Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels’ financial networks as launderers turn to crypto
Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels’ financial networks as launderers turn to crypto The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico ByALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press February 5, 2026, 7:45 AM […]
What a Human Rights Watch report says about the economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia
What a Human Rights Watch report says about the economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia A report by Human Rights Watch says backsliding on protections is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP business writer February 5, 2026, 6:59 AM […]
Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead
Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up ByPAN PYLAS Associated Press February 5, 2026, 2:41 AM 1:14 FILE – Pedestrians pass the […]
Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russia’s invasion
Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russia’s invasion Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy says that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing conflict with Russia ByKAMILA HRABCHUK Associated Press February 5, 2026, 4:06 AM 1:14 Workers clean up damage at Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 4, […]
Malaysia bans e-waste imports, vows to end illegal dumping
Malaysia bans e-waste imports, vows to end illegal dumping Malaysia has announced a full ban on importing electronic waste ByThe Associated Press February 4, 2026, 11:36 PM 1:14 FILE -Used charging cables and power adapters are piled up at a shop in Nhat Tao market, the largest informal recycling market in Ho Chi Minh City, […]
Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations
Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles ByALLAN OLINGO Associated Press February 4, 2026, 12:45 AM 1:02 FILE – A policeman directs motorists queueing to buy gasoline at one of the gas stations with fuel still available for sale, in […]
Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China
Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones ByDIDI TANG Associated Press, JOSH FUNK Associated Press, and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press February 4, 2026, […]
Florida’s DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa
Florida’s DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have expressed support for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays ByFREIDA FRISARO Associated Press February 3, 2026, 12:42 PM 1:02 Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, right, speaks during a new baseball stadium […]
Seeking shelter from Trump’s fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other
Seeking shelter from Trump’s fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president’s impulsive wrath ByPAUL WISEMAN Associated Press, JOSH BOAK Associated Press, and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press February 3, […]
PayPal replaces CEO Chriss with HP’s Lores
PayPal replaces CEO Chriss with HP’s Lores PayPal is replacing CEO Alex Chriss with Enrique Lores, saying that the pace of change and execution at the company has not met board expectations over the past two years ByMICHELLE CHAPMAN AP business writer February 3, 2026, 8:19 AM 1:02 FILE – ,The PayPal logo appears on […]
