The UN International Court of Justice has ruled that the right to strike is protected under a core International Labour Organization convention, in a landmark advisory opinion settling a long-running dispute between workers and employers worldwide. By 10 votes to four, the UN World Court ruled on...
The Office of the United States Trade Representative will host the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from September 30 to October 1. "President Trump's tariff program is actively rebalancing global trade, reversing decades of non-market policies and practices to protect American workers...
A wet and unsettled Memorial Day weekend is in store for much of the East, while the West remains warm and dry, the National Weather Service said on Friday. Widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches is expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England, according to NWS. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive r
Ahead of his India tour, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. government will engage with India to broaden energy cooperation. During May 23-26, Rubio will visit the Indian cities of Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and capital New Delhi. The Secretary will discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials, the Department of State said
UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution welcoming the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. The resolution calls on all UN Member States to take all possible steps to avoid causing significant damage to the climate and...
The United States has signed agreements with three allied countries to enable them to procure counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 drone defense marketplace. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll signed agreements on behalf of the Pentagon with key leaders...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to eight retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products, including nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco products. The warning letters involve unauthorized tobacco products that have labeling, advertising, and/or design features...
The U.S. Justice Department has announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, including conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, over the 1996 shootdown of two U.S. civilian aircraft over international waters between Cuba and Florida. The 94-year-old Castro has been accused of ordering the shoot down of two planes belonging to the Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue on Feb
National Weather Service has warned the offset of heavy rainfall from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail...
The U.S. Department of State has issued updated Level 4 travel advisories for all three countries affected by the recent Ebola outbreak. It warned American citizens or permanent residents not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan for any reason. Americans have been urged to remain vigilant of CDC guidelines on isolation and quarantine if they are departing the reg
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has forced health workers rushing to stop transmission, while the rollout of any potential vaccine is months away, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. A WHO representative has said that Ervebo, a vaccine against the Zaire Ebola virus, is under consideration to stop the transmission of the current outbreak, but "it
The UN Security Council met in an emergency session in New York to discuss the situation in the Middle East following reports of a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi briefed members as concerns grow over nuclear safety...
The Chinese government has confirmed the purchase of 200 American-made Boeing aircraft for Chinese airlines. This was part of many deals secured during President Donald Trump's recently concluded visit to Beijing. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that the U.S. will guarantee the supply of aircraft engine parts and components. The White House had said earlier this week that a tra
Taiwan Travelogue, a novel by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi about forbidden love and Taiwanese food, has won the International Booker Prize 2026. Taiwan Travelogue is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to English to win the the prestigious award. The International Booker Prize recognizes the vital work of translation, with the 50,000 pound prize money divided equally between the a
UK Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the United States to drive economic growth at a major expo, Greater Together LA. The mission will convene hundreds of business...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.