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Dollar rallies after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Wall Street stocks dipped while the dollar rallied Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh flagged fighting high inflation as a priority in a speech received as more hawkish than expected.
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400
The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
Trump announces new US 'Space Academy'
President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a "Space Academy" to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China.
US Monroe Doctrine Revival Risks Pushing Latin America Toward China
The Trump administration’s explicit invocation of the 1823 Monroe doctrine marks a sharp return to 19th-century hegemony in the Western Hemisphere. This aggressive foreign policy approach, characterized by diplomatic threats and visa revocations, is increasingly driving Latin American nations toward China for economic cooperation and critical mineral partnerships essential for the global energy transition.
The chaotic saga of Kanye West's planned Russian concerts
From the announcement of his concerts last week to a venue backing out days later, US rap star Kanye West's two planned shows in Russia have captivated the country, with officials divided about whether they should go ahead.
Missing soar over 2,400 after deadly Nepal, China floods
The number of people missing in Nepal and China leaped to more than 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
Stocks, dollar rise after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Stocks advanced and the dollar spiked higher Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh called high inflation "concerning", fanning expectations the central bank will raise interest rates to keep prices in check.
Fed chair Warsh signals 'work to do' on high US inflation
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and hinting that the central bank may need to act to curb it.
Windmills of change: Dutch raise mill in rare operation
"It has a right to the wind," says Dutchman Koen van der Kroon, supervising from his vantage point on a dyke as a centuries-old windmill is lifted painstakingly inch-by-inch.
Netanyahu party in uproar as far-right refuses pleas to unite
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Friday upbraided a far-right cabinet member for refusing to run on a joint slate with another ultranationalist, warning a split vote risked tanking their coalition in upcoming elections.
War criminal Ratko Mladic's death lays bare Bosnia's wounds
To survivors of the Srebrenica massacre, the death of former Bosnian Serb military leader and war criminal Ratko Mladic changes little about his legacy.
Nepal floods trauma 'enormous': Red Cross
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster has left an "enormous" level of trauma, the Red Cross said Friday, with early estimates suggesting 93,000 people may have been affected.
Bombay High Court Questions Police Probe in Disha Salian Death Case
Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Satish Salian, reported that the Bombay High Court questioned the legal basis of the Mumbai Police’s investigation into his daughter’s death. The court examined procedural discrepancies and considered ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.
MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Leak: Rutuja Patil Allegedly Paid Rs 50 Lakh for Leaked Paper
The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered evidence suggesting that Rutuja Patil, the sole candidate accused of benefiting from a leaked Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector exam paper, deliberately answered ten questions incorrectly to mask her advantage. Investigators allege she paid Rs 50 lakh for the material and were aided by her boyfriend before their relationship soured.
New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue
Rescuers ploughed on with their search Friday for survivors of deadly floods and landslides that struck Nepal and Tibet, with the threat of new torrents complicating their gargantuan task.
Architect Minenhle Makhanya Ordered to Repay R147 Million for Nkandla Upgrades
Architect Minenhle Makhanya has been ordered by a special tribunal to personally repay R147.2 million to the South African National Treasury. The ruling addresses his role in overseeing controversial security upgrades at former President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead, which saw costs balloon from an approved R27.8 million to R216 million through unlawful procurement and unauthorized construction.
Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months
Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign.
Most stocks rise as attention turns to Warsh speech
Stocks mostly rose Friday ahead of a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh that investors will be parsing for clues about the outlook for interest rates amid elevated inflation and no sign of an end to the Middle East crisis.
Most Asian stocks advance as attention turns to Warsh speech
Asian stocks mostly rose Friday ahead of a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh that investors will be parsing for clues about the outlook for interest rates amid elevated inflation and no sign of an end to the Middle East crisis.
US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step up efforts to isolate Iran economically as he hosts G20 counterparts next week, a US official said Thursday, in a gathering clouded by war and trade tensions.
US judge urged to rebuff restoring Trump name to Kennedy Center
Opponents of a plan to restore US President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center urged a federal judge on Thursday to block the move, calling it "open defiance" of his previous rulings.
Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed "Lake America" as he escalated his trade war with Canada, sparking immediate pushback from Ottawa.
Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory
US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not attack NATO territory, downplaying reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a possible move on Europe.
Tamil Nadu Govt Assigns Ministers to Oversee Chennai Monsoon Preparedness
The Tamil Nadu state government has issued an order assigning ministers and senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to oversee all 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The directive, aimed at expediting development works and strengthening emergency preparedness, comes as officials brace for the upcoming northeast monsoon season.
Trump says Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Vladimir Putin is "not going to attack" NATO territory, pushing back against media reports that Washington is concerned about a possible Russian move on Europe.
Russia dismisses as 'scare stories' US reports about attacking NATO
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026: AFP analysis of IMO data
Piracy off the Horn of Africa has reached its highest levels since 2013, according to an AFP analysis based on data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Nvidia boosts tech stocks but caution dominates ahead of Fed speech
Blockbuster earnings from AI chip behemoth Nvidia boosted technology stocks Thursday, but broader market movements were muted as investors eyed a key speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman on the prospects for the world's biggest economy.
Tech stocks lifted by Nvidia but caution dominates ahead of Fed speech
Blockbuster earnings from AI chip behemoth Nvidia boosted technology stocks Thursday, but broader market movements were muted as investors awaited a key speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman on the outlook for the world's biggest economy.
After US settlement, EU says Meta must 'protect our kids too'
The EU said Thursday it expects Meta to address "addictive" features of its platforms in Europe, after the tech giant agreed to sweeping limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states.
Ratko Mladic: Serb crusader dubbed 'epitome of evil'
Ratko Mladic, the so-called "butcher of Bosnia" who has reportedly died at the age of either 83 or 84, had insisted he was chosen by "fate" to defend the Serb people from a Western onslaught.