67 Killed in Midair Collision Near Washington D.C.
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas killed all 67 people aboard, officials said Thursday, marking the...
Brazil Inflation Slows Less Than Expected, Rate Hike Likely
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Brazil's annual inflation rate slowed in early January but remained higher than expected, reinforcing the likelihood of another 100 basis point interest rate hike...
South Africa’s Retail Sales Surge 7.7% in November
What Happened
Retail activity in South Africa continued its strong momentum, rising 7.7% year-over-year in November 2024, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This...
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Trump Critics and Family Members
What Happened
On his final day in office, President Joe Biden issued a sweeping set of preemptive pardons, shielding key critics of President-elect Donald Trump...
Russia’s Hidden War Financing Poses Economic Threat
Russia’s Shadow Economy Funds Military Spending
Russia is financing its record military spending through a hidden strategy that poses a major risk to its economy,...
Israel and Hamas Reach Phased Ceasefire Agreement
Breaking the Cycle of Violence
After 15 months of relentless conflict that has devastated Gaza and displaced millions, Israel and Hamas have reached a phased...