The United States granted Iraq a 90-day waiver exempting it from sanctions to buy energy from Iran, a State Department official said on Wednesday, the latest extension allowing Baghdad to keep purchasing electricity from its neighbor. The official said the waiver was granted on Tuesday. The...

The dollar struggled in Asia on Thursday after a surprisingly dovish Federal Reserve indicated it would not lift interest rates this year and sounded a note of caution on the economy. While the prospect of lower borrowing costs provided support to equity markets, investors trod nervously on...

Business partners of French sugar giant Tereos have filed a complaint against the firm for allegedly supplying an artificial sweetener to Syria, where it is being used to make weapons, the plaintiffs' lawyer said Tuesday. Tereos, which denies the claims, is accused of "acts of terrorism and...

Toyota on Wednesday said it will build a new hybrid car in Britain for Japanese peer Suzuki -- a welcome boost for the UK auto sector which has been hit by Brexit uncertainty. "Seeking to produce additional volume for other customers is one example of all the efforts we are making to keep...