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Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian drone strikes damaged energy networks in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power on Sunday, according to Kremlin-installed authorities there. Meanwhile, Moscow has kept up its hammering of Ukraine's energy grid in overnight attacks ...
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Bill to allow Uber, Lyft in Israel gains committee approval

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Jan 18 (Reuters) - An Israeli ministerial committee on Sunday approved a law that would allow shared ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to operate in Israel in a bid to lower taxi costs. Under a reform promoted by the ...
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Uganda’s president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - President Yoweri Museveni told the nation on Sunday that his landslide victory in Uganda's election showed the dominance of his party, which has governed this east African country for four decades. Museveni said a day after he was declared the winner ...
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World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

By Karin Strohecker and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland. Trump said he would impose ...
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South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says

SEOUL, Jan 18 (Reuters) - South Korea will seek favourable terms for U.S. tariffs on imports of memory chips, a presidential office spokesperson said at a televised briefing on Sunday. The country last year released a joint fact sheet on its trade deal with ...
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Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rows of businesses stood shuttered inside a sprawling complex of Somali businesses on a recent afternoon. Karmel Mall in south Minneapolis contains more than a hundred small businesses in suites offering everything from clothing and food to insurance and accounting services. ...
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Portugal’s presidential election may deliver another gain for populists in Europe

LISBON, Portugal (AP) - A record 11 candidates are standing in Portugal's presidential election Sunday, with a populist party leader poised to possibly bring another political breakthrough for Europe's growing far-right parties. The large field makes it unlikely that any candidate will capture more ...
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Social media addiction’s surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

It's simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute break spent on your phone was closer to 30 minutes. Olivia ...
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Trump’s protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in

WASHINGTON (AP) - America's top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump's belligerent and unpredictable trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere. Canada broke with the United States Friday, slashing its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower ...
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AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on DEA’s radar for years

WASHINGTON (AP) - When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the U.S., he portrayed the strongman's vice president and longtime aide as America's preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption ...
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JPMorgan confirms Trump assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Saturday confirmed he was not asked to be Federal Reserve chair, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump disputed a report saying he offered Dimon the role. Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Trump ...
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European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) - The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought free trade agreement on Saturday, strengthening commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world. The signing ceremony in Paraguay's capital, ...
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