A special grand jury examining potential illegal interference in the 2020 election in Georgia by former President Donald Trump and his associates listened to a previously unreported call recording. The recording features Trump pressuring a leading state legislator to convene a special…
It was a scene reminiscent of the financial crisis that unfolded nearly 15 years ago: Regulators and policymakers in Washington, alarmed by an emerging banking sector emergency, turned to Wall Street for assistance. This week, the crisis centred on San Francisco’s First…
The US government’s intervention in the collapse of two central banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. This raises the question of whether ordinary Americans will eventually bear the financial burden and the final cost. It may take months to…
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin engaged in a conversation with his Russian counterpart, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, on Wednesday regarding the recent destruction of a US drone over the Black Sea following an encounter with Russian fighter jets. This event marked the…
Next week, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is scheduled to visit China to ease tensions between the autonomous island and the mainland, according to a spokesperson. Ma’s tenure saw improved relations with Beijing, but his term ended amid controversy after a trade…
Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly greeted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Kremlin on Monday as fighting continues in Ukraine. This meeting highlights the failure of Western efforts to isolate Moscow due to the conflict. Xi’s first international trip demonstrated Beijing’s diplomatic…
Visits to Mar-a-Lago, flattering speeches, and front-row seats at major events are all part of the unspoken contest among Republicans positioning themselves as potential running mates for Donald Trump. Although the Republican presidential primaries are almost a year away and the candidate…
Shares of Credit Suisse saw a significant increase on Thursday after the Swiss National Bank agreed to lend the financial institution up to 50 billion francs ($54 billion) to reinforce confidence in Switzerland’s second-largest bank following the collapse of two American banks.…
Despite concerns surrounding the collapse of U.S. banks and turmoil at Credit Suisse, the European Central Bank (ECB) proceeded with a substantial interest rate hike on Thursday. The ECB raised rates by 0.5%, emphasizing its commitment to combating the soaring 8.5% inflation…
On Thursday, the Senate initiated efforts to repeal two open-ended authorizations for military action in Iraq as the United States observes the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Senators voted 68-27 to advance legislation that would rescind the 2002 authorization for the…