Yemen escalation displaces more than 57,000 children: UNICEF
Renewed fighting in Yemen is deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis in a country where more than 12 million children depend on aid, after more than a decade of conflict.
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Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged
The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.
Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes
Trump says the U.S. may be nearing the end of its nearly seven-month war with Iran, as he signals Tehran is open to a deal.
As freshwater reserves shrink, countries must prepare for a new water reality
The world is entering a period in which abnormal water supplies are becoming the norm, with river flows, groundwater and glaciers all showing signs of sustained disruption, the UN weather agency warned on Thursday.
OpenAI reports 6 new instances of 'concerning model behavior' since March
OpenAI has disclosed six new cases of model misbehavior and offered a framework for disclosing future instances, as the debate over AI model safety intensifies.
Amazon obtains right to buy stock in Generac, boosting power company's share price by over 40%
Amazon was granted warrants to buy up to $340 million worth of Generac stock as part of a deal to supply backup power generators for its data centers.
Here are five key takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate hike
The Fed on Wednesday delivered a much-expected interest rate hike.
Analysis: How Trump could reignite the Fed independence fight after Warsh's rate hike
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates.
Here is what changed in the new Fed statement under Warsh
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in July.
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote
Most officials penciled in one more increase this year. An energy shock and a surge of AI investment have reshaped the inflation outlook.
Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its first interest rate hike since 2023 and indicated another to come.
Who should set the rules for AI? The UN is pushing for a safer digital future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, raising questions about how societies and governments can capture its benefits while managing risks that often extend beyond national borders.