Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook - Reuters

Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook  Reuters

Romanian Man Is Sentenced in 2023 Wave of ‘Swatting’ Calls

Thomasz Szabdo, 27, had pleaded guilty in connection with dozens of reports of false crimes involving politicians, election officials and others.

By Ali Watkins

U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP - WSJ

U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP  WSJ

‘A new chapter’: first commercial fight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as American Airlines flight lands at Simón Bolívar airport US and Venezuelan officials have hailed a new era in diplomatic relations as the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than seven years landed in Caracas. Nearly four months ago, US special forces attack helicopters and planes swept into the skies over Venezuela’s capital after Donald Trump ordered the capture of its president, ...

By Tom Phillips in Caracas

Critics roast Jasmine Crockett after she calls herself 'one of the 535 most powerful people' in US

Rep. Jasmine Crockett was called out on social media after claiming to be one of the 535 most powerful people in America during a talkshow interview.

First commercial flight from US to Venezuela takes off after nearly seven years - CNN

First commercial flight from US to Venezuela takes off after nearly seven years  CNN

Gemini sets sights on derivatives expansion after winning key U.S. regulatory approval

Exchanges are leaning into products like event contracts and futures as a way to stabilize revenue that otherwise swings with crypto prices.

Phone bans are spreading across the US workplace

Phone bans, first popular in schools, are now spreading to workplaces across all sectors

By Erin Keller

Iran to play World Cup 2026 games in United States as planned, Fifa president Infantino says

His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February.

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable' - The Straits Times

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'  The Straits Times

US naval carrier likely to leave West Asia amid stalled talks with Iran: Report

The USS Gerald R Ford, which will be leaving West Asia, is one of the three US carriers in the region.

US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after seven years

U.S. passenger air service to Venezuela resumed on Thursday morning after seven years, with an American Airlines AAL.O flight from Miami to Caracas. American is resuming daily service to Venezuela, offering flights ​on an Embraer 175 through Envoy, its wholly-owned ⁠regional subsidiary. It plans to add a second daily flight starting May 21. The first […]

US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours

In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.

US adds Vietnam and EU, removes Argentina, Mexico from trade investigation watchlists

Initial jobless claims drop to below 200K in past week

Vedomosti reports Russia’s former deputy natural resources minister left for US after resigning

Denis Butsayev, Russia’s former deputy minister of natural resources and ecology, has left the country, the Russian business daily Vedomosti reported, citing sources. He resigned a week ago.

Iran to play World Cup games in US as scheduled: FIFA chief Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Thursday that Iran will play its World Cup matches in the United States as planned, reaffirming the tournament schedule despite ongoing geopoli...

GDP Shocker: 75% Of US Growth In The First Quarter Was Due To AI

GDP Shocker: 75% Of US Growth In The First Quarter Was Due To AI On the surface, today's Q1 GDP print was unremarkable: Real GDP grew 2.0% annualized in the first quarter, somewhat below consensus expectations of 2.3% and reflecting a surprisingly small rebound in government spending after the shutdown drag in Q4. Federal government spending contributed only half as much to real GDP growth in Q1 (+0.6%) as it subtracted in Q4 (-1.2%), implying that the level of real federal gove...

By Tyler Durden

Sheinbaum refuses to hand over Sinaloa Gov. Rocha without ‘irrefutable’ evidence

Sheinbaum struck a defiant note on Thursday, accusing the United States of political motives in its request that Mexico extradite Sinaloa’s sitting governor, who faces U.S. narco-trafficking charges. The post Sheinbaum refuses to hand over Sinaloa Gov. Rocha without ‘irrefutable’ evidence appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

First direct US flight in seven years lands in Venezuela

The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years landed Thursday in Caracas, a new sign of a thaw after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. The post First direct US flight in seven years lands in Venezuela appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

US reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, signalling continued backing for Rabat’s position on the long-running territorial dispute.

By Abubakar Ibrahim