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IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns

The global economy has weathered the Iran war energy shock better than feared, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on

IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The super peso is back — and it's starting to hurt

Almost nobody saw this coming.

The super peso is back — and it's starting to hurt
Business|Economy|World

Brazil election rivals offer competing cures for high long-term interest rates

Brazil's presidential campaigns are clashing over how to bring down long-term interest rates, with advisers to the leading candidates offering sharply different

Brazil election rivals offer competing cures for high long-term interest rates
Health|Science|US|World

What to know about US measles cases on the rise

Two Pennsylvania residents have died due to measles, health officials said ​on Tuesday, the first U.S. deaths from the disease reported in 2026 and the first in the

What to know about US measles cases on the rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil settles down more than 3%; investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran

Oil prices settled down more than 3% on Tuesday, at a one-week low as traders shrugged off the latest U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran, viewing economic

Oil settles down more than 3%; investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran
Crime|MidEast|World

A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable

A year after Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed 22 Palestinians, there are still major questions about the rationale for the attack

A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada just announced new tariffs on US goods. Here’s how the growing trade war could hurt Americans

Canada just announced new tariffs on US goods. Here’s how the growing trade war could hurt Americans

Canada just announced new tariffs on US goods. Here’s how the growing trade war could hurt Americans
Health|Science|US|World

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Pennsylvania health officials report that two unvaccinated residents have died after being infected with measles

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Crime|Health|World

Prosecution's final witnesses at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial challenge postpartum psychosis claim

The prosecution’s final witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have attempted to cast doubt on claims that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and that a voice ordered her to kill her three young children

Prosecution's final witnesses at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial challenge postpartum psychosis claim
Americas|Crime|US|World

Exclusive: Justice Department considers bringing charges against ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting

Exclusive: Justice Department considers bringing charges against ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting

Exclusive: Justice Department considers bringing charges against ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting
Election|Finance|US|World

Trump's mail-in ballot order gets Supreme Court boost but legal fights persist

U.S.

Trump's mail-in ballot order gets Supreme Court boost but legal fights persist
Election|Political|US|World

US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

A U.S. judge on Tuesday blocked an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the battleground state's motor

US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
US|World

US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is starting to send personnel back to some diplomatic missions in the Middle East that were evacuated or

US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations, sources say
Political|World

Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas

Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas

Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions

Long lines have formed outside gas stations in Iran's capital as people rush to fill their tanks amid fuel shortages, fears of higher prices and new U.S. sanctions

Iran's gas lines are growing, but there's no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July

ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
Business|Economy|World

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion as trade war intensifies

Canada hit back on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. annual imports and rolled out aid for

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion as trade war intensifies
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports|World

English cricket and its drinking problem: Another nightclub incident leaves Root 'hacked off'

Having a post-match drink with teammates and sometimes rivals is a cricketing tradition as old as time

English cricket and its drinking problem: Another nightclub incident leaves Root 'hacked off'
Economy|World

Trump admin moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers

Trump admin moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers

Trump admin moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers
Business|Economy|World

Canada targets steel, fish and hundreds of other goods as Trump trade war escalates

Canada has pledged to roll out “dollar for dollar” counter-tariffs on scores of U.S. goods next month, in response to President Donald Trump’s latest import taxes that have plunged the North American neighbors deeper into a bitter trade war

Canada targets steel, fish and hundreds of other goods as Trump trade war escalates
Crime|World

Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers

A legal watchdog says it has filed bar complaints accusing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two lieutenants of violating their ethical duties in seeking to charge six Democratic lawmakers with federal crimes for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders

Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
Science|Sports|Technology|World

A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games

A Chinese humanoid robot has set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing

A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter

The Louisiana National Guard announced this week that it is ending its eight-month deployment patrolling the streets of New Orleans

Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

'He's trying to kill me': Witness credited with saving woman from strangling

'He's trying to kill me': Witness credited with saving woman from strangling

'He's trying to kill me': Witness credited with saving woman from strangling
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Nevada sues the Trump administration over ‘catastrophic’ water cuts as the Colorado River spirals into crisis

Nevada sues the Trump administration over ‘catastrophic’ water cuts as the Colorado River spirals into crisis

Nevada sues the Trump administration over ‘catastrophic’ water cuts as the Colorado River spirals into crisis
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich

Self-driving technology company Waymo said on Tuesday it would begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Munich in the coming weeks, laying the groundwork for a commercial ride-

Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich
Asia|Business|Political|World

India, China review ties, discuss border issue in Beijing talks, Indian Embassy in China says

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday discussed steps to expand bilateral cooperation, maintain peace and stability along the

India, China review ties, discuss border issue in Beijing talks, Indian Embassy in China says
Africa|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau to vote on new constitution that would expand presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau, which is currently led by military officers who staged a coup last year, will hold a constitutional referendum on August 30 that would expand the power of the

Guinea-Bissau to vote on new constitution that would expand presidential powers
Economy|Finance|World

Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners

Iraq could serve as an example of how the United States could carry out its threat to force countries that continue trading with Iran out of the dollar-

Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners
Africa|Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Fact check: Trump keeps making stuff up about Canada

Fact check: Trump keeps making stuff up about Canada

Fact check: Trump keeps making stuff up about Canada
Economy|Technology|World

Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says

Ukraine appears to be slowly losing the war against Russia, ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Reuters, warning that Kyiv has a window of several

Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation, Fed's Collins says

The U.S.

US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation, Fed's Collins says
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more

U.S.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension

A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in North America unless a key trade deal is extended.

Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US tariff threat upends copper surplus as prices test all-time peak

The prospect of U.S. import tariffs could push copper prices to record highs even though there is no global shortage of the metal, analysts say, as the incentive to ship

US tariff threat upends copper surplus as prices test all-time peak
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer confidence falls in August, Conference Board says

U.S. consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest in seven months as households' outlooks for the labor market and inflation worsened, a survey showed on Tuesday.

US consumer confidence falls in August, Conference Board says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes tumbled in July as high mortgage rates weighed on the market and continued to sideline potential home buyers, while consumer

New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Jackson Hole's big question: who pays the government's bill?

Rising borrowing costs for heavily indebted governments and growing strains in sovereign bond markets are forcing investors to confront a question once considered unthinkable: will

Jackson Hole's big question: who pays the government's bill?
Interview|Sports|World

Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better

José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better

Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a rift over

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the military and other security agencies on Tuesday to launch an immediate rescue operation

Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar edges lower as Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks weighed

The U.S. dollar was slightly lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed Washington's expanded sanctions against Iran and renewed efforts to ease pressure

Dollar edges lower as Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks weighed
Business|Science|Technology|World

Google expands Gemini Enterprise AI platform for law firms, lawyers

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial

Google expands Gemini Enterprise AI platform for law firms, lawyers
Asia|Political|World

China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement

China and India agreed on Tuesday to continue dialogue and seek a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement" of their border issue after talks between senior

China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says

CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says

CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says
Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean is on track to be absorbed by the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle

Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes

A tornado has ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes and injuring dozens

A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes
Business|Crime|US|World

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release

A federal judge has rejected claims by Ghislaine Maxwell that new evidence has emerged that should grant her freedom following her sex trafficking conviction

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release
Business|Crime|Environment|World

Indian authorities locate beacon, lifeboat of missing cargo ship, say no survivors found

Indian authorities have recovered an emergency beacon and located a lifeboat associated with a Panama-flagged ship that sank in the Bay of Bengal last week, but no

Indian authorities locate beacon, lifeboat of missing cargo ship, say no survivors found
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's LeBlanc says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. may be announced on Tuesday

Canada's minister responsible for U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said on Tuesday that he thought his government could announce retaliatory tariffs on the United States on

Canada's LeBlanc says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. may be announced on Tuesday
Business|Crime|US|World

