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US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian support to UN, State Department says

The U.S. slashed its aid spending this year, and leading Western donors such as Germany also pared back assistance as they pivoted to increased...

White House orders US forces to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuelan oil for next two months

The statement could dampen the immediate prospect of U.S. land strikes against Venezuela that President Donald Trump has repeatedly said may take place International News...

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

The Trump administration in recent days has ordered more than two dozen career diplomats serving across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America back to...

Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over ‘censorship’

Washington imposed visa bans on Tuesday on five European citizens, including French former EU commissioner Thierry Breton International News via Reuters: The European Union, France and...

French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton...

Dollar set for worst year since 2017, yen still in focus 

Tuesday's solid U.S. GDP reading failed to move the dial on the rate outlook, leaving investors pricing in roughly two more Fed cuts in 2026 International...

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

The EU had requested clarifications from the U.S. authorities International News via Reuters: The European Commission strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose a visa ban...

Oil up slightly as market weighs strong US economic growth, supply risks

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.35%, to $62.29 a barrel by 1:13 p.m. ET (1813 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was...

US seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases, CBS News reports

The White House and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to requests for comment International News via Reuters: The Trump administration launched a nationwide...

Novo Nordisk shares jump 7.5%  after US approves weight-loss pill

The approval positions Novo Nordisk ahead in the race for a potent oral weight-loss medication as it works to recover market share lost to...

Mercedes reaches $150 million settlement with US states over diesel scandal

The automaker said the deal effectively ends its legal issues in the United States over dieselgate - the emissions scandal first uncovered at Volkswagen...

Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash

Trump has already surged immigration agents into major U.S. cities, where they swept through neighborhoods and clashed with residents International News via Reuters: U.S. President Donald...
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