In a landmark move to revive its crippled energy sector, Syria has signed a preliminary agreement with U.S.-based Chevron and Qatar's Power International Holding to develop its first offshore oil and gas field, marking a significant step toward economic recovery and renewed foreign investment.
Israeli military officials present evidence they claim shows Hamas operatives using ambulances and hospitals to move fighters and weapons, raising serious doubts about the disarmament phase of the U.S.-brokered truce.
The brother of Israel's domestic intelligence chief has been detained and will be prosecuted for allegedly smuggling contraband cigarettes into Gaza, an operation authorities say financially benefits Hamas and constitutes treason during wartime.
A classified German intelligence report exposes that Russia's real defense expenditure soared to roughly half its total state budget last year, far exceeding official figures and reshaping Europe's security landscape.
A British jury has cleared six activists of aggravated burglary charges stemming from a 2024 raid on an Israeli defense contractor's facility. The verdict, following a high-profile trial, leaves several other charges unresolved and spotlights the legal and political tensions surrounding protests against arms sales to Israel.
In a heated Democratic primary debate, candidates for California governor launched a unified assault on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with leading figures advocating for its dismantling and decrying its impact on communities.
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman this Friday, as confirmed by multiple Iranian media sources, marking a critical diplomatic effort to ease escalating regional tensions.
A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State was struck by an aerial bombardment attributed to government forces overnight, destroying critical medical supplies and injuring staff, just hours after another MSF facility was looted.
Diplomats from Washington and Tehran are set to meet in Muscat this week for their first direct dialogue since Iran's protest crackdown, with the shadow of potential U.S. military action looming over the negotiations.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
Iranian media reports confirm high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for Friday in Oman, a familiar neutral ground, as regional hostilities escalate and international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran's harsh response to recent protests.
A Virginia school board's closed-door staff training, which used actors to simulate parents as 'terrorist' threats, has drawn fierce criticism. The controversial session occurred shortly after a fatal accident claimed a student's life, further inflaming tensions in a district already grappling with heated debates over transgender policies.
A $20 million state bailout couldn't save the California College of the Arts from the consequences of a massive, debt-fueled campus expansion in San Francisco. The school's gamble, intertwined with trustee real estate interests, ended with its sale to Vanderbilt University and impending closure.
New benchmarking data reveals a staggering cost disparity in the invoicing process. Forward-thinking CFOs are redefining billing efficiency not as a back-office task, but as a critical lever for liquidity and customer relationships.
Human Rights Watch's latest annual assessment warns of a deepening crisis for international human rights norms, citing concerted pressure from major powers and a rising tide of authoritarian governance affecting billions worldwide.
Myanmar’s military-aligned party has secured a sweeping victory in a tightly controlled election, official results confirm, as the junta chief signs into law a new advisory body that could cement the army’s influence behind the scenes of any new civilian government.
A young man with a substantial net worth seeks advice on pursuing his music dreams. Dave Ramsey and his team weigh the balance between financial security and artistic passion in a tough economic climate.
Independent investment bank Evercore (NYSE: EVR) delivered a powerful finish to 2025, with Q4 revenue soaring 31.4% to $1.29B, significantly outperforming Wall Street expectations. Adjusted EPS of $5.13 also beat consensus estimates by a wide margin.
Nevada gaming authorities have ordered Coinbase to cease its prediction markets operations, ruling the contracts constitute unlicensed gambling. The move challenges Coinbase's federal regulatory strategy and threatens its nationwide rollout of the controversial product.
High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been relocated to Oman after recent hostile incidents in the Gulf, casting uncertainty over the format and agenda of the critical talks.
