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.
As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.
Kyiv expresses gratitude for a reported week-long halt to strikes on major cities brokered by the U.S. president, as freezing temperatures exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Moscow remains silent on the alleged agreement.
The resignation of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance CEO following a widespread employee misconduct scandal has triggered governance reviews and shaken investor confidence in one of the insurer's key international markets.
The Atlanta-based home improvement giant announces a restructuring that eliminates approximately 800 positions, primarily remote roles, and ends flexible work arrangements for its corporate staff.
SL Green Realty Corp. reported robust fourth-quarter results, highlighting vigorous leasing activity driven in part by AI-related demand and sustained Asian investor interest in New York City assets, while outlining a strategic $2.5 billion asset sale plan.
Investor and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his weight behind a proposed national child investment account policy, framing it as a bipartisan solution to America's widespread financial illiteracy and a foundational tool for building generational wealth.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate rollout of body cameras for immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis, a direct response to mounting pressure for accountability after two controversial fatal shootings. The program is slated for nationwide expansion pending funding.
A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.
MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.
The Long Island-based lender has posted its first quarterly profit since a surprise loss in 2023, marking a pivotal turnaround driven by a strategic shift away from troubled CRE loans and toward commercial and industrial lending.
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, opens in Oslo, exposing a profound crisis for the Norwegian monarchy as he faces charges including rape and assault.
The CrossCurve decentralized finance protocol has suffered a $3 million exploit through a vulnerability in its cross-chain bridge, contributing to a devastating start to 2026 that has seen nearly $400 million stolen from the crypto sector.
Laura Fernández, former chief of staff to President Rodrigo Chaves, holds a commanding lead and could secure an outright victory, promising to double down on the incumbent's hardline security agenda.
As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, one utility company—Constellation Energy—is uniquely positioned with its vast nuclear fleet to meet the need, turning an industry-wide bottleneck into a significant growth opportunity.
As Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin chips push power densities to unprecedented levels, the $4 trillion AI revolution faces a formidable physical constraint: heat. Vertiv Holdings, a critical infrastructure provider, is emerging as an essential player in solving this thermal challenge, with surging demand signaling a major shift in data center economics.
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by former President Donald Trump to chair the central bank, a move lauded by business leaders who cite his crisis-era experience and market savvy.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and seasoned financial crisis veteran, to chair the central bank. The move signals a potential shift in monetary policy direction and reignites debates over Fed independence.
