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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

U.N. officials say more than 95 percent of what is owed to the regular U.N. budget is owed by the United States International News via...

US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military

Tensions in relations between the United States and European allies, and uncertainty over how transatlantic ties will look in coming months and years, made...

Dollar retreats from two-week high, yen set for weekly loss

The yen remains on track for its worst weekly performance against the dollar since October and has given up most of January's hefty gains, as...

BoE’s Bailey welcomes Warsh as Trump’s choice to lead U.S. Fed

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's choice of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the...

Texas Democrat’s win a ‘wake-up call’ for Republicans ahead of 2026 elections

The victory for a seat vacated by a four-term Republican followed a string of wins in recent months for the Democratic Party in local...

Bay Area ready for Super Bowl as it gears up for World Cup

The Bay Area Host Committee used a press conference on Monday to highlight its momentum as it kicks off Super Bowl week International News via...

Mexico to seek diplomatic solution after US threatens Cuba oil tariffs

Mexico is one of Cuba's only remaining suppliers of oil and its shipments are a lifeline for the island International News via Reuters: Mexico's President Claudia...

US judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Mangione, 27, previously pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons and stalking charges for allegedly gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in Midtown Manhattan in...

Dollar rallies on prospects for new Fed chief; Bitcoin tumbles

Trump said he intends to name his pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, following news that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh...

New Zealand declines invite to join Board of Peace

Trump launched his Board of Peace last week, initially designed to cement Gaza's rocky ceasefire, but which he foresees playing a wider role that concerns...

Dollar under pressure as investors remain jittery over U.S. policy

The dollar has been under pressure for several reasons, including expectations of continued Federal Reserve rate cuts, tariff uncertainty and U.S. policy volatility International News...

Germany’s Merz: US must not cast doubt on trade deal with EU

After U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew new tariff threats on imports from the EU and appeared to strike a deal with NATO over Greenland,...
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