Asian markets began the week on a cautious note Monday as softer-than-expected Chinese retail sales data and growing uncertainty over U.S. economic and trade policy pressured sentiment across global equities and currency markets.
Following changes to visa policies earlier this year, several international students in the United States experienced disruptions to their education and employment. While U.S. authorities have since begun restoring student statuses, challenges remain for those affected.
Iran will continue to enrich uranium regardless of whether a new nuclear agreement is reached with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday in a statement on social media platform X.
U.S. officials have privately expressed frustration over Australia’s decision to send 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as the first vehicles begin their journey to Europe amid growing concerns about their battlefield effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian equities broadly lower after disappointing Chinese retail sales data added to mounting concerns over Beijing’s ability—or willingness—to pivot from its traditional export-led growth model to one fueled by domestic consumption.
Severe tornadoes swept through parts of Kentucky and Missouri, leaving at least 25 people dead and causing extensive damage.
The U.S. says any deal with Iran must ban uranium enrichment. Tehran says enrichment will not stop. Both sides appear far from an agreement.
WHO officials, donors, and diplomats will meet in Geneva from Monday facing a major challenge: how to manage global health crises amid a significant funding shortfall caused by the U.S. decision to withdraw.
Syria's defence minister has urged remaining armed groups to integrate with the security apparatus within 10 days, marking a pivotal step towards consolidating state authority under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's leadership.
At least 27 people have died after powerful storms swept across the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky among the hardest-hit states.
The US has lost its final AAA credit rating after Moody’s downgraded the country to Aa1, citing growing deficits and mounting debt as risks to long-term fiscal health.
The United States will begin talks with allies later this year on scaling back its military presence in Europe.
S&P says easing tariff tensions between the US and China has improved macroeconomic conditions by lowering uncertainty, boosting markets, and reducing risks, though global trade challenges still weigh on credit conditions.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting in South Korea took on new urgency as countries sought dialogue with the United States before a 90-day suspension on tariffs ends in July.
Walmart has warned that U.S. shoppers could soon see higher prices as the retailer manages the impact of new import tariffs introduced earlier this year.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that all NATO member states are expected to agree on a long-term goal of spending 5% of their GDP on defense by the time of the 2025 NATO Summit in June.
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed on terms for a nuclear deal, signaling potential progress in long-standing negotiations - but with military threats still on the table if diplomacy fails.
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed to strengthen military ties and announce new energy and investment initiatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Doha that India has offered a trade deal with zero tariffs.
Beijing is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese-born scientists working in the United States back home with lucrative incentives, as concerns grow over the research climate in America.
Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump - if specific conditions are met - according to a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russian-born scientist and Harvard University research associate Kseniia Petrova, 31, has been criminally charged in the United States for attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country, federal prosecutors in Boston announced.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not shift its stance on the nuclear agreement despite pressure from the United States.
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