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US jobless claims decline as labor market shows continued stability

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week, offering fresh evidence that the U.S. labor market remains resilient even as hiring activity continues to moderate. According to new data released by the United States Department of Labor, initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to a seasonally......

Universal Pictures taps New Girl creator to write Britney Spears biopic

Universal Pictures has moved forward with its highly anticipated Britney Spears biopic, appointing acclaimed television writer Liz Meriwether, creator of the hit comedy series New Girl, to adapt the pop icon's bestselling memoir for the big screen. The film will be based on The Woman in Me, Spears' memoir published in 2023, which......

US congressional delegation explores investment opportunities in Morocco’s Dakhla region

A delegation of advisers working with members of the United States Congress visited Dakhla to explore the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and examine investment opportunities in one of Morocco’s emerging development hubs. The visit, held on Wednesday, brought together political, economic and legislative advisers......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the agreement on Thursday......

U.S. appeals court blocks bid to restore Trump’s name to Washington’s Kennedy Center

A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected an emergency request to restore President Donald Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, leaving in place a lower court order that removed the branding from one of the nation's most prominent cultural institutions. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, represents the......

Brazil authorizes expulsion of Russian national sought by U.S. on espionage charges

Brazil has authorized the expulsion of Sergei Vladimirovich Cherkasov, a Russian national at the center of competing legal claims from the United States and Russia, in a case involving alleged espionage, identity fraud and international extradition. The Brazilian government approved the measure after Cherkasov, who has been detained in Brazil......

Binance says U.S. stocks and ETF trading tops $3 billion within first month

Trading activity in U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Binance has surpassed $3 billion in just one month, marking a strong early response to the cryptocurrency exchange's expansion into traditional financial markets. The milestone was announced on Thursday by Richard Teng, co-chief executive of Binance, during an interview......

Greenland rejects Trump's renewed bid for control of Arctic territory

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly rejected renewed suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States should take control of the Arctic island, reiterating that Greenland's sovereignty is not open to negotiation. The statement came after Trump revived the issue during the NATO summit in Ankara,......

Trump to fly legacy Air Force One to UK as newly refurbished aircraft makes separate visit

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will travel to the United Kingdom aboard the long-serving Air Force One aircraft, while the newly refurbished presidential jet will make a separate trip to the same destination for a public appearance involving American military personnel. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump said he would......

Tangier Med strengthens maritime security with advanced U.S. X-ray cargo scanners

Tangier Med has enhanced its cargo inspection capabilities with the deployment of advanced U.S.-supplied X-ray scanners designed to reinforce maritime security and improve the screening of goods passing through one of the world's busiest commercial ports. The announcement was made by U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan, who confirmed......

Apple signs more than $30 billion semiconductor deal with Broadcom through 2031

Apple has strengthened its long-standing partnership with semiconductor designer Broadcom by placing orders worth more than $30 billion for chips that will be manufactured in the United States and integrated into a broad range of future Apple devices. The agreement underscores Apple's continued investment in advanced semiconductor technologies......

Trump seeks to block release of $5.8 million Carroll judgment pending Supreme Court appeal

Lawyers representing U.S. President Donald Trump have asked a federal court to prevent the immediate release of millions of dollars awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, arguing that payment should be delayed while they pursue another appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court. The request, filed in federal court in Manhattan, seeks to pause the distribution......

Hegseth to discuss potential F-35 sale to Turkey during Israel talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the possibility of supplying F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during meetings with Israeli leaders on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential arms agreement is considered highly sensitive because of its possible impact on regional military balances and......

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