WASHINGTON, United States – US interest rates are in a good place for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight, a senior central bank official said Monday, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s calls for cuts. “Overall, given the state of the economy and financial markets, I view the current stance of policy as only slightly restrictive, which
Category: politics
Nikkei Hits Record High Again on October 7th on Hopes for Takaichi’s Fiscal Policy
The Nikkei Stock Average climbed again on October 7th, setting another record high amid growing expectations surrounding the Liberal Democratic Partys new leader, Sanae Takaichi. The benchmark index at one point rose more than 500 yen, marking the second consecutive day it reached an intraday record.
US Denies Visa To Indian Student Awarded ₹89 Lakh Columbia Scholarship After Social Media Screening
Indian journalist Kaushik Raj was denied a US student visa despite winning a $100,000 Columbia University scholarship. He suspects his visa rejection was linked to US officials reviewing his social media activity, which included reports on hate crimes and minority issues in India.
On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as cinematic subgenre
As the shockwaves of Oct. 7 spread around the world, another crop of films has examined how the attacks reverberated across the Jewish Diaspora and within movements for and against Israels war.
Trump says 25% tariffs on heavy trucks to start Nov 1
WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump said Monday that a steep US tariff on imported heavy trucks would begin on Nov. 1, postponing the date that he initially threatened to impose such duties. “Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at
A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect negotiations in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the hostages. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and razed entire towns and cities in the Gaza Strip, where those who can are fleeing another Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
EXCLUSIVE: Stubborn Meghan Markle Digging in Heels Over Harry’s Royal Peace Talks — ‘She Just Doesn’t Want to Get Involved’
Meghan Markle is said to have dug in her heels and refuses to join Prince Harry’s royal peace talks.
Bill Maher Blasts Kamala Harris for ‘Playing Victim’ Over Humiliating Election Loss to Trump… And Jokes Memoir Should Have Been Called ‘Everyone Sucks but Me’
Bill Maher blasted Kamala Harris for ‘playing victim’ over her humiliating election loss to Donald Trump.
Bill Maher Blasts Kamala Harris for ‘Playing Victim’ Over Humiliating Election Loss to Trump… And Jokes Memoir Should Have Been Called ‘Everyone Sucks but Me’
Bill Maher blasted Kamala Harris for ‘playing victim’ over her humiliating election loss to Donald Trump.
Data corner: Europe’s top collaborators in Latin America and the Caribbean
Photo credits: STori / BigStock On September 29, at a get-together in Brussels, the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).