After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.
As the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Tehran, experts warn that military action aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program could backfire, potentially accelerating proliferation worldwide and unraveling the non-proliferation regime.
The United States and Guatemala have formally signed a reciprocal trade agreement designed to dismantle barriers for American exporters and deepen economic integration in the region, officials announced Friday.
In a sweeping decree, Burkina Faso's junta has formally dissolved the nation's political parties and seized their assets, a move analysts warn consolidates authoritarian rule and extinguishes a key pillar of democratic life amid an escalating security crisis.
European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera voices profound shock at the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis, contrasting with the EU's official cautious stance. Her remarks come as transatlantic tensions simmer over U.S. immigration policies and recent geopolitical threats.
The head of the European Stability Mechanism has told Reuters the bloc's 430-billion-euro emergency fund could be repurposed to provide defense loans to member states, signaling a strategic shift as Europe seeks to bolster its military autonomy.
Shares in Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier plunged 9% following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs and decertify its aircraft, escalating trade tensions and sparking alarm across the North American aviation industry.
Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns in a confidential letter that the United Nations faces a severe cash crunch, driven by unpaid dues and restrictive budget rules, threatening its operational viability by mid-year.
Analysts at Truist reaffirm their Buy rating on DLocal (DLO), raising their price target to $17 ahead of the fintech firm's Q4 2025 earnings. While expecting solid results, they flag challenging year-over-year volume comparisons that may cap upside surprises.
Analysts at BTIG have upgraded mortgage REIT Annaly Capital Management (NLY) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', with a $25 price target, arguing the stock is positioned to benefit from dividend stability and potential spread movements in a turbulent interest rate landscape.
Iran's foreign minister stated readiness for 'fair' negotiations with Washington but firmly ruled out discussing its defense capabilities, as regional powers intensify diplomacy to avert a military confrontation.
Six Italian police and coastguard members face trial for alleged negligence in the Cutro shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, a case testing Italy's hardline migration policies.
Billionaire Mark Cuban champions Bitcoin's digital utility over gold's physical heft for crisis scenarios, but institutional flows and central bank demand tell a different story, highlighting a deepening divide in safe-haven strategies.
The Eurozone economy expanded by 1.5% in 2025, outpacing forecasts despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, as a recovery in Germany and robust growth in Spain helped offset a slowdown in France.
Pakistan's military says it has killed 41 armed fighters in two separate raids in restive Balochistan province, alleging—without presenting evidence—that the militants were supported by regional rival India. The operations come amid a surge in violence in the region.
Fresh Israeli military actions in central and southern Gaza have resulted in multiple casualties, testing the durability of a months-long, U.S.-brokered truce and hindering critical aid flows.
Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.
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.
