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Travelers profit surges as lower catastrophe losses and investment gains boost second-quarter results

US insurance giant Travelers Companies Inc. reported a significant improvement in its second-quarter profitability, benefiting from a sharp reduction in catastrophe-related losses and stronger returns from its investment portfolio. The company’s latest results highlight how disciplined risk management......

Iraqi armed group claims to offer reward over threats against Donald Trump

An Iraqi armed group claiming affiliation with the so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced what it describes as a financial reward linked to threats against U.S. President Donald Trump, according to statements circulated through the group's media channels. The announcement follows renewed......

Trump signs executive order targeting ideological bias in AI

Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at eliminating what he calls "ideological bias" from artificial intelligence systems used by federal agencies. The order, issued during an AI policy summit in Washington, marks a significant political shift in how......

Trump administration releases 230,000 pages on Martin Luther king assassination despite family objections

On Monday, the Trump administration released over 230,000 previously classified pages related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., despite vocal concerns from his family. This massive disclosure follows a presidential order signed by Donald Trump on January 23 mandating......

Ukraine proposes new talks with Russia amid renewed attacks

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed resuming peace negotiations with Russia next week, signaling a possible shift in the stagnant diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. This announcement comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to resume American arms deliveries......

Astronomer CEO caught in kiss cam scandal at coldplay concert

Boston, July 17, 2025 — A routine visit to a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium turned into a viral scandal for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was caught in a compromising embrace with a colleague during the stadium’s “kiss cam” segment. The footage, now widely shared online,......

U.S. envoy urges de-escalation and dialogue after Syria-Druze clashes and Israeli strikes

The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, has called on all parties involved in the ongoing violence in southern Syria to immediately de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire. His appeal comes in the wake of violent clashes in Suwayda, a majority-Druze......

US consumer prices pise as expected in june amid tariff pressures

 U.S. consumer prices saw a notable increase in June, likely marking the beginning of a long-anticipated rise in inflation, driven by new tariffs. This uptick has kept the Federal Reserve cautious about making further interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in June after......

Chinese operatives accused of espionage and military infiltration in the US

Two Chinese citizens, Yuance Chen, 38, and Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, have been formally charged by the United States Department of Justice with espionage-related activities aimed at infiltrating the US military. The charges claim that both individuals acted on behalf of China’s Ministry......

Morocco's modernization and global role highlighted by ASEAN Secretary General

Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), praised King Mohammed VI for transforming Morocco into a modern and advanced nation that attracts substantial foreign investment. During his visit to Morocco  the first by an ASEAN Secretary General  he......

Global leaders gather in Spain to rethink development aid strategy

A major United Nations conference focused on development financing has opened in Seville, Spain, where leaders from around the world are meeting to address growing inequality and funding challenges following major aid cuts by the United States. The four-day summit, held once every ten years, is bringing......

Iran Questions Israel's Commitment to Ceasefire amid Rising Tensions

Iran has expressed significant concerns regarding Israel’s intentions to uphold the ceasefire that began on June 24, following nearly two weeks of intense military conflict between the two long-standing adversaries. In parallel, Tehran found itself denying any threat against Rafael Grossi, the......

Norwegian pension fund cuts ties with firms supplying Israeli military

Norway’s largest public pension fund, KLP, has announced its decision to withdraw investments from two international firms Oshkosh Corporation and ThyssenKrupp over concerns that their products are being used by the Israeli military in Gaza. KLP stated that it acted after reviewing UN reports......

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