Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport ByALLAN OLINGO Associated Press May 8, 2026, 11:04 PM 1:39 FILE – A batch of […]
Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the Trump administration’s decision to impose new sanctions on Cuba ByANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press May 8, 2026, 5:46 PM 1:39 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference at the US Embassy in Rome, […]
China says exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China says exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit China says exports have risen 14.1% in April from a year earlier, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs ByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writer May 8, 2026, 11:19 PM 1:39 Aerial view of new vehicles waiting for shipment […]
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022 ByBARBARA ORTUTAY AP technology writer May 8, 2026, 2:33 PM 1:39 FILE – A woman walks by a giant screen displaying the Google […]
Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and over 200K other cars over camera
Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and over 200K other cars over camera Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury ByThe Associated Press May 8, 2026, 2:52 PM 1:39 Clouds are reflected […]
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in April
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in April A South Korean refinery says a tanker carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil arrived off South Korea’s west coast after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April ByAHN YOUNG-JOON Associated Press May 8, 2026, 12:54 AM 1:39 A […]
Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 3.4% drop in its annual profit but projects a comeback to record profits for the current fiscal year ByYURI KAGEYAMA AP business writer May 8, 2026, 1:27 AM 1:39 FILE – A logo of […]
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs President Donald Trump says goods from the European Union will face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4 ByJOSH BOAK Associated Press May 7, 2026, 3:19 […]
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court A federal court has ruled against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court ByThe Associated Press May 7, 2026, 5:42 PM 1:39 President Donald Trump adjusts his microphone while speaking […]
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war Southeast Asian leaders have adopted in an annual summit a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on their people and economies but acknowledged it will be difficult to enforce complex steps like establishing a regional fuel reserve to… […]
