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Haddad Signals Possible Exit as Brazil Finance Minister Before 2026

Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad indicated he may step down to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s 2026 election campaign, stating that his participation in the political effort could require leaving the ministry. In an intervie...

Former Moldova PM Recean Returns as Special Envoy for Resilience

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean has returned to public responsibilities as special...

CII Honors John Nardi & Steven Rothberg with Top Industry Awards

The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) announced that John Nardi, President of the...

Elon Musk Says He Would Not Lead DOGE Again After Mixed Outcome

Elon Musk has stated that he would not return to lead the Department of Government Efficiency...

Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold as Warner Bros Discovery Bids Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said CNN should be sold as part of any transaction...

Coca-Cola Names Henrique Braun CEO as James Quincey Steps Down

Coca-Cola has appointed long-time executive Henrique Braun as its next Chief Executive Officer,...

Bolivia Arrests Ex-President Arce in Widening Corruption Inquiry

Former Bolivian president Luis Arce was detained on Wednesday in La Paz as part of an ongoing...

Florida Governor Designates CAIR a Terrorist Group in New Order

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday issued an executive order declaring the Council on...

French PM Secures Narrow Social-Security Vote After Key Deal

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu won a narrow parliamentary vote on Tuesday as the National Assembly approved the 2026 social-security financing bill after extended negotiations with multiple parties. The measure passed with 247 vote...

Hinge CEO Justin McLeod Steps Down to Lead AI Dating Startup

The CEO and founder of Hinge, Justin McLeod, has stepped down from his role to start a new independent dating service — Overtone — that is backed by Match Group.

Trump Approves Nvidia Chip Sales to China, Triggering Backlash

The Biden administration’s export controls on advanced U.S. chips faced a major shift after President Donald Trump approved Nvidia H200 processor sales to China. The decision, announced on social media, immediately drew strong criticism from lawma...

ICC Jails Darfur Militia Leader Ali Kushayb for 20 Years

The International Criminal Court on December 9 sentenced former Darfur Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb, also known as Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 200...