WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year. The department said Thursday will send hundreds of additional consular officers to “designated countries” to handle…
By Reuters Published October 2, 2025 Hong Kong’s retail sales by value rose by 3.8% in August from a year earlier, the fourth consecutive month of gains, government data showed on Thursday. Reuters Sales increased to HK$30.3 billion ($3.89 billion). In July, retail sales rose 1.8% compared with the same month a year before. In…
Berlin (Germany), Oct 2 Vancouver Whitecaps striker Thomas Muller said his phone hasn’t stopped ringing after winning the 35th title of his career, making him the most decorated player in German football history. Friends, former teammates, and relatives called to congratulate the 36-year-old, who surpassed ex-Bayern Munich teammate Toni Kroos, winner of 34 titles. Both…
IRVINE, CA – October 2, 2025 – Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today further refined its 2025 delivery forecast, signaling persistent challenges within the burgeoning but increasingly complex EV market. The company now expects to deliver between 41,500 and 43,500 vehicles for the full year, a tightening of its previous guidance…
WASHINGTON — The nation entered Day 2 of the government shutdown on Thursday –– with much attention focused on the Trump administration’s warnings of widespread and potentially permanent layoffs and cuts across Washington and beyond. What You Need To Know The nation entered Day 2 of the government shutdown on Thursday –– with much attention…
London, UK – 2nd October 2025: The winners of this year’s News UK Motor Awards 2025 have been unveiled, with coverage running on print and digital channels across The Sun and TheTimes.com Now in its eighth year, the annual awards celebrate the very best new vehicles across every segment of the market, from city cars…
Up to $1M in new and increased donations will be matched in honor of America’s 250 years RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation today announced the renewal of a $1 million matching grant that will extend through July 31, 2026. Every eligible donation made during this period, up to $1M,…
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Trump administration to release the September jobs report on Friday despite the ongoing government shutdown, a Senate aide told CNN on Thursday. The monthly jobs report, compiled and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is arguably the most critical piece of US economic data released each…
(Bloomberg) — India and China will resume direct flights after more than five years as two of the world’s biggest economies seek to rebuild political ties at a time of rising global trade uncertainties. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement Thursday that air service with China can start by later this…
Hamas will demand key revisions to Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal but are likely to accept the plan in coming days as a basis for renewed negotiations, analysts and sources close to the group say. Trump imposed a deadline of “three or four days” from Tuesday for Hamas to give its response to his 20-point…