
Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
So few tourists are coming to the Hawaiian island of Maui after last month's wildfires that restaurants and tour companies are laying off workers and unemployment is surging
2023-09-08 01:50

Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:57

Stocks ease with Apple, dollar inches up after U.S. data
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK Global stock indexes were mostly lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and
2023-09-08 00:56

First offer from General Motors falls short of demands by the United Auto Workers, but it's a start
General Motors made its first wage-and-benefit offer to the United Auto Workers that falls far short of the union’s initial demands
2023-09-08 00:52

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader warns of protracted conflicts
Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia
2023-09-07 23:57

New federal rule may help boost competition for railroad shipments at companies with few options
Railroad shippers with plants that are only served by one railroad may soon be able to get a bid from another railroad if their current service is bad enough under a new rule that was proposed Thursday to help boost competition
2023-09-07 23:46

Biden will nominate a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration
President Joe Biden will nominate a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, which has been without a permanent leader for a year and a half
2023-09-07 23:46

Palestinian fishermen decry Israel's ban on Gaza exports as collective punishment
Israel has closed the main commercial crossing in the Gaza Strip, effectively banning exports from the coastal territory after saying it uncovered explosives hidden in clothing being shipped to the occupied West Bank
2023-09-07 22:49

Papua New Guinea to bring criminal charges over UBS loan
SYDNEY Papua New Guinea's police said on Thursday they were obtaining arrest warrants over an ill-fated A$1.2 billion
2023-09-07 20:24

Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up
Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-time owner and don’t know what to expect
2023-09-07 19:47

Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights
Australian Transport Minister Catherine King says invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s international airport in 2020 were part of the reason she refused to allow Qatar Airways to double its services to Australia
2023-09-07 17:52

Xiamen Air to Become Second Carrier Offering China-Qatar Flights
Xiamen Airlines Co. will start flying to Qatar in late October, strengthening aviation ties between China and the
2023-09-07 17:52