An average of four incidents of settler violence have taken place each day in the occupied West Bank since October 7. Earlier this week, in a recurring pattern of violence, dozens of Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers, set fire to several vehicles and properties, injuring at least 21 Palestinians. As global attention

Arjun Neil Alim in Hong Kong January 22 2025 Jump to comments section Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The renminbi weakened and Chinese stocks fell after US President Donald Trump said he could impose a 10 per cent tariff against

Wellington, New Zealand AP  —  A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia. Mittens, 8, was booked for one-way travel with her family from Christchurch, New Zealand to

XRP has maintained positive momentum following the SEC’s launch of a crypto task force headed by Commissioner Hester Peirce. The crypto task force launch could help resolve the SEC’s case against Ripple and allow the approval of XRP ETFs. XRP could stretch its massive uptrend to set a new all-time high above $3.55 as it

The safe-haven asset remains in demand as market participants brace for potential disruptions in global trade. Fed Rate Cut Expectations Support Gold’s Momentum Market speculation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates twice this year has further fueled gold’s bullish momentum. Analysts suggest that easing inflationary pressures in the U.S. have raised the likelihood

The Indian Rupee trades flat in Wednesday’s early European session. Renewed USD demand and Trump’s tariff announcements might weigh on the INR.  The routine RBI intervention and lower crude oil prices might cap the downside for local currency.  The Indian Rupee (INR) flat lines on Wednesday. The persistent US Dollar (USD) buying from foreign portfolio