Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump’s election looming over talks

OMAHA, Neb. — The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more…

Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

LOS ANGELES — Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week…

Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party’s…

Trump has promised to ‘save TikTok’. What happens next is less clear

After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal battle about its future in the…

German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in…

Philippine defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection

MELBOURNE, Australia — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Tuesday that he didn’t expect President-elect Donald…

Mauritius opposition wins country’s election by a landslide

JOHANNESBURG — Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country’s election by a landslide, taking all seats…

Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match…

New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that…

German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister said Friday that he hopes to become his Green Party’s chancellor…