Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

U.S. President Donald Trump was surrounded by world leaders as he declared the war in Gaza was “really coming to an end” at a signing ceremony for his “Board of Peace” for the territory. But many countries are not represented, and Trump singled out Spain for criticism on its defense spending from the podium, saying … Read more

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Airplanes on the tarmac during a snow storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.  Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airlines canceled more than 1,300 flights scheduled for Friday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S. with heavy snow and sleet in the … Read more

Adani group stocks plunge as U.S. SEC looks to question founder over fraud charges

Adani group stocks plunge as U.S. SEC looks to question founder over fraud charges

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024.  Stringer | Reuters Shares of Adani Group companies fell between 5 to 12% on Friday after reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to send summons to founder Gautam Adani and nephew Sagar Adani on … Read more

Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

A guide sign reading “Bank of Japan” is seen in Tokyo on July 31, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s central bank on Friday raised economic growth forecasts while holding its key policy rate at 0.75% as the country prepares to go into an election. The Bank of Japan upgraded its economic … Read more

Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 20: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the invitation to Canada to join his “Board of Peace,” days after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address in … Read more

TikTok forms U.S. joint venture, names Adam Presser CEO

TikTok forms U.S. joint venture, names Adam Presser CEO

The TikTok USDS (U.S. Data Security) logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on Dec. 19, 2025. Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images TikTok said Thursday that it formed a joint venture to keep the video-sharing app operating in the U.S. under the leadership of an American … Read more

Asia-Pacific markets rise ahead of Bank of Japan decision

Asia-Pacific markets rise ahead of Bank of Japan decision

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as geopolitical concerns eased and investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan’s decision. The central bank is expected to hold … Read more

Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

Elon Musk says Tesla taking safety supervisors out of some Robotaxi vehicles in Austin

A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025 Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company is now running a small number of its Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, without a human driver or safety supervisor on board. … Read more

Intel stock plunges 13% on soft guidance, concerns about chip production

Intel stock plunges 13% on soft guidance, concerns about chip production

The Intel logo is displayed on a sign in front of Intel headquarters on Jan. 22, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Intel reported fourth-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations but offered soft guidance for the current quarter. Shares of the company were down as much as 13% in … Read more

House passes final funding bills 8 days before shutdown, Senate now will consider

House passes final funding bills 8 days before shutdown, Senate now will consider

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., right, respond to a question during a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The House of Representatives on … Read more