The U.S. is planning to widen economic sanctions against Iran, while China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, said the sanctions are illegal and it would take measures to protect its right. Trump administration is planning to increase application fee for H1-B visa issued to foreign professionals seeking...
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched the National Fraud Detection Center, a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal government programs, including illicit actors overseas and those operating fraud schemes across federal programs. The...
The European Union has sent urgent support to Serbia through its Civil Protection Mechanism as severe wildfires continue to affect the Deliblato Sands Special Nature Reserve, where more than 3,500 hectares have already been impacted. In response to the worsening situation, Serbia activated the Civil...
German business confidence rose to the highest level in a year in August, indicating the resilience of the economy despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, low water levels in the main transportation waterways and higher energy prices, survey results from the ifo Institute showed Tuesday. The business climate index rose to 88.8 in August from 86.7 in the previous month.
An eight-month-long global operation targeting West African organized crime groups has led to the arrest of 58 criminals and the identification of 263 suspects. Operation Jackal IV was launched in November 2025 to disrupt money laundering, identify high-value targets, seize assets, and support arrests...
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a landmark AI deal as the two countries join forces to develop new military capabilities and the technology of the future. Bringing together Britain's world-leading AI ecosystem with Ukraine's operational experience, engineering talent and technological...
The United States has imposed a tough round of sanctions on Iran, alongside a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels in multiple jurisdictions that enable the Iranian regime's nuclear and missile technology procurement, cyber operations, and oil-revenue generation networks. Announcing the sanctions, US Treasur
European stocks were modestly higher on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields eased from recent highs following reports that the Treasury could use its near $1 trillion General Account to help fund its recently announced bond buyback program. Investors also took comfort in a softer-than-feared U.S. sanctions...
Around 39 different biotech companies reached a 52-week high in share price on Monday. We explore the reasons behind this ascent and discuss the companies' pioneering research to improve heart health and patient outcomes.
Germany's economy expanded more than estimated in the second quarter as exports remained strong despite geopolitical tensions, official data revealed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product posted a quarterly growth of 0.3 percent, which was revised up from 0.2 percent estimated initially, revised data showed. This followed an expansion of 0.4 percent in the first quarter.
European stocks are seen opening broadly higher on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields moved lower following reports that the Treasury could use its near $1 trillion General Account to help fund its recently announced bond buyback program. U.S. stock futures ticked higher ahead of key earnings and U.S....
The after-hours gainers on Monday included Autonomix Medical, following its recent reverse stock split; Picard Medical, which reported encouraging Q2 results recently; and Tenax Therapeutics, now showing signs of recovery after plunging 90% earlier this month, among others.
Fast-fashion giant Shein is preparing to make its long-awaited debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, targeting a valuation of up to $26.8 billion.
Powerus, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based startup, has developed the Guardian, a low-cost drone interceptor designed to counter the growing threat from unmanned aerial systems.
United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to invest more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses between 2024 and 2028, as the company expands its logistics capabilities amid increasingly complex global supply chains.
August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.