The Trump administration has blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in cash to Iraq, pressing Baghdad to dismantle powerful Iranian-backed armed groups. Analysts say the blockage risks destabilising an already fragile economy.
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in...
The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.
After a historic partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, Congressional Republicans are looking to a budgetary tool called reconciliation which could enable them to fund immigration enforcement agencies without any Democratic support.
Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.
Tesla released its 2026 first-quarter financial earnings today, providing another look at the progress of Elon Musk's $1 trillion bet to transform his company into a leader of AI and robotics. Tesla said it earned $477 million in net income on $22.4...
The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy.
The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air nighttime closing. The initiative is part of the region's strategy to attract European tourists and diversify its market.
The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel has created a profound economic crisis in Iran. As the government deals with the crippling internet blackouts and soaring inflation, a sense of uncertainty has taken hold of the nation's workforce.
Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp is a man in charge of one of the most important and frightening companies in the world. Karp's new book, co-written with Nicholas Zamiska, is called "The Technological Republic." After claiming "because we get asked a lot"...
In tonight's edition, the European Union is set to resume budgetary aid to Ethiopia, which was suspended when a brutal civil war broke out in 2020. Also, Nigeria’s jet fuel shortage is being driven by disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz that have...
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.
Anthropic secures 5 gigawatts of Amazon’s custom silicon as Claude demand soars.
Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.
Germany on Tuesday rejected calls from other EU member states to suspend the bloc's cooperation agreement with Israel due to concerns over Israel's conduct in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank. Spain and Ireland led proposals to suspend the deal, but...
The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.
European markets are trading mostly flat with Asian indices jumping higher and oil prices rising slightly as suspense builds around potential US-Iran negotiations and the end of the ceasefire in less than 48 hours.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, typically a benchmark in luxury compact sedans, now gets an all-important electric variant. The new C 400 4MATIC is built on an 800-volt architecture designed for efficiency and long-distance travel. Its estimated range is...
More than 330,000 importers paid up to $166bn in tariffs on 53 million shipments of imported goods.
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