Japan is at a pivotal moment in its economy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is pursuing an ambitious agenda to revitalize growth through investment while also facing pressure to restore fiscal health. Policymakers are grappling with a weaker yen, rising government borrowing costs and growing scrutiny from financial markets over the sustainability of Japan’s public finances. Continue Reading
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in a special room set up for him at the hospital after cancer surgery, Read MoreContinue Reading
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Gavin Newsom marked 20 years of California’s landmark climate law, celebrating a rare show of bipartisan unity amid deepening political polarization., Read MoreContinue Reading
Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations., Read MoreContinue Reading
October 27 vote could test whether Israel’s ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza., Lagos, Nigeria – As Israelis prepare to vote on October 27, African governments from Pretoria to Rabat are weighing what the result could mean for their own foreign and domestic policies. TheContinue Reading
Officials meet in Thailand as conflict drives energy prices higher and casts uncertainty over global economy., The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are gathering in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday amid an uncertain global outlook shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran. The meetings are being held in conjunctionContinue Reading
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress. …Continue Reading
Devolin “Bobo” Webster was killed by a falling tree as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias swept through Alabama. His death illustrates the dangers tropical systems pose far inland. By Lee Hedgepeth BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—It’s hard to forget Uncle Bobo. Continue Reading
The devastation goes on apace at the teeny toxic hands of the clowns and hacks in power (maybe not much longer?). Topping the abuses: An assault by Homeland Security (sic) thugs on the home of a duly elected (albeit female, brown, Muslim) member of Congress for imaginary crimes as aContinue Reading
At least 350 Palestinian children currently face ‘harsh conditions’ in Israeli prisons., At least 350 Palestinian children currently face “harsh conditions” in Israeli prisons. Israeli forces have detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since October 2023, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said. In a report released on Wednesday, the Palestinian rightsContinue Reading
Flooding left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside Sao Paulo’s Anhangabau tunnel., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video Originals Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures ScienceContinue Reading
The latest inflation report shows real wages have declined for six straight months year over year, a bad sign for U.S. workers stung by the higher costs., Read MoreContinue Reading
The famed political strategist put the president’s alleged corruption in scathing historical context., Read MoreContinue Reading