Russia’s war spending hits record 10.7 trillion rubles in first half of 2026
Russia spent 10.7 trillion rubles ($123.4 billion) on its military in the first half of 2026, a 30% jump from…
World News
Global economic and financial news — Federal Reserve decisions, geopolitical events, trade policy and macroeconomic data that move financial markets worldwide.
Kremlin signals openness to trilateral talks with US and Ukraine
The Kremlin has signaled it would take part in trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States, though no date…
Iran halts IAEA nuclear inspections as standoff surpasses one year
The IAEA has had no way to verify Iran's nuclear stockpile for over a year, and its director general now…
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid Tariffs and China Slump
Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs, close to a tenth of its workforce, as US tariffs, a sales slump…
AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt piles pressure on Germany’s Merz government
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, taking 43.8% of the vote…
