What’s next for Cuba Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel
Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis. ...
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Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms
President Donald Trump proclaims that he will find a way to implement national voter-ID requirements by November's elections. ...
U.S. and European interests are ‘intertwined,’ Secretary of State Rubio says
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of State stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe. ...
AI disruption could spark a ‘shock to the system’ in credit markets, UBS analyst says
UBS analyst Matthew Mish told CNBC that the artificial intelligence transformation is happening faster than he and his colleagues had…
Venezuela oil sales top $1 billion, funds won’t go to Qatar account anymore, Energy secretary says
Democrats in Congress have questioned the transparency and legality of depositing Venezuela oil revenue in Qatar. ...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for January 2026 — in one chart
The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said. ...
Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein ‘torture’ email
U.S. officials have identified DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as the recipient of a 2009 email from Jeffrey Epstein…
Mercedes shares fall 5% after full-year earnings halve on tariffs, China competition
German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times…
House votes to override Trump’s Canada tariffs
Republican House leaders tried, and failed, to pass a measure on Tuesday that would have blocked House disapproval votes on…