From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved from a descriptive label to a powerful political tool, framing global rivalries and shaping diplomatic realities.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
Crude oil and gasoline prices advanced on Friday, supported by persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and ongoing supply constraints, though gains were tempered by a stronger dollar and diplomatic signals.
Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday, allowing the first medical evacuation from Gaza since its latest closure. A critically wounded Palestinian patient was transferred to an Egyptian hospital, amid ongoing hostilities in the Strip.
Newly released video evidence shows Islamic State fighters moving unchallenged among aircraft at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, igniting regional tensions and raising urgent questions about security in the Sahel.
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
A volatile January has underscored a stark shift for investors: political shocks emanating from Washington now pose a greater threat to portfolios than traditional economic or earnings concerns, reshaping risk calculus across global markets.
A Dhaka court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years on corruption charges, amid a political crackdown ahead of February elections.
TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
During UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to Addis Ababa, British investor Gridworks signed landmark agreements to develop two major transmission projects. The deals, part of a broader UK strategy linking economic development with migration management, mark Ethiopia's first public-private partnerships in its power transmission sector.
Investors in lighting specialist FW Thorpe have seen a negative total shareholder return of 25% since 2021, starkly underperforming the broader market's gains. Despite steady revenue growth, the share price decline highlights a disconnect with company fundamentals.
A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
As Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12 under an interim government, its geopolitical alignments are shifting. The outcome will test the influence of regional powers India, China, and Pakistan in a nation navigating a post-Hasina political landscape.
Senior U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is set to arrive in Jerusalem for meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and military leaders, as Washington seeks to navigate escalating regional tensions with Iran and advance efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
The Rafah border crossing, Gaza's sole gateway to Egypt, has partially reopened for pedestrian traffic after a prolonged Israeli closure, offering a fragile hope for medical evacuations and family reunifications.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
A bus carrying Ukrainian miners home from their shift was struck by Russian drones in a coordinated attack, leaving at least 15 dead and 7 wounded. The assault, condemned as an act of terrorism, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for the energy company DTEK since the invasion began.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.
