Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates ‘by a lot’
The current Fed rate ranges from 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent. Read More
Takeaways from Trump’s year-end address to the nation
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – U.S. President Donald Trump used a pre-holiday address from the White House on Wednesday to portray his first year in office as a success story, even…
Bolivia president removes fuel subsidies
LA PAZ, Dec 17 – Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who took office last month, on Wednesday said his government would remove long-standing fuel subsidies in a bid to shore up…
Belarus’ Lukashenko says US admission of failure to overturn re-election could revive relations
Dec 17 – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview that relations with the United States could improve and that a starting point could be U.S. acknowledgment that a…
US government admits liability in deadly Washington DC air collision
The disaster marked the deadliest crash of a US commercial flight in decades. Read More
Judge allows Trump’s ballroom project to proceed for now
The lawsuit said Mr Trump tore down the East Wing without first gathering public input. Read More
Trump to vow ‘stronger’ US in TV address as economic worries mount
Mr Trump is also expected to tease his policies for 2026 in his speech. Read More
US Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
Mr Isaacman has said that NASA must pick up the pace in beating China back to the moon this decade. Read More
Brazil’s Supreme Court votes to affirm Indigenous land rights in defiance of Congress
SAO PAULO, Dec 17 – A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court reaffirmed protections for Indigenous land rights on Wednesday, curbing attempts by Congress to limit the recognition of reservations in…
CNN’s future unclear as Trump applies pressure
CNN’s parent company is destined for a takeover. Read More