During high-level talks in Beijing, Chinese officials pledged unwavering support for Cuba's sovereignty and condemned external pressure, as geopolitical tensions in Latin America intensify.
Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping held a comprehensive phone discussion covering Iran sanctions, trade tensions, and Taiwan, as Washington seeks to rally international pressure on Tehran. The call precedes a planned presidential visit to Beijing in April.
Following political pressure and a new police probe, the UK government pledges to release documents concerning the controversial appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, whose extensive ties to Jeffrey Epstein have sparked a major scandal.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as his former Washington envoy, Peter Mandelson, is investigated for alleged misconduct and leaking sensitive documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has expressed deep regret over the appointment, accusing Mandelson of repeated lies and betrayal.
Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's move to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Iranian officials confirm active review of diplomatic channels with Washington, signaling potential de-escalation as military posturing continues in the Gulf region.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announces plans to send food and essential supplies to Cuba, vowing to pursue diplomatic channels for fuel shipments despite recent U.S. sanctions threats.
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's recent decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The move, triggered by the IRGC's alleged role in suppressing protests, deepens Iran's isolation amid heightened regional tensions.
Mexico faces a delicate balancing act as U.S. tariff threats targeting nations supplying oil to Cuba pressure a key trading partner to choose between economic interests and regional solidarity.
Facing a new U.S. threat of tariffs on nations supplying oil to Cuba, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledges to pursue diplomatic channels and seek alternatives to avert a potential humanitarian crisis on the island, while safeguarding Mexico's own economic interests.
The Hong Kong Federation of Students, a pivotal force in the city's social movements for decades, has voted to dissolve, citing an untenable operating environment and severe pressures on its members.
Ethereum faces intensified selling pressure, with co-founder Vitalik Buterin offloading millions in ETH and U.S. spot ETFs seeing sustained outflows. The broader market downturn has pulled DeFi's total value locked below the $100 billion threshold for the first time in months.
J.M. Smucker (SJM) faces a mixed bag of analyst ratings, with firms like Morgan Stanley downgrading the stock amid concerns over sector-wide competitive pressures and muted pricing power, while others like Wells Fargo maintain a bullish outlook.
Mad Money host Jim Cramer pushed back against recent selling pressure on Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU), calling the nuclear fuel and services company fundamentally sound during a recent segment, while acknowledging its speculative nature within a portfolio.
A sharp 150% increase in SOL unstaking activity over two weeks, coupled with slowing exchange accumulation, is raising concerns about increased selling pressure and a potential test of key technical supports near $65.
The commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group faces mounting pressure as hedge fund D.E. Shaw joins Third Point in demanding board changes and a review of its costly Homes.com venture, signaling a major proxy battle ahead.
Darden Restaurants is permanently closing all remaining Bahama Breeze locations, with half the sites to be converted to other brands in its portfolio, citing competitive pressures and operational challenges.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video conference Wednesday, as Beijing balances its strategic partnership with Moscow against a recent flurry of diplomatic engagements with Western powers.
Beijing has issued a sharp rebuke after Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong firm's contract to operate two key ports along the Panama Canal, a move Chinese officials allege was driven by U.S. political pressure and threatens international trade norms.
