Apr 16 IMF says outlook for world economy is brighter but still modest by historical standards By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a "soft landing" — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth. Continue reading
Apr 16 House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the U.S. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country. Continue reading
Apr 16 Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the closure of his country's embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Austin has first talk with Chinese counterpart since 2022 By News Desk and Lolita Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. Continue reading
Apr 16 Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran’s increasing activity By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority to continue disrupting the Iranian regime’s malign and destabilizing activity,” she said. “I fully expect we will take additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming… Continue reading
Apr 16 UK lawmakers to vote on landmark bill with goal to create Britain’s “first smoke-free generation” By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press If passed, the bill will give Britain some of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world. Continue reading
Apr 16 China’s economy saw unexpected 5.3% growth in first quarter, though weak areas remain By Zen Soo, Associated Press China's leaders have been trying to recalibrate growth away from investment spending and toward a greater reliance on consumer demand, similar to other major economies. Continue reading
Apr 16 Despite poor weather, the Paris Olympics flame is lit in Greece By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the flame lighting combined “a pilgrimage to our past in ancient Olympia, and an act of faith in our future.”… Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 4:25 Allies urge restraint as Israel vows to respond to Iran’s unprecedented drone attack By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson Tensions remain high in the Middle East as we wait to see if Israel responds to Iran's barrage of drones over the weekend. President Biden said while the U.S. commitment to Israel is unwavering, the administration would not support a… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 17:42 Exclusive: Zelenskyy says without U.S. aid ‘we’ll have no chance of winning’ By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn, Sam Lane Ukraine is facing challenges on multiple fronts, from critical shortages of munitions and manpower to Russia ramping up its attacks. It comes amid uncertainty around future aid from the U.S. Amna Nawaz sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in… Continue watching