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…
Dollar drifts near 2-1/2-month lows as labour data leaves rate path uncertain
Euro hangs near 12-week high ahead of ECB policy decisionBOE likely to cut rates, BOJ expected to raise…
Hong Kong leader raises Jimmy Lai conviction in meeting with China’s Xi
HONG KONG, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday he raised the conviction of pro-democracy…
Trump orders ‘blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Oil prices rise over 1% following blockade announcementTrump labels Venezuelan “regime” a foreign terrorist organizationVenezuela rejects Trump’s “grotesque…
Kremlin says NATO’s Rutte is irresponsible to talk of war with Russia
MOSCOW, Dec 14 (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Sunday that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s remarks about…