The U.S. Treasury has authorized the sale of critical diluents to Venezuela's oil industry, marking the second major sanctions relief step in recent weeks to help revive the country's crippled energy sector and facilitate exportable crude production.
A California appeals court has overturned the 2023 conviction of former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps, citing a procedural error involving a juror's language proficiency. The ruling mandates a new trial for Heaps, who was previously sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing patients.
A woman has told The New York Times that Tal Alexander sexually assaulted her when she was 13, an allegation his attorney denies as 'categorically false.' The claim surfaces as Alexander and his brothers stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Canada's investment regulator, CIRO, has enacted a new digital asset custody framework effective immediately, aiming to bolster investor protections and prevent future platform failures like the notorious 2019 QuadrigaCX case.
Iran has formally requested direct nuclear negotiations with the United States to be held in Oman this Friday, sources confirm, as regional tensions flare following a series of maritime incidents and a significant U.S. military deployment to the Gulf.
Two Swedish nationals have been convicted on terrorism and attempted murder charges for a 2024 grenade attack targeting the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, receiving prison sentences of 12 and 14 years.
A planned meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials faces uncertainty as Tehran demands a change of venue from Turkey to Oman and insists discussions be limited strictly to nuclear matters, according to a regional source. The eleventh-hour demands come amid heightened military tensions in the Gulf.
A major fire engulfed a bustling Tehran market Tuesday, the third significant explosion or blaze in Iran within 72 hours, raising urgent questions about cause and motive as authorities scramble for answers.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the once-presumed successor to his father Muammar Gaddafi and a polarizing figure in Libya's post-revolution turmoil, has reportedly been shot dead in Zintan, according to local sources. His death marks a symbolic end to a lingering chapter of the country's conflict.
With only a trickle of patients allowed out, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza, as medical officials warn blocked evacuations are tantamount to a 'death sentence' for thousands.
Disney Chairman James Gorman reveals the board swiftly dismissed the idea of appointing co-CEOs, opting instead for a clear leadership structure with Josh D’Amaro as CEO and Dana Walden as President. Gorman, drawing from his Morgan Stanley experience, argues shared CEO roles are ‘generally pretty fraught’ despite rare successes.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in international waters, as separate Iranian forces harassed a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in international waters, as separate Iranian forces harassed a merchant vessel, escalating regional tensions.
Varun Arora, 38, faces up to two years in prison after a Virginia jury found him guilty of abusive sexual contact and assault for groping a sleeping female passenger on a 2024 American Airlines flight.
Exclusive accounts from Palestinian women returning to Gaza via the recently reopened Rafah crossing describe a process of blindfolding, handcuffing, and prolonged interrogation by Israeli forces and allied militias, raising fresh concerns over humanitarian access and treatment.
Despite over 11,000 Israeli violations of a 2024 ceasefire and a mounting civilian toll, Hezbollah has launched only one retaliatory strike in 14 months. Analysts point to the group's severe military degradation and political isolation as key factors behind its unprecedented restraint, suggesting a major response is likely only if Iran faces an existential threat.
Syrian government security forces have deployed in the Kurdish-held city of Qamishli, implementing a U.S.-backed agreement to reintegrate the region under Damascus's control, amid mixed local reactions and heightened tensions in neighboring areas.
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that aggressively approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed. The incident, followed by the harassment of a U.S.-flagged tanker, marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.
President Trump signals openness for China and India to purchase Venezuelan crude, marking a potential shift in U.S. sanctions policy and global oil flows, with strategic implications for asphalt supply chains and geopolitical alliances.
As the U.S. dollar faces sustained pressure and the post-war 'Pax Americana' era recedes, chief financial officers are recalibrating strategies for higher capital costs and persistent market turbulence. Experts outline a pragmatic playbook for resilience.
