Trump Envoys to Visit Russia and Ukraine as Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly expected to travel to Russia and Ukraine this weekend as Washington continues efforts to broker...
Will Trump’s Mail Ballot Restrictions Take Effect Before the US Midterms?
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a new U.S. Postal Service rule restricting how mail in ballots are processed...
White House Pressures US Space Firms to Skip France’s Paris Space Summit
The Trump administration has reportedly pressured several major U.S. space companies to reconsider attending a high profile international space summit in Paris organized by...
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under US Sanctions
A U.S. campaign to squeeze Iran’s economy by blocking its oil exports and tightening sanctions is increasingly putting pressure on Tehran, according to three...
Russia Says China, Not OPEC, Is Driving Global Oil Market Stability
Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft, said China has taken a leading role in stabilising global oil markets, arguing that...
Why Is India’s Strong GDP Growth Raising Questions?
India's economy grew 7.8% year on year in the April to June quarter, beating economists' expectations of 7.1%. The strong performance was supported by...
Moscow Just Named Its Price. Nobody Can Pay It
An Accountant in Asheville
On 31 August, in Asheville, North Carolina, Anton Siluanov sat down at a G20 finance ministers' meeting for the first time...
How a WhatsApp Group Is Helping Nepal’s Tunnel Rescue Effort
More than a week after the devastating August 26 flood in Nepal, rescue teams are searching damaged hydropower projects for people who may still...
Can Russia and Ukraine Still Reach a Peace Deal? Putin Says Yes
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is still a possibility of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while arguing that...
Could US Big Tech Crowding Out Europe’s Bond Market?
U.S. technology giants are increasingly turning to European bond markets to finance their massive AI and data centre investments. The shift is raising concerns...