Trump Fires Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Raising Oversight Concerns
President Donald Trump dismissed two Democratic commissioners from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, marking another major test of regulatory agency independence. The move is expected to intensify political debate over the administration’s influence on federal oversight bodies.
U.S. Strikes Target Multiple Areas in Yemen, Houthi Media Reports
At least 10 U.S. airstrikes hit areas in Yemen, including Saada province and Hodeidah, early Wednesday, according to Houthi media reports. The strikes come amid escalating regional tensions, though there has been no immediate confirmation from U.S. officials.
Columbia Palestinian Student Calls Himself ‘Political Prisoner’ Amid Deportation Case
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University Palestinian graduate student facing deportation by the Trump administration over his role in pro-Palestinian protests, described himself as a “political prisoner” on Tuesday. Speaking for the first time since his detention, Khalil condemned the move, while rights groups and…
U.S. Attorney General Condemns Attacks on Tesla Property
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday condemned recent violent attacks on Tesla property, stating that the Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators. She emphasized that such acts of vandalism and violence will not be tolerated, vowing strict legal action against those…
Yen Falls as Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Dollar Awaits Fed Decision
The yen weakened on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, the dollar struggled to recover some losses as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day, which could impact global currency markets.
Nvidia CEO: New Energy-Efficient Chip Tech Not Ready for GPUs
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Tuesday that a promising new chip technology designed to reduce energy consumption is not yet reliable enough for use in the company’s flagship graphics processing units (GPUs). While the technology holds potential for future advancements, Huang emphasized that it…
Turkey Detains Erdogan’s Main Rival, Opposition Calls It a ‘Coup Attempt’
Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival on Wednesday on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group. The main opposition party strongly condemned the arrest, calling it “a coup attempt against our next president.” The move is expected to escalate political…
Gold Hits Record High Amid Middle East Tensions, U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
Gold surged to a record high on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs boosted its safe-haven appeal. Investors are also closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day, which could impact market sentiment further.
Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle U.S. Government-Funded Media
U.S. lawmakers and rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s push to dismantle government-funded news outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, threatens Washington’s global soft power. Critics argue that the move weakens U.S. influence at a time when Beijing is actively…
U.S. Signals Readiness for Trade Talks with China, Canada at WTO
The U.S. mission has informed China and Canada that it is prepared to discuss their trade disputes in Geneva, according to World Trade Organization documents released on Tuesday. The disputes were triggered by new U.S. tariffs, prompting both countries to seek resolution through the…