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Long opposed to rate increases, Erdogan now backs plan that includes raising rates, minister...

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, long a proponent of cutting interest rates, now supports his advisers’ economic plan that includes...

Daughter of long-imprisoned activist in Bahrain to return to island in bid to push...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain said Thursday she would return to the island...

US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months with the labor market seemingly resistant...

Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young...

Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in...

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's another landmark year for breakout country superstar Lainey Wilson, who tops the CMA Awards nominations for the second year...

AI that alters voice, images in political ads will require prominent disclosure on Google,...

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Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.Starting...

King Charles III shows his reign will be more about evolution than revolution after...

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LONDON (AP) — Don’t rock the boat.A year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II triggered questions about the future of the British monarchy,...

Lebanese premier warns Syrian refugees pose a danger to the small nation’s balance

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BEIRUT (AP) — Over a thousand Syrian refugees each week fleeing to Lebanon from their country’s worsening economic and financial conditions “could create harsh...

Polish director demands apology from justice minister for comparing her film to Nazi propaganda

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Film director Agnieszka Holland demanded an apology from Poland's justice minister after he compared her latest film, which explores the...

Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you're a first-time owner and don't know...