NEW YORK, May 30 – As U.S. stocks inch closer to their record highs, the upcoming week presents a crucial crossroads for Wall Street, with key labor data, evolving fiscal legislation, and persistent trade policy shifts all poised to steer the market’s next move. The S&P 500 (.SPX) continued its upward movement, ending Thursday roughly … Read more
May 29 – In a controversial move likely to heighten tensions with international partners, Israel has approved the construction of 22 additional Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday, a figure known for his firm right-wing stance and strong support for extending Israeli control … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 28 – Billionaire Tesla (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk is officially parting ways with the Trump administration after a high-profile, controversial, and often combative tenure as a special government employee. Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) marks the end of a turbulent chapter that saw him shake up the federal bureaucracy in … Read more
MOSCOW/KYIV, May 28 – As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate with no end in sight, tensions between the United States and Russia have once again spilled into the public arena. The latest clash came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that Putin was “playing … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 27 – In a move that has sparked nationwide concern among students, universities, and civil liberties advocates, the Trump administration has issued a directive to halt the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments. The decision, communicated through an internal government cable, indicates a major shift in the way the United … Read more
LIVERPOOL, England, May 27 – In a tragic incident during a Premier League title celebration in Liverpool, four individuals remain critically ill in hospital following a car collision with a crowd of fans. Liverpool’s mayor expressed deep concern over the condition of the injured and voiced hope for their recovery. On a day that was … Read more
BRUSSELS, May 26 — Recent developments in U.S-EU trade relations signal renewed hope for progress, as a weekend phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revived negotiations that had been teetering on the edge of breakdown. The exchange, initiated by von der Leyen, led to the withdrawal … Read more
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, May 25 — President Donald Trump voiced his disapproval of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military aggression in Ukraine during a press briefing on Sunday, while also reaffirming his economic stance on boosting American industrial production, particularly in defense and technology. Speaking to reporters before departing from New Jersey aboard Air Force One, … Read more
KYIV, May 25 – In a renewed escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a deadly aerial offensive on Ukraine’s capital and other regions overnight, striking with waves of missiles and drones for the second consecutive night. The attacks coincide with a significant prisoner exchange deal between Kyiv and Moscow, highlighting the complicated dynamics of diplomacy and … Read more
Washington, May 23 – For years, Harvard University’s extensive ties with China were seen as a global asset offering cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and significant financial support. Thursday, those same connections have transformed into a political flashpoint, with the Trump administration accusing the institution of facilitating foreign influence and threatening national security. In a dramatic … Read more