Gold prices surged nearly 1% Wednesday, hitting their highest in over a week. A weaker U.S. dollar and uncertainty over a major tax bill debate in Congress boosted demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are turning to gold amid growing fiscal concerns and market volatility.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the State Department may have revoked thousands of visas as part of an ongoing crackdown on individuals deemed to support pro-Palestinian causes or criticize Israel. Rubio defended the action, calling visas a privilege, not a right, and said he personally signed the revocations. Civil liberties advocates condemned…

Following President Trump's announcement that the United States would lift economic sanctions against Syria, the European Union has declared its decision to do the same. The EU’s move signals a coordinated shift in Western policy, aimed at encouraging stabilization and reconstruction efforts in the war-torn country. Officials from both Washington and Brussels emphasized that the…

Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, including civilians in a school sheltering displaced people. The UK, Canada, and France warned Israel of possible "concrete actions" if the offensive and aid blockade continue. The UN highlighted the urgent humanitarian crisis, warning that thousands of babies in Gaza could die without immediate aid. International calls…

President Trump announced the chosen design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield, aimed at protecting the U.S. from threats posed by China and Russia. The system will use satellites and space-based interceptors to detect and neutralize missiles. Trump appointed Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead the program, targeting operational status within…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting Washington to mend strained relations with President Trump and discuss business prospects for Elon Musk’s companies. The visit comes after tensions sparked by U.S. criticisms and aid cuts. Ramaphosa aims to promote a broad trade deal and encourage investments from Musk’s ventures like Tesla and Starlink. However, the…

Rising tensions over Tehran’s uranium enrichment have put nuclear negotiations with the U.S. at risk. Three Iranian sources revealed on Tuesday that the clerical leadership does not have a clear fallback plan if talks fail to resolve the decades-long dispute. Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, while the U.S.…