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State Department adviser charged with illegally retaining classified records

A senior adviser at the State Department and expert on Indian and South Asian affairs is accused by the Justice Department of printing out classified documents and storing more than 1,000 pages of highly sensitive government records in filing cabinets and trash bags at home

US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says

A shutdown of the U.S. government could hinder the accessibility of insurance coverage to prospective homeowners in flood-prone areas, and cost the already struggling housing

Journalists turn in press passes as Pentagon clamps down on access in ‘unprecedented’ move

Journalists turn in press passes as Pentagon clamps down on access in ‘unprecedented’ move

PageGroup profits beat forecasts as US and Asia drive growth

PageGroup's third-quarter profit beat market expectations on Wednesday as the British recruiter cited continued growth in the United States and Asia, sending shares 8% higher. 

Stellantis' $13 billion investment plan in US wins nod from investors, analysts

Stellantis' new $13 billion investment plan in the U.S. marks a key step to countering tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and to reviving the automakers' sales in its main market,

Kyrgyzstan GDP up 10% in Jan-Sept year-on-year as Ukraine war reroutes supply chains

Kyrgyzstan’s economy grew by 10% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching around $13.7 billion, the state statistics committee said

Growth in most Gulf economies to hold steady this year and next on rising oil output: Reuters poll

Most Gulf Cooperation Council economies will expand steadily this year and next on rising oil production, according to economists in a Reuters poll who upgraded

What is Britain's China spying case about?

The British government has come under sustained criticism after a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China collapsed last month, with critics saying

India central bank minutes show room for rate cuts as inflation outlook softens

India's interest-rate panel members have flagged room for future rate cuts as the country's inflation outlook turns more benign, minutes of the October meeting showed

Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says

Foreign donors have provided 93.3 billion crowns ($4.5 billion) to a Czech-led initiative to find and deliver large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, and the Czech Republic has

Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment

Apple's Tim Cook pledged to boost the tech giant's investment in China on Wednesday as it navigates the trade war between Beijing and Washington.

After winning pensions concession, France's Socialists eye billionaire tax in budget

After winning a major concession on pension reform from Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, France's Socialists on Wednesday set their sights on including a tax on

India's trade deficit widens to 13-month high on gold imports, US tariff impact

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a 13-month high of $32.15 billion in September, driven by gold and silver imports and a drop in exports to the U.S.

Dollar Tree forecasts upbeat fiscal 2026 earnings; reiterates annual targets

Dollar Tree on Wednesday forecast fiscal 2026 profit above Wall Street estimates and upheld its annual targets, signaling steady demand for affordable groceries and essentials.

McIlroy sets sights on one day becoming Ryder Cup captain ahead of India debut

Rory McIlroy has expressed a desire to be the European Ryder Cup captain one day — but not until “the mid-2030s.”

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

A case being argued at the US Supreme Court could undo one of the last remaining protections for minority voters in a Civil Rights-era voting law.

Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the BRICS group of nations has never targeted third countries or their currencies, rejecting U.S.

Honeywell sees aerospace supply chain improvements in electronics for planes

The production of electronics for aviation is a bright spot in the aerospace supply chain, whereas manufacturing of some parts still remains challenging, a senior executive at supplier

Zelenskiy appoints new Odesa chief after voiding ex-mayor's citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday appointed a former regional governor to lead Ukraine's Black Sea port city Odesa after revoking the citizenship of the former mayor

Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang welcomed Avinatan Or from "two unimaginable years in Hamas captivity" in Gaza, saying a number of the chip giant's families had suffered

China September bank loans rise less than expected as weak credit demand persists

China's new bank loans rose less than expected in September, largely driven by seasonal factors that could mask underlying weak credit demand, as

Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has taken control of Madagascar after its sitting president fled following weeks of youth-led Gen Z protests against his rule.

Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse

The Kremlin on Wednesday pushed back at U.S.

Cerebras aims to deploy AI infrastructure for massive Stargate UAE data centre hub

AI chip startup Cerebras Systems aims to deploy its

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks

'Made in Argentina' factories shutter, creating more challenges for Milei

For decades, Lumilagro rode to prosperity on the popularity of its signature steel or glass thermoses Argentines use to carry hot water to make mate, the

Gavin Newsom, and his opponents, make California’s redistricting fight about him

Gavin Newsom, and his opponents, make California’s redistricting fight about him

Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court

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Fed balm soothes trade war jabs

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Edgier world markets appeared to bat away the latest testy exchanges in the re-heated

Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide, as war continues

Myanmar's junta chief acknowledged on Wednesday that the military-backed administration will be unable to conduct an upcoming general election across the entire country, as a civil war

Masked Hamas fighters seen executing men in Gaza City as the group fights with rival powers

Masked Hamas fighters seen executing men in Gaza City as the group fights with rival powers

Russia says it hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar

Russia said on Wednesday that it was closely watching events in Madagascar and hoped that bloodshed would be avoided after the military took power following weeks of youth-led

Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking

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Supertanker freight rates up sharply as US-China trade war envelops ports

Supertanker freight rates surged this week and are set to stay elevated on U.S.-China tit-for-tat hikes in port fees and concerns about the fallout

Vehicle explodes outside Guayaquil mall in Ecuador

A vehicle exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, killing one person and injuring several others, the country's prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing, sources say

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has hired Morgan Stanley and China International Capital Corp (CICC) to work on a dual primary

Palestinian Authority says it is ready to operate Rafah crossing

The Palestinian Authority said on Wednesday it is prepared to operate a key crossing for aid between Egypt and Gaza, while raising concerns about who will pay

Charlie Kirk's wife tears up delivering birthday message from their daughter

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremony. Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, walked out with Trump, accepted the medal on her husband’s behalf.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets new scoring record after netting twice for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo sets new scoring record after netting twice for Portugal

How a forgotten hotel is helping transform one of Africa’s most expensive cities

How a forgotten hotel is helping transform one of Africa’s most expensive cities

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says there won’t be a female NBA head coach in her lifetime

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says there won’t be a female NBA head coach in her lifetime

Brands can’t choose their customers. So what happens when extremists wear their clothes?

Brands can’t choose their customers. So what happens when extremists wear their clothes?

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

Apple's shipments in China boosted by iPhone 17 series

Apple's shipments in China grew 0.6% from a year earlier to 10.8 million units in the third quarter amid sluggish demand in China's smartphone market,

China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports

A subsidiary of SiCarrier, a Chinese chip equipment maker with close links to Huawei, unveiled two domestically developed software products for semiconductor designs, the latest

Stellantis to recall over 298,000 US vehicles over rollaway risk

Stellantis is recalling 298,439 vehicles in the U.S. due to a shifter cable defect that could disable the park function and allow the vehicle to roll away, the U.S.

Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing

Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week killed at least 64 people and 65 more are missing, the government said on Monday, after a tropical depression triggered landslides

Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say

Apple is lobbying India's government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone

Legal questions arise as many airports refuse to play Kristi Noem’s shutdown message blaming Democrats

Legal questions arise as many airports refuse to play Kristi Noem’s shutdown message blaming Democrats

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, one sign of progress after a number of apparent setbacks in

Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026

Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service to London next year

Global AI rush helps ASML beat orders estimates, but China outlook dims

ASML, the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, reiterated on Wednesday it expects to benefit from booming AI investment, even as

French inflation confirmed at 1.1% year-on-year in September

Consumer prices in France rose 1.1% year-on-year in September, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading published last month.

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3% in September

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate stood at 3% in September, up from 2.7% in the period through August, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE)

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China has increased the maximum hiring age for some civil service positions for the first time in three decades, from 35 to 38, a move that aims to keep older workers in the

China's sanctions against US-linked Hanwha units seen as warning gesture, analysts say

China's sanctions against five U.S.-linked affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean are seen as a warning gesture without immediate impact, and Beijing is

LVMH sales return to growth as China demand improves

By Tassilo Hummel and Mimosa Spencer PARIS -LVMH's sales increased by 1% in the third quarter, driven by improved demand in China, offering some solace to a luxury goods sector grappling with a

Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spending

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain, saying he is unhappy with its refusal to raise

EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles

Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula

Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders returns to Dutch campaign trail after drone plot threat

Dutch far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has announced his return to the campaign trail

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, is erupting for a second straight day, spewing towering columns of hot ash 6 miles high

Long Treasury yields to stay elevated as inflation, debt pressures blunt Fed easing

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Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack in India, a hospital in Kerala State confirmed Wednesday

Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail network

Russia is intensifying drone strikes on Ukraine’s rail network, a critical lifeline for commercial freight, passenger traffic and military logistics

Italy's tenacious stance on gold pays off as prices soar

Italy, whose sovereign assets from bonds to banks have so often been the subject of market crises in recent years, is currently enjoying a windfall as the central

Vietnam Communist Party targets faster growth for next five years amid challenges

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is targeting faster annual economic growth over the next five years, despite potentially "severe" economic challenges, according to a draft document

What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum

China's Communist Party leadership will begin a four-day, closed-door meeting on Monday to chart the country's economic policy for the next five years, seeking to sustain its ascent

NATO, EU working together on drone wall to protect Europe, Rutte says

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday before a meeting with defence ministers that the military alliance and the European Union were working together in their efforts to set up a

Britain pushes Northern Ireland as model for disarming Gaza

Britain could take a leading role in helping to disarm Hamas in Gaza, based on its experience of encouraging militant groups in Northern Ireland to lay down their arms, Prime

Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens has lost her bid to enter Australia after the country’s highest court on Wednesday backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over

Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business, sources say

Japanese e-commerce and finance heavyweight Rakuten is weighing an initial public offering in the United States of its credit card business, according

China's Communist Party holds a plenum on its next five-year plan. What does it mean?

The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party will hold a closed-door meeting from Monday to Thursday to discuss, among other things, the country's 15th five-year

China to keep its 'all about production' economic playbook as rivalry with US intensifies

China's Communist Party meets this month to map a five-year vision that prioritises high-tech manufacturing in its quest to upgrade its sprawling industries and project

Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, but a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned

Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses and other medical workers as part of this week's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees under the Gaza ceasefire deal

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow

The U.S. government shutdown that has turned off the official flow of data could begin clouding the view for policymakers in Japan and

Fed back on centre stage, for now

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors have chosen, at least for now, to look past simmering U.S.-China trade tensions, taking comfort instead from Federal

German policy needs a decisive "Africa shift", association says

German economic policy is in need of a decisive "Africa shift" in light of geopolitical tensions and critical dependencies on raw materials, the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of

WHO chief says staff came under attack in Ukraine

A World Health Organization team came under attack while accompanying a United Nations convoy in Ukraine on Tuesday, but managed to deliver medical supplies to the city of Bilozerka,

India's Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to expand cloud services

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer the American tech firm's services through its recently launched cloud platform, the companies said on

UK's Reeves considering tax increases and spending cuts for budget, Sky News reports

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said she was looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming budget, according to an interview with Sky News on Wednesday.

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid, broadcaster Kan reports

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to open on Wednesday and increase the amount of humanitarian aid coming into the enclave, public broadcaster Kan reported

Chase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago

Chase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago

Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along border

Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote border region

Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspace

China’s biggest state-owned air carriers are protesting a U.S. proposal to bar them from flying over Russia when traveling to or from the U.S. The U.S. side has said such flights give Chinese airlines an unfair cost advantage over American carriers, which cannot cross through Russian airspace

Coinbase invests in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX at $2.45 billion valuation

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global said on Wednesday it had made an investment in CoinDCX, which the Indian crypto exchange said values it at a post-money valuation of $2.45

Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports

Malaysia will hold talks with the U.S. secretary of commerce on sectoral tariffs, including on semiconductors, during a meeting of the ASEAN regional bloc next week, Malaysian

Deflationary pressures persist in China on weak demand, overcapacity

Deflationary pressures persisted in China, with both consumer and producer prices falling in September, supporting the case for more policy measures as a prolonged property market

Top South Korea officials to visit US for tariff talks amid hope for progress

South Korea's industry minister and the chief presidential secretary for policy will travel to the United States on Thursday for follow-up talks on lowering tariffs applied to the

Pfizer CEO says US pharma industry needs to collaborate with China

Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla said on Tuesday that the U.S. pharmaceutical industry needs to collaborate with China’s, where speedy processes have vaulted

China takes steps against US-linked units of S.Korea shipbuilder Hanwha

China announced sanctions on Tuesday against five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean amid trade tension

Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that after months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March

1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced

1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced

LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County moved a step closer on Tuesday to enacting an eviction moratorium that would protect renters who have been financially harmed by

Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show

Foxconn's two-year pursuit of a stake in a unit of German auto supplier ZF Group stalled last month due to a substantial mismatch in valuation

Cameroon opposition's Tchiroma claims election victory, urges Biya to concede

Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country's October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and "honour

Dallin H. Oaks, former Utah Supreme Court justice, is selected to lead Mormon church

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Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital

Rare October storm in Southern California prompts evacuations and causes freeway accidents

A rare October storm has pummeled Southern California with several inches of rain

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen

Florida carries out record 14th execution this year on man convicted of killing 2 women

A man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond has become the 14th person executed in Florida this year

Landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico with dozens dead and missing

A river in eastern Mexico turned into a crushing wall of water, nearly wiping out the village of Chapula

Network overload triggers blackouts in Kyiv, other Ukrainian regions

A network overload and the residual effects of previous Russian attacks triggered blackouts in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions late on Tuesday, officials said.

Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn

Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, its climate advisers said on Wednesday, warning

Peru's Jeri swears in top cabinet members

Peruvian President Jose Jeri swore in the first members of his cabinet on Tuesday, sending the most concrete signals yet about how he would govern after vaulting into

MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%, Bloomberg News reports

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has reduced the size of her stake in Amazon.com by 42% since last year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a regulatory filing.

IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth

Decisions by most countries to not retaliate against U.S.

Ukraine authorities order mass evacuations from around devastated Kupiansk

Local authorities in Ukraine ordered the evacuation of families from dozens of villages on Tuesday near the all-but-destroyed northeastern city of Kupiansk, citing the "worsening security

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

The U.S. and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys

America Movil posts threefold profit jump as costs shrink in Q3

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil on Tuesday reported a more than threefold jump in third-quarter profit, in line with analysts' expectations, helped by

Stellantis to invest $13 billion in the United States

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the U.S. on Tuesday, a move it said will bring five new models to the market and add 5,000 jobs in plants

The Latest: Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously to Charlie Kirk on Tuesday

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University

Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics move leftward

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with his interests in upcoming elections

State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials have declared a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids

Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department

Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday

US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, Trump says

A U.S. strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday killed six suspected drug traffickers, President Donald Trump said, the latest such

Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy v Israel World Cup qualifier

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Tuesday marched in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy's World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel,

Kaiser Permanente says workers have begun a five-day labor strike

Healthcare conglomerate Kaiser Permanente said on Tuesday that it is facing a labor strike called by the Alliance of Health Care Unions over wages, but has plans in place to continue

Ukrainian PM discusses attacks on energy in US talks

Ukraine's prime minister said on Tuesday she was focusing on Russian attacks on her country's energy grid in talks in Washington ahead of a visit later this week by President Volodymyr

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death

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Trump says he will unveil list on Friday of 'Democrat programs' to be shut

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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on its loan program, which would allow the country to access $1.2 billion after approval

Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials say

Officials say the driver of a semitrailer following too close behind a van has been arrested on homicide charges in a fiery crash that killed three adults and five children on a Georgia highway

IMF more upbeat about US growth than just months ago, but outlook is dimmer than last year

The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging

Trump awards posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

Trump awards posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's political

Airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers

Woman seen being taken by force in doorbell video found safe, police say

Woman seen being taken by force in doorbell video found safe, police say

UK finance minister seeks to promote Britain as safe bet in uncertain world

British finance minister Rachel Reeves wants to promote Britain as a fiscally responsible investment destination at meetings in Washington this week, three

Trading Day: Powell remarks, bank results offer relief

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie McGeever is enjoying some well-deserved

Australian regulator removes $324 million capital add-on on Westpac

Australia's prudential regulator said on Wednesday that it has removed the additional A$500 million ($324.15 million) capital add-on on Westpac after the bank completed a required multi-

Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains

Bitcoin and ether tumbled on Tuesday as U.S.-China tension ramped up, wiping out a rally the day before that was fueled by President Donald Trump's

UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction

There are promising early indications from countries, including the United States as well as Arab and European states, about their willingness to contribute to the $70 billion cost

Trump awards Charlie Kirk top honor amid crackdown on left-wing groups

President Donald Trump on Tuesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to slain activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent

Tension over evidence builds between Comey team and federal prosecutors as January trial looms

Tension over evidence builds between Comey team and federal prosecutors as January trial looms

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are requesting that Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, appear for an interview

Trump says Argentina bailout contingent on his political ally Milei remaining in power

Trump says Argentina bailout contingent on his political ally Milei remaining in power

England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot

England has become the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary

Despite momentous ceasefire, the path for lasting peace and rebuilding in Gaza is precipitous

President Donald Trump is hailing the ceasefire deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas as the end of the war in Gaza and start of rebuilding the devastated territory

World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

DOJ investigation of John Bolton focuses on diary-like notes in his AOL email account

DOJ investigation of John Bolton focuses on diary-like notes in his AOL email account

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month

Trump administration targets college prep program Republicans defended, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration fired almost all 60 staff at a college-preparation program for low-income students in a wave of shutdown layoffs, two

Work to restore link to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant begins this week, Russian official says

A Russian official said on Tuesday that work would begin this week to restore external power links to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which has been running on

Trade group wants to ban export of scrap aluminum cans to China

A trade group representing the aluminum industry called on Tuesday for a ban on U.S. exports of used beverage cans to China to support American production of

Trump won't 'waste our time' with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms

U.S. support for Argentina hinges on the ruling party of President Javier Milei succeeding in this month's midterm legislative elections, President Donald Trump

Stocks wobble as trade tensions between the US and China escalate

U.S. indexes bounced between gains and losses and wound up mixed on Wall Street as trade tensions continued to simmer between Washington and Beijing

US stocks end mixed, gold jumps amid upbeat IMF forecast, trade tensions

Wall Street closed mixed on Tuesday and gold touched a record high as investors weighed upbeat economic sentiment from the International Monetary Fund and Federal

CDC set to lose quarter of staff with latest layoffs, union says

Layoff notices sent over the weekend to U.S.

US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week

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Appeals court backs Michigan school in banning 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan school district in a dispute over free speech and “Let’s Go Brandon” shirts

The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased

The tenuous ceasefire in Gaza is holding after the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees, but uncertainties remain

Tropical Storm Lorenzo weakens over open water in the Atlantic Ocean

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has weakened as it churns over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and is not threatening land

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to arson attack on governor's mansion

A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to attempting to murder Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in an April arson attack on the governor's residence in which he scaled a

Mallorca owner Andy Kohlberg says FIFA's World Cup ticket prices risk damage to the sport's image

Andy Kohlberg, the owner of Spanish soccer club Mallorca, warns that FIFA's ticket pricing for the next World Cup could harm the sport's image

Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela

Six killed after US strikes another boat off coast of Venezuela

Transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78

Transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78

As US wood tariffs kick in, kitchen cabinet companies look for a silver lining

New tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture in the U.S. are expected to impact the home improvement industry

Madagascar's president is ousted in a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been toppled in a military coup that capped weeks of youth-led protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunity in the Indian Ocean island country

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire

Hamas has deployed hundreds of police and clashed with armed groups in Gaza in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn for the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

US tariffs on China on Nov 1 depend on Beijing's actions, USTR Greer tells CNBC

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US banks cheer regulators' steps toward easing capital requirements

U.S. bank executives expressed optimism that Trump administration regulators will soften capital rules, a major reversal from

First Brands, Tricolor collapses raise fears of credit stress, with Dimon warning of 'more cockroaches'

The bankruptcies of U.S. auto parts supplier First Brands and car dealership Tricolor have prompted soul searching on Wall Street,

Wall Street's fear gauge climbs as US-China trade fears rise

Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety rose to a near five-month high before paring gains on Tuesday as U.S. stocks whipsawed on renewed concerns

Trump says US has to be careful with China

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States must be careful with China although the relationship between the countries is fair.

UN warns of more Haitian children in crossfire as gang recruitment grows

Haitian gangs' growing recruitment of children means it is inevitable minors will be caught in the crossfire, a U.N. official said on Tuesday, vowing to train armed

Trump says he is endorsing Argentina's Milei for reelection

U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House on Tuesday he would endorse Argentinian President Javier Milei for re-election.

Oil settles down 1.5% on US-China trade tensions, IEA warning of glut

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, settling 1.5% lower as the International Energy Agency warned of a huge supply glut in 2026, and as trade tensions persisted between

Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills takes on US Senator Susan Collins

Maine Governor Janet Mills launched a U.S.

Syria's Sharaa to meet Russia's Putin on Wednesday, Syrian state news agency reports

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday, marking his first visit to

Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings, Reuters investigation finds

By Maggie Michael, Feras Dalatey, Ryan McNeill and Khalil Ashawi DHUMAIR, Syria -The Assad government carried out a two-year clandestine operation to truck thousands of bodies from one of Syria’s

US dollar weakens against peers as markets weight renewed trade tensions

The dollar lost ground against major peers including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen on Tuesday as U.S.-China trade tensions resurged, while

Hamas to start handing over bodies of four Israeli hostages Tuesday night, official says

Hamas has informed mediators it will begin transferring bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages to Israel at 10 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Tuesday, an official involved in the operation

Miami's Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be 'honor of a lifetime'

USA Basketball has announced Erik Spoelstra as the new coach for the men's team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept

A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he knew the Supreme Court wouldn't take up his request for an appeal of a $1_4 billion defamation judgment, even though his lawyers believed the case was “cut and dry.”

News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules

Fox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon

Is the war in Gaza finally over? Here are some key unanswered questions about what comes next

Is the war in Gaza finally over? Here are some key unanswered questions about what comes next

US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' challenge to $1.4 billion defamation judgment

The U.S.

Israel cuts agreed aid into Gaza over slow release of hostage bodies

Israel will only allow half the agreed number of aid trucks into Gaza starting Wednesday, according to a note

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

World needs U.S. engagement for financial stability, ECB's Villeroy says

Protectionism is already proving costly for the U.S. consumer and Washington should instead engage with its allies to tackle global issues that threaten financial stability, French

Madagascar's military takes power, fleeing president impeached

An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached

Google offers to tweak search results as EU antitrust fine looms

Alphabet's Google has offered to make further changes to its search results in its latest attempt to avoid a European Union antitrust fine, according to a document

US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed

U.S.

Citigroup profit climbs on strength across units, despite loss in Mexico sale

Citigroup beat estimates for third-quarter profit, which rose as all of its divisions brought in record revenue, despite booking a loss from selling a

Fed's Powell says economy may be on firmer footing, but job market weak

The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory

IMF says Bank of England should be 'very cautious' on future rate cuts

The Bank of England needs to be "very cautious" about future rate cuts as British inflation looks set to remain the highest in the Group of Seven advanced

US banking giants buoyed by dealmaking, but warn of asset price bubbles

Top U.S. bankers predicted business would continue to boom as equity markets surged over the last quarter and the economy and

Fed's Powell says the end of balance sheet drawdown process may be nearing

By Michael S.

Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend's Chicago Marathon

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target the Chicago Marathon

Trump says US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela

Poland's Sikorski says Europe must prepare for 'deep' Russian strike

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned on Tuesday Europe must be prepared for Russia to strike deep into the region, calling it "irresponsible" not to build defences such

Enagas in talks to buy GIC stake in French gas transport grid operator Terega, sources say  

Spanish gas grid operator Enagas is in talks to acquire Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC's 32% stake in Terega, France's second-

Sweden nominates IKEA veteran Jesper Brodin as UN refugee chief candidate

Sweden's government has nominated Jesper Brodin, a veteran executive at the world's biggest furniture brand IKEA, to head the U.N.

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration had violated his previous court order by implementing a nearly identical policy that again made state

Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO

A Dutch seizure of Chinese-owned computer chip maker Nexperia came after rising U.S. pressure on the company, a court ruling released on Tuesday showed,

Goldman Sachs eyes layoffs and hiring slowdown amid AI push, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has informed employees of potential job cuts and a hiring slowdown through the end of the year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as the Wall Street giant aims to

French PM to suspend Macron's flagship pension reform

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised on Tuesday to suspend a landmark pension reform until after the 2027 election, sacrificing one of

Swiss court rules $20 billion Credit Suisse bond write-off unlawful

Writing off 16.5 billion Swiss francs ($20.53 billion) in Credit Suisse bonds was unlawful, a Swiss court ruled on Tuesday, boosting

US Judge sets 2027 trial for lawsuits over fatal plane, Army helicopter collision

A federal judge on Tuesday set an April 2027 trial date for lawsuits over the collision this year between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S.

