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A nationwide US flight suspension caused by a copper wire upgrade has prompted scrutiny of aviation infrastructure, while diplomatic tensions continue to rise with Ukraine's president stating the US has proposed ceding Donbas territory in exchange for NATO membership. Elsewhere, a major art dispute emerged over a Van Gogh painting sold at Sotheby's for $180 million that is now being challenged as potentially sold under duress, and Hungarian authorities uncovered $20 million during an investigation into an Orbán-era minister.
Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath
Jerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath.
House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Act
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from…
Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent
The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.
What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness.
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots
Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.
UAE Fast-Tracks Second Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz by 2027
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast-tracking a major oil pipeline to Fujairah, aiming to bypass the Strait of Hormuz…
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
Market Crash Fears Rise as UK 30-Year Bond Yield Surges
Bitcoin slid below $80,000 as investors reacted to rising global bond yields and another sharp selloff across US…
Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel…
Judge Bars Kars4Kids from Broadcasting 'Misleading' Ads in California
Trump-Xi Summit Revives U.S.-China Ties Amid Trade and Taiwan Tensions
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping used their latest summit in Beijing to reinforce a fragile trade…
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
What is the Delinquency Rate and How will it Affect the Global Market?
U.S. household debt stress is rising again as late payments climb across credit cards, student loans, and auto loans.
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
Myanmar Parliament Proposes Death Penalty for Cybercrime Offences
On May 14, 2026, Myanmar published a parliamentary bill proposing the death penalty for those who detain or violently…
We don't know why Malawi is poor
# Summary Despite emerging from post-genocide conditions far worse than Malawi's in 1994, Rwanda has since grown its…
ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention
Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped…
Russia And Iran Settle Billions In Yuan As Dollar Pressure Grows
The dollar is losing ground where it ruled uncontested for decades.
Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.
US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip
People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received…
Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom
“This is a public trust and transparency issue.”
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.