The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
A fresh price target for Euronext Brussels-listed IT services firm Econocom Group has analysts and investors reassessing the company's trajectory. The update reflects evolving views on the company's strategic positioning and market conditions.
Certified financial planner and popular financial educator Kevin Lum outlines a crucial mindset shift for those nearing or in retirement, urging them to move beyond accumulation and toward purposeful living.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a landmark partnership pact in Rome, signaling a potential shift in the European Union's traditional Franco-German power center. The accord, focusing on defense, migration, and trade, comes as France grapples with political instability and a weakened presidency.
Laura Fernandez, a close ally of outgoing populist President Rodrigo Chaves, has been elected Costa Rica's next leader. She pledges to continue his transformative agenda, including constitutional reforms and emergency measures to combat drug violence, signaling a profound shift for the nation.
Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev cautions that the potential lapse of the last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty without a successor could plunge the world into an unprecedented era of strategic instability unseen since the Cold War.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters and core R&D from Palo Alto, California, to Boca Raton, Florida, citing the state's business climate and partnership opportunities, in a move emblematic of a wider coastal tech migration.
The Swiss interdealer broker has delivered a stellar 213% total shareholder return since 2021, fueled by market confidence and robust dividends, despite recent slight pullback.
Precious metals continue their sharp retreat from January's record highs, with silver leading the decline as market sentiment shifts following key U.S. policy signals.
French IT giant Capgemini moves to sell its U.S. government solutions subsidiary following political and internal pressure over its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as public debate intensifies around tech's role in immigration enforcement.
As transatlantic tensions simmer, a renewed push to bring home Germany's gold stored in New York vaults sparks debate over financial security, political symbolism, and Cold War-era trust.
Backed by a major U.S. government loan and a surge in private equity, USA Rare Earth is accelerating its domestic mining and manufacturing projects, positioning itself at the forefront of a critical national strategy.
Backed by regional sovereign wealth giants, Ruya Partners is launching a $400 million fund to address middle-market lending gaps in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, positioning itself as a key player in the Gulf's burgeoning private credit landscape.
After weeks of closure, the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to resume limited operations, facilitating the movement of urgent humanitarian cases and some foreign nationals.
Chinese authorities have executed four individuals convicted of leading a massive online fraud and gambling ring based in Myanmar, linked to over $4 billion in illicit proceeds and the deaths of six Chinese nationals. The move is part of a widening crackdown on cross-border criminal networks targeting Chinese citizens.
ProPublica has identified the two Customs and Border Protection officers who discharged their weapons during an encounter that resulted in the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in urban areas.
A five-year-old boy, whose detention made him a symbol of U.S. immigration enforcement, has been released with his father. Their case highlights the ongoing political stalemate over border policy and government funding, with a partial shutdown looming.
A Nevada court has temporarily blocked the prediction market platform Polymarket, siding with state regulators who argue its event contracts constitute illegal gambling. The ruling intensifies a global regulatory crackdown that threatens the core business model of an emerging financial sector.
In a tense Sunday interview, ABC's George Stephanopoulos confronted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing a major investment by a UAE security official into a cryptocurrency company founded by Donald Trump.