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise

A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an

Oil bosses expect market surplus to shrink over time

The global oil market is set to tighten in the medium to longer term, recovering from short-term weakness, executives from oil majors and trading houses said on

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday revoked the citizenship of Odesa's mayor on the grounds that he also had a Russian passport, acting

Brazil to start debating fiscal measures after Congress setback, finance minister says

Brazil's government said it would start discussing on Wednesday measures to offset Congress' shelving of a proposal that would have overhauled taxation on

Ethiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action

Ethiopia said on Tuesday that debt restructuring negotiations with its bondholders had failed for the time being due to differences

IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis

China must rebalance its economic growth model towards domestic demand, which has been weak for some time due to the country's property bust,

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

Cameroon opposition candidate claims win in presidential election ahead of results

Cameroon's opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary has claimed victory in the Oct. 12 presidential election ahead of the release of official results

Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience

‘As the storm approached Alaska, everything went sideways,’ leaving people no time to evacuate and little time to prepare. An Alaska meteorologist explains what happened and the challenges ahead.

Media outlets, including Fox News and CNN, refuse to sign Pentagon’s press access rules

Media outlets, including Fox News and CNN, refuse to sign Pentagon’s press access rules

Erdogan opposed Netanyahu's attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms

A senior official says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made it clear he would not accept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presence at a high-level summit in Egypt

Trump convinced Netanyahu to take a deal. Can he keep him onboard?

U.S.

Arafat's nephew returns to West Bank with plan for post-war Gaza

A nephew of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has returned to the West Bank after four years of self-exile, outlining a roadmap to

Gaza's Rafah border crossing will remain closed through Wednesday, Israel says

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed through Wednesday and the flow of aid into the Palestinian enclave will be reduced, three Israeli officials said

India's Adani eyes dozens of assets of embattled realtor Sahara to build land bank

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's property arm is seeking court approval to acquire 87 properties including hotels and malls from a distressed

Brazil's BTG Pactual proposes merger with Banco Pan

Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual announced late on Monday a binding proposal to incorporate shares of Banco Pan, offering a significant premium to minority shareholders in a

France to discuss reforming overseas territory New Caledonia's statute by year-end, PM says

The French government will discuss an institutional reform for the overseas territory of New Caledonia by year end, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Brazil's Embraer will sell 20 commercial jets to TrueNoord

Brazilian planemaker Embraer closed a deal to sell 20 of its E195-E2 commercial unit to leasing and management firm TrueNoord, in a deal valued at $1.8 billion, the companies said

IMF says Gaza peace deal creates opportunity for lasting economic recovery

The Israel-Hamas peace deal that halts two years of armed conflict in Gaza presents an opportunity for a lasting economic recovery in the region, the International Monetary

Czech election winner Babis signals weeks of coalition talks ahead

Czech election winner the ANO party is focused on drawing up a policy agenda with two small parties and will get round to talks on cabinet posts next month, party leader Andrej Babis

Kenyan activists tell IMF the government is stoking poverty

A group of Kenyan non-governmental organisations have accused the government of stoking economic inequality and driving up national debt, in a written briefing to the

BlackRock brushes off wider credit contagion fears after First Brands, Tricolor bankruptcies

Asset manager BlackRock on Tuesday played down concerns of broader credit market stress after the bankruptcies of auto parts supplier First

EU's Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say

The European Commission's proposal to tap frozen Russian state assets for financial aid to Ukraine is rattling some central banks, which could further accelerate

Madagascar's top court invites army colonel to serve as president after power grab

Madagascar's top court on Tuesday invited Colonel Michael Randrianirina, an army commander who declared the military had taken power after leading a mutiny backing Gen Z

EU presses US to drop tariffs on metals content

The European Commission is pressing the United States to remove tariffs on products made from steel as Brussels seeks to advance parts of the EU-U.S.

Boeing delivers 55 jets in September but trails Airbus

Boeing delivered 55 jets in September, up from 33 a year earlier when a strike by 33,000 factory workers in the Northwest curtailed production, the planemaker said

UK watchdog secures $101 million redress for BlueCrest fund investors

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday secured $101 million in redress for investors in a fund sub-managed by BlueCrest Capital Management and imposed a public

IMF warns of rising odds of 'disorderly' global market correction

Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already

Erosion of trust in central banks can boost inflation expectations, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said putting pressure on central banks to lower interest rates "always backfires," warning that

Fed's Bowman expects two more interest rate cuts this year

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Tuesday said she continues to anticipate that the U.S. central bank will deliver interest rate cuts at its final two policy meetings of 2025.

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in new drug war front

The U.S. government has revoked the visas of at least 50 politicians and government officials in Mexico amid the Trump

JPMorgan lifts interest income forecast after profit beats estimates

JPMorgan Chase raised its full-year forecast for net interest income on Tuesday, after strong performance in its trading and investment banking businesses

GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans

General Motors said on Tuesday it would take a $1.6 billion charge in the third quarter as it reshapes its electric vehicle strategy following the scrapping of a key

Boeing gains EU antitrust nod for $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems deal

Boeing secured EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems after agreeing to sell some Spirit businesses to address

Pakistan finance minister sees staff deal on $1.2 billion IMF payout this week

Pakistan is set to sign a preliminary deal on a review of its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund this week, the country's

Trade jitters drag European shares lower; France stays in focus

European stocks slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by fresh jitters over U.S.-China trade tensions and a sharp drop in Michelin shares, while investors

Dow, S&P 500 turn positive as Powell says end of balance sheet drawdown is near

The Dow and the S&P 500 turned positive on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank may soon end its balance sheet runoff, easing investor concerns over

Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline

Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline

French prime minister will suspend a pension reform to avoid government collapse

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he will suspend a much-debated plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64

3 Italian carabinieri killed in apparently deliberate farmhouse explosion

Three carabinieri officers have been killed and 13 others injured in an explosion near Verona, Italy

Israel releases first batch of Palestinian bodies to Gaza

A first batch of bodies of Palestinians killed during the Gaza war has arrived in the enclave after being released by Israel, local health authorities told Reuters on Tuesday.

Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers

Boeing said on Tuesday it has secured about $2.7 billion in a combination of multi-year contracts to supply a key guidance component for the Patriot interceptor missiles.

Bank of England's Taylor says he fears a bumpy landing for UK economy

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that he saw an increasingly likely risk of a "bumpy landing" for Britain's economy with inflation falling too low, in part due

IMF raises India's growth forecast for 2025/26 despite US tariff hikes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 6.6% for the 2025/26 fiscal year as the country's strong growth momentum is

Madagascar President Rajoelina impeached by lawmakers - Reuters witness

Lawmakers in Madagascar impeached President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday, with 130 yes votes to one blank ballot, escalating a political crisis after he dissolved the national

European growth to hold up but at an increasing fiscal cost, IMF says

Euro zone economic growth will hold up despite a drag from U.S. tariffs but this will come at a cost of higher government spending and rising debt, the International Monetary Fund

IMF lifts growth outlook on more benign tariffs as revived US-China trade war looms

The International Monetary Fund edged up its 2025 global growth forecast on Tuesday as tariff shocks and financial conditions have proven more benign than

IMF ups Saudi Arabia's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% as oil output rises

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2025 economic growth forecast for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday due to a faster-than-expected unwinding of oil production cuts

AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says

The U.S. artificial intelligence investment boom may be followed by a dot-com-style bust, but it is less likely to be a systemic event that would crater the U.S.

White House budget office says it is preparing to 'ride out' shutdown

The White House Office of Management and Budget said on Tuesday it was making preparations "to batten down the hatches and ride out" the federal government shutdown, while

Madagascar army colonel says military has taken charge of nation

A Madagascar army colonel, who led a mutiny of soldiers that joined anti-government Gen Z protesters, said on Tuesday that the military had taken charge of the African island

European earnings outlook brightens despite US-China tariff escalation

Analysts are a little more upbeat about European companies' third-quarter results than a week ago, according to the latest estimates compiled by

Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says

Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for U.S. businesses, which have heavily invested in Europe and whose profits are affected by the uncertainty that Moscow's aggression creates,

Bank of England should be 'very cautious' about future rate cuts, IMF says

The Bank of England should be "very cautious" about further interest rate cuts due to rising inflation expectations among households and investors, the International Monetary

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to federal protections for tech platforms

The U.S.

Latest US-China trade tensions add to economic risk, IMF's Gourinchas says

The latest trade tensions between the United States and China pose a downside risk for the global economy that is not reflected in the International Monetary Fund's latest

BlackRock's assets hit record $13.46 trillion on third-quarter markets rally, M&A boost 

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, swept past its own record for assets under management, as it reported a higher third-quarter

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what's next

The thousands of young protesters chanting vitriolic slogans against Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo were clear about what they wanted him

Returning hostage bodies from Gaza may take time, Red Cross says

It may take considerable time to hand over remains of hostages and Palestinians who died during the Israel-Hamas war, a "massive challenge" given the difficulties of

US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time

US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time

Barack Obama joins fight for US House control, urges vote for California districts to counter Trump

Barack Obama is entering the fight for U.S. House control

Congo, M23 sign deal in Doha on ceasefire monitoring, sources say

Congo and the M23 rebel group signed an agreement on Tuesday for the monitoring of an eventual "permanent ceasefire", a step towards potentially ending fighting in eastern

Oil executives flag increased costs from Trump's tariffs

The executives of two oil companies warned this week that tariffs resulting from the U.S. administration's trade policies were driving up costs across the energy

Japanese shares dive as market frets over premiership, US-China tensions

Japanese shares sank on Tuesday after a long weekend, clocking their sharpest one-day drop since April, as investors fretted over uncertainty surrounding the

IMF revises Japan's economic forecast higher, sees gradual BOJ rate hikes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

American colleges and universities have traditionally encouraged free speech. Recent dismissals of professors are eroding their commitment to this core mission.

Here’s what awaits ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy behind bars

Here’s what awaits ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy behind bars

After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall

Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in

Explosion in Italy kills three Carabinieri during police raid

An explosion at a farmhouse in northern Italy during a police raid killed three Carabinieri officers and injured 12 others, Italy's fire service said on X on Tuesday.

Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport

A general strike held in Belgium on Tuesday grounded most airplanes at the two main airports and disrupted public transport in Brussels.

Polaris shares surge on Indian Motorcycle unit spin-off, profit forecast

Shares of Polaris rose more than 9% on Tuesday after the power-sports vehicle maker said it would spin off its Indian Motorcycle unit and forecast a third-quarter profit,

Auto sector bankruptcies spark fresh scrutiny of Wall Street credit risks

The bankruptcies of automotive-related companies First Brands and Tricolor, along with potential losses at banks and investment funds,

1 dead, 2 missing and dozens rescued after remnants of a typhoon lash western Alaska

The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska

Madagascar opposition leader: Rajoelina's order to dissolve assembly not legal

The leader of the opposition in Madagascar's parliament said on Tuesday that President Andry Rajoelina's order to dissolve the national assembly was "not legally valid", after

Issa Tchiroma Bakary – from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a longtime ally and former spokesperson for Cameroon President Paul Biya, is mounting a strong challenge to his former boss, claiming to have

Who can get a COVID booster in the US?

The U.S.

World oil market to see huge glut in 2026, IEA says

The world oil market faces an even bigger surplus next year of as much as 4 million barrels per day as OPEC+ producers and rivals lift output and demand remains

Suedzucker says it expects improved third-quarter results

Europe's largest sugar producer Suedzucker said on Tuesday it expected to post a year-on-year improvement in its third-quarter results, to be reported in January, citing a positive start to

Clans and armed groups challenging Hamas in Gaza

As the Gaza war dragged on, a diminished Hamas faced growing internal challenges to its control of Gaza from long-standing rivals, many of them affiliated with powerful local clans.

Indonesian president asks Trump for meeting with son Eric in 'hot mic' moment

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked U.S.

New US COVID guidelines add confusion, complications for Americans seeking shots

Americans headed to pharmacies for COVID-19 vaccines are running into roadblocks and confusion due to new U.S. guidance that abandoned broad support for the shots,

Afghan man jailed for threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage in TikTok video

An Afghan national was jailed for five years on Tuesday after being found guilty of making a threat to kill Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party that leads opinion

Russia accuses Khodorkovsky and other exiled Kremlin critics of conspiring to seize power

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday it had opened a criminal case against exiled businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky and other prominent Kremlin

US small business sentiment ebbs in September; inflation back in focus

U.S. small-business sentiment declined in September amid expectations of unfavorable operating conditions in the next six months, and many owners reported raising prices or

Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Maritime nations have gathered in London to discuss regulations aimed at reducing shipping emissions

Kremlin says it welcomes Trump's desire to focus on search for peace in Ukraine after Gaza ceasefire

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed U.S.

South African business confidence edges up in September

South Africa's business confidence improved in September, driven by robust tourism, higher precious metal prices and increased exports, data showed on Tuesday.

