Paris Reels After ‘Heist of the Century’ at the Louvre

French authorities are in a frantic race to recover priceless Napoleonic-era jewels stolen in what officials are calling the most audacious museum robbery in...
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Americans Rally Nationwide in “No Kings” Protests Against Trump

Thousands of Americans gathered across the country on Saturday for the “No Kings” demonstrations, protesting what they view as President Donald Trump’s growing consolidation...
China and US

China Denounces U.S. Over Rare Earth Dispute and “Distorted” Remarks

China on Thursday accused the United States of spreading fear over its new rare earth export restrictions and sharply rebuked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
US and China painted on cracked wall

China’s Rare Earth Curbs Draw U.S. Warning and Decoupling Threat

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Beijing that its sweeping new export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals could push the...

Israel and Hamas Complete Historic Hostage and Prisoner Exchange

Israelis and Palestinians celebrated a rare moment of hope on Monday as a massive hostage and prisoner swap marked the first major step toward...

María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Democracy Fight

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in...
ceasefire - gaza

U.S.-Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect as 200 Troops Head to Region

The United States confirmed that 200 service members will deploy to the Middle East to help oversee the implementation of a ceasefire deal between...
FAA office in Jackson

FAA Staffing Shortage Disrupts Flights Nationwide Amid Government Shutdown

Flights across the United States faced mounting delays and disruptions Tuesday night as a shortage of air traffic controllers continued to strain operations at...

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resigns Amid Deepening Political Turmoil

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stepped down on Monday, just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, plunging France into deeper political uncertainty. The unexpected...
U.S. government shutdown

U.S. Government Shuts Down as Congress Fails to Reach Deal

The U.S. government shut down just after midnight Wednesday after lawmakers failed to agree on temporary funding legislation, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal...

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China economic growth

China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...

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