The US dollar remained close to its strongest level in 18 months on October 12, as escalating tensions in the Middle East strengthened demand for relatively safe assets ahead of a closely watched US inflation report. The combination of geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy prices and...

Changes to election rules across several Republican-led US states are adding a new layer of complexity to preparations for the November 2026 midterm elections, placing voter access, administrative capacity and the consistent application of election law at the center of a wider political...

Rising energy prices and uncertainty over US policy toward Russian fuel supplies are complicating the outlook for financial markets, as investors enter a week dominated by inflation data, retail sales and earnings from major American banks.

US stock futures were mixed on Monday, October...

Global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is emerging as an important source of economic momentum, helping the world economy maintain growth of around 3% despite disruptions to energy supplies. The trend is also reshaping the distribution of economic opportunities, with Asian...

A federal court's decision to temporarily block the use of taxpayer money for television advertisements featuring President Donald Trump has brought renewed attention to the limits of government-funded communications during an election campaign. Beyond the immediate legal dispute, the case...

The October 8 attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh brought an unexpected security incident into the orbit of an international pharmaceutical business initiative, after Hossam Abdel Maksoud, chief executive of U.S.-based Dawah Pharma, said he and his companions escaped...

For Duran Duran, longevity in pop music has become about more than preserving a catalogue of familiar hits. The British band is finding new ways to present its history through theatrical concerts, collaborations across generations and performances that give established material a different...

The economic consequences of the war in the Middle East are set to dominate discussions among international finance officials as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold their annual meetings in Bangkok this week. The gathering comes at a time when rising energy costs, expensive...

Pope Leo's Death Penalty Stance Adds Pressure to U.S. Debate Over Military Execution Broadcast

The debate over capital punishment in the United States has taken on a new dimension following Pope Leo's renewed opposition to the death penalty on October 10 and growing criticism of a...

US Consumer Confidence Slips Further as Rising Living Costs Deepen Economic Unease

Consumer confidence in the United States is weakening as households struggle to reconcile persistent living-cost pressures with uncertainty about the country's economic direction. The latest University of...

Hurricane Isaias Exposes the Economic Vulnerability of Power and Energy Infrastructure in the Southeastern United States

Hurricane Isaias has highlighted the interconnected risks facing electricity networks, transportation systems and offshore energy operations when severe weather...

A Russian bombardment of Zaporizhzhia killed 20 people, including three children, and injured 18 others on October 10, intensifying pressure on Ukraine as diplomatic efforts to end the war face renewed uncertainty. The attack came one day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to ease...