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US urges immediate release of Yemeni staff detained by Houthis

US urges immediate release of Yemeni staff detained by Houthis

State Department says detentions and 'sham proceedings' show pattern of intimidation

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Fed Chair says central bank ‘well positioned to wait and see how the economy evolves’
11.12.2025

Fed Chair says central bank ‘well positioned to wait and see how the economy evolves’

Tariffs causing most of inflation overshoot, though likely to result in 'one-time' spike in pricing, according to Jerome Powell

Trump threatens Colombian President Petro: 'He's going to be next'
11.12.2025

Trump threatens Colombian President Petro: 'He's going to be next'

'He better wise up, or he'll be next. He'll be next soon. I hope he's listening,' says US president

Trump says his Gaza 'Board of Peace' will be announced in early 2026
11.12.2025

Trump says his Gaza 'Board of Peace' will be announced in early 2026

'We'll do it early next year, and the Board of Peace are going to...it'll be one of the most legendary boards ever,' says US president

Trump confirms US seized 'very large' oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
11.12.2025

Trump confirms US seized 'very large' oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

'We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela; large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually,' says US president

US to impose tariffs on Nicaragua because of labor, human rights concerns
10.12.2025

US to impose tariffs on Nicaragua because of labor, human rights concerns

Trade representative announces phased tariffs starting in 2026, citing abuses, rule of law dismantling