U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after disembarking Air Force One as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., April 12, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Iran war is “very close to over” with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in an interview broadcast…
Trinity Rodman, fresh off signing a contract with the Washington Spirit, scored and the United States had five second-half goals in a 6-0 rout of Paraguay on Saturday. Ally Sentnor added a pair of goals and Reilyn Turner scored in her debut match for the United States. Emma Sears also scored. Turner, who plays professionally…
Rising gas prices and market volatility driven by the war with Iran are fueling financial uncertainty. Add to that the daily barrage of headlines warning that an AI-bot is about to take your job, and it’s understandable if you’re feeling uncertain about the state of your finances. Regardless of whether your worst fears come true…
Pictured here is construction on the One Sunac Opus high-end apartment complex in Beijing on Oct. 17, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Each week, we’ll explore the biggest business…
The Reserve Bank of Australia building in Sydney on May 2, 2022. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia’s central bank held its policy rate at 3.85%, saying it needed more time to assess inflation data. Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting a cut of 25 basis points to 3.6%. In its statement…
What you need to know Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh will face the Senate Banking committee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for a confirmation hearing. Warsh would be the wealthiest Fed chair if confirmed, he disclosed to the committee. The pick of President Donald Trump, Warsh would replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh, the…
President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R), discusses his decorating of the Cabinet Room during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump signaled he would send more letters…
Starbucks and Burger King are betting big on a partnership model that’s gaining traction in China: selling majority stakes to local private equity firms as the battle for market share rages on. Foreign food-and-beverage chains once thrived in China without adapting much — premium Western products practically sold themselves. Today, decisions made from distant headquarters…
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, after U.S. stocks declined overnight as Nvidia shares tumbled despite a quarterly earnings beat. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slid 0.6%, while the Topix traded flat. The benchmark Japanese index hit 59,000…
Arsène Wenger’s controversial plan to radically change the offside rule has taken a major step forward. The former Arsenal manager has been pushing for a system that benefits attackers, and his proposed ‘daylight’ law will now be officially trialled in the Canadian Premier League. This marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over VAR…
