US Dollar Falls to One-Week Low as Shutdown Concerns Mount
The dollar fell to a one-week low against major currencies on Wednesday due to a U. S. government shutdown, which raised concerns in the...
Knitwear takes spotlight as Louis Vuitton stages show at the Louvre
Louis Vuitton womenswear designer Nicolas Ghesquiere presented his spring/summer 2026 collection in a southern wing of the Louvre Museum.
The show featured models wearing flat...
France probes suspected ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off its coast
The French Navy announced an investigation into the oil tanker Boracay, suspected to be part of the "shadow fleet" involved in Russian oil trade....
U.S. labor market shows signs of softening as job openings, hiring slow
In August, U. S. job openings rose slightly, while hiring went down, reflecting a weak labor market that may lead the Federal Reserve to...
AstraZeneca’s U.S. move could spur London exodus for other firms
AstraZeneca announced it will upgrade its listing in the U. S. while keeping its listings in London and Stockholm, starting in February. The company...
Hegseth clashes with U.S. officers, calls for resignations over disagreements
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized military leadership, calling for resignations from commanders who do not support his agenda. During a meeting with...
OPEC+ considers sharper rise in oil supply
OPEC+ is expected to discuss a larger oil production increase of 411,000 barrels per day for November at an upcoming meeting. This move follows...
Trump sets deadline on Gaza peace plan, putting Hamas under pressure
U. S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U. S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of a...
Romania Plans $7 Billion Purchase of Abrams Tanks – Defence Ministry
Romania's defense ministry has requested parliamentary approval to acquire hundreds of Abrams tanks, along with ammunition, parts, and training, totaling over $7 billion.
In 2023,...
Mauritius to Host 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have announced that the Republic of Mauritius will host the...