Thyssenkrupp renegotiates 10 billion euros in unit TKMS' guarantees before spin-off

Warship maker TKMS has renegotiated terms of project guarantees it gets from parent Thyssenkrupp, according to a prospectus ahead of TKMS' separate listing, indicating tougher

EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown

The European Union is seeking to coordinate with the United States and other G7 partners a response to tighter Chinese controls on the export of rare

Madagascar president dissolves national assembly, escalating crisis

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said on Tuesday he had dissolved the national assembly, escalating a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military which forced him

Fed's Powell addresses economy pulled between risks to growth, jobs and prices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivers his last scheduled remarks before the Fed's next meeting with the economy enjoying stronger-than-

France's budget built on shaky ground, fiscal watchdog warns

The French government's 2026 budget plans are based on rosy economic assumptions and its belt-tightening measures may fall short - or never even take shape if the new administration

Dollar gains from rivals' trouble may lack staying power

A rebound in the dollar over the past month is unlikely to last given it was largely due to repositioning over temporary factors including

ICC judges disqualify ICC prosecutor Khan from Duterte case, court document shows

International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have disqualified chief prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case against

EU Commission proposes expanding 'drone wall' plan to protect more areas, sources say

The European Commission has proposed expanding an initiative for a "drone wall" on Europe's eastern flank to protect all of the continent after some

Austrian former property tycoon Rene Benko goes on trial for fraud

Austrian former billionaire Rene Benko went on trial on Tuesday in the first case connected to the collapse of his

EU fines Gucci, Chloe and Loewe for fixing resale prices

Gucci, Chloe and Loewe have been fined a total of 157 million euros ($182 million) by the European Union's antitrust watchdog for

Iran says US president's invitation to dialogue is contradictory

Iran's foreign ministry on Tuesday criticised U.S.

Brazil Supreme Court justice keeps Bolsonaro under house arrest

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on Monday to keep former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, according to a court document seen by Reuters.

German investor morale rises less than expected in October, ZEW survey shows

German investor morale improved less than expected in October, weighed down by sluggish current economic performance and further delays in long-awaited recovery in

Israel's Netanyahu won't attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday's summit on ending the Gaza war in Egypt, his office said, after Cairo had earlier announced he would take part, a prospect

Blake Snell produces pitching ‘masterpiece’ as LA Dodgers win NLCS opener, while Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead

Blake Snell produces pitching ‘masterpiece’ as LA Dodgers win NLCS opener, while Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead

Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Israel's military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at

South Korea says 'huge progress' in US trade talks over investment package

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Tuesday it was "huge progress" that the U.S. was not insisting that South Korea make all of the $350 billion investments, promised

China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say

Chinese rare earth magnet companies have been facing tighter scrutiny on export license applications since September, sources say, even before Beijing's move last week to expand

UK expects to have full sight of China embassy plan before decision, minister says

The British government expects to have full and unredacted access to China's plans for a huge new embassy in London ahead of its decision on whether to approve the

Singapore to cane scammers and mules under tightened laws, local media reports

Singapore could cane those who commit scams and scam-related offences under proposed changes to Singapore's criminal law, local media reported on Tuesday. 

Asian equities draw inflows in September on Fed rate cut outlook, AI optimism

Asian equities saw strong inflows in September, boosted by the U.S.

Indonesia expects more capital inflows, firmer rupiah as Q4 growth picks up

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Tuesday that the rupiah is likely to strengthen in the fourth quarter, with capital inflows set to

Trump looking forward to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says

U.S.

French Socialists will file own no-confidence motion if not happy with budget plan - sources

The French socialist party will not vote against the government in motions filed by the hard-left and the far-right but will submit its own motion of no confidence if it is unhappy

Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say

China's No. 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

WHO issues warning over contaminated cough syrup in India after multiple child deaths

WHO issues warning over contaminated cough syrup in India after multiple child deaths

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

At raucous rally, Mamdani argues he’s leading a movement beyond the NYC mayor’s race

At raucous rally, Mamdani argues he’s leading a movement beyond the NYC mayor’s race

China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington

China has banned dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean

India's September wholesale price inflation eases to 0.13% y/y

India's wholesale price inflation in September eased to 0.13% year-on-year from 0.52% in the previous month, helped by a decline in food and fuel prices, government data showed on

Australia says social media ban is 'for the good of our kids' in new ad campaign

Australia has launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign that depicts its world-first ban on social media for teenagers as "for the good of our kids" ahead of its December

Italy's historically poor south sees brighter future as workers return

For decades, the story of southern Italy has been one of departure, of generations leaving the hills of Calabria and the shores of Sicily in search of

Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says

U.S. President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October, U.S.

UK jobs market shows some signs of cooling

British workers' pay grew at the weakest pace since 2022 and the jobless rate nudged higher, according to official data on Tuesday which

China detains dozens of underground church pastors in crackdown

Police in China detained dozens of pastors of one of

US and Malaysia work to expand Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire in advance of ASEAN summit

Malaysia and the U.S. are working to secure an expanded ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup

Cape Verde has secured its first World Cup berth after beating Eswatini 3-0

German final inflation confirmed at 2.4% in September

German inflation rose slightly in September to 2.4%, the federal statistics office said on Thursday, confirming preliminary data.

Sterling drops after UK data shows softer wage growth

Sterling fell on Tuesday after data showed growth in average British earnings slowed slightly in the three months to August, suggesting the Bank of England may be able to continue

Project connects Americans to the Dutch people who honor their relatives at World War II cemetery

A new initiative aims to increase the number of connections between the family members of those buried and remembered at a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands and the Dutch people who have adopted each one

Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war

Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war

Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

US Treasury chief says government shutdown is hitting economy

The U.S. federal government shutdown is starting to impact the nation's economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday as the closure entered its 13th day.

Dancing ship-to-ship

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: Container ports are the new economic battlegrounds.

PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December US IPO, sources say

Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank prepares for an initial public offering of the

Frontier debt risks ‘going dark’ amid high costs and creative deals

The need for emerging economies to be more transparent about their debt is one issue uniting wealthy countries and multilateral

International Labour Organization could face job losses if US does not pay dues

The International Labour Organization faces "critical" cash flow problems and could abolish up to 295 posts - about 8% of its workforce - if the United States

Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has gotten slightly stronger in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean but still is not threatening land

Australia to make next billion-dollar AUKUS payment 'shortly', says minister

Australia will make a second billion-dollar payment to boost U.S. nuclear submarine shipyards soon, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said in Washington on Tuesday, ahead of an

Japan finance minister calls for post-Abenomics policies for inflation era

Japan needs to come up with a new economic strategy that suits the current situation where inflation, instead of deflation, has become a concern unlike the times of

Implementation date for U.S. tariff on Singapore pharma exports postponed, local media reports

The implementation of a U.S. tariff on Singapore's pharmaceutical exports has been delayed to allow companies to negotiate possible exemptions with the U.S. administration, the

Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it expects its biggest quarterly profit in over three years, as the global race to boost production of AI chips

Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs

Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing U.S. customers to cushion the blow from steep U.S. tariffs of as much as 50%,

WHO warns of contaminated India cough syrups

The World Health Organization on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in

From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

Dozens of young Vietnamese women lined up for hours last month to catch a glimpse of "cool" troops marching through Hanoi in a huge military

Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64 as search expands

The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in east-central Mexico has jumped to 64

Sean Couturier's 4-point night lifts Flyers over Panthers in emotional home opener

Sean Couturier has returned to form, scoring two goals and two assists in the Philadelphia Flyers' 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says

The world is falling far behind a global goal to reverse deforestation by 2030, with losses being largely driven by agricultural expansion and forest fires,

Australian business activity holds steady in September, survey shows

Australian business conditions remained steady in September as improvements in sales and profits were offset by a fall in employment, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Australia central bank to be cautious, data dependent on future policy

Australia's central bank saw no need for an immediate cut in interest rates at its September policy meeting given some stickiness in services inflation and steady employment

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it needs a strong year-end finish to meet its iron ore shipment target, even as Chinese demand gathered pace as global economies front-loaded investment ahead of

Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as growth remains firm

Singapore's central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged on Tuesday, as expected, as growth in the city-state remained resilient

SpaceX completes 11th Starship test before debuting upgraded prototype

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas on Monday and landed it in the Indian Ocean, the last flight before the company begins test-

SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win

SpaceX has launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight

Egyptian president says Trump's Mideast proposal is 'last chance' for peace in the region

The Egyptian president says U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast peace proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region

After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners

China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change

U.S. lawmakers and national security officials are increasingly alarmed that long-standing research ties between the U.S. and China could give China an advantage when it comes to developing new military technology

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Reeves budget, retailers say

British consumer spending grew by the least in four months in September as uncertainty ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget next month and rising energy bills deterred

JPMorgan says leveraged ETFs worsened Friday's Wall St selloff

Large-scale selling of leveraged exchange-traded funds contributed significantly to Friday's U.S. stock market rout, according to a report published late on Sunday by

Brazil's Gol to be taken private under new restructuring plan

Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA on Monday announced plans to go private as part of a corporate reorganization process.

New Zealand's central bank to ease home lending rules

New Zealand's central bank on Tuesday said it planned to ease mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions from December 1 as house prices are

China begins charging port fees for US ships, exempts China-built ones

China has officially started collecting special port fees from U.S.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels on Tuesday but said Chinese-built ships would be exempted from the

Trio win Nobel economics prize for work on innovation, growth and 'creative destruction'

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel

Human rights activist among two Venezuelans attacked in Colombia

A Venezuelan human rights activist and a political consultant were shot and injured in Colombia's capital on Monday in a hitman-style attack, Colombian officials said.  

As Israel celebrates the hostages’ homecoming, Trump basks in the spotlight

As Israel celebrates the hostages’ homecoming, Trump basks in the spotlight

British government to tweak planning overhaul to boost economic growth

The British government said it will make changes to its proposals to overhaul the planning system aimed at making it more pro-growth, in a move that may mitigate mounting fiscal

DHT says its fleet has no US links after China's new port fee move

Oil tanker operator DHT Holdings said on Monday that its fleet does not fall under the scope of China's new special port fees targeting U.S.-linked vessels.

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

A total of 165 organizations on Monday criticized South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major

Peru's 'Porky', mayor of Lima, quits to run for president

The mayor of Peru's capital, Rafael Lopez Aliaga resigned on Monday from his post to become the first presidential contender in April's election, as the country

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history

Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation have won the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the dust

Madagascar's president says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says he has fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion

Obama warns against authoritarianism

Former President Barack Obama warned about the “rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe” even in countries once believed to be able to withstand it.

Banks set to open earnings floodgate with Powell on tap

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets Jamie McGeever is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep

Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades

-Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% in the third quarter this year, fueled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices, according to preliminary data from the International Data

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI

Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundation to deal with the rapid advent of artificial intelligence, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva

US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash

The United States said on Monday it stood by its Philippine ally and emphasized their mutual defense treaty after vessels from China and the Philippines clashed amid

France held by Iceland and loses perfect record in qualifying for World Cup

France has missed a chance to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup after being held to 2-2 at Iceland

Tennessee Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan

Tennessee Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan

Wall Street veers upward after Trump softens his criticism of China

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered more than half of their sell-off from Friday

Tears and cheers in West Bank and Gaza as nearly 2,000 Palestinians are released from Israeli prisons

Tears and cheers in West Bank and Gaza as nearly 2,000 Palestinians are released from Israeli prisons

Most key municipalities in Kosovo are headed to runoffs, local election results show

Preliminary results from Kosovo's municipal elections show most key municipalities heading to runoffs

Bombardier announces Comlux Aviation as new Global 8000 business jet customer

Bombardier added a new order from Comlux Aviation for its Global 8000 business jet to its backlog, the Canadian planemaker announced on Monday during the National Business Aviation

US condemns China over South China Sea vessel clash with the Philippines

The United States condemned China on Monday after Washington's ally the Philippines and China traded accusations over a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South

Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies

Venezuela's government said on Monday it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open new ones in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe in a restructuring of its foreign

Madagascar's president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition, a military source and a foreign diplomat said

Former infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr., a former All-Star infielder and coach who managed in his native Puerto Rico, has died at 81

Equities rebound after Trump cools China rhetoric but gold at record highs

MSCI's global equities gauge rose almost 1% on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost in Friday's sell-off after U.S.

Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges

Wall Street's main indexes ended sharply higher on Monday, led by gains in

IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday said the IMF will continue to push the Group of 20 major economies to focus on

Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer leaves island for US exile after imprisonment

Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer has left Cuba for the U.S. at the request of the U.S. government, according to Cuban authorities

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons

Key moments from a momentous day for Israelis and Palestinians

Key moments from a momentous day for Israelis and Palestinians

Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus

From Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day

Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer arrives in US after being freed from prison

Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer arrives in US after being freed from prison

Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation

A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that's designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out another pillar of the 60-year-old law

Dow gains almost 600 points after US-China trade showdown hits the pause button

Dow gains almost 600 points after US-China trade showdown hits the pause button

The Latest: Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Trump tours region

Hamas has released all 20 remaining hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, ending two years of conflict in the Gaza Strip

Israeli hostage couple reunites after Hamas captivity in Gaza

Former Israeli hostage Noa Argamani — whose desperate cries on the back of a motorcycle became one of the most haunting images of the Hamas October 7, 2023,

JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge

JPMorgan Chase announced plans on Monday to hire bankers and invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies critical to national security and economic resilience as part

Trump declares end of Gaza war as last Israeli hostages swapped for Palestinian detainees

Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian

How the United States is eating Trump's tariffs

U.S. companies and consumers are bearing the brunt of the country's new import

In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned computer chipmaker Nexperia, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing as a global fight brews over technology

Dollar up against yen and euro on receding US-China trade tensions

The dollar advanced against the euro and yen on Monday, after a change in rhetoric from U.S.

Hamas carries out wave of Gaza killings, citing crime and security concerns

A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested

Oil settles higher as US, China try to de-escalate trade tensions

Oil prices rose on Monday after assurances that U.S.

The Caribbean beach where jetliners roar in over your head

The Caribbean beach where jetliners roar in over your head

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Hamas publishes names of 20 Israeli hostages to be released

Palestinian group Hamas published on Monday the names of the 20 Israeli hostages to be released under the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Federal agencies are studying safety of abortion drug mifepristone, driving new concerns about limits on access

Federal agencies are studying safety of abortion drug mifepristone, driving new concerns about limits on access

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

2 killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions

Trump wants to push for Middle East peace. Netanyahu is still talking up Israel's military might

President Donald Trump has declared Israel's war with Hamas over and sees the ceasefire as a chance for lasting peace in the Middle East

Silver prices hit record high as investors rush into safe havens

Silver prices hit record high as investors rush into safe havens

Eurovision Song Contest organizer calls off November vote on Israel participation

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition,

Imprisoned Cuban dissident goes into exile in US

One of Cuba's best known dissidents went into exile from prison on Monday, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said, headed for the U.S. at the Trump administration’s request.

Michelin cuts annual outlook on worse-than-expected tire demand in North America

French tire maker Michelin on Monday cut its full-year outlook citing worse-than-expected business conditions in the North American market that have eroded sales volumes and margins.

Zelenskiy to meet Trump on Friday to talk air defence, new weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he would meet U.S.

UK's MI5 warns politicians they are targets of Russia and Chinese spying

Britain's domestic spy agency MI5 issued a rare public warning to members of parliament on Monday that they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia and

Fed's Paulson says Fed would react to burst of inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Monday that if inflation pressures do not moderate as she expects the central bank should be willing to take action.

Tariff uncertainty could curb investment in small businesses, UN trade agency says

Small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies are likely to be at particular risk of a slowdown in investment due to ongoing tariff uncertainty,

Fed's Paulson anticipates more rate cuts to support job market

By Michael S.

A voice that broke down barriers: Crowds fill Sarajevo to mourn beloved folk singer Halid Beslic

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Sarajevo to honor Halid Beslic, a beloved Bosnian folk singer

Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs

Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs

FACT FOCUS: With a truce in Israel, Trump now says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

As Israel and Hamas traded hostages and prisoners on Monday, President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament, saying the region is finally at peace and claiming he has now ended eight wars in eight months

Airbus sees supply progress, Spirit deal to close in fourth quarter

Airbus has seen a marked improvement in confidence and performance from its suppliers, all of whom are ready to support the company's target of increasing deliveries by

Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump in Washington on Friday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he would meet U.S.

Ex-French President Sarkozy's 5-year jail term to start next week, RTL reports

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will head to a Paris prison next week, where he will begin an unprecedented five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over attempts to

Country Garden secures $1.14 billion loan-to-equity conversion as part of restructuring

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said on Monday its controlling shareholder had agreed to convert $1.14 billion in loans to equity as part of its offshore debt

France's Macron won't resign, as no-confidence votes threaten his new government

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected calls to resign and blasted his opponents on Monday, as his latest government was threatened by two no-confidence

South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns

South Korea's industry minister said on Monday that the government had expressed concerns over Hyundai announcing multi-billion dollar U.S. investment plans at the same

Italy-Israel qualifier expected to attract less people than nearby pro-Palestinian march

Israel’s World Cup qualifying match against Italy is set to take place amid heightened security despite a recent ceasefire in Gaza

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

Longest-serving death row inmate in South Carolina dies, officials say

Longest-serving death row inmate in South Carolina dies, officials say

Montreal Canadiens sign 2025 rookie of the year Lane Hutson to 8-year, $70.8M contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens signed last season’s NHL rookie of the year, defenseman Lane Hutson, to an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension

Pakistan and Afghanistan border closure extends into second day after deadly clashes

Officials say the closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes spiked tensions

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year

Amazon said it plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season across its fulfillment and transportation networks in the U.S., the same number as the last two years, as the e-commerce

iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services

Apple's iPhone Air would be available for pre-order in China later this week, as major Chinese telecom operators obtained regulatory approvals for eSIM services, the company said on

Soaring fund manager pay cost Eisler Capital dear

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European shares recover from near two-week low as Trump softens China tariff stance

European shares staged a modest comeback on Monday, shaking off Friday's bruising selloff after U.S.

Lebanon's president says negotiations with Israel needed as war led to no positive results

Lebanon’s president says his country and Israel should negotiate to solve pending problems between them since war didn't lead to any positive results

BoE's Greene sees more rate cuts but fears inflation might fall more slowly

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday that interest rates would probably fall further but there were risks that the broad weakening of inflation pressures in

Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive home under ceasefire deal

Joyous Palestinians rushed to embrace prisoners freed under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement as they arrived by bus to the occupied

Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu

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Hedge funds shift focus to global industrials, shed US stocks

Hedge funds last week rushed into global industrial stocks and dumped U.S. equities, which on Friday suffered their worst one-day sell-off since April as tariff

Argentina inflation forecast to have accelerated in September: Reuters poll

Argentina's inflation is forecast to have accelerated in September over August though the impact of recent currency volatility was probably limited, a Reuters poll showed.

EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday private sector deals signed or in the pipeline could unlock about 4 billion euros ($4.63 billion) in new investment

US is ready for deal with Iran when Tehran is, Trump says

The United States is prepared to make a deal with Iran when Tehran is ready, U.S.

Trump salutes mega donor Miriam Adelson for help shaping US decisions on Israel

President Donald Trump, in a speech to Israel’s parliament, spotlighted mega-donor Miriam Adelson’s outsized influence on U.S. policy toward Israel, recalling her frequent

Codelco lifts El Teniente loss estimate, copper output target intact

Codelco's copper losses from the accident at its El Teniente mine are likely to be 45% higher than previously estimated, but Chairman Maximo Pacheco still expects

At least 66 injured after two trains collide in Slovakia

Two trains collided in eastern Slovakia on Monday, derailing an engine and a carriage and injuring at least 66 people, emergency medical services and police said.

Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Finance chiefs gathering in Washington this week were ready to discuss the global economy's surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump's tariff assaults -

What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East

Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region

Vatican names judges for trial of former Jesuit artist Rupnik accused of abuse by over 20 women

The Vatican has taken the unusual step of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women

Murphy embracing Brewers' underdog status before NLCS matchup with Dodgers

Pat Murphy and his Milwaukee Brewers adopted an underdog mentality even as they produced the best regular-season record in baseball this year

Sarkozy informed of when and where to report to prison for Libya campaign finance scheme

France's financial prosecution office has informed former President Nicolas Sarkozy about his prison reporting details

India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations

India and Canada agreed on Monday on a new roadmap for their relations after talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi, as both countries seek to mend ties strained over

Italy in standoff with KKR over telecom network

Italy is at loggerheads with U.S. investment firm KKR over the future of the state-backed firm which manages the country's main telecom

Mali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added

Copper's rally needs China impetus to reach record

Copper prices touched $11,000 per metric ton on October 9, a milestone seen on only two other trading days in the history of the London Metal Exchange - and one that has

Senior Ukrainian officials head to Washington for talks on defence, energy

A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will visit Washington for talks on strengthening Kyiv's defence and energy resilience, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's

Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

The German government will order 424 new wheeled armoured vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents seen by

Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles

Stellantis is set to delay the unveiling of its new strategic plan to the second quarter of next year to give CEO Antonio Filosa more time to address major

Goldman Sachs loses senior bankers after leadership reshuffles, dealmaking pause

Goldman Sachs has lost more than a dozen senior investment bankers this year, a higher number than normal, after internal shake-ups and a sluggish start to 2025

Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead and drew

OPEC points to smaller 2026 oil supply deficit as OPEC+ pumps more

World oil supply is expected to closely match demand next year as the wider OPEC+ group increases production, an OPEC report showed on Monday, marking a change from

Senate Republicans face states' healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

A handful of U.S.

Airlines face $11 billion supply chain hit in 2025, IATA says

Global airlines face more than $11 billion in extra costs from supply chain disruption this year, a leading industry group said on Monday, in

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory begins production ramp-up in Q4

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory, its largest manufacturing hub globally, has begun production ramp-up in the fourth quarter, Tesla vice president Tao Lin said in a Weibo post on Monday

Afghanistan-Pakistan is the latest conflict Trump wants to solve. Why has it erupted?

Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serious clash between the two countries since the

Moldova's prime minister says he will not seek new term following election

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on Monday he would not seek a new term, paving the way for a new head of government following the pro-Western governing party's victory in

Portugal's far-right underwhelms in local elections, wins three mayorships

Portugal's far-right Chega party fell back to earth in municipal elections, with a far worse result than it had anticipated after a surge in May that made it the

UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc

The International Maritime Organization will meet this week to formally decide whether to impose a carbon emissions price on global shipping, a move supported by an

Blackstone sells $1.3 billion UK logistics assets, considers Big Yellow bid

Blackstone said on Monday it would sell about 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) of UK logistics assets to Tritax Big Box in exchange for cash and a 9% stake, and was separately

Clashes in an anti-Israel rally in Pakistan kill five, police say

At least five people were killed when Pakistani police clashed with members of a hardline Islamist group at an anti-Israel protest on the country's busiest highway, police

India's retail inflation slows to eight-year low in September, leaving room for rate cut

India's annual retail inflation slowed to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September, government data showed on Monday, as food prices eased, leaving room for the

China is very concerned about Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, foreign ministry says

China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing's foreign

NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry

NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry

Fast trains collide in Slovakia, injuring dozens, with 2 in critical condition

Two fast trains have collided in eastern Slovakia, injuring dozens of passengers

For freed Israeli hostage musician, a piano waits to be played again

A tightly-packed crowd in the northern Israeli town of Lavon leapt to their feet and erupted into jubilant cheers at news of the release of Alon Ohel, 24, a

UK's King Charles to host German President for state visit in December

Britain's King Charles will welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Windsor Castle for a three day trip in December, the first state visit by a German President for 27

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 28% jump in third-quarter profit to a record

Russia's Medvedev says supplying US Tomahawks to Ukraine could end badly for all, especially Trump

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that supplying U.S. Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could end badly for everyone, especially U.S. President Donald Trump.

Russia's Lavrov says Trump's plan is too vague on Palestinian statehood

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that U.S.

WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotic treatments, the World Health Organization said on Monday, calling for the medicines to be used more

Soaring gold prices bring new headache to Tiffany-owner LVMH

The doubling of gold prices in two years, along with U.S. tariffs and a weaker dollar, have made it harder to defend gross margins for Tiffany owner LVMH and others in the high-end

India's Tamil Nadu cancels licence of cough syrup-maker linked to child deaths

India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has cancelled the licences of a cough syrup-maker linked to the deaths of several children over

CDC walks back hundreds of firings as US shutdown persists

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

US military will use R&D money to pay troops if shutdown persists

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump

A federal judge in Boston had some pointed words for Donald Trump as he issued one of the dozens of decisions by courts in four New England states against the

NATO chief mocks 'broken' Russian submarine as Moscow denies malfunction

By Bart H.

India, US to hold trade talks as New Delhi seeks higher energy imports

India and the United States are set to hold trade talks this week, with New Delhi pledging to import U.S. energy and gas as it aims to address Washington's concerns

From a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned

Across Israel, it's a day of joy and tears with families, loved ones and friends waiting anxiously as Hamas began releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip

G20 risk watchdog warns of potential for financial market crash

The latest surge in global share prices and other assets has left markets susceptible to a crash given the current uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, the G20

Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting

Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile,

China's September exports to Russia show steepest decline in seven months

China's yuan-denominated exports to Russia in September posted their biggest drop in seven months, accelerating the decline seen in August, Chinese customs data showed on Monday.

