Dollar Climbs to Multi-Week Highs as Markets Focus on U.S. Data and Venezuela Tensions
The U.S. dollar began the first full trading week of 2026 on a firmer footing, rising to multi-week highs against major currencies after a weak December, as traders shifted their attention to a packed...
Venezuela Bonds Surge After Maduro’s Capture Sparks Restructuring Hopes
Venezuela’s default-hit government bonds rallied sharply on Monday after the unexpected capture and transfer of President Nicolás Maduro to the United States fueled expectations of a sweeping sovereign debt restructuring. Maduro was detained during...
Venezuela Calls for Renewed Dialogue With U.S. After Maduro’s Capture
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has issued a conciliatory message to the United States, inviting Washington to pursue a cooperative agenda focused on peace, development, and mutual respect. In a statement shared on social...
U.S. Signals Possible Second Strike on Venezuela as Maduro’s Capture Sparks Global Tensions
The United States may launch a second military strike on Venezuela if senior members of President Nicolás Maduro’s administration refuse to cooperate following his capture, former U.S. President Donald Trump said while speaking to...
Fire Erupts at Denver Apartment Construction Site, Triggers Power Outages and Road Closures
A massive fire broke out on Friday evening at an apartment complex under construction in southeast Denver near the Glendale area, leading to widespread power outages and emergency disruptions across the community, according to...
California Open-Carry Gun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. Appeals Court
A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down California’s prohibition on openly carrying firearms in most parts of the state, ruling that the law violates the Second Amendment. In a 2–1 decision, a panel...
ACA Tax Credits Expire, Driving Premium Hikes and Coverage Loss Risks Nationwide
Enhanced tax credits that had lowered premium costs for most Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollees expired as 2026 began, triggering steep price increases for millions of Americans who buy insurance on the exchanges. The...
U.S. Says Chinese War Games Near Taiwan “Unnecessarily” Heightened Regional Tensions
The U.S. State Department has criticized China’s latest military exercises around Taiwan, saying the large-scale drills have “unnecessarily” escalated tensions in the region. In a statement on Thursday, principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott urged...
Federal Employees File Class Complaint Over End to Gender-Affirming Care Coverage
A group of U.S. federal government employees has filed a class action complaint against the Trump administration challenging a new policy that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care under federal health insurance programs. The complaint,...
Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack Targets Informal Miners in Peru’s Pataz District
At least three people were killed in a New Year’s Eve attack on informal miners in Peru’s northern Pataz district, according to local authorities and mining company Poderosa. The company said its security team...