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From economic despair to demands for fundamental rights, Iran's recent wave of protests revealed a rare, broad-based defiance. Through the eyes of those who were there, a story emerges of fleeting hope shattered by a security response activists call the deadliest in decades.
Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.
Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and critic of current monetary policy, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for a potential shift in the central bank's direction.
Amid a volatile market chasing tech momentum, one investment firm is placing a significant bet on the steady, regulated growth of diversified energy provider Chesapeake Utilities, highlighting a strategic shift towards tangible infrastructure assets.
Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will reopen this Sunday for limited travel between Gaza and Egypt, marking a significant shift in access for the enclave's 2 million residents after an eight-month Israeli control of the vital gateway.
Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.
Israel announces the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, permitting limited two-way movement for Palestinians after nearly 24 months of tight restrictions. The move is seen as a key development in international ceasefire efforts.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
SkyWest Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financials and announced multi-year contract extensions with United and Delta for its E175 aircraft, reinforcing its strategic position as a leading regional carrier partner amid ongoing industry shifts.
Nvidia strengthens its pivotal role in global AI infrastructure through a multi-pronged strategy: securing H200 chip approvals for China, engaging in advanced funding talks with OpenAI, and expanding partnerships with CoreWeave and international research bodies.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence
A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar's military, has secured a commanding majority in the country's protracted general election, a result widely anticipated but condemned by critics as a sham designed to cement junta control.