Poland charges Russian couple with spying for Moscow

Polish prosecutors have charged two Russian citizens with spying for Russian intelligence and one of them for plotting to send a parcel of explosives, prosecutors said on Monday.

Trump suggests Hamas has approval for internal security operations in Gaza

U.S.

Appeals court rejects Trump request to deploy National Guard in Chicago area

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

China's stocks pare losses after early sell-off on fresh US trade war salvo

A sharp sell-off in China stocks faded in choppy trading on Monday, allowing the market to trim early losses, as investors reassessed the

Bus crash in mountainous region of South Africa kills at least 42 people

Authorities say a bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and injuring another 49

China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat

China has called for the U.S. to withdraw a new threat of a 100% tariff and other export control measures

South Korea in talks with US on various ways to set up FX swap, minister says

South Korea is discussing with the U.S. various ways to set up a bilateral foreign exchange swap line as part of a trade deal over concerns about how proposed U.S. investments could

Indian regulator asks Air India to inspect emergency power system on some 787 jets

India's aviation regulator has asked Air India to inspect an emergency power system on some Boeing Dreamliner aircraft after the system unexpectedly

Taiwan says 'T-Dome' to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

Taiwan's "T-Dome" air defence system will establish a more efficient and integrated "sensor-to-shooter" mechanism for a higher kill rate, with a year-end special budget to propose

Indonesian lawmakers get allowance hike after protests against perks

Indonesia has nearly doubled a key allowance for its lawmakers, an official said on Monday, one month after cancelling some of the benefits given to

French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies

The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet line-up on Sunday, with most top jobs remaining

Argentina's bullish investor bets face midterm election risk despite US backing

Argentina's looming elections are the main risk to bullish market bets as a wave of U.S. financial support for President Javier Milei's libertarian economic

Banquets and billions: How AstraZeneca sealed a US medicine deal with Trump

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot looked relaxed standing in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S.

Australia's ANZ halts buyback to save $520 million for strategy overhaul

Australia's ANZ Group said it would stop the remaining A$800 million ($520 million) of a share buyback but maintain its dividend as investors applauded CEO Nuno

Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests

Madagascar's presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was under way as

New Jersey declares emergency as nor'easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state

Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered 6-year-old girl in 1979

A man convicted of raping and killing a 6-year-old girl in central Florida is scheduled to be put to death in November

Portugal holds municipal elections with attention on Lisbon after streetcar crash

Voters in Portugal have cast ballots in local elections, focusing on the mayoral race in Lisbon

Vacherot beats his cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters after coming through qualifying rounds

Valentin Vacherot beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters for the first title of his career after a stunning run from the qualifying rounds

China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global women's summit in Beijing, a move he said would

Australia overhauls plan to hike taxes on retirement savings of the wealthy

The Australian government said on Monday it would revise its proposal to hike taxes on the retirement savings of its wealthiest workers, including backing down on plans to tax

China's exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook

China's export growth bounced back in September, but renewed trade threats from Beijing and Washington have rekindled worries about jobs and further

China's exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6-month high

China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high

Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media,

Jefferies expects limited fallout from First Brands' bankruptcy

US investment bank Jefferies said on Sunday its exposure to bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group is limited and any potential losses

China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'

China's car sales accelerated in September, the traditional peak season for the auto market, as dealers and consumers took advantage of trade-in subsidies before more local

China's rare earth exports fall sharply in September

China's rare earth exports fell 31% in September from August, customs data showed on Monday, the third straight month of declines.

Brian Branch and the Lions end a frustrating loss at Kansas City with postgame fisticuffs

The Detroit Lions had a tough night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

Raleigh homers, Polanco drives in 2 runs and Mariners beat Blue Jays 3-1 in ALCS opener

Cal Raleigh homered, Jorge Polanco drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 as they returned to the AL Championship Series for the first time in 24 years

India rupee's two-week calm suggests return of central bank's old playbook, traders say

The Indian rupee's recent tight moves suggest the central bank has reverted to its old playbook of using heavy market intervention to keep the

North Korea likely received help from Russia on submarines, South Korea minister says

North Korea has likely received technical help from Russia for its submarine development, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told parliament on Monday.

Madagascar's president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations

The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations

Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board

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Rupee may rely on central bank support; bonds to track inflation data

The Indian rupee is likely to respond this week to the fallout from renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, with support from the central bank,

Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships have used powerful water cannons and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the South China Sea

Tears of triumph: Denny Hamlin wins emotional race in Las Vegas, secures championship spot

Denny Hamlin became the first driver to lock up a spot in NASCAR’s championship-deciding finale, winning Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his career-goal 60th Cup Series triumph

China's state iron ore buyer offers BHP cargoes for sale amid ban fears

Several cargoes of BHP iron ore were put up for sale in China on Thursday and at least one was sold to a local trader, potentially defusing concerns in Australia that Beijing had imposed a

Trump may approve Tomahawks for Ukraine if Russia continues war

U.S.

UK's Reeves should use budget to reform tax system, IFS says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should use her budget in November to carry out a long overdue reform of the taxation system which could help her to raise

UK CFOs worry about competitiveness and rising costs, Deloitte says

Chief financial officers at major British companies are the most worried about competitiveness and productivity in at least 11 years, according to a survey that

Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore as first step in expansion drive

A record number of Chinese restaurants and cafes have flooded Singapore over the past year, using the island as a test bed for global expansion as

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists

Trump tariff threat pushes oil to five-month low

Brent and U.S. crude futures fell more than $2 a barrel, or more than 3%, on Friday as

LG Energy Solution says Q3 operating profit likely up 34%

LG Energy Solution, an electric car battery supplier for Tesla and General Motors, said on Monday its third-quarter operating profit likely rose 34% to 601 billion won ($420 million)

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace

Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately severing external link to Zaporizhzhia plant

Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Sunday of deliberately severing the external power line to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in order to link the plant to

Trump says he may tell Putin he may send Tomahawks to Ukraine if war not settled

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.

At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico

At least 44 people were killed in Mexico after days of heavy rains and flooding, the government said on Sunday.

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon

President Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon

Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

President Donald Trump has left for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas

Mariners stay home to avoid fatigue after 15-inning win sets up ALCS battle with Blue Jays

After a 15-inning marathon victory in Game 5 of the ALDS, the Mariners decided to go sleepless in Seattle instead of being tired in Toronto

Reactions to French PM Lecornu's second attempt at forming a government

The French presidency unveiled a new cabinet line-up on Sunday in a last-gasp bid to secure a budget for 2026 and find a way out of a deep political crisis that has hampered decision

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived

Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages

The war in Gaza has ended and the Middle East is going to "normalize," U.S.

Melania Trump announces working with Putin on family reunions

First lady Melania Trump said Friday that Russia has allowed eight Ukrainian children to reunite with their parents, following months of private discussions between Russian officials and the first lady’s office centered on children separated from their families during the war.

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds

Israel says it expects all of the 20 living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas

Stunning victory for Faroe Islands keeps World Cup hopes alive; Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia win

Tiny Faroe Islands took a big step toward its first World Cup with a stunning 2-1 win against the Czech Republic

The Latest: Palestinians journey back home as aid convoys enter Gaza and truce holds

A ceasefire in the war in Gaza is holding for the third day as aid agencies work to rush in more desperately needed aid into the besieged territory under the truce deal

France's Macron reappoints Lescure as finance minister amid budget turmoil

The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet line-up on Sunday, reappointing Roland Lescure, a close ally of Emmanuel Macron, as finance minister.

Traitor, survivor or influencer? Mexico rethinks story of conquistador translator Malinche

The woman long blamed for the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521 is finally getting a modern makeover

Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis

France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image

Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain

Many of these extraordinary places are increasingly at risk due to escalating climate change, invasive species, and and a lack of consistent funding to protect them.

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian troops advance in Zaporizhzhia region

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a Ukrainian counteroffensive had made gains in southern Zaporizhzhia region as well as in Donetsk region, which is the focal point of the

World's oldest president could extend his rule as Cameroon votes in an election

Cameroon has voted in an election that could extend Africa’s oldest leader’s rule by another seven years

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

Officials say food sites run by controversial US-Israeli-backed group in Gaza are being shut down

Two officials tell The Associated Press that food distribution sites run by the controversial U.S.-Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are being shut down under the terms of the ceasefire deal

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals

The Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven 50 years ago

Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

Eleanor Holmes Norton has been an outspoken advocate for the District of Columbia during her 18 terms as the city's delegate in Congress

USTR says China 'deferred' when US reached out for phone call after export controls expansion

Trade Representative Jamison Greer said on Sunday that the U.S. reached out to China for a phone call following an announcement that it was expanding its rare earths export

Cameroon counts votes as world’s oldest president seeks to extend rule

Cameroon began counting votes after a presidential election on Sunday in which incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

China called U.S.

Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections

Xander Schauffele ends a most trying PGA Tour season filled with injury with a key victory in a special place

Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid as Moscow worries over US Tomahawk missiles

Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid as part of an ongoing campaign to damage energy infrastructure before winter

Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports

Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6 billion auto plant in Georgia in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a review of federal

China vows to stand firm against Trump's tariff threat. He urges Beijing to be less confrontational

President Donald Trump says China should take a less confrontational approach to his threatened new tariffs, but he's not retreating from his demands

How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise

How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise

Vance says ACA credits fuel fraud as Democrats push for extension to end shutdown

Vice President JD Vance criticized Affordable Care Act tax credits on Sunday, labeling them vehicles for fraud and calling for regulatory reform,

Palestinian Authority ready to help Trump's Gaza effort succeed, says official

The Palestinian Authority is ready to work with U.S.

EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system

European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday at the bloc’s external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data.

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa win the men's and women's Chicago Marathon

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa have won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins

California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda

A new law signed by California's governor attempts to shield the identities of sidewalk vendors from federal immigration enforcement officers

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed strengthening Kyiv's air defence with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he has spoken with U.S.

Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold

Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open in an all-American final

Coco Gauff reels off four straight games to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and win the Wuhan Open in all-American final

Pro-Palestinian protesters march to stadium before Norway's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel

Pro-Palestinian protesters lit flares and waved flags as they marched to the stadium ahead of Norway's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel in Oslo

Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin active for London game against Jets

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin is active and could make his season debut Sunday against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising

Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising

Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain

Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain

Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, border closed

Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the

When Biden visited Israel, wounds were fresh and tension was mounting. Two years later, Trump arrives with prospect of peace

When Biden visited Israel, wounds were fresh and tension was mounting. Two years later, Trump arrives with prospect of peace

China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

Feeling hopeless in custody, many drop claims to remain in the US, leave voluntarily

His health declined at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Tacoma, Washington

At least 6 killed and others injured in Mississippi shootings near high school football games, authorities say

At least 6 killed and others injured in Mississippi shootings near high school football games, authorities say

Estonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops

Estonia has temporarily closed a road that passes through Russian territory after reports of Russian soldiers standing there

A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control

Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk to US stability: rising national debt

The ongoing shutdown debate between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Republicans is largely avoiding the difficult fiscal issues clouding the country's

Kremlin warns the West over 'dramatic' escalation moment in Ukraine war

The Kremlin said on Sunday Russia was deeply concerned about the possibility of the U.S. supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that the war had reached a dramatic moment

China says Qualcomm admitted to acquiring Autotalks without informing regulator

U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm admitted that it had not informed Chinese authorities when it completed its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks in June,

UK's Reeves plans to build bigger budget buffer - Telegraph

British finance minister Rachel Reeves plans to build up a bigger buffer against her main fiscal rule at next month's budget in an effort to better insulate government finances from

Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago

NBA returns to China for first time since 2019 with preseason game

The NBA made its return to China on Friday when the Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets in the first of two preseason games in Macao. With tickets in high demand, CNN's Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson explained why fans are excited for basketball's return.

Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day

China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says

China says it is ready to develop its relationship with North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation in international and regional affairs, North Korea's state media

US intelligence helps Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports

The U.S. has been helping Ukraine mount long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities for months in a joint effort to weaken the economy and force President Vladimir Putin to the

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash

The Philippines and China accused each other on Sunday of responsibility for a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea, further escalating

Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds

Thousands of Palestinians streamed north along the coast of Gaza on Saturday, trekking by foot, car, and cart back to their abandoned homes as a ceasefire between Israel and

Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs

No significant impact is expected on Taiwan's semiconductor industry from China's new curbs on rare earths as they differ from the metals needed for the chip sector, the island's

Australia pro-Palestinian rally draws tens of thousands, scepticism on ceasefire

Tens of thousands joined a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney on Sunday, organisers said, one of dozens of demonstrations across Australia, with some protesters expressing scepticism a

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Official results show that opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday’s runoff vote

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series

For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing militants who killed their loved ones

Survivors and family members of Palestinian attacks in Israel have faced a wrenching dilemma throughout the war

Qatari officials killed in car crash near Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, embassy says

Three employees of Qatar's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, were killed in a car crash near Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Qatar's embassy in Egypt said in a

Egypt to convene global leaders, including Trump, in Sharm el-Sheikh on Gaza war agreement

Egypt will host an international summit in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to finalise an agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza, an Egyptian presidential

Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud has raised alarms among her allies and Black leaders, who condemned it as a politicization of the justice system for President Donald Trump's personal grievances

Former speaker Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election

Former Seychelles parliament speaker Patrick Herminie defeated President Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, official results showed on Sunday, restoring full control of the archipelago

Death toll from Tennessee munitions blast lowered to 16, sheriff says

Investigators now believe a massive blast at a Tennessee military explosives facility killed 16 people, officials said on Saturday.

Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say

Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say

Tiger Woods has a seventh back surgery to have disk replaced

Tiger Woods is recovering from a seventh back surgery

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says

Authorities say a blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors

UK PM Starmer to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, where leaders are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 37

Authorities say the death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico has increased to 37 people

What we know about the fraud case against New York attorney general Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on mortgage fraud charges

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

Julian Sayin passed for two touchdowns, C

Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages

Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages

US Ambassador to India Gor says he discussed bilateral issues with PM Modi

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed bilateral issues which included trade, defense and technology.

Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal

Iran welcomes a potential "fair and balanced" U.S. nuclear proposal, but Tehran has not received any proposal for negotiations, the country's top diplomat said on Saturday.

Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment

Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine

Cuba's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said U.S. claims that its troops were fighting in Ukraine were unfounded, and released for the first time information on legal

Iran dismisses Trump's suggestion of normalising ties with Israel as 'wishful thinking'

Iran described on Saturday the possibility, suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump, that it could normalise relations with Israel as "wishful thinking."

Madagascar PM urges dialogue and unity after soldiers join protesters

Madagascar's prime minister called for calm and unity on Saturday, hours after some soldiers joined youth protesters, escorting them as they entered Antananarivo’s May 13

Chicago TV producer detained by border patrol agents

A producer for WGN-TV, a Chicago television station, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on Friday in a residential area of the city, the U.S.

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin

Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages

Hamas has called Donald Trump a racist, a "recipe for chaos" and a man with

Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income countries 

(Corrects paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 to show the Gates Foundation has not begun work on broad weight-loss drug access; clarifies Bill Gates' quote in paragraph 4 to show he was speaking more generally on

Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil

Months of relative calm in the long-simmering trade war between the U.S. and China may be coming to an end

Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war

New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war as a ceasefire holds in its second day

Family affair: 204th-ranked Vacherot stuns Djokovic and will face cousin in Shanghai final

Two cousins will meet in the final of the Shanghai Open after qualifier Valentin Vacherot stunned a hobbled Novak Djokovic and relative Arthur Rinderknech fought back to beat Daniil Medvedev

3 African countries say they won’t accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia as battle plays out in two courts over his fate

3 African countries say they won’t accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia as battle plays out in two courts over his fate

Ivory Coast arrests 237 protesters amid rising tensions before presidential election

Authorities in the Ivory Coast have arrested at least 237 people during a protest against what activists call the country's authoritarian drift

France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos

France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu acknowledged that he might be able to stay in his job long given the country's deep political divides

North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased his military's most powerful weapons at a massive parade attended by foreign leaders

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts

French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' as budget deadline looms

Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous

Seattle Mariners reach ALCS for first time in 24 years after 15-inning classic

Seattle Mariners reach ALCS for first time in 24 years after 15-inning classic

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US

Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

Las Vegas Aces win 2025 WNBA championship following sweep of Phoenix Mercury

Las Vegas Aces win 2025 WNBA championship following sweep of Phoenix Mercury

Heavy rains in Mexico leave nearly 30 dead

Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some

India's Modi meets Qualcomm CEO; discusses AI and innovation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, Modi's office said in a statement on Saturday.

French PM Lecornu, Macron's 'soldier monk', steels himself for budget battle

When Sebastien Lecornu gave his first prime-time TV interview hours after resigning as French prime minister on Wednesday, he cast himself as a "soldier monk" — a man

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas

Melania Trump says she has an ‘open channel’ to Putin on Ukrainian children, and some have been reunited with family

Melania Trump says she has an ‘open channel’ to Putin on Ukrainian children, and some have been reunited with family

Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, a father of two, had built a quiet life in the US

When Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was 12 minutes late for his shift at Tom & Jerry's Gyros, a diner on Chicago's northwest side, his

White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Democrats for his decision to lay off thousands of workers across the

Battle lines drawn over Confederate tribute at Georgia's Stone Mountain

The heroic images of three Confederate leaders carved into the granite face of Georgia's Stone Mountain have towered over the countryside outside Atlanta since the

EU need for 'digital sovereignty' does not mean protectionism, German minister says

Europe needs to build up its own digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on U.S. providers, but that does not mean turning away from them completely, Germany's digital minister

Trump's Arab American backers hail Gaza deal but worry it won't hold

Lifelong Democrat Samra'a Luqman became a vocal backer of Donald Trump in 2024, helping to rally support for him among the pivotal Arab American

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

Political violence, made easier to carry out by the proliferation of guns, harms democracy by shifting the field of political disagreement from debate to aggression.

Tarik Skubal turns in a dominant performance in Detroit's Game 5 loss to Mariners

Tarik Skubal was terrific

Trump remains in 'exceptional health,' doctor says

U.S.

Greece's famed Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon

How a quiet Dutch retiree helped uncover Nazi-stolen art in Argentina

Dutch systems specialist Paul Post had glimpsed the notebooks that contained his father’s Nazi-era diaries before, but when he rediscovered them in

North Korea holds military parade, shows off new intercontinental missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a large military parade displaying its new intercontinental ballistic missile in front of visiting international

Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and reduce regional inequalities by giving greater

North Korea, Vietnam agree to cooperate on defence, other fields, KCNA says

North Korea and Vietnam signed cooperation agreements in fields including their defence, foreign and health ministries, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday.

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire

Thousands of displaced Palestinians trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to the ruins of their abandoned homes on Friday

US military hikes operational command of counter-narcotics operations in Latin America

The Pentagon announced on Friday it is establishing a new counter-narcotics joint task force overseeing operations in Latin America, a move aimed to strengthen

Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho

Far-right activist Laura Loomer slammed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday over its deepening defense ties with Qatar and made false accusations

Power being restored after Russian attack plunges thousands in Kyiv into darkness

Emergency crews restored power to many parts of Ukraine

Two powerful quakes strike off southern Philippines, killing at least 7 people

Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.8 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4

Trump ratchets up US-China trade war, promising new tariffs

U.S.

Israel rejects freeing from prison the most popular Palestinian leader

The most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader — Marwan Barghouti — is not among the prisoners Israel intends to free in exchange for hostages held by Hamas under the new Gaza ceasefire deal

Thousands of Palestinians are returning home to northern Gaza, finding destruction and heartbreak

Thousands of Palestinians are returning home to northern Gaza, finding destruction and heartbreak

China issues bounty for Taiwan PsyOps unit for 'separatism'

Chinese police on Saturday offered rewards of $1,400 for information about 18 people it said were Taiwanese military psychological operations officers spreading "separatist"

Padres' Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias has been suspended for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club’s Wild Card Series against the Cubs

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ejected from WNBA Finals Game 4 after heated argument

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected from Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after receiving two quick technical fouls in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces

Blast destroys Tennessee munitions plant; 18 missing and feared dead

Eighteen people were missing and feared dead following an explosion at a munitions factory in rural Tennessee on Friday that obliterated the building and was felt for miles around.

A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize win

Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price

Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend

A juvenile male has been arrested for his role in a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in Montgomery, Alabama

Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war

Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war

Balogun's second-half goal gives US a 1-1 tie against Ecuador in friendly

Folarin Balogun scores in the 71st minute, helping the United States secure a 1-1 tie against Ecuador in a friendly

18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say

18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say

US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan

The United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce

Twenty-three children rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine, senior official says

Twenty-three Ukrainian children and adolescents have been brought out of Russian-occupied areas of the country to territory under

ASEAN to discuss Myanmar election observers at October summit

Myanmar's junta has invited the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to send observers for planned year-end elections, and the bloc will discuss the request during a

Trump speaks with Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado after his administration denounced the decision to award it to her

Trump speaks with Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado after his administration denounced the decision to award it to her

Trump received Covid vaccine and flu shot during second physical of the year

Trump received Covid vaccine and flu shot during second physical of the year

President Donald Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," according to his physician, who evaluated him Friday

US eases some penalties tied to foreign-built ships, toughens others

The United States Trade Representative's office said on Friday it would modify certain maritime-related fees for foreign-built vehicle carriers and

Deadly industrial accidents in the United States this century

Multiple people were killed after an explosion on Friday at a military explosives plant in Tennessee, and 19 people were unaccounted for, officials said.

Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new school leaflets: ‘Know your rights’

On a chilly morning outside Nash Elementary School in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, teachers greeted students with the usual high-fives and hugs, while

Trump, 79, has "cardiac age" of 65-year-old, doctor says

Donald Trump was found to be in "exceptional health" in a medical evaluation, the U.S. president's doctor said in a memo

Death toll rises in Philippines after twin quake triggering 2 tsunami warnings

Death toll rises in Philippines after twin quake triggering 2 tsunami warnings

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts

The United States could impose export controls on Boeing plane parts as part of Washington's response to Chinese export limits on rare earth

Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East

The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Friday

Zohran Mamdani opens the door to praising Trump for Israel-Hamas deal

Zohran Mamdani opens the door to praising Trump for Israel-Hamas deal

UN Security Council members voice concern about US-Venezuela tensions

U.N.

FAA staffing issues delay US air traffic for fifth straight day

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that air traffic control staffing issues delayed travel for a fifth straight day as major U.S. airlines

China expands rare earths export restrictions to new elements

China said on Thursday it would add several new rare earth elements to its export control list in a further tightening of its controls over the critical materials.

Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations

The White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Mass firings of federal workers have begun

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China

Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, freshly reappointed late on Friday days after resigning, faces an immediate test to deliver a 2026 budget bill by Monday to

Peru's new leader readies cabinet to quell anger as elections loom

Peruvian President Jose Jeri scrambled to assemble a new government after taking office on Friday, looking to tap names that can help calm widespread public anger over

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling

Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth on Friday said she "cannot support" a memo that the White House sent to nine elite U.S. universities last week

US FAA resuming flights at Atlanta airport after air traffic control evacuated

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is resuming flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a fire alarm and reports

Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths not shipped to US, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.

China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies

China will slap port fees on U.S.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels on Tuesday as a countermeasure to U.S.

Trump says he spoke with Machado after White House criticizes Nobel snub

U.S.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump says he hasn't canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has placed on rare earths

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

The Latest: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza return north as ceasefire takes effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are starting to walk north to return to their homes after the Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time and that troops were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines

US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho

US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho

Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast

Tropical weather in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is causing dangerous conditions in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean

Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says

Construction on a TikTok data center in Brazil will begin in six months, an official said on Friday, with the project expected to bring in some 50 billion reais ($9.11 billion) in

US senator seeks telecom firms' data on lawmakers from probe of Jan 6 capitol riots

Republican U.S.

US will impose additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports from November, Trump says

The United States of America will slap an additional 100% tariff on imports from China and impose export controls on all critical U.S.-made software from November 1, President Donald Trump

Hunger rising in Haiti, with nearly 6 million at risk by 2026

Haiti's food insecurity is expected to deepen by mid-2026, with around 6 million people projected to face critical hunger levels amid gang violence and economic collapse, the

Reactions to Macron's move to rename Lecornu prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just four days after he had resigned from the role, searching for a way out of France's worst

Morgan Stanley seeks to redeem cash from Jefferies’ Point Bonita fund, source says

Morgan Stanley's asset management unit asked investment bank Jefferies to return some money it invested in the latter bank's Point Bonita Capital fund, according to a person

Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs​

U.S.

Stocks, dollar tumble; Trump says he will raise China tariffs to 100%

Stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffering their biggest one-day percentage declines since April 10, while Treasury yields

S&P upgrades Egypt's rating to 'B' as reforms boost economic growth; Fitch affirms

S&P Global upgraded Egypt's rating by a notch on Friday, citing ongoing reforms that have led to a sharp rebound in GDP growth, while Fitch highlighted the country's fairly high growth

Wall Street selloff raises worries about market downturn

Investor worries that Wall Street's record stock rally would soon fizzle loomed large on Friday after tariffs re-emerged as a market risk. 

