Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up ahead of latest inflation data, start of earnings season

Wall Street pointed modestly higher early Tuesday ahead of new data on inflation and the kickoff…

Canada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump’s tariff threat, ambassador says

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Canada’s ambassador to Washington said Monday that Canada is prepared to buy…

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government

VIENNA — Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said Monday that they…

Thailand’s Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy

BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalizing casinos with…

China’s electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge

BEIJING — Sales of all types of electric vehicles rose more than 40% in China last…

Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

BANGKOK — Auto industry newcomers like Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn and China’s Huawei Technologies are maneuvering…

China's exports grew 10.7% in December, beating estimates ahead of uncertainty over trade tariffs

China’s exports grew 10.7% in December, beating estimates ahead of uncertainty over trade tariffs

Canada’s Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday suggested that President-elect Donald…

Indonesia and Japan promise deeper defense and economic ties as regional tensions spike

BOGOR, Indonesia — Japan and Indonesia pledged on Saturday to deepen economic and defense ties during…

State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifts ban

ISLAMABAD — ISLAMABAD (AP) — State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct flights to Europe on Friday…