BAGHDAD — The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of embassy personnel family members and non-essential staff from its diplomatic missions in c. The decision, issued late Tuesday, comes amid mounting tensions in the region following stalled negotiations with Iran and increased security threats to American personnel. Security Precaution Amid Escalating Regional Risks Officials … Read more
WASHINGTON — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned Tuesday that the U.S. may be approaching an abrupt economic slowdown. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference, Dimon emphasized that despite current positive indicators—like strong employment and consumer spending—“real numbers will deteriorate soon,” urging investors and policymakers to prepare for underlying turbulence . Why the Warning Matter … Read more
The United States and China are edging closer to a limited trade agreement that could ease some long-standing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. However, as negotiations gain momentum behind closed doors, a separate wave of escalating tariffs looms, raising concerns among businesses and economists about potential price shocks and renewed strain on global … Read more
WASHINGTON — As inflation shows signs of cooling for the first time in nearly two years, a new wave of tariff hikes on Chinese imports is raising concerns that the U.S. economy could face a renewed surge in consumer prices. Economists and policymakers are watching closely, warning that these opposing forces may trigger a complex … Read more
The California National Guard has been deployed across parts of Los Angeles following days of civil unrest sparked by the death of an unarmed Black man during a police encounter in South Central Los Angeles. The deployment, ordered by Governor Elena Brooks late Tuesday, comes in response to escalating violence, looting, and widespread property damage … Read more
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through Washington and the intelligence community, the Trump administration has dismissed General Timothy Haugh, the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and commander of U.S. Cyber Command. This high-profile removal also included Haugh’s deputy, Wendy Noble, signaling a dramatic restructuring of the nation’s top cyber intelligence … Read more
US President Donald Trump has imposed reciprocal tariffs on several nations, announcing a baseline 10 percent tax on all imports. This move is expected to make US weapons more expensive and complicate international efforts to counter China, including joint ventures with the United Kingdom and Australia to build submarines. It could further force some of … Read more