Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Atakan Bakiskan, Economist at Berenberg Private Bank, says that the US Federal Reserve would lose its political independence should Chairman Jerome Powell resign and should the Supreme Court allow the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, leaving the central ba»»»

COLUMBUS, Ohio: The former husband of an Ohio woman charged this weekend with the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband waived his right to an extradition hearing Monday in Illinois. Michael David McKee, 39, a doctor from Chicago, has been charged with premeditated aggravated murder in the sho»»»

Washington, DC: The US Department of State has announced that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands of student and specialised visas, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic security and enforce immigration laws. In a post on X, the Department of State said that »»»

Flames lick around the edges of Omar's passport. "It's burning well," an unseen woman says in Russian in the video. Omar, a 26-year-old Syrian construction worker, had been deployed for about nine months on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine when the clip arrived on his phone. He knew the wo»»»

Washington DC: The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday (local time) issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life. In i»»»

Share: Ambassador Nada Hamadeh has been serving in Washington DC since mid June 2025 as the Lebanese ambassador to the United States Ambassador Nada Hamadeh departs the West Wing of the White House after a credentialing ceremony sept 5, 2025 Prior to her diplomatic appointment Ambassador Hamadeh wa»»»

Dubai: Financial markets are once again being forced to price politics into monetary policy. The US Justice Department’s move to issue subpoenas to the Federal Reserve has reignited fears about political pressure on the central bank, unsettling currencies, bonds and equities at a time when investor»»»

One of Australia's biggest cultural festivals has been left in disarray after a decision to disinvite a prominent Australian-Palestinian writer, triggering a massive backlash and mass exodus from fellow authors. The board of the Adelaide Festival last week said Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a vocal critic»»»

The new year had an unseasonably warm start for some parts of the South. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Much colder air is on the way for the southern United States, with temperatures predicted to drop below freezing as far south as Florida, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The cooldown»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. Trump said on social media that the tariff was "effective immediately", without offerin»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Atakan Bakiskan, Economist at Berenberg Private Bank, says that the US Federal Reserve would lose its political independence should Chairman Jerome Powell resign and should the Supreme Court allow the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, leaving the central ba»»»

Greenland's government on Monday said it could not accept a US takeover of the Arctic island under "any circumstance", after US President Donald Trump said that the United States would take the territory "one way or the other". FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

The US state of Minnesota has sued the Trump administration in an attempt to block a surge of federal immigration agents into the state. The lawsuit argues that the deployment amounts to an unconstitutional "federal invasion". Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison said it has upended life for »»»

The Sudanese government which had been driven out by war has returned to Khartoum and promises “better services” for the capital's residents, Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday. The army-aligned government had been operating out of its wartime capital of Port Sudan for nearly »»»

The trial for French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen's appeal of her embezzlement conviction is set to begin on Tuesday. The verdict, expected by summer, could determine whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election. The three-time candidate currently leads the polls. M»»»

US President Donald Trump has argued there would be a "complete mess" if the Supreme Court were to strike down his tariffs, in remarks that signalled his unease over the impending decision. His post on social media on Monday highlighted how much was at stake in the ruling, which could come as soon »»»

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White House has confirmed. The visit comes just weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized in Caracas by US forces. But Trump declined to endorse Machado,»»»

Former Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined GEL1mn (roughly $370,000), after pleading guilty to charges of large-scale money laundering. The conviction marks the »»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky “has no cards” to negotiate peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump made the remarks in a New York Times interview released in full on Sunday, discussing US mediation efforts. These include a leaked 28-point peace plan envisioning Kiev ceding the rem»»»

Beijing takes exception to US President Donald Trump’s attempts to use Russia and China as an excuse for his push into the Arctic, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has said. Trump claimed last week that the US must annex Greenland – an autonomous former Danish colony under Copenhagen’»»»

At least two Republican senators have said they will oppose the confirmation of any new nominees to the US Federal Reserve after the Justice Department threatened to indict the central bank's current chairman, Jerome Powell. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to fire Powell, slammi»»»

QNA Doha During a panel discussion on Monday, the third Government Communications Forum (GCF) explored the role of trust as the infrastructure of sustainable economic growth. General Manager of the Middle East at Dow Jones, and the owner of The Wall Street Journal, Anand Joawn, highlighted that the»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favo»»»

It’s no longer just about the cost of living. Protests in Iran entering their third week despite evidence of a ferocious crackdown and the shutting of the Internet. Each time, the context differs but the under-sanctions Islamic Republic has always outlasted previous movements. Why should this »»»

Handcuffs used to abduct Abu Zubaydah were on display at a press preview for the new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden" in New York City in 2019. The British government just settled a case Zubaydah brought against it for complicity to his torture. File Photo b»»»

After two weeks of protests, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said state-backed rallies were a “warning” to the US. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstr»»»

The EU needs to create a 100,000-strong standing army to make military decisions independently of the US and NATO, Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has said. The bloc must pivot away from fragmented national armies to an integrated force, he told a security conference in Sweden on Sunday. The »»»

Elon's Musk Starlink Satellite service is being used by Iran's protest movement to bypass the regime's internet ban. Although recent reports show that Iranian authorities have been able to block the service locally in some instances. Initially Space X funded the service, but the US Department of De»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

In a financial landscape long dominated by banks, North Macedonia’s fintech company P2P.mk is positioning itself as an alternative built on trust, transparency and responsible use of technology, aiming to reshape how individuals invest and borrow in the Balkan country. »»»

GERB Leader Boyko Borissov said that his parliamentary group “has absolute grounds to declare that it wants to continue governing.” In a live Facebook broadcast on Monday, he said that “after such difficult governance, GERB is the leading political force.” Borissov argued that thanks to his party, »»»

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Authorities in St. Louis, Mo., are on the hunt for an unknown number of vervet monkeys spotted wandering loose in the northern part of the city. The St. Louis Department of Health said the first reports of monkeys on the loose came in Thursday, with sightings taking place near O'Fa»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRIs), HE Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali said that the digital space has become an inseparable part of the lives of children and adolescents, offering opportunities for learning and communication, while simultaneo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Monday inaugurated one of the world’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hubs. ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading mobility and convenience retailer, announced the launch of the world’s sixth largest superfast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub and unveiled its roa»»»

"I saw it with my own eyes - they fired directly into lines of protesters, and people fell where they stood." Omid's voice was shaking as he spoke, fearful of being traced. Breaking the wall of silence between Iran and the rest of the world takes immense courage, given the risk of reprisals by the »»»

An individual is to be prosecuted in relation to the fatal shooting of Denis Donaldson in County Donegal in 2006, the Irish government has said. Donaldson was murdered in Glenties after it emerged he was a British agent, working for police and M15 from inside Sinn Féin for 20 years. Irish Justice M»»»

Denmark is occupying Greenland in violation of UN rules, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, has said. On Sunday, Trump said the US will acquire Greenland – an autonomous territory of Denmark – “one way or another.” He also argued that Copenhagen is unable to »»»

Iran has extensive evidence showing the US and Israel had a “big hand” in recent unrest in the country, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a meeting of foreign diplomats in Tehran on Monday. The statement comes after violent clashes between protesters and the authorities erupted late last month, »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump's feud with US Fed chair Powell rattles investorsNik MartinTrump's fight with Federal Reserve Chair Powell just took a new twist — sending stocks and the dollar lower and lifting gold. DW looks into whether a new criminal investigation could put the Fed's indep»»»