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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Austerity Breeds Financial Protectionism
Welfare states have effectively replaced capital controls as a mechanism for managing financial openness in advanced economies.
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Fed Holds Rates, but 3 Hawkish Rebels Demand Hike as Inflation Fight Erupts
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29, but the decision came over the…
CLARITY Act Delay: Less Bearish Than Traders Think?
A delay in the US Senate’s vote may be less bearish for the market than investors fear: passage appears not to be fully…
US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing risks to national security
The ban largely affects U.S.
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Telegram Founder Durov
Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) has formally accused Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, of enabling terrorism and…
$40 Trillion Debt Warning: Doug Casey Sees Greater Depression Risk for US Economy
Doug Casey warned that rising debt costs, prolonged geopolitical conflict and sweeping technological disruption are…
Ukraine appeal IOC decision to reinstate Russia
Ukraine's National Olympic Committee launches an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the…
South Korea Weighs Curbs on Samsung and SK Hynix Leveraged ETFs After Investor Losses
South Korean financial authorities are reviewing tighter restrictions on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds…
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Lands on Russia’s Wanted List as Terror Charges Ignite New Showdown
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Wednesday that it has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov…
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.
Russia Targets Telegram as Pavel Durov Faces Terror Charges
Russia toughens its stance against Telegram: its founder Pavel Durov indicted for "aiding terrorism." All details in…
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official is invoking his right to remain silent as senators grill him under oath about the…
Kalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
French musician Kavinsky found dead
French DJ Kavinsky, a pioneering figure of the "French touch" house music movement and composer of the iconic track…
Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued…
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged by Russia Over Alleged Terrorism Facilitation
Russia has intensified its long-running dispute with Telegram after announcing criminal charges against founder Pavel…
Iran Launches ‘Surprise Attack’ on US Base in Jordan as Oil Jumps Almost 4% Putting Bitcoin’s Rally to the Test
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan yesterday, U.S.
National Security Determination Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Robotic Devices [pdf]
India Tightens Digital Oversight With Meta, Google, X Hearing Amid Crypto Regulation Push
The Indian government is tightening its control on the digital economy, expanding its focus beyond the crypto space.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for…
Russia Charges Telegram's Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorism
Durov has previously called Russia’s criminal case against him "a sad spectacle of a state afraid of its own people."
Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of…
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
Trump teleprompter operator accused over Kalshi bets leaves government: AP
Gabriel Perez, who was accused of profiting from Kalshi bets tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches, is no longer…
Kevin Warsh’s Fed Decision Looms: Here’s Why TD Securities Says the Dollar Could Still Drop
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth straight meeting when…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says
Russia’s FSB says Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces a terrorism-related charge and an international arrest warrant,…
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.