IMF chief says 12 or more countries seeking loans to cope with Middle East war energy shock
Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire
Cadence, Nvidia working together on developing AI for robotics
Thailand yet to decide on whether it will lift internal debt ceiling - Finance Minister
Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench
11-year-old golfer takes shot at Augusta stage
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World
BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10%
The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget
April 15, 2026World
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
White House confident Warsh will lead Fed in May
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday that he was confident Kevin Warsh would start as Federal Reserve chairman in May and that he did not expect
April 09, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Peru faces record field in election, corruption and crime top voter concerns
Peruvians head to the polls on April 12, hoping to break a cycle of political turmoil that has prevented any president from completing a
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens muted over fragile Mideast truce; inflation data parsed
Wall Street's main indexes opened muted on Thursday after rallying in the previous session, as cracks emerged in the fragile Middle East ceasefire, while investors parsed through
April 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Pakistan says Lebanon's PM seeks support for immediate end to attacks
Pakistan said Lebanon Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had sought Islamabad's support for bringing an immediate end to the attacks targeting Lebanon and its people in a phone
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised lower to a 0.5% rate
U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter amid downgrades to business investment, including inventory accumulation, but corporate
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh
Chevron said on Thursday it expected first-quarter upstream earnings to rise between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion from the previous quarter, fueled by higher oil
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Chinese foreign minister visits Pyongyang to advance relations
Beijing stands ready to work with North Korea to further improve ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his North Korean counterpart on Thursday during a visit to
April 09, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family
Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family
April 15, 2026
Health|Science|World
US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports
The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency
April 09, 2026
Health|World
Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns
Some of Lebanon's hospitals could run out of life-saving trauma medical kits within days as supplies near depletion following mass casualties from
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Drone maker AEVEX eyes $2.35 billion valuation in US IPO
Drone maker AEVEX said on Thursday it was targeting a valuation of up to $2.35 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the latest defense firm looking
April 09, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC at $3.25 billion valuation
Terra Quantum said on Thursday it plans to list on Nasdaq this year through a merger with a U.S. special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Austria demands Israel stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon
Austria's foreign ministry on Thursday called on Israel to stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon, and said the Austrian members of a U.N. peacekeeping force there must
April 09, 2026
World
A toll for using Hormuz would be a 'dangerous precedent', UN's ship agency says
Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would "set a dangerous precedent" and countries should not impede freedom of navigation, the UN's
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
FedEx reaches tentative wage deal with pilots after years of talks
FedEx and a union representing more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative deal on Wednesday, paving the way for wages increases after years of negotiations.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US wholesale inventories post biggest increase in 13 months
U.S. wholesale inventories increased by the most in 13 months in February, boosted by sharp rises in the stocks of professional and electrical equipment, government
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UniCredit says control of Commerzbank would trigger bid for Poland's mBank
UniCredit said acquiring control of Commerzbank would obligate it to bid for the roughly 30% of Poland's mBank that Commerzbank does not already own,
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|US|World
US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations
The U.S.
April 09, 2026
Crime|Environment|Political|World
Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says
Israel has approved the establishment of dozens of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, an Israeli watchdog group
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan
The U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|World
Typhoon flipped over cars and ripped away roofs on US islands in the Pacific Ocean
A super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean flipped over cars and ripped away tin roofs on the remote Northern Mariana Islands
April 15, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the
April 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Brazilian court removes BYD from list of firms linked to forced labor
A Brazilian court has issued an injunction removing Chinese automaker BYD from a government list of firms accused of employing workers in slavery-
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist
Security officers raided the Moscow office of leading independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta on Thursday and state media said a prominent journalist had been arrested.
April 09, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says
Brazil will keep trimming its budget this year despite elections and will likely turn in 2027 to an unprecedented use of stricter
April 09, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Thursday night for talks to resolve conflict with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan
April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March
Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.
April 09, 2026
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for
April 09, 2026
Europe|World
'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.
April 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says
Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire to allow for broader talks with Israel, a senior Lebanese official told Reuters, saying it would be
April 09, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
North American pension funds stick with private credit bets
Several big North American pension systems are standing by their private credit holdings even as the sector faces choppy waters, a sign of both the
April 09, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire
Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Olympics-LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales globally after strong local presale
Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said was a record-setting first week of local presales,
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise
April 09, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports|World
Bayern primed to finish the job against Real Madrid in Champions League
Bayern Munich is primed to finish the job against embattled Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semifinals on its way to a potential treble of trophies from an outstanding season
April 15, 2026
Africa|Travel|World
Pope demands the 'chains of corruption' be broken as he arrives in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says
Italy is preparing to cut its GDP growth estimates to factor in the negative impact of rising energy prices, Economy Minister Giancarlo
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Jack Daniel's owner, WSJ reports
Privately held U.S.-based alcoholic beverage maker Sazerac is exploring a deal with Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of
April 09, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal faces pivotal week with key games in the Champions League and Premier League
A crucial week for Arsenal starts against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday
April 15, 2026
Travel|World
After Trump’s latest broadside, Pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
After Trump’s latest broadside, Pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Central banks must balance energy inflation with demand softening, IMF's Georgieva says
Central bankers must be prepared to tighten monetary policy to avoid an inflationary spiral if war-driven energy price shocks are
April 09, 2026
Sports|World
Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin State
Lehigh set an NCAA Division I baseball record by scoring 20 runs in the first inning of a 38-6 victory over Coppin State
April 15, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Hezbollah lawmaker says group rejects direct negotiations with Israel
Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said on Thursday that the group rejected direct negotiations with Israel and that the Lebanese government should demand a ceasefire as a
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
IMF's Georgieva says finalizing quota review would ensure 'scary' lending firepower
The International Monetary Fund needs to complete the 16th quota review approved in 2023 to ensure that it has "scary" financial
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|World
US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week
The U.S.
