Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Dec 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin…
Surging barrels at sea spook oil markets more than Russia or Venezuela
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Oil prices slumped below $60 a barrel this week as investors try to…
Ukraine offers Poland help with drones as presidents stress unity
Item 1 of 6 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of…
US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Clinton featured extensively in Epstein files, Trump references minimalJustice Department to release more Epstein documents, Trump may feature…
Trump enters election year with big wins – and bigger political headwinds
Trump power diminished over inflation, aggressive tacticsRepublicans risk losing control of Congress next yearTrump to hit campaign trail,…
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary’s news outlet says
Dec 20 (Reuters) – Iran executed a man on Saturday who it said was convicted of spying for…
China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app
ByteDance retains 19.9% stake in new joint ventureOracle, Silver Lake, MGX to own 45% of TikTok USDSDeal addresses…
Australia’s gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach attack
Right-wing populists resist Albanese’s plans for tighter gun controlConservatives argue focus should be on antisemitism, not gun lawsPopulist…
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Silver gains over 120% in 2025, outperforming gold’s 64% riseInvestment demand, supply deficit, and AI industry drive silver…
Israel approves natural gas deal with Egypt, Netanyahu says
Item 1 of 2 The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel’s largest gas field is seen from a helicopter…
Ukraine says underwater drones hit submarine, but Moscow denies damage
Ukraine says underwater drone strike is historic firstRussia denies attack caused any damageAttack hits Kilo-class, missile-carrying submarineVessel was…
TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges
TikTok, Grindr violated GDPR via cross-app tracking, group saysTikTok used cross-app data for ads, analyticsTikTok was previously fined…