Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign…

US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices

WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay…

How did as many as 140 people die in one of Nigeria’s deadliest tanker explosions?

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the deaths…

US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth

US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth

European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target

European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls…

Stock market today: World shares are mixed after strong earnings boost stocks on Wall St

BANGKOK — World shares were mixed on Thursday, with European stocks gaining in anticipation that the…

Big Tech’s power demands mean nuclear is getting a fresh look from electricity providers

NEW YORK — Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner…

Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown

HANOI, Vietnam — A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was convicted Thursday of fraudulently obtaining property worth…

Nokia sees improved Q3 profit but reports 8% sales dip mainly due to weaker India market

Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia has reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings, mainly on the back…

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan’s rice crop

KAMIMOMI, Japan — In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama prefecture, a small…