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Warsh Pledges Fed Independence Amid Trump Pressure, Senate Heat

Kevin Warsh, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, told lawmakers he would act independently if confirmed, addressing concerns about political influence during a closely watched Senate hearing.

Tim Cook to Step Down as CEO, John Ternus to Lead Apple from Sept

In a significant leadership shift, Apple Inc. has announced that Tim Cook will step down from his...

Luxon Secures Backing After Confidence Vote Amid Dissent

Christopher Luxon has secured the support of his party’s lawmakers in a confidence vote, aiming...

Trump Signals Iran Nuclear Halt, Rejects Release of Frozen Funds

Donald Trump on Monday indicated that Iran has agreed to halt its nuclear programme indefinitely,...

Starmer Faces Parliament as Mandelson Row Sparks Exit Calls

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to answer tough questions in Parliament as a growing...

Netflix Co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings to Exit After 29 Years

Reed Hastings, co-founder and chairman of Netflix, has announced his decision to step down from...

South Africa's Malema Gets 5-Year Jail Term in Firearm Case

Julius Malema, one of South Africa’s most prominent opposition leaders, has been sentenced to...

Chile Unveils Economic Reforms with Major Corporate Tax Cut Plan

Chile’s President José Antonio Kast has introduced a broad set of economic reforms, aimed at...

The Walt Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Announces 1,000 Job Cuts

The Walt Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announces a major restructuring with plans to eliminate around 1,000 roles this week as part of efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Italy Halts Israel Defence Deal as Tensions Escalate

Italy has decided to pause the automatic renewal of its long-standing defence cooperation agreement, marking a noticeable shift in its stance as tensions rise over the ongoing Middle East conflict.

PM Mark Carney Secures Majority in Canada, Liberal Hold on Power

Canadian PM Mark Carney has consolidated his political authority after securing a majority government following the latest special election results, enabling his Liberal Party to pass legislation without relying on opposition support.

Pope Stands Firm on Anti-War Message Despite Trump Criticism

Pope Leo has made it clear that he will continue to speak against war, even after facing sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. His response reflects a calm but firm approach, focusing on peace advocacy rather than political confrontation.