US Proposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Concerns, Targeting 60 Economies
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing their failure to adequately prevent goods made with forced labor from entering global supply chains. The...
Instagram AI Support Bot Exploit Exposes Security Flaw at Meta
A major security breach involving Instagram has raised concerns about Meta’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence for sensitive user support functions. Hackers reportedly manipulated Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot into resetting account credentials without properly...
Republicans Revive Culture War Attacks in Key Texas Senate Race
As Texas’ closely watched Senate race heats up, Republicans have intensified attacks on Democratic candidate James Talarico, focusing on cultural and social issues rather than economic concerns. Even before all votes were counted in...
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use GOP-Backed Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a Republican-backed congressional map for the 2026 elections, overturning a lower court ruling that had blocked its implementation. The decision allows...
U.S. to Release Key Trade Probe Results in Coming Weeks, Says Trade Representative
The Trump administration will announce the outcomes of several Section 301 trade investigations over the coming weeks, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, Greer said the...
US Appeals Court Blocks Removal of Transgender Troops
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot remove currently serving transgender military personnel while legal challenges against the Pentagon’s transgender service policy continue. The decision, issued by the U.S. Court...
Republican Pushback Forces Pause on Trump’s $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund
President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.776 billion compensation fund for individuals claiming to be victims of alleged government “weaponization” has been put on hold following strong opposition from Republican lawmakers in Congress. The fund, which...
Apotex Health Targets Up to C$1.2 Billion in Toronto IPO
Canadian healthcare company Apotex Health announced on Monday that it plans to raise up to C$1.2 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), marking one of the largest...
Colombia Presidential Race Heads to Runoff as Security and Economy Dominate Voter Concerns
Colombia’s presidential election is headed for a runoff after right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda emerged as the top two candidates in a closely contested first round held on...
Powell Warns Against Politicizing Federal Reserve, Urges Protection of Democratic Institutions
Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned against the dangers of politicizing the central bank, stressing the importance of protecting democratic institutions in the United States. Speaking while accepting the John F....