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Trump’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Week Ends With Major Challenges Still Unresolved
President Donald Trump entered one of the most consequential diplomatic weeks of his second term looking for progress on several of the world’s biggest challenges — but major disputes involving China, Iran and Ukraine remain unresolved. The week included Trump’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and a high-profile White House summit with Chinese…
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Saudi Arabia’s Allies Rally as Houthi Attacks Escalate — Military Chiefs Prepare Emergency Talks
Saudi Arabia is receiving renewed support from regional allies as escalating Houthi attacks raise fears that the wider Middle East conflict could enter another dangerous phase. Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to hold talks as Riyadh seeks support under a joint defense framework, according to Reuters. The development follows a…
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Fed Official Warns Another U.S. Interest Rate Hike Could Come This Year as Inflation Risks Persist
Americans could face another interest rate increase before the end of 2026 as the Federal Reserve continues its fight against persistent inflation. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Thursday that it is reasonable to think the central bank may need to raise interest rates again this year, although he stressed that officials will…
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering the White House to immediately restore press access for journalists from the three news organizations. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued the ruling Thursday as part of a lawsuit brought by the media organizations challenging the Trump administration’s…
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Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as U.S.–China Trade Truce Is Extended
President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Thursday for a closely watched summit that could shape the next phase of relations between the world’s two largest economies. Xi arrived in Washington on Wednesday and received a rare planeside welcome from Trump at Joint Base Andrews ahead of talks at the…
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U.S.–Iran Peace Talks Show Little Progress as Tehran Reviews Washington’s Response
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are continuing, but the two sides remain divided over key conditions for ending their months-long conflict. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is reviewing Washington’s response to Iranian peace proposals, while stressing that diplomacy should continue despite the major differences between the two governments. Iran’s…
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AI Boom Helps Global Economy Weather Energy Shock — But OECD Warns of Risks Ahead
The global artificial intelligence boom is doing more than pushing technology stocks higher — it is also helping support economic growth as the world deals with higher energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. The OECD said Wednesday that strong AI-related investment is helping the global economy perform slightly better than previously expected in 2026. But the…
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Rivian Recalls Nearly 99,000 EVs in the U.S. Over Rearview Camera Issue
Rivian is recalling nearly 99,000 electric vehicles in the United States because of a software issue that can interfere with the rearview camera display while drivers are backing up. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers 98,828 vehicles. The problem occurs when a notification can obstruct the rearview camera image while…
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Republican Senator Calls for Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.’s Business Dealings
Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah is calling for a Senate investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s business relationships and foreign connections, raising questions about whether members of a sitting president’s family could financially benefit from their proximity to power. Curtis sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee asking lawmakers to investigate Trump Jr.’s business…
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U.S. and Iran Hold First Shuttle Talks in Months as Hopes for Progress Rise
The United States and Iran have held their first shuttle talks in months, opening a new diplomatic channel as both sides explore whether negotiations could help bring an end to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on the sidelines of…