December 20 – The release of long awaited files tied to Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to quiet political pressure and demonstrate transparency. Instead, it has opened a new front of criticism inside the Republican Party, with some lawmakers and conservative voices warning that limited disclosures and heavy redactions could haunt the party as the 2026 … Read more
December 19 – Google (GOOGL.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) have quietly advised some of their employees who work in the United States on U.S. work visas to avoid international travel, warning that returning to the country could take many months, and in some cases close to a year. The guidance comes as US embassies and consulates around the … Read more
NEW YORK, Dec 19 – As the final days of the year approach, investors across Wall Street are watching closely to see whether the stock market can deliver its traditional dose of holiday optimism. The so called Santa rally, a seasonal pattern that often brings gains in the last week of December and early January, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – In a rare evening speech delivered from the White House amid festive holiday decorations, President Donald Trump used the occasion to spotlight what he described as major accomplishments of his administration, even as new polling data shows declining approval ratings, particularly on the economy. Speaking in a fast paced and combative … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Dec 17 – Warner Bros Discovery has firmly rejected a massive hostile takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, setting the stage for one of the most intense corporate battles the global entertainment industry has seen in years. The Warner Bros Discovery board concluded that Paramount’s $108.4 billion bid failed to provide credible financial assurances and … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 16 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack that authorities say was driven by extremist ideology and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The violence has reopened painful national debates about public safety, extremism, and whether existing gun laws … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 15 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after one of the deadliest mass shootings the nation has witnessed in nearly three decades. A father and son carried out a violent attack during a Jewish Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing 15 people before the father was shot dead by police. … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 14 – Australia was shaken by a devastating act of violence on Sunday evening when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday gathering at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The attack occurred on the first night of Hanukkah, a time traditionally marked by joy, prayer, … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 – The independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve is facing one of its most serious legal tests in decades as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The case has placed the nation’s central bank squarely at the center of … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 – A fresh release of images connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has reignited political tensions in Washington, placing President Donald Trump back at the center of a controversy that continues to shadow his administration. Congressional Democrats have made public a new batch of photographs obtained from Epstein’s estate, part of … Read more