EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
Item 1 of 7 Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sit at the roundtable…
US withdraws from the World Health Organization
US owes WHO $260 million in fees WHO faces budget crisis, staff cuts linked to US exit US…
China’s Africa lending nearly halved in 2024, shifts to yuan
Six African projects funded in 2024, including in Kenya and Egypt Yuan loans replace dollar in China’s Africa…
EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation
Item 1 of 7 People attend a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that the Arctic island…
Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to possibly deploy to Minnesota, US media say
Trump had threatened Insurrection Act to control protests against ICE Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard amid rising tensions…
Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft have challenged Musk’s damages claims Musk may also seek other penalties Trial is expected to…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killed Internet blackout reimposed after brief easing of restrictions, monitor…
US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board under Trump’s plan
Item 1 of 3 Palestinians move past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza…
Trump housing plan to allow 401(k) money for down payments, adviser says
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to allow investors to use some of their retirement…
Trump runs into limits of presidential power on lowering prices
Trump’s economic proposals face skepticism from economists and strategists Voter discontent grows over Trump’s handling of the economy…