In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.
Israeli media reports indicate the military now estimates around 70,000 Palestinian fatalities in Gaza, a figure aligning with earlier Hamas-run health ministry counts it had previously questioned.
Israel announces the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, permitting limited two-way movement for Palestinians after nearly 24 months of tight restrictions. The move is seen as a key development in international ceasefire efforts.
In a departure from long-standing restrictions, approximately 1,500 Israeli Jews held morning prayers at the contested Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. A senior settler official called the event a move toward cementing Israeli sovereignty over the site, which lies in an area under Palestinian administrative control.
A sharp $250 billion sell-off across cryptocurrency markets this weekend has been attributed by analysts to a tightening of U.S. dollar liquidity, driven by macro fiscal pressures, rather than a fundamental failure of digital assets.
Thiel Macro, the hedge fund managed by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, has made a decisive shift in its investment strategy, exiting Nvidia and reducing Tesla while building massive positions in Apple and Microsoft, which together now constitute over 60% of its holdings.
McDonald's is launching a high-end caviar pairing for Valentine's Day and introducing spicy menu items in Canada, signaling a dual strategy to engage customers through both luxury experiences and bold flavors.
The Trump administration is preparing to review key data-sharing provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, a move that could redefine privacy standards between traditional banks and financial technology firms like Venmo and Plaid, and alter the competitive balance of the financial sector.
Amid widespread anxiety over AI-driven job losses, a new report from the Yale Budget Lab finds little evidence of large-scale labor market disruption, raising questions about whether 'AI-washing' is being used to justify corporate layoffs.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing for medical evacuations brought a glimmer of hope, but stringent Israeli restrictions limited departures to just five patients on the first day, leaving thousands in critical need still waiting.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Special Envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral ties severed four years ago.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra attended a White House event where President Trump unveiled 'Project Vault,' a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals aimed at securing U.S. industrial supply chains.
U.S. equities found firmer ground Tuesday, buoyed by a robust factory activity report. The rally unfolded as investors grow increasingly discerning about AI-related capital expenditures, creating clear winners and losers.
Ford Motor Company's stock has dramatically underperformed the broader market over the past ten years. As political winds shift and its EV strategy reverses course, investors are left wondering if the iconic automaker can chart a stable path to growth or remain trapped in a cycle of reactionary moves.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.
A sharp 18.6% annual rise in serious mortgage delinquencies signals deepening strain for American homeowners, driven by soaring insurance, taxes, and living costs rather than risky loans.
Weekend protests in Turin descended into severe violence, with anarchist and far-left groups clashing with police, resulting in over 100 officer injuries. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the "attempted murder" and promised a firm state response.
The search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since January 5, has ended with authorities declaring her deceased and arresting a 39-year-old man she met through online gaming.
A new report reveals a stark divergence in the U.S. housing market: while high rates cool mainstream activity, ultra-luxury sales above $10 million surged to a record $38.6 billion in 2025, driven by new wealth creation and a flight to tangible assets.
Procter & Gamble is providing essential services to Mississippi communities recovering from a severe winter storm while concurrently launching a regionally focused Super Bowl advertising campaign for its Zevo and Spruce brands, blending corporate social responsibility with strategic marketing.
