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.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin underscored the deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in a high-level video call, framing their alignment as a crucial anchor amid global turbulence. The talks focused on enhanced coordination, robust trade ties, and a shared commitment to a multipolar world order.
The U.S. Justice Department and state coalition challenge a federal judge's ruling, arguing the imposed restrictions on Google's search dominance do not go far enough to restore competition.
At least 15 people have died after a migrant vessel capsized following a collision with a Greek coast guard patrol boat near the island of Chios. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent years, has reignited debates over migration policies and maritime safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A Russian bombardment using cluster munitions and aerial bombs struck a crowded market in the frontline town of Druzhkivka, leaving at least seven dead and eight wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack underscores the escalating violence in the region.
A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.
Following a major insurgent assault, Pakistani forces have mobilized helicopters and drones in a decisive operation to retake control of a strategic town in restive Balochistan, amid a surge in violence that has claimed hundreds of lives.
A deadly collision off the coast of Chios has left at least 15 migrants dead and sparked a major search operation, highlighting the ongoing perils of Mediterranean migration routes amid tightening EU policies.
The Trump administration is pressuring major defense contractors to curb stock buybacks and dividends, demanding they reinvest more profits into production capacity to meet urgent Pentagon needs. While public commitments are scarce, industry reinvestment is rising under the threat of executive action.
As Iran and the U.S. prepare to resume nuclear negotiations, Tehran's expansive and hardened ballistic missile program remains a non-negotiable pillar of its defense strategy. This analysis examines the capabilities, strategy, and regional impact of one of the Middle East's largest missile arsenals.
Gunmen raided the remote village of Woro in Nigeria's Kwara State, killing over 30 people and torching homes and shops in one of the deadliest attacks this year in the region bordering Niger State.
