TOKYO/WASHINGTON, July 22 – U.S. President Donald Trump has finalized a wide-reaching trade agreement with Japan, slashing tariffs on automobile imports and averting additional duties on other Japanese goods. The agreement includes a staggering $550 billion investment package from Japan, aimed at bolstering the U.S. economy and reinforcing economic cooperation between the two countries. Announced … Read more
July 22 – A recent move by several Canadian provinces to halt the sale of U.S-made spirits in retail liquor stores has resulted in a steep decline in not only American alcohol imports but also in overall spirits sales across the country. The decision, sparked by trade tensions with the United States, has been met … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 21 – In a historic move nearly six decades after the assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Trump administration on Monday released over 240,000 previously classified documents related to the FBI’s investigation of the 1968 murder. The announcement was made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who … Read more
JULY 21 – Amid a growing wildfire crisis across the United States, concerns have intensified about the readiness and support of federal fire crews. Firefighters on the front lines are reportedly being asked to take on non-fire-related duties like cleaning public restrooms and mowing lawns due to a shortage of support staff following significant workforce … Read more
CAIRO, July 20 – Israel has issued fresh evacuation orders in central Gaza, targeting areas previously untouched by military operations. The directive, dropped via leaflets over densely populated neighborhoods in Deir al-Balah, has intensified fears among civilians and families of hostages, many of whom believe their loved ones may be held in those zones. As … Read more
JULY 19 – A vehicle plowed into a dense crowd outside a popular music venue in East Hollywood, leaving at least 30 people injured and one woman in critical condition. The crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. near the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, leading to a thorough investigation by local law … Read more
WASHINGTON/CARACAS, July 18 – Over 200 Venezuelans who were previously deported from the United States and held in a high-security facility in El Salvador have now returned to Caracas, marking a significant prisoner exchange that also saw the release of 10 Americans from Venezuela. Swap Agreement Unfolds The exchange was carried out as part of a … Read more
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, July 19 – Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire after a week of intense and deadly clashes in Syria’s southern Sweida region. The ceasefire, announced on Friday, comes after escalating clashes that have left more than 300 people dead and hundreds more wounded. The agreement, reportedly brokered with the involvement of regional players … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 18 – U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a high-stakes legal battle against the Wall Street Journal and its parent companies, including Dow Jones and News Corp (NWSA.O), alleging that a recent report linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was entirely fabricated. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks a … Read more
NEW YORK, July 18 – The U.S. industrial sector, which has emerged as the strongest performer among all S&P 500 sectors in 2025, is bracing for a pivotal moment. As second-quarter earnings season gains momentum, the spotlight will now fall on how well this sector can sustain its impressive run in the face of high expectations … Read more