Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Politics

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 11:04 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Iran nuclear deal: Ebrahim Raisi says IAEA probe must close for the deal to be restored

Aug 30, 2022 07:29 am UTC| Politics

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said for the 2015 nuclear deal to be restored, the UNs nuclear watchdog must close its probe related to the nuclear particles found at Iranian facilities. Raisis comments come as Iran has...

Australia PM Anthony Albanese to focus on workplace reform

Aug 30, 2022 07:19 am UTC| Politics

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked his first 100 days as the countrys leader and the Labor Partys government this week. Albanese said his government was focusing on reforming the workplace as the country...

Russia-Ukraine war: EU may agree to tighten visas for Russians

Aug 30, 2022 07:06 am UTC| Politics

As the war in Ukraine is moving towards its seventh month, among the sanctions called for by Ukraine was a visa ban on Russians. Officials from the European Union reveal that in the upcoming conference of EU foreign...

US to appoint Arctic ambassador amidst Russia, China ambitions in region

Aug 29, 2022 10:10 am UTC| Politics

The United States is set to appoint an ambassador for the Arctic region. The move to appoint an envoy comes amidst Russia and Chinas ambitions in the area. The US State Department said Washington intends to appoint an...

Russia-Ukraine war: Unclear how Russia will increase troops, says UK

Aug 29, 2022 09:40 am UTC| Politics

The ongoing war in Ukraine is moving towards its seventh month, with both sides seeing decreased numbers in their armed forces. Following a recent decree to increase troops, the British defense ministry said it remains to...

UK: Liz Truss considering cutting VAT by 5 percent, report says

Aug 29, 2022 09:09 am UTC| Politics

British foreign secretary Liz Truss is reportedly considering cutting down the countrys rate of value-added tax if she is elected prime minister. The plan to reduce the value-added tax was aimed to help tackle the high...

EU foreign policy chief says Serbia, Kosovo reach agreement over movement of citizens on border

Aug 29, 2022 08:25 am UTC| Politics

Over the weekend, the European Union announced that Kosovo and Serbia had settled an ethnic dispute over the movement of citizens across the border between the two countries. This comes as both Balkan countries have been...

1661 1662 1663 1664 1665 1666 1667 1668 1669 1670

Economy

S&P Affirms Brazil’s BB Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Amid Fiscal Challenges

SP Global Ratings has reaffirmed Brazils BB/B long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings, maintaining a stable outlook. The agency also kept the countrys transfer and convertibility assessment...

Gold Prices Rise Above $4,000 as Inflation Data and Weaker Dollar Boost Demand

Gold prices recovered on Thursday after falling to their lowest levels since November 2025, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar following the release of the latest U.S. inflation data. While easing concerns over aggressive...

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Micron Surges, Apple Drops After Price Hikes

Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday after a volatile trading session driven by contrasting performances from major technology companies. Investors reacted positively to Micron Technologys strong earnings and AI-driven...

Iran Attack in Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Global oil prices climbed on Thursday after Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting concerns over Middle East tensions and...

Oil Prices Rebound as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Return After Ship Attack Near Oman

Global oil prices recovered on Thursday after falling to levels seen before the Iran conflict, as renewed security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz revived market uncertainty. Reports of an attack on a commercial vessel...

Politics

US Approves $250 Million Fighter Jet Training Sale to Australia

The United States has approved a potential $250 million military sale to Australia, reinforcing the long-standing defense partnership between the two allies. The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it had...

Johns Hopkins University Lays Off 110 Employees as Federal Research Funding Declines

Johns Hopkins University has announced the layoff of 110 employees following significant reductions in federal research funding, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing one of the United States leading...

Republican Lawmaker Introduces AI Incident Reporting Bill to Strengthen U.S. AI Safety

The United States could soon see new artificial intelligence regulations after Republican Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas introduced the proposed AI Incident Reporting Act, a bill designed to improve transparency...

Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After Ship Attack Delays IMO Escort Mission

A reported attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has prompted the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) to temporarily suspend its ship escort mission, raising fresh concerns over the fragile...

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Carry Law on Private Property

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Hawaii law restricting licensed handgun owners from carrying firearms on private property open to the public without the owners explicit permission violates the Second Amendment. The...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

OpenAI May Delay IPO to 2027 Amid $1 Trillion Valuation Goal

OpenAI is reportedly considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) until 2027 as it pursues an ambitious $1 trillion valuation. According to a report by The New York Times, company executives...

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...

Doncasters Raises $919 Million in NYSE IPO as Aerospace Growth Accelerates

Doncasters has successfully raised $919.3 million through its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the aerospace components manufacturers long-term transformation. The historic British...

SK Hynix Targets $29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Expand AI Chip Business

SK Hynix has announced plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion through a Nasdaq listing in the United States, positioning the deal as one of the largest global stock offerings in history. The South Korean memory chip...

Alibaba Shares Fall After Anthropic Alleges Massive AI Model Distillation Campaign

Alibaba Groups Hong Kong-listed shares dropped sharply on Thursday after reports revealed that U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of conducting a large-scale campaign to...