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Latest U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Yield Progress Toward Pact, Carney Says
03 November 2026Prime Minister Mark Carney said the U.S. is “asking less and offering more” in the latest round of negotiations, though major hurdles remain. -
Democrats and Republicans Battle for Control of Congress
03 November 2026Plus, Trump says the U.S. plans to cut off military aid to Israel by the end of the year, and some Learjet wreckage was found miles away from the crash site. -
Trump Says U.S. Plans to Cut Off Military Aid to Israel by End of Year
03 November 2026The U.S. and Israel have discussed phasing out grants, but the president’s comments suggest it could occur much faster than expected. -
Oil Futures Turn Lower as Market Holds Out Hope for Middle East Diplomacy
03 November 2026Oil futures settled lower in a choppy session, with concerns about U.S. strikes on Iranian targets cushioned by continued diplomatic efforts to bring the U.S. and Iran to a conflict settlement. -
‘Broken China’ Review: A Mirage of Growth
03 November 2026Beijing touts rosy statistics, but China’s leaders have clogged the country’s banks and local governments with unproductive investments. -
El Salvador’s President Takes a High-Stakes Gamble Confronting Haitian Gangs
03 November 2026The deployment of 2,500 Salvadoran troops in lawless Haiti could raise the risk of an urban combat quagmire. -
Britain Set to Apologize for Role in Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
03 November 2026The U.K., which played major role in trans-Atlantic slave trade but also ended it, says it won’t pay reparations. -
Eager to Rebut Rogue-Nation Image, North Korea Denies Role in Binance Heist
03 November 2026In an unusual move for Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister issued a swift rebuttal of any role in the $6.3 billion hack. -
Saudi Aramco Profit Surges, Offering Some Relief to Kingdom’s Finances
03 November 2026The state-owned energy giant attributed the boost to higher crude volumes sold from maintaining consistent production, as well as higher prices of refined and chemical products. -
U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks
03 November 2026The assault follows comments by President Trump playing down the possibility of a return to war with Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections. -
Oil Futures Slump As Iran Peace Efforts Ease Supply Fears
02 November 2026Oil prices sank as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran eased concerns over Middle East oil supplies and fears of escalation following the U.S. midterm elections. -
America’s Gulf Allies Prepare for New Round of Strikes on Iran—and the Blowback
02 November 2026The risks are growing as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and Iran threatens unrestrained retaliation. -
U.S. Factory Activity Expands in October
02 November 2026The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index was 55.5 in October – higher than the September figure of 54.5. -
Asia’s Factory Activity Buoyed by AI Demand, but Cracks Emerge
02 November 2026Demand growth was mainly driven by new product launches and improved production capabilities, with exporters reporting higher sales volumes. -
South Korea’s Chip-Led Exports Accelerate, Bringing $1 Trln Annual Target Closer
01 November 2026South Korea’s Chip-Led Exports Accelerate, Bringing $1 Trln Annual Target Closer -
Chinese Executive Close to Nvidia CEO Suspected of Giving China Information
31 October 2026Investigators believed the woman, Alice Huang, was recruited based on her relationship with Jensen Huang. -
China Economic Activity Loses Steam Sharply in October
31 October 2026China Economic Activity Loses Steam Sharply in October -
ICE Officer Indicted After Allegedly Striking Fleeing Man With Vehicle
30 October 2026Texas prosecutors say Mario Alberto Morales ran over both of the man’s legs, leaving him with several fractures. -
Canada Deems Vancouver Port Expansion a National Priority in Bid to Diversify Trade
30 October 2026Canada argues that the proposed expansion at the nation’s busiest port is necessary for the country to meet its goal of doubling non-U.S. exports by 2035. -
Machado’s Return Offers a Preview of Venezuela’s Next Election—Whenever It Comes
29 October 2026Interim President Rodríguez and opposition leader Machado laid out competing visions, sounding the opening gun of a power struggle.