Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party re-elects To Lam as general secretary
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party re-elects To Lam as general secretary Vietnam’s To Lam has been re-elected as the general secretary of its ruling Communist Party ByANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press January 23, 2026, 3:07 AM 1:35 Vietnam’s Central Committee of the Communist Party holds a meeting to elect top leaders in Hanoi, Vietnam, Friday, Jan. 23, […]
Toll in Iran’s protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US ‘armada’ approaching
Toll in Iran’s protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US ‘armada’ approaching Activists report that Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 5,002 people ByJON GAMBRELL Associated Press January 22, 2026, 8:56 PM 1:35 People walk at Tehran’s historic Grand Bazaar, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid […]
Asian shares, US futures gain as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged
Asian shares, US futures gain as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged Asian shares and U.S. futures are higher after U.S. stocks rose, regaining more of their losses for the week ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP business writer January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM 1:35 A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s […]
73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia being investigated for alleged online scams involvement
73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia being investigated for alleged online scams involvement 73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams have been returned home to face criminal investigation ByHYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press January 22, 2026, 12:20 AM 1:35 South Koreans, walking in the line at center, who are allegedly involved […]
2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions
2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions Labor unions in Los Angeles are gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympics by planning strategically timed strikes to win better wages and benefits ByJAIMIE DING Associated Press January 23, 2026, 12:08 AM 1:35 The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Los Angeles Memorial […]
Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit
Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit Japan has reported it posted a trade deficit for the fifth straight year in 2025 as exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a diplomatic rift with neighboring China ByYURI KAGEYAMA AP business writer January 21, 2026, 9:22 PM 1:51 FILE – A container port […]
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/21/2026
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/21/2026 The U.S. stock market rebounded after President Donald Trump called off Greenland-related tariffs that he had threatened to impose on Europe ByThe Associated Press January 21, 2026, 4:22 PM 1:51 The U.S. stock market rebounded after President Donald Trump called off Greenland-related tariffs that he had threatened […]
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal ByMATT OTT AP business writer January 21, 2026, 12:04 […]
The New York Times debuts its first 2-player game amid an evolving business model
The New York Times debuts its first 2-player game amid an evolving business model There’s a lot more to The New York Times than its news stories, and that’s by design ByDAVID BAUDER AP media writer January 21, 2026, 9:02 AM 1:51 FILE – A Wordle game is seen on a mobile phone, July 15, […]
Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates
Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates Ryanair’s CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s idea of buying the airline and shrugs off his insults ByKELVIN CHAN AP business writer January 21, 2026, 8:57 AM 1:51 Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary poses during a press conference in Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, Jan. […]