Araqchi: Oman Talks with U.S. Were a “Good Start”
High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States took place in Oman, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi describing them as a good...
Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000, Erasing Post-Trump Victory Gains
Bitcoin dropped below the significant $70,000 mark on Thursday, continuing a decline without signs of recovery. It fell by 3.8% to a low of...
New START nuclear treaty set for extension as US, Russia close in on deal
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration. This...
Trump’s One-Year Africa Trade Act Extension: A ‘Fragile’ Reprieve, Analysts Say
Washington's extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year is seen as a temporary solution, with uncertainty surrounding South Africa's...
Ukraine, Russia wrap first day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators ended the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, supported by the U. S., aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict...
De-Escalation on the Agenda as US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U. S. and Iran are set to have talks in Oman on Friday, focusing solely on Iran's nuclear program as Tehran has requested...
Russia Faces Potential Tripling of Budget Deficit as Oil Revenues Fall
Russia's public deficit could increase significantly, potentially reaching nearly triple the official target by the end of 2026. This projection comes as a result...
On the Brink: The Roots of the UN’s ‘Financial Collapse’ Warning
U. N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised serious concerns about the financial health of the United Nations, warning of an "imminent financial collapse" due...
EXPLAINER: Who Has Nuclear Weapons, and Why Should We Care
Nuclear weapons are the most powerful bombs, using nuclear fission to release energy, with hydrogen bombs also utilizing fusion. The U. S. dropped the...
To Counter Sabotage and Disinformation, Germany Seeks New Spy Powers
Germany's government aims to give its spy agencies more powers to fight rising hybrid threats. This move is sensitive due to Germany's strict post-war...