Next round of talks to settle the Middle East crisis is on hold after the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Tehran said it has no plans for the next round of talks. Early signs from the U.S. Futures point to significantly lower open for Wall Street on Monday. In view of persisting...
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management have launched the NASA Force website, opening applications for roles aimed at recruiting the United States' top engineers and technologists to support the nation's air and space program. NASA Force, a new hiring initiative developed in partnership...
President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order that will accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, reaffirming his commitment to advancing solutions that provide hope to Americans with devastating, complex, and treatment-resistant conditions. The Order directs the Food and Drug Administration Commissioner to provide Commissioner's National Priority Vouchers t
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-east coast of Japan Monday, prompting authorities to issue a 9.8-foot tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves as tall as 3 meters can be expected in the Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido and Aomori, while tsunami warnings...
At the UN's regional forum in Bangkok, senior UN officials and national delegates have warned that the impact of the Middle East war is being felt far beyond the region, with growing consequences for economies and vulnerable populations across Asia and the Pacific. Addressing the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's 82nd session in Bangkok, Deputy Secretary-General Amina M
Iran's military has vowed retaliation following the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman by U.S. forces, leaving the potential bilateral talks to end the Middle East war in jeopardy. The Trump administration had announced that the second round of US-Iran talks will commence Monday in Pakistan's capital, which is under tight security. But Iranian foreign ministry said there are n
European stocks were sharply lower on Monday amid renewed tensons between the United States and Iran. Tensions between the countries entered a new phase after the U.S. seized an Iranian vessel and Iran said it would not send a negotiating delegation for peace talks. The Strait of Hormuz remains...
European stocks look set to drift lower at open on Monday as Middle East tensions escalated over the weekend and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, leading to a rebound in crude oil prices. Iran has rejected participation in a second round of peace talks under U.S. pressure, insisting on Hormuz...
Chinese automaker Seres has just received a patent for a unique "in-vehicle toilet." This foldaway system is designed to slide out from beneath a passenger seat, showcasing just how creative some features in the electric vehicle market are getting.
Europe might run low on jet fuel in about "six weeks or so" if the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, warns Fatih Birol from the International Energy Agency. This could lead to flight cancellations and broader economic repercussions.
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, is on his way to meet with Susie Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff. This meeting comes as the tension rises between Anthropic and the Trump administration regarding the use of its AI technologies.
Extending the strong upward move seen over the past several sessions, stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Friday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 once again reached new record closing highs, while the Dow reached its best closing level in almost two months. The major averages ended the day off their highs of the session but still posted strong gains.
Stocks have moved sharply higher during trading on Friday, extending the strong upward move seen over the past several sessions. The major averages have all shown significant moves to the upside, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 once again reaching new record intraday highs. Currently, the major averages are just off their highs of the session.
This week's biotech landscape witnessed regulatory approvals across the U.S., Taiwan, and Europe, alongside FDA rejections, collaborations, acquisitions, and positive data readouts spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including Colorectal Cancer, Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease. Let's unpack the specifics. FDA...
Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Friday, extending the upward trend seen over the past several sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.5 percent. The markets may continue to benefit from...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.