oil spill has been salvaged

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea…

European Investment Bank to boost funds for Bangladesh as it weathers political turmoil

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency…

Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults

NEW YORK — Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level…

Orange juice, steel will be on Canada’s list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

TORONTO — Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some…

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level…

Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor…

Farming tech on display at CES as companies showcase green innovations, initiatives

LAS VEGAS — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he…

Uncertainty over Trump’s electric vehicle policies clouds 2025 forecast for carmakers

NEW YORK — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over…