Iran War Disrupts Global Air Travel, Sending Holiday Costs Soaring
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is severely disrupting global air travel, forcing airlines to reroute flights and leaving travelers facing unexpected costs and uncertainty. The conflict has led to widespread airspace closures across...
U.S. Evaluates Cost of Federal Election Observer Program
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal government’s human resources agency, announced on Thursday that it is reviewing the costs of a federal election observer program designed to address racial discrimination in...
Suspect Killed After Truck Crashes Into Detroit-Area Synagogue During Preschool Hours
A suspect drove a truck into the hallway of a synagogue in West Bloomfield, near Detroit, on Thursday while children were attending preschool, prompting a confrontation with security personnel that left the suspect dead...
Trump Administration Appoints 42 New Immigration Judges to Reshape Court System
The U.S. Justice Department has appointed 42 new immigration judges as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to reshape the nation’s immigration court system. The Executive Office for Immigration Review confirmed that the judges...
Canada Announces C$35 Billion Plan to Strengthen Arctic Defense
Canada has unveiled a massive C$35 billion ($25.7 billion) plan to strengthen its defense capabilities in the Arctic, aiming to reduce its reliance on the United States for monitoring and protecting the vast region....
Trump Administration Sues California Over Vehicle Emissions Rules
The administration of Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging the legality of the state’s zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions regulations. The United States Department of Transportation...
U.S. Launches Trade Probes Targeting Excess Capacity and Forced Labor
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two new trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity among major trading partners and the use of forced labor in global supply chains. Announced on Wednesday...
Rio Tinto Secures $1.175 Billion Financing for Argentina Lithium Project
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support the development of its Rincon lithium project in Argentina’s Salta province. The funding will help advance...
UBS Seeks Court Protection From New Holocaust Claims Linked to Credit Suisse
UBS has asked a U.S. federal judge to protect it from new Holocaust-related lawsuits connected to the activities of former Credit Suisse during World War II. In a hearing before U.S. District Judge Edward...
Trump Announces New U.S. Refinery Backed by Reliance Industries
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a new oil refinery on the southern U.S. border, backed by India’s Reliance Industries, the operator of the world’s largest refining complex. The 168,000 barrels-per-day...