A Russian Tupolev Tu-214PU airborne command aircraft—often dubbed a “doomsday” plane—has landed in Tehran, according to flight-tracking reports. The visit comes as the United States and Iran exchange threats amid sharply rising tensions across the Middle East.
Industry leaders are urging the SEC to establish clear rules for issuer-sponsored tokenized securities as blockchain adoption expands across capital markets.
Texas faces a heightened flash flood threat as slow-moving storms could dump over eight inches of rain in isolated areas, prompting urgent safety warnings.
US jobless claims rose modestly, suggesting the labor market is gradually cooling while remaining resilient as investors watch Fed policy.
Gold remains near record highs as investors weigh safe-haven demand, central bank buying and expectations for future US interest-rate decisions.
US consumer inflation expectations have eased, strengthening confidence that price pressures are moderating and supporting hopes for future rate cuts.
World Bank data shows energy prices fell 17.7% in June, led by lower oil prices, easing inflation pressures and reducing costs across global markets.
US 30-year Treasury yields rose above 5%, reflecting inflation concerns and expectations that interest rates may remain higher for longer.
A young man died in a shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency regarding the use of force in federal immigration operations.
A new essay examines Elon Musk's expanding business empire, questioning whether his technology ecosystem is reshaping modern capitalism.
Debate is growing over a proposed Strait of Hormuz transit toll, with supporters citing revenue and critics warning of higher energy costs globally.
The CIA revisited the Revolutionary War's Culper Ring, honoring civilian spies whose intelligence operations helped secure American independence.
Trump says further strikes on Iran are planned after ceasefire efforts collapsed, increasing geopolitical risks and uncertainty across the Middle East.
Peter Schiff warns higher Treasury yields and nearly $40 trillion in U.S. debt could increase borrowing costs and pressure long-term growth.
A federal judge ruled the IRS can continue auditing Trump family tax claims, allowing federal tax oversight to proceed under existing law.
Trump formally notified Congress that military action against Iran has resumed, escalating regional tensions and renewing debate over U.S. war powers.
The U.S. dollar's share of global reserves has reached its lowest level this century as central banks diversify into other currencies and gold.
Japan's $1.8 trillion pension fund plans greater investment in private equity and real estate to diversify returns and support economic growth.
President Donald Trump has notified Congress under the War Powers Resolution, saying the United States is resuming or initiating further hostilities against Iran, as lawmakers debate the legal authority for the conflict.
Britain’s government is preparing new powers that would allow the home secretary to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a threat to national security, along with two other groups, with major criminal penalties attached.
A legal adviser says the CJEU’s ruling against Hungary is a “milestone,” because the court treated the EU’s fundamental values under Article 2 as a directly enforceable legal standard—opening new paths to challenge measures that marginalise groups.
The European Union failed to agree sanctions against Patriarch Kirill after Bulgaria vetoed the proposal in closed-door talks, citing religious and cultural reasons. Bulgaria also opposed blacklisting Russian billionaire Vagit Alekperov, linked to the Kremlin via Lukoil.
Hungary’s government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok, a move part of Péter Magyar’s push to eliminate officials appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. While largely ceremonial, the president signs legislation into law and can send bills to the constitutional court for review. Magyar says Sulyok refused to resign, and he plans to start “necessary procedures” to remove him, which he says would take about a month
Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan said Europe is starting to recognise the danger posed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies, describing them as a “burden” and “threat” to international security—while arguing the EU has not yet found effective ways to respond.