The dollar eased Monday as global investors positioned for a pivotal week dominated by the highly anticipated Fed interest rate decision, a move widely expected to deliver a cut paired with unusually firm guidance. Currency markets have drifted lower for three straight weeks, yet traders continue to rebuild bullish bets ahead of the central bank’s … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, celebrating Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor and other performers for their contributions to American culture. Trump, the first president to take the stage instead of sitting in a theater box, lauded the honorees as “legendary in so many ways.” “Billions and billions … Read more
DOHA, Qatar — As President Donald Trump grapples with rising consumer prices, the Epstein files controversy and growing dissent within his own party at home, his domestic struggles appear to hold little sway on the global stage. At the Doha Forum, a major international gathering focused on diplomacy and geopolitics, foreign officials and global leaders … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal — Benin’s government said Sunday that it had thwarted an attempted military coup after a small group of soldiers briefly seized state television and announced they had removed the president and dissolved national institutions. Officials said security forces regained control within hours, preventing what they called a coordinated effort to destabilize the country. … Read more
Canada is weighing approval of a new oil pipeline that would transport bitumen from Alberta to the British Columbia coast, sparking renewed concerns among First Nations about potential environmental damage. The proposal comes nearly a decade after a major diesel spill near the entrance to Seaforth Channel, which devastated local communities and highlighted the dangers … Read more
Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s core studio and streaming assets stunned investors and Washington on Friday, setting off an immediate battle over whether regulators will allow the world’s largest streaming service to grow even larger. The agreement, which would place HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros.’ legendary film library under the … Read more
Russia has welcomed the new US security strategy, describing the document as closely aligned with its own worldview, even as European officials express unease about Washington’s shift in tone. The thirty three page strategy, unveiled this week by the Trump administration, frames Europe as facing “civilisational erasure” and downplays Russia as a strategic threat, prompting … Read more
Cotonou, Benin — Benin’s government said Sunday that its armed forces had successfully thwarted an attempted coup after a group of soldiers claimed on national television to have seized power in the West African nation. The incident highlighted persistent regional instability, where several neighboring countries have experienced military takeovers in recent years. At least eight … Read more
Tokyo, Japan — Japan and Australia called for restraint Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, raising tensions in the region amid recent remarks by Japan’s prime minister on Taiwan. The incident underscores growing concerns over Chinese military activity near Japanese airspace and the delicate balance of regional security. Japan’s Defense … Read more
DALLAS — Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s potential Jasmine Crockett Senate run has thrown Texas Democrats into an unusual state of uncertainty as the first term congresswoman weighs whether to seek reelection to the US House or make a late entry into the crowded Senate primary. With filing deadlines hours away, her decision has become a source … Read more
