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US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, was quick to emphasize his commitment to "ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent."
Oil jumps on Hormuz tensions, stocks mostly retreat
US and European stocks reversed Monday as oil prices surged over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following its brief reopening. Investors were on edge approaching the end of…
US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade
Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again. The White House said…
Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting US delegation
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. “I can confirm that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the…
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Some of the robots were highly agile, moving like famous runners such as Usain Bolt, while others had more basic capabilities.
US oil benchmark surges 7.5% on Middle East escalation
WTI crude was trading up 7.5 percent at $90.17 per barrel, while international oil benchmark Brent North Sea crude gained 6.5 percent to $96.27 per barrel.
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘hope’ before 100,000 faithful in Angola
The pope encouraged the crowd "to look to the future with hope" in a "new beginning" for the nation still scarred by a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002.
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has been a significant sticking point, an issue further complicated by an American destroyer on Sunday firing on and seizing an Iranian ship that tried to evade it.
Renaissance master Raphael honoredat New York’s Met museum
The exhibition, which opened on Sunday, March 29, traces the career of Raffaello di Giovanni Santi: from his training in his hometown of Urbino, in central Italy, to his time at the papal court in Rome, prior to his death in 1520 at the age of 37.
US sanctions two children of Nicaraguan presidential couple
The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against two sons of Nicaragua’spresidential couple, both of whom hold government posts, as well as several enterprisesinvolved with gold mining in the Central American country. Washington has branded the government of President Daniel…