Global Markets Tense as 10-Year US Treasury Yield Tops 5% and Oil Surges Ahead of Fed Decision
September 16, 2026 — Global markets turned cautious after Tuesday’s U.S. session, as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly hit…
Eight killed, 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus; captain and crew detained
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
US strikes on Larak Island trigger Iranian retaliation, oil surge and new threats of escalation
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
Iran Unveils “Counter-Sanctions Playbook” to Defy U.S. “Economic D-Day” as Financial Noose Tightens
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter…
Rare, Destructive Tornado Tears Through Southern France, Injuring Over 40 and Damaging Hundreds of Homes
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Trump Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran as Oil Prices Surge and Allies Face Sanctions ultimatum
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21 — President Donald Trump announced what he termed an “economic Normandy landing”—a sweeping campaign of maximum…
U.S. Federal Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion as Treasury Scrambles to Stabilize Bond Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21 — The U.S. federal government’s total public debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time…
Death Toll Reaches 70 After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia
JAKARTA/KUPANG, Aug. 19 — Rescue operations continue across Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province five days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude…
Trump Orders Major Reduction in US-South Korea Drills, Claims Kim Jong Un Responded to Overtures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Monday to substantially scale back joint military exercises with…
Zambia Resumes Presidential Vote Count Amid Violence Concerns and Economic Strain
LUSAKA, Aug. 17 — Zambia’s electoral commission has resumed the count in last week’s presidential election after a pause triggered…