Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
The diplomatic stage is set for May 14 and 15, but the script for the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping has … Read more
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Asia-Pacific Markets Fall Amid Iran-U.S. Tension Fears
Traders across the Asia-Pacific region began Friday’s session on a defensive footing, as renewed friction between Washington and Tehran sent a chill through global equity markets. … Read more
Japan Intervenes in Currency Market to Support Weakening Yen
Tokyo is fighting a war on two fronts, and the ammunition is starting to look expensive. In a high-stakes effort to stabilize the Japanese yen, the … Read more
Trump’s Counterterrorism Shift, Iran’s War Proposal, & Israel’s Strike on Beirut: Today’s Global Hotspots
In a move that fundamentally redraws the map of American national security, President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that pivots the U.S. … Read more
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Talks: Latest Updates on Memorandum, Strait of Hormuz, and Market Reactions
WASHINGTON — Iran and the United States remain locked in a high-stakes diplomatic dance as Tehran reviews a 14-point proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators, and President … Read more
US Sanctions Cuba’s Nickel Venture with Sherritt, Disrupting China-Tied Battery Supply Chains
The United States has extended its economic pressure campaign against the Cuban government into the critical minerals sector, sanctioning a key nickel joint venture in a … Read more
S&P 500 Pulls Back From Record Highs as Oil Prices Rebound Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq flirted with history on Thursday, hitting new all-time intraday highs before the mood shifted toward a cautious retreat. It was a … Read more
Sugar-sweetened beverages dominate added sugar intake in US diets
Many consumers overlook liquid calories, but sugar-sweetened beverages are the primary source of added sugar in American diets. Distinguishing between naturally occurring sugars and added sugars—and … Read more
Kidney stone recurrence risks persist despite hydration prescriptions
Roughly 1 in 11 people in the United States will experience kidney stones in their lifetime, with nearly half facing a recurrence within a decade. While … Read more
CDC links antibiotic-resistant Salmonella outbreak to backyard poultry
Since late February, 34 people across 13 states have fallen ill with a strain of Salmonella resistant to multiple antibiotics, all linked to backyard poultry. The … Read more
Congo creates $100 million paramilitary force to secure critical minerals
Congo’s $100 million paramilitary mining guard, backed by international partners including the U.S. and UAE, represents a significant effort to secure critical mineral supply chains from … Read more
Tesla offers free Model 3 Supercharging and unveils virtual queue feature
Tesla began offering a full year of free Supercharging with new Model 3 Long Range and Performance orders on April 24, 2026, marking a shift from … Read more