US Senate clears procedural vote on Graham sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers with tariffs up to 200%
The US Senate voted 86 to 12 on July 28, 2026, to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and...
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US economy sheds 23,000 jobs in July, complicating Fed Chair Warsh’s rate decision
The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, and monthly job gains have been shrinking since March. The report lands...
Trump Revives Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Claims
The White House has told Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook it is considering firing her, reviving unproven mortgage-fraud allegations the...
Bessent says US-Iran ceasefire could be finalized within a day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a 30- to 60-day ceasefire with Iran could be finalized within a day, days after...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact With Mutual Attack Clause
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, a mutual defence pact covering nations...