She was a CNN Hero 10 years ago. See how she and her organization have transformed thousands of lives in Nepal

In the decade since being named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year, Maggie Doyne and her BlinkNow Foundation have vastly expanded their life-saving programs providing a home, medical care, food, education, and other support for vulnerable children in Nepal – and their broader community.

Hamas, Palestinian factions reject any ‘foreign guardianship' over Gaza

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine rejected in a joint statement on Friday any "foreign guardianship" over Gaza, stressing that its governance

Who is Jose Jeri, the young president who inherits a troubled Peru?

Peru's new president Jose Jeri, who vaulted into power late on Thursday after the sudden impeachment of his predecessor, is one of the youngest

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize

Delta, Aeromexico challenge US decision to dissolve joint venture

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico sued the U.S. government challenging an order that they unwind a joint venture by January 1 that lets the carriers coordinate

With flattery and warnings, Russia tries to revive 'spirit of Alaska' with US

Two months after a smiling Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shook hands at a military base in Alaska in what looked like the start of a U.S.-Russia rapprochement, a

Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM

French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday just days after he quit the job, a move that enraged some of the

What to know about the Letitia James case and what happens next

What to know about the Letitia James case and what happens next

Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back

Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back

In shock move, French president reappoints prime minister who quit Monday

In shock move, French president reappoints prime minister who quit Monday

Critically endangered baby black rhino makes its debut at Cleveland zoo

A baby eastern black rhino has made its debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, giving a boost to efforts to conserve the endangered species

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain

‘Numerous flash floods’ are about to unfold in the Southwest from a double dose of tropically-fueled rain

France's Macron asks newly resigned Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a government

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, to try again to form a government in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock

Zelenskiy says Russia waited for bad weather for attack on energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia deliberately waited for bad weather before staging a vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, adding the conditions reduced

Chicago woman shot multiple times by a US border patrol agent indicted by federal grand jury

A Chicago woman shot multiple times by U.S.

Developing nations rack up $3.9 billion in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Developing nations are now paying more to service debt owed to China than they receive in new loans, a shift that risks deepening economic strain and slowing

Trump's tariff threat on China sinks dollar

The dollar dropped on Friday after U.S.

OpenAI, Sur Energy weigh $25 billion Argentina data center project

OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a data center project in Argentina requiring an investment of up to $25 billion, the South American nation's government

Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't

This year’s Nobel Prize science winners got the good news from early morning phone calls and door knocks

How’s your mental health? Get real by asking yourself these questions

How’s your mental health? Get real by asking yourself these questions

Many unresolved questions remain as a ceasefire begins in Gaza

A ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza under a breakthrough deal

Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say

Mexico's national oil company Pemex completed the shutdown of multiple units at its 312,500-barrel-per-day Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Thursday to begin a multi-unit

Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced standard version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe on Friday, aiming to reinvigorate demand in a

Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas found on Friday that Samsung Electronics owes patent owner Collision Communications nearly $445.5 million in damages for infringing on

Canadian postal workers to resume mail delivery on Saturday, begin rotating strikes

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will resume mail delivery on Saturday and rotate which workers are on strike in a labor dispute that has halted mail services

Venezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting dictatorship in the country and dedicated the

MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

Shedeur Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns will face the rival Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks

Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown drags

House members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Speaker Mike Johnson

Man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in her home in 2001 is executed by injection in Indiana

Indiana officials have executed a man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl

Dutch far-right politician Wilders fears he may have been a target of Belgian attack plotters

Dutch far right politician Geert Wilders says he’s suspending campaigning for national elections later this month amid reports that he was a possible target of a suspected plot in Belgium to kill politicians using a drone carrying explosives

Morocco's king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms

King Mohammed VI has urged Moroccan officials to address social injustices, framing issues raised by Morocco’s youth-led protesters as a question of poor governance, rather than of the country’s broader vision

Conservative influencer Benny Johnson accuses Democratic Party of violence as Pam Bondi announces arrest in his death threat

Conservative influencer Benny Johnson accuses Democratic Party of violence as Pam Bondi announces arrest in his death threat

Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal

Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal

Sources: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted in federal court

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Melania Trump says some children caught in Ukraine war returned to families after talks with Putin

U.S. first lady Melania Trump said she had secured an open line of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin about repatriating Ukrainian children caught

Boluarte joins long list of Peru's fleeting presidents

Dina Boluarte's dramatic midnight removal on Friday makes her the sixth consecutive president in Peru to fail to complete a full term in office.

Madagascar prime minister condemns excessive use of force during protests

Madagascar's newly appointed prime minister, General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, condemned on Friday what he said was "excessive use of force" by both security personnel and

Brazil's trading firm Timbro enters coffee export market as it sees room to grow

Brazilian trading company Timbro has added coffee to its portfolio, as it sees room to expand in the sector after traditional traders lost ground due to

Keystone XL pipeline could play part in tighter US-Canada ties, Carney says

Reviving the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta to the U.S. could play a part in tightening U.S.-Canada energy cooperation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.

Michelle Bolsonaro tamps down talk of 2026 Brazil run as husband awaits prison

Michelle Bolsonaro is waving off speculation that she is ready to run for office in place of her husband, former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, after he

Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'

Peru's lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country's new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina

Putin praises Trump's peace efforts despite failing to win the Nobel prize

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, despite not winning a Nobel prize, and voiced hope for securing an agreement to extend a pivotal nuclear arms pact with Washington for another year

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air attacks; Islamabad warns of action against militants

Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan on Friday of carrying out airstrikes on its territory and warned of "consequences" as Islamabad

North Korea stages military parade after Kim boasts of rising global standing

North Korea appears to have staged a military parade in its capital Pyongyang to mark the 80th anniversary of the creation of its ruling Workers' Party,

China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal

China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks, China's market regulator said on Friday.

UNICEF urges full flow of aid into Gaza, warns child deaths could spike

The U.N. children's charity UNICEF called on Friday for all crossings for food aid into war-shattered Gaza to be opened, saying children in the

Burkina Faso refuses to receive foreigners deported from US

Burkina Faso has said it rejected a proposal by the United States to take in foreigners being deported as part of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Brazil unveils new housing credit model, freeing up $6.7 billion for new loans

Brazil's government on Friday announced a new real estate funding framework that loosens rules on the mandatory allocation of bank resources to the sector, releasing 36.9 billion

Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices

Prince Harry and Meghan are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data

Some Palestinians pack up and move north toward their homes in Gaza after ceasefire goes into effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza have started moving north toward their homes, or what remains of them, after a ceasefire agreement came into effect

The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble

The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble

Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talks

First lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Explosion at Tennessee explosives company

Rescue teams in Tennessee are responding to an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, which specializes in making military explosives. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia's block on Israeli team at worlds in Jakarta

Gymnastics’ governing body has given a muted reaction to Indonesia’s announcement that it would block Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming world championships in Jakarta

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

Afghan man found guilty of threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage in TikTok video

An Afghan national was on Friday found guilty of making a threat in a TikTok video to kill Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party which leads opinion polls in

South Korea summons Cambodian ambassador over job scams

South Korea on Friday summoned the Cambodian ambassador to protest at the death of a South Korean student in Cambodia and raised the travel alert for its capital Phnom Penh over

Gold Reserve moves to disqualify judge, advisers in Citgo parent auction

Toronto-listed Gold Reserve said on Friday it has filed motions to disqualify a court officer and the judge overseeing an auction of shares in the parent of

Canada-US sectoral deals likely to persist even if USMCA is revised, Carney says

The specific deals that Canada is negotiating with the U.S. in key sectors such as steel, aluminum and autos are likely to persist even if the United States-Canada-Mexico trade deal

EU will seek to exclude Ukraine loan guarantees from deficit calculations

Financial guarantees EU members are likely to have to provide to cover a reparation loan to Ukraine should not count towards their deficit and debt targets, European Economy

Britain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said on Friday they had agreed in a phone call to move towards using the value of immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine's armed

European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores

The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act (DSA), it said on Friday.

US consumer sentiment steady in October, but labor market worries persist

U.S. consumer sentiment was steady in October, with households appearing to shrug off a partial shutdown of the government, though worries about the labor

Switzerland hopes to seal updated trade deal with China early next year

Switzerland hopes to seal an updated free trade agreement with China in early 2026, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Friday, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart

Major banks explore issuing stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies

Ten major banks including Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and UBS are jointly exploring issuing a stablecoin, the

Trump's fresh tariff threats knock Europe stocks to weekly loss in last-minute slide

European shares tanked on Friday, erasing weekly gains in a last-minute slide as renewed trade war fears sparked by fresh threats from U.S.

US SEC says India yet to serve summons to Adani executives in bribery indictment

The U.S.

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Teddy bear that helped save family from the Holocaust to be displayed in museum

Teddy bear that helped save family from the Holocaust to be displayed in museum

Foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

Foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

Comex silver seen heading back to London due to record spot prices

Silver that flooded into the United States earlier this year due to fears of tariffs on imports is likely to head back to the London physical market, where

How China's new rare earth export controls work

China has further tightened export restrictions on rare earths ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the end of the month.

Instant View: Canada's economy adds 60,400 jobs in September

Canada's economy added 60,400 jobs in September and the jobless rate held at 7.1%, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.

Nobel pick reinforces need for Venezuela's democratic transition, says Human Rights Watch

The choice of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize reinforces the need for a democratic transition in Venezuela, Human Rights Watch said on

Waller says interview for Fed chair went 'great', not political

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said his interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to be the next U.S. central bank chief went well and was not at all political.

Zelenskiy says he discussed frozen Russian assets with ECB President Lagarde

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he had discussed "fair use" of frozen Russian assets with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Putin says 'no big deal' for Russia if US declines to extend nuclear warhead limits

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was developing new strategic weapons and it would not be critical for Moscow if the United States declined to extend the warhead

Digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros of deposits in bank run, ECB says

A digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros ($810.88 billion) in deposits during a run on commercial banks, pushing around a dozen euro zone lenders into a liquidity

Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire

As thousands of Gazans began picking through the ruins of their shattered homes on Friday after a ceasefire deal, the excitement of return was quickly

Twin brothers, childhood friends and IDF soldiers: Who are the hostages still held in Gaza?

Twin brothers, childhood friends and IDF soldiers: Who are the hostages still held in Gaza?

The Taliban government blames Pakistan for a strike on Kabul

The Taliban government accuses Pakistan of bombing Kabul and a market in eastern Afghanistan

Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify worldwide

Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do

Cindy McCain suffers a mild stroke and will take leave from World Food Program while recovering

Cindy McCain has suffered a mild stroke this week and is said to be recovering well

Here’s what Aziz Ansari can do with his Riyadh Comedy Festival money

Here’s what Aziz Ansari can do with his Riyadh Comedy Festival money

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

Strong 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warnings lifted

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least two people, while towns near the epicentre suffered

Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Generators, extra electricity supplies and an LNG terminal are at Ukraine's disposal, Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Friday, as Russia continues to attack Kyiv's

US equity funds see outflows on profit booking, government shutdown uncertainties

U.S. investors divested equity funds for the first time in three weeks in the week through October 8, as they favored to take out profits from the recent rally on caution over the rising

Japan ruling party outlook darkens after coalition partner quits

Japan's Komeito quit the ruling coalition on Friday, dealing a blow to new Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's premiership bid and potentially to her party's grip on

Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say

Blasting is scheduled to begin at Barrick Mining's Loulo underground gold mine in Mali on October 15, four months after a court-appointed

Israel declares Hamas defeated 'every place we fought them' as ceasefire begins

Hamas is no longer the militant group whose invasion of Israel triggered the two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli military spokesperson said on Friday at the start of a ceasefire with the

US awards $4.5 billion in border wall contracts, DHS says

The federal government has awarded 10 construction contracts worth $4.5 billion that will add 230 miles of barrier along the southwest U.S. border, the Department of Homeland

Canada posts surprise jump in job gains in September, unemployment rate unchanged

Canada's economy posted a surprise 60,400 net job gains in September, almost entirely reversing the losses of the previous month, data showed on Friday, though

Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia

Poland's critical infrastructure has been subject to a growing number of cyberattacks by Russia, whose military intelligence, has trebled its resources for such

Trump boosts Argentina's Milei with $20 billion lifeline as US buys pesos

The U.S.

Who is Adelita Grijalva and what is the controversy over her being sworn in to Congress?

Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in the newest member of Congress

Details of the Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel's government approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal early on Friday, setting the clock ticking on the first phase of

Swiatek stunned by Paolini at Wuhan Open. Sabalenka, Gauff advance to semifinals

Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after losing in straight sets to Jasmine Paolini

Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here’s what you need to know

Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here’s what you need to know

What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza