Netanyahu Wanted US-Israel Strike On Iran Before October 27 Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressed US President Donald Trump to support a joint strike on Iran before Israel’s October 27 elections, but Washington asked him to wait until it was ready for military action.Another source briefed on the matter said Israel had spent the past week lobbying the US to back, and potentially
Trump failed to stop inflation
President Donald Trump would prefer that voters not worry about inflation. But it’s hard for them to ignore. Filling up a basic Ford F-150 truck now costs about $100, up $30 from a year ago. Mortgage rates have jumped to levels that have depressed home sales. And for the past 12 months, consumer prices have
The world’s pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis
The world’s pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis as longer lifespans and dwindling birth rates threaten to stretch retirement finances, raising questions about their ability to sustain payouts for future generations. Pension offerings generally fall into two categories: defined-benefit plans, which promise retirees a predetermined income, and defined-contribution plans, where payouts depend on accumulated
US growth boosted by AI
In his 2025 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said his return to the White House heralded the start of a new golden age for the US, especially for the economy. He and his advisers contend his plans to slap tariffs on imports, deport some immigrants and curtail the arrival of others, cut personal and corporate
US stocks tick higher as oil prices ease a bit
U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher Monday ahead of a week full of reports that could move the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, coming off a second straight losing week, and pulled closer to the all-time high it set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 216 points, or 0.4%, as
Musk’s SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is rising
Since Oct. 14, Ukrainian officials have accused SpaceX of undermining the country’s ability to defend itself by imposing speed limits on Starshield, the military-grade Starlink offering. Any drone traveling above 100 mph lost its connection, disrupting some missions, officials said. Despite recent comments from President Donald Trump that indicated service was restored, Ukraine’s Starshield terminals
US on alert as Iran’s plan to target Americans abroad in advanced stages
The United States is reducing staffing at four embassies in the Middle East reportedly after receiving intelligence that Iran has stepped up efforts to target American personnel overseas, adding to security concerns as the Trump administration weighs its next move in the conflict with Tehran.The broader security concerns came into focus after director of national
Volkswagen freezes India EV investment
Volkswagen AG is halting investments in an electric-vehicle program for India until it has greater clarity on a potential partnership with billionaire Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Group. The German company has completed design work that would allow it to quickly ramp up the project using a low-cost EV architecture initially developed for China when its discussions
Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat destroyed in fire
Police have detained a suspect after a fire destroyed Adolf Hitler’s German mountain retreat. Around 200 firefighters were deployed to the Eagle’s Nest, a remote residence at the top of Obersalzberg mountain in the Bavarian Alps, but narrow access roads and the building’s isolated location hampered their efforts. Firefighters found the Kehlsteinhaus residence “completely ablaze”
Trump hints at fresh military strike; Iran threatens to cut undersea cables in Gulf
US President Donald Trump has suggested another military strike on Iran, while Iranian officials have warned that they could retaliate by damaging internet cables beneath the Gulf. The warnings came on Friday as efforts to end the eight-month conflict struggled to advance. Any attack on these cables could disrupt banking, online services and communications across