April 09, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
House Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Mexico inflation spikes in March, fueling debate within divided central bank
A rift within Mexico's central bank over the future of interest rates was thrown into sharp relief on Thursday, as new
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World
Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out
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April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with Donald Trump appears strained
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the U.S. and is meeting members of U.S.
April 10, 2026
Political|World
UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran
U.N.
April 09, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|US|World
Melania Trump's full remarks on Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump, in a rare White House address to the nation on Thursday, denied any relation to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the subject
April 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar struggles to rebound as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary
A fragile calm reigned across currency markets on Thursday as traders kept their eyes fixed on whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran would hold,
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Panama president seeks to calm China tensions
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday sought to calm tensions with China, striking a conciliatory tone a day after his foreign minister
April 10, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Chinese business hired lobbying firm with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington
A lobbying firm led by one of Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting buddies helped a Chinese company make its case to a U.S. national security watchdog, public
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 82 cents
The cash-strapped U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US Treasury yield forecasts creep up, but strategists cling to benign inflation view: Reuters poll
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wall Street flirts with a record after adding to its weekslong rally
U.S. stocks are flirting with a record following their big rally over the last two weeks
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon
Oil prices closed up 1% but settled below $100 for the second straight session on Thursday in volatile trading as a fragile Middle East ceasefire held
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Equities turn around on renewed Middle East hopes, oil pares gains
MSCI's global equities gauge gained modestly on Thursday while the dollar lost ground and oil's rally narrowed, after Israel sought
April 09, 2026
Africa|Crime|Travel|World
US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja
The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorised the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices
American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the
April 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
USTR's Greer sees no changes in data rules that bar Chinese vehicles from US
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Ceasefire sends stocks higher
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq clocking their seventh daily gain, as investors shrugged off a rise in oil prices
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US-Iran ceasefire: what we know
Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure.
April 08, 2026
Interview|Political|World
Cuban president urges US dialogue without conditions of political change - NBC interview
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel told NBC News that the country has asked U.S.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and
April 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,
April 10, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.
April 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the
April 10, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports
The World Bank Group could mobilize $20 billion to $25 billion in rapid financing to countries grappling with the economic fallout of the war in Iran, Bloomberg News reported on
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease
April 09, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wall Street sank on Iran war fears. Now it’s surging. Here’s why
Wall Street sank on Iran war fears. Now it’s surging. Here’s why
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fitch cuts FS KKR Capital rating to junk territory as asset quality weakens
Fitch Ratings on Thursday downgraded its rating on a private credit fund jointly run by Future Standard and KKR to junk territory, citing continued deterioration in its asset
April 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|World
Banker's payments to big names in Brasilia stoke election tensions
A Brazilian banker arrested last month on fraud allegations had paid millions to powerful figures across the political spectrum,
April 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access
A U.S. judge in Washington ruled on Thursday the Pentagon is hampering journalists in defiance of a court order that required it to
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
Israel's military said on Friday that Hezbollah launched a missile at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in parts of the country, including in Tel Aviv.
April 10, 2026
Europe|World
NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
South Korean central bank stands pat as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks
South Korea's central bank kept its policy interest rate steady on Friday, maintaining a cautious stance as the conflict in Iran threatens to heat up domestic inflation and
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% from 50% as tensions escalate
Ecuador's government on Thursday said it was raising tariffs on imports from its larger neighbor Colombia to 100% from a prior level of 50%,
April 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to
April 10, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy
Russia will never abandon or betray Cuba and plans to help the Communist island tackle energy issues linked to a U.S. embargo, a Russian deputy foreign minister was quoted as
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ will set policy with eye on scale, length of Iran war shock, deputy governor says
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Friday the central bank will guide monetary policy with an eye on the scale and length of the economic shock caused by
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China sees first producer inflation in over three years
China's factory-gate prices in March turned positive for the first time in more than three years, official data showed on Friday, pointing to rising import cost pressures
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan rules out major domestic risks from private credit for now
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday private credit does not pose a major issue domestically at present but noted risks linked to
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk
Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|World
South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security
April 10, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns
Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade and energy markets, the Asian Development Bank
April 10, 2026
Economy|World
Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk
Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
South Korea holds rates steady as Iran war fans inflation, growth risks
South Korea's central bank kept its policy interest rate steady on Friday and warned of a highly uncertain path ahead as a broadening conflict
April 10, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World
Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match
Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow
Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock
China's factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years in March, in an early sign that the war in Iran is feeding cost pressures into the world’s
April 10, 2026
Business|Technology|World
US considers new crackdown on Chinese telecom companies
The U.S.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine is in talks with Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain to cooperate in the security sector and share its drone defence expertise and technology, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also
April 10, 2026
Economy|World
Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression'
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said North Korea has made remarkable accomplishments despite conspiracies by the United States and Western forces to oppress and isolate
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente
Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday his government has many challenges to overcome and seeks to improve the country's international standing, including
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Polls - please ignore, test test test test
Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while Peru's weekend
March 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Thailand will introduce support measures to ease impact of high oil prices, minister says
Thailand's government will approve a package of support measures to mitigate the impact of higher oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, but he warned that the
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Eyes on Islamabad
It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies
April 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition
Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed
April 10, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others
April 15, 2026
Business|Europe|World
UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.
April 10, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer
A court in Eswatini has ruled that the first five migrants the Trump administration sent to the African kingdom have a right to a lawyer, after they
April 10, 2026