Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
AdminsGetty Images Stock markets around the world have been relatively settled this week after a period of chaos, sparked by US trade tariffs. But investors are still closely watching a…
Thousands join anti-Trump protests across US
Reuters Thousands took to the streets across the US on Saturday to protest recent actions by President Donald Trump. Known as "50501", for "50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement", the…
US and Iran hold ‘constructive’ first round of nuclear talks
Getty Images US envoy Steve Witkoff (left) and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took part in the talks Iran and the US have concluded a first round of talks in Oman…
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
Reuters US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports. US Customs and Border…
Defiant Trump vows to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
Reuters US President Donald Trump has defended sweeping tariffs on imports that sent shockwaves through global stock markets, saying "sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something". Speaking to…
Wisconsin attorney general sues to block Elon Musk $2m election giveaway
Getty Images Elon Musk at the White House Wisconsin's attorney general is seeking to stop Elon Musk from giving away $2m (£1.5m) to two voters ahead of the state's supreme…
Columbia University president steps down amid Trump’s crackdown
Getty Images Columbia University was the site of major protests against Israel's war on Gaza last year Columbia University's interim president has resigned her role just one week after the…
Trump ‘respected Canada’s sovereignty’ in call, says Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US President Donald Trump "respected Canada's sovereignty" in the first call between the pair, who spoke amid an ongoing trade war between the two…
Trump rescinds order targeting law firm after it makes $40m promise
Getty Images Trump has signed dozens of executive orders since his return to the White House, often targeting critics President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order targeting a prestigious…
Ireland ‘ready to work’ with US to bring peace, says Martin
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The taoiseach (right) and his wife Mary O'Shea present US President Donald Trump with the traditional shamrock bowl during a St Patrick's Day reception at the White House Ireland…