The United Auto Workers union announced a tentative agreement with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant late Wednesday, marking a significant step in the union's campaign to organize auto factories in the traditionally union-resistant Southern United States.
Singapore's acting transport minister has outlined the city-state's efforts to combat illicit maritime activity, emphasizing international collaboration is crucial to policing aging tankers used to evade sanctions on oil shipments through the strategic Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
A 26-year-old Illinois man has admitted to orchestrating a phishing campaign that compromised the Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women, leading to the theft of private photos. The case is linked to a former university coach already serving prison time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed Beijing's readiness to enhance practical cooperation and strategic coordination with Laos in a message to President Thongloun Sisoulith, state media reported Thursday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative coalition is projected to secure a commanding majority in Sunday's snap election, capitalizing on her high approval ratings and populist appeal, though her assertive foreign policy and economic measures continue to stir regional and market anxieties.
A 19-year-old faces serious charges for alleged online threats as Israel's President Isaac Herzog prepares for a divisive five-day visit to Australia, sparking nationwide protests and legal complaints over Gaza war allegations.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran resume in Oman on Friday, against a backdrop of recent conflict, domestic unrest, and escalating rhetoric over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
Federal authorities have arrested 55 individuals connected to a Georgia-based drug trafficking organization accused of distributing large quantities of fentanyl and other narcotics, with alleged supply ties to China.
As Gulf markets surge on strong oil and corporate performance, investors are looking beyond the major indices. We analyze three lesser-known companies—in healthcare, transportation, and tech—that are demonstrating strong fundamentals and strategic positioning for the coming year.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring ICE agents in Oregon from making warrantless arrests unless there is a clear flight risk, sharply criticizing the agency's enforcement tactics as undermining constitutional due process.
Biotech firm Nurix Therapeutics reported a significant widening of its net loss for fiscal 2025 to $264.5 million, despite revenue growth. Concurrently, the company filed a shelf registration for a $98.8 million employee stock offering, raising fresh concerns over dilution and its path to profitability as its key drug candidates advance.
Alphabet's record Q4 2025 results are overshadowed by a massive planned increase in capital expenditures, targeting up to $185 billion in 2026 to fuel its global AI and cloud ambitions, including a major physical expansion in India. The move signals a high-stakes pivot that is reshaping the investment thesis around the tech giant.
Broadcom unveils its new Wi-Fi 8 platform, engineered specifically for enterprise AI workloads. The move highlights the chipmaker's strategic pivot to capture growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency wireless infrastructure as businesses accelerate AI adoption.
French IT giant Capgemini has divested its U.S. federal subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following sustained controversy over its work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move highlights growing pressure on tech contractors to align government work with corporate ethics and risk profiles.
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States reconvene in Abu Dhabi for a second day of high-stakes negotiations, aiming to find a path to end the devastating war in Europe. While initial discussions were termed 'substantive,' deep divisions over territory and sovereignty remain.
A sustained slide in Wolters Kluwer's share price has investors questioning whether the market has overcorrected, creating a potential entry point, or if challenges in its legacy businesses and rising AI competition justify the pessimism.
While broader market sentiment remains cautious, a closer look reveals potential in select small-cap opportunities. We examine three ASX-listed penny stocks—Argenica Therapeutics, SenSen Networks, and Vita Life Sciences—that are navigating unique paths in biotech, AI, and healthcare, offering distinct risk-reward profiles for discerning investors.
Once Thailand's dominant political force, the Pheu Thai party faces its toughest election yet. With its patriarch in prison and its populist appeal waning, the Shinawatra family's machine may no longer rule but remains a crucial power broker in the kingdom's fractured political landscape.
Mayor Brandon Scott faces mounting scrutiny over the cost of his taxpayer-funded Jeep Grand Wagoneer, responding to a reporter's questions by alleging a 'racist slant' and 'right-wing' motives behind the criticism.
As retail giants Walmart and Target grapple with billions in losses from theft, Costco's controlled-access membership model and stringent exit checks keep its inventory shrinkage remarkably low, offering a stark contrast in loss prevention strategies.