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates
Crime|Education|World

Landmark ruling puts normal life in reach for child of Egyptian rape survivor

As Egypt’s new academic year approaches, Amal Abdel Hameed is hopeful her daughter will be able to enroll officially in school for the

Landmark ruling puts normal life in reach for child of Egyptian rape survivor
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

China seeks public tips on procurement violations in elite Rocket Force

China's military has launched a public campaign to collect information on alleged procurement violations in the Rocket Force as authorities step up scrutiny of military

China seeks public tips on procurement violations in elite Rocket Force
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Gatik secures $200 million in funding as autonomous freight market accelerates

Gatik has raised $200 million in Series D funding, the autonomous trucking startup said on Tuesday, as interest in driverless commercial freight surges in North America and Europe.

Gatik secures $200 million in funding as autonomous freight market accelerates
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Chinese dissident artist jailed for 3 years over Mao sculptures, family and rights group say

Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen, ​known for making satirical sculptures of former leader Mao Zedong, was handed the maximum three-year sentence for "

Chinese dissident artist jailed for 3 years over Mao sculptures, family and rights group say
Business|Crime|Economy|World

A former Armenian president is detained in a corruption investigation

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee says former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his eldest son have been detained after law enforcement officers raided businesses linked to the family

A former Armenian president is detained in a corruption investigation
Business|Technology|Travel|World

US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet

A U.S. military transport plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport on Tuesday, data from the flight tracking service Flightradar24 showed.

US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet
Business|Political|Travel|World

Airlines gradually restore Middle East services after Iran conflict

More airlines are restoring flights across the Middle East following the conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but major carriers remain cautious and many routes

Airlines gradually restore Middle East services after Iran conflict
Europe|Political|World

Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end

A senior Vatican official urged an end to the Ukraine war after meeting in Moscow on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the first in-person talks between

Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy?

U.S.

What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy?
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran vows to resist widened US sanctions, says Washington seeks talks

Iran denounced on Tuesday expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy as an act of "gross lawlessness", expressing

Iran vows to resist widened US sanctions, says Washington seeks talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes

Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Business|Economy|Political|World

French has become a sticking point in the Canada-US trade dispute. Here’s why

French has become a sticking point in the Canada-US trade dispute. Here’s why

French has become a sticking point in the Canada-US trade dispute. Here’s why
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao artworks

A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art

Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao artworks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canadian lenders BMO, Scotiabank beat profit estimates, brush aside tariff worries

Canadian lenders Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia on Tuesday beat quarterly profit estimates, driven by strength in their capital

Canadian lenders BMO, Scotiabank beat profit estimates, brush aside tariff worries
Health|Travel|World

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says

The U.S. aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, a Thai official said on Tuesday, following a prolonged deployment in the Middle East and

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says
Business|Technology|Travel|World

United Airlines expects enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries for 2027 Europe expansion

United Airlines said on Tuesday it expects enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries to support its European expansion next summer, as the carrier pushes into

United Airlines expects enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries for 2027 Europe expansion
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Bangladesh could consider joining Mecca pact, in test for foreign ties

Bangladesh could consider joining the Mecca pact, a mutual defence agreement signed this month between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, a minister said, a move

Bangladesh could consider joining Mecca pact, in test for foreign ties
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Economic salvos

By Mike Dolan LONDON, Aug 25 Reuters - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets World markets slipped into a holding pattern on Tuesday as

Economic salvos
Environment|Europe|World

Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France

A tornado swept through a village in the Aude region of southwestern France late on Monday, destroying homes and injuring

Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US|Videos|World

Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes

Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada

Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life

The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son

Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems

The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems that are often called “killer robots.”

UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems
Environment|Science|World

This state is likely to get the worst of El Niño

This state is likely to get the worst of El Niño

This state is likely to get the worst of El Niño
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Henry County marching band raising money to take music to France for D-Day Memorial Parade

Henry County marching band raising money to take music to France for D-Day Memorial Parade

Henry County marching band raising money to take music to France for D-Day Memorial Parade
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies

Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of

Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says

Human rights conditions in Myanmar have sunk to a new low, with widespread abuses against the Rohingya minority and a booming illicit economy driven

Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says
Arts|Education|Political|Travel|World

Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun

Peru will welcome Pope Leo XIV in November with a hymn in honor of a Catholic nun killed by Maoist insurgents, celebrating the pontiff's return to the country

Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Why the bond market may be resetting expectations about the US

U.S. debt hasn't been further downgraded, breakeven rates on inflation-protected bonds haven't spiked, and the cost of insuring against a federal

Why the bond market may be resetting expectations about the US
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans from aiding Chinese security agencies

Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and

US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans from aiding Chinese security agencies
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy sees window for U.S. mediation until summer 2027

Ukraine sees a window of opportunity for U.S. mediation to end Russia's war in Ukraine until the end of next summer and has drafted one page of ideas with U.S. and European

Ukraine's Zelenskiy sees window for U.S. mediation until summer 2027
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin rebukes Finland's Stubb over his support for long-range Ukrainian strikes on Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that remarks by Finnish President Alexander Stubb approving of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including on e-commerce warehouses,

Kremlin rebukes Finland's Stubb over his support for long-range Ukrainian strikes on Russia
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Hungary files a criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 ventilator deal, citing possible fraud

Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hungary files a criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 ventilator deal, citing possible fraud
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

The United Nations' chief and the head of the Red Cross on Tuesday warned that autonomous weapons that can kill people without human involvement could soon be

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons
Crime|Europe|World

Armenian ex-president Kocharyan charged with corruption in crackdown on government critics

State prosecutors in Armenia on Tuesday detained Robert Kocharyan, a prominent opposition leader and a former president, and formally charged him with a slew of

Armenian ex-president Kocharyan charged with corruption in crackdown on government critics
Science|Technology|World

New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up

New installations have been sighted on an islet near Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago of the disputed South China Sea where

New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up
Arts|Crime|World

Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases

Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases

Judge in Don Lemon indictment asks to see grand jury records, adding to growing scrutiny of Justice Department cases
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares gain on softer US Iran sanctions, falling oil prices

European shares rose on Tuesday as investors took comfort from a softer-than-feared U.S. sanctions package on Iran and falling oil prices,

European shares gain on softer US Iran sanctions, falling oil prices
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening life of Barron Trump

Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening life of Barron Trump

Secret Service aware of Iranian state media video threatening life of Barron Trump
Business|Economy|World

The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?

The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?

The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
Opinion|Political|World

58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump

American faith in news is at an all-time low, aided by a president hostile to the press. But presidents have long attacked journalists as biased. What does objectivity really mean?

58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's debt-servicing costs seen at record in next fiscal year, Kyodo reports

Japan's finance ministry expects debt-servicing costs to rise 17% to a record 36.64 trillion yen ($230 billion) in the next fiscal year, adding to pressure on the country's

Japan's debt-servicing costs seen at record in next fiscal year, Kyodo reports
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business sentiment rises more than expected in August, Ifo survey finds

German business morale grew more than expected in August, a survey showed on Tuesday, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy is on track for a long-

German business sentiment rises more than expected in August, Ifo survey finds
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Hungary foreign ministry files report on $964 million pandemic-era ventilator deals

Hungary's Foreign Ministry has filed a report with prosecutors on suspected fraud and other crimes involving the 2020 purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hungary foreign ministry files report on $964 million pandemic-era ventilator deals
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness

Taku Ueno buys beef from America, olive oil from Spain and tomatoes from Italy to stock his supermarkets south of Tokyo, imports that have

Japan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stablecoin card spending forecast to hit $50 billion a year by 2028 - RedotPay

Global stablecoin card spending is expected to quadruple to $50 billion a year by 2028, stablecoin payments company RedotPay said on Tuesday.

Stablecoin card spending forecast to hit $50 billion a year by 2028 - RedotPay