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Under pressure from the Trump administration, Mexico turned over 55 cartel leaders in a pair of cloak-and-dagger missions.

An American defense company, SpektreWorks, has produced a cheap drone that is similar to Iran’s Shahed device.

Fed up with Nigeria’s inability to stop mass abductions of students, families ask the U.S. for assistance.

The Israeli leader demands a large buffer zone after Trump warned Israel against actions that could destabilize the new government in Damascus.

The pope is seeking to make communities feel less isolated and to encourage them to remain in their ancestral lands.

Israel’s prime minister, who was indicted on bribery and other charges in 2019, has officially requested a pardon as his trial continues.

The shipping and logistics company told customers that its service connecting India and North America was running consistent weekly departures.

Companies are tweaking magnet formulas and embedding them in motors to keep selling to the West.

Official efforts to control the public response include a threat to arrest those who direct their anger at the government.

Shrouded buildings and broken alarms left many apartment dwellers unaware of the unfolding disaster.

The Chinese owner of Nexperia, Wingtech Technology, in response called on its Dutch subsidiary to enter talks over control of the company.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández’s unusual network of Trump allies and MAGA influencers helped deliver an extraordinary pardon to him.

The pontiff calls on the Trump administration to push for change in Venezuela through peaceful means.

Juan Orlando Hernández, serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, is released as Honduras faces a nearly tied presidential election.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for receiving millions of dollars for protecting drug smugglers.

The Canadian steel maker said it would eliminate about a third of its workforce, as the company shuts down production from its blast furnace and coke ovens that became financially unsustainable with hefty U.S. tariffs.

British banks will no longer need to hold so much capital, as the U.K. joins the U.S. in unwinding some measures put in place after the global financial crisis.

The head of the U.K.’s budget watchdog resigned after a review found the organization had failed to protect its market-sensitive assessment of government measures from premature access.

The first Scottish bonds in over 300 years, already known as “kilts,” could help exorcise the ghosts of the past.

The budget is unlikely to cool inflation in a sustained manner that would open the way for many more rate cuts, economists say.

The Treasury chief said the measures, from a tax on more expensive properties to a levy on sweet dairy products such as milkshakes, would patch up public finances.

The Russian won’t quit until he thinks he’s in danger of losing.

Entitlement reformers make the case for inter-generational fairness.

Modi foolishly denounces Thomas Babington Macaulay, who encouraged the teaching of English on the subcontinent.

The support of the U.S. isn’t standard interventionism; it is a principled alignment with a people who have already decided their future.

In return for no U.S. pharma tariffs, the U.K. will ease price controls.

Rule No. 1: Don’t lie to voters about social spending and taxes.

The plan includes setting up a center to help monitor the bloc’s mineral supplies and facilitate joint investments by member states.

All imports of Russian gas will be banned from the fall of 2027, with earlier phase-out deadlines for liquefied natural gas and short-term supply contracts.

British and Dutch authorities dropped out following repeated media reports of alleged human-rights abuses by security forces of the southern African nation.

The inflation rate in the eurozone rose further in November above the European Central Bank’s target, making a cut in the key interest rate less likely.

The aggressive push to cut fossil fuels brought an unwelcome twist: dramatically higher electricity costs that are hobbling industry.

The RatingDog general services purchasing managers index fell to 52.1, marking the lowest level in five months, according to a statement released Wednesday.

Growth in China’s manufacturing production came to a halt as new orders nearly stalled last month despite a renewed rise in new orders from abroad.

China’s official factory gauge edged up on stronger production and demand in November, but remained in contraction for an eighth straight month.

Competition has pushed some brands to adapt to Chinese tastes and introduce lower prices—and use the country as an innovation hub.

A blaze in a densely packed housing complex took more than 24 hours to bring under control and was the deadliest in decades.

Oil futures rose as Russia-Ukraine peace talks had yet to produce results while crude supplies remained elevated.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to travel to Moscow for more talks about a possible peace plan.

The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.

The Russian leader wants far more than just the conquest of eastern Ukraine.

In his first public comments about the latest U.S. push for peace between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian leader described the plan as a list of questions requiring work.

A Red Sea port would give Moscow a vital edge in strategically critical waters.

Uganda had been a notable exception to a worldwide pull-up-the-drawbridge trend—until now.

President Trump has threatened military intervention to head off what he says is the persecution of Christians, but children of all faiths are abducted, often for money.

Mark Zuckerberg foresees wearable artificial intelligence-powered devices supplanting smartphones

Inspector-general concludes defence secretary violated policy by using personal device for official business

Head of trade finance provider says some lenders made out handsomely before car parts company imploded

Investors and energy analysts question whether the AI race has turned into a bubble, one that would be costly to unravel as major infrastructure gets built.

The Treasury secretary cited several sections of 1962 Trade Act that give the president sweeping powers over import duties.

Calls for a ban on congressional stock ownership have grown in recent years, and California Rep. Mike Levin said the measure has bipartisan support.

Istari CEO Will Roper was assistant secretary of the Air Force under President Donald Trump's first term and worked with Space Force.

The release comes as Attorney General Pam Bondi is on a deadline to publicly share files related to Epstein and his convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's defense of President Donald Trump's tariffs came as experts warn that the trade policies could hurt domestic head count.

For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year.

Microsoft stock sank after a report that multiple sales teams for the company's Azure Foundry product missed growth goals in the last fiscal year.

Levi Strauss, Gap and American Eagle are competing to corner the denim market, with ads featuring stars like Beyonce and Sydney Sweeney.

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools for budgeting, investing and tax planning tips. But it's no substitute for a trusted financial advisor.

Fanatics Markets will launch in two phases, including event contracts ranging from sports and finance to tech and music.

The payrolls decline marked a sharp step down from October, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 47,000 positions.

Delta trimmed its fourth-quarter profit forecast, citing the government shutdown.

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.

Macy's has seen signs of momentum as it invests in more staffing and sharper visual displays at its namesake department stores.

Airbus cut its delivery guidance Wednesday after a series of issues related to its popular aircraft A320.

In September, Verkada rolled out over 60 new AI features and platform updates, including tools like "AI-Powered Unified Timeline."

The Alphabet-owned company is now either operating its robotaxis, planning to launch service or is starting to test its vehicles in 26 markets.

Mortgage rates moved slightly lower last week after rising for much of the past month, but it wasn't a big enough move to impact mortgage demand.

Since the end of 2024, the number of early education properties available for sale has grown by 14%, reaching a total of 158, according to B+E.

There are a few different types of ETFs that let you get some exposure to gold, but gains on the sale of them may be taxed in a way you weren't expecting.

Retail investors may be getting in over their heads.

Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly in talks to launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever as 2025.

Carpenter joins Beyoncé, Olivia Rodrigo, and others in demanding that President Trump and his administration not use their songs to promote policies.