As Japan and the U.S. coordinate to stabilize the yen, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's impromptu praise for a weak currency has sent officials scrambling to contain the fallout and protect fragile market confidence ahead of a snap election.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has directed his foreign minister to engage in what he termed 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States, marking a potential diplomatic opening amid longstanding tensions.
In a significant policy pivot, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, a move seen as receiving crucial backing from Supreme Leader Khamenei amidst ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Moscow has formally acknowledged its military's role in helping Nigerien forces thwart a coordinated ISIL attack on Niamey's main airport last week, an incident that left 20 assailants dead and underscores Russia's deepening security footprint in the Sahel.
Newly released jail footage shows Michael McKee, the surgeon charged with the premeditated murders of his ex-wife and her husband, appearing calm and detached during the booking process following his extradition to Ohio.
The House is poised to vote Tuesday on a Senate-passed funding package to reopen most federal agencies, while a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security sets the stage for a fierce immigration policy battle.
The data analytics firm's quarterly results soared past estimates, fueled by surging government contracts. CEO Alex Karp touts 'iconic' performance while facing renewed scrutiny over the company's role in immigration enforcement.
A Democrat's symbolic victory in a Texas Senate district, which Trump won by 17 points, sends shockwaves through Republican strategy to retain the U.S. House, highlighting potential cracks in GOP support among suburban and Hispanic voters.
A growing backlash in Italy targets the planned participation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the upcoming Winter Games, with critics labeling their presence incompatible with Italian values.
An elderly Ohio man, ensnared in a phone scam, fatally shot an Uber driver he wrongly believed was part of the plot. The case highlights the deadly consequences of fraud and mistaken perception.
With property tax payments due in Texas, homeowners are exploring exemptions, payment plans, and deferrals to manage some of the nation's highest effective rates. Here’s a guide to potential relief.
In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.
As inflation persists, Baby Boomers are leveraging decades of financial experience to cut costs strategically. We examine the key spending categories they avoid and the generational mindset behind their money choices.
The United States is conducting multi-day air force exercises in the Middle East, showcasing rapid deployment capabilities, as former President Donald Trump renews threats of military action against Iran unless it returns to nuclear negotiations. The drills occur against a backdrop of heightened rhetoric and regional unease.
Ten employees of Vancouver-based Vizla Silver Corp. were abducted from a project site in Concordia, Sinaloa, on January 24, prompting a massive security operation and raising fears of cartel involvement in the region's mining sector.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly committed to a landmark investment in OpenAI, calling it potentially the company's largest ever, while forcefully refuting reports of hesitation. The move deepens the strategic ties between the AI chip giant and the leading AI research lab.
The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.
A 65-year-old Albany woman, remembered by family as 'the heart of the family,' was fatally shot in her home by a man she had housed for ten years, who then turned the gun on himself.
Stephon Dubose has pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Angela Risi, a graduate dance student at Duke University, and the attempted murder of her roommate. The attack was motivated by Risi's refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship, prosecutors said.
A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and her aunt during a domestic dispute that escalated from a trivial disagreement.
