Tag: #US

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate Amid Economic Concerns

The Fed reduces interest rates to 4.00%-4.25% amid economic slowdown and inflation pressures, signaling possible further cuts.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation, #us

U.S. Sees Alarming 88% Surge in Child Labor Violations Since 2019

Child labor violations in the U.S. have surged 88% since 2019, prompting renewed enforcement efforts and corporate accountability measures.

#childlabor, #us, #laborlaws, #corporateresponsibility

Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Judge blocks Trump's attempt to remove Fed's Lisa Cook, citing independence and due process concerns.

#trump, #lisa cook, #federal reserve, #politics, #us

Massive ICE Raid at Georgia Hyundai-LG Plant: Impact on US-South Korea Relations

HSI's largest raid detains 475 workers, mostly South Korean, at Hyundai-LG site, straining US-South Korea ties.

#us, #southkorea, #immigration, #economy

Chinese State-Sponsored "Salt Typhoon" Cyber-Espionage Targets U.S. Communications

Massive Chinese cyber-espionage targets U.S., invading private communications and escalating tensions.

#cybersecurity, #china, #us, #cyberespionage, #saltTyphoon

Federal Court Blocks Use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan Deportations

A US court has halted Trump's bid to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, citing a lack of evidence for "invasion."

#us, #politics, #immigration, #deportation, #courtruling

Beijing Summit Signals Shift in Global Alliances

China hosts historic summit with Russia and North Korea, challenging U.S.-led global order.

#china, #russia, #northkorea, #globalalliance, #us

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amidst U.S. Tariff Measures

India's rupee drops as U.S. imposes tariffs, affecting key exports and economy.

#india, #economy, #us, #tariffs, #rupee

U.S. Deploys Naval Task Force Near Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. deploys warships near Venezuela over alleged drug cartel links, escalating tensions and drawing international responses.

#us, #venezuela, #military, #drugcartels, #diplomacy

Powell Hints at Possible Rate Cut, Sparking Stock Market Rally

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals rate cut potential; stock market surges.

#jeromepowell, #interestrates, #federalreserve, #markets, #us

Ayatollah Khamenei Rules Out Direct Talks with U.S., Citing 'Unsolvable' Issues

Iran's Supreme Leader dismisses U.S. talks post-conflict, deepening diplomatic deadlock amid nuclear tensions.

#iran, #us, #diplomacy, #nuclear, #conflict

Lebanon's Controversial Disarmament Plan Spurs Political Turmoil

Lebanon plans to disarm non-state groups including Hezbollah, sparking political uproar and warnings of unrest.

#lebanon, #hezbollah, #disarmament, #us, #israel

U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Sees Unprecedented M&A Surge in 2024

U.S. oil and gas M&A skyrockets to $206.6 billion in 2024, reflecting a strategic shift amid declining commodity prices.

#us, #oilgas, #mergers, #exxon, #conocophillips

U.S. Civil Rights Office Investigates Baltimore Schools Over Antisemitic Harassment

Probe launched into Baltimore City Schools amid allegations of antisemitic discrimination. The ADL claims failures in addressing hostile environments.

#us, #civilrights, #discrimination, #antisemitism, #baltimore

Escalating Trade Tensions: U.S. Imposes Significant Tariffs on Indian Imports

U.S. enforces 50% tariffs on Indian goods, raising trade tensions and impacting strategic relations.

#trade, #us, #india, #tariffs, #russia