Rocket Fired From Syria Lands in Israeli-Held Golan Heights
Rockets were fired from Syria toward the Israeli-held area of the Golan Heights, one landing in an open area and two others failing to cross the border, the army said in a statement.
Bloomberg Business
US Consumer Prices Are Seen Staying Firm, Testing the Fed
US inflation was largely unwavering in March, with economists projecting a monthly increase in consumer prices on par with advances seen over the previous half year that will test the Federal Reserve’s mettle.
A $1.5 Trillion Wall of Debt Is Looming for US Commercial Properties
Almost $1.5 trillion of US commercial real estate debt comes due for repayment before the end of 2025. The big question facing those borrowers is who’s going to lend to them?
Iran Vows to Prosecute Women, Close Businesses That Shun Hijab
Iranian women will be prosecuted and businesses could risk being shut for failing to observe the country’s hijab rules, Iran’s police chief said, escalating the regime’s crackdown on dissent against mandatory head scarves.
Abortion Pill to Be Blocked Nationwide Under Judge’s Order
A Republican-appointed federal judge in Texas issued an order suspending the US government’s decades-old approval of a key drug used in medication abortion, initiating a process that could block access to the pill nationwide in a week.
Ukraine Latest: Russia Said to Ramp Up Evacuations From South
Russia has formally charged detained Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich with espionage, an accusation the White House and the newspaper denied again on Saturday.
OPEC+ Shock Revives Oil Bulls Even as Demand Warnings Flash
OPEC+’s surprise oil-production cut sent shock waves through financial markets and pushed crude prices up by the most in a year. Now that the dust has started to settle, one question looms large: Will that price rally stick, or fade away?
Canada’s Lassonde Plans to Buy Stake in Teck Spinoff: Report
Canadian entrepreneur Pierre Lassonde is planning to buy a stake in Teck Resources Ltd.’s spinoff coal company to protect it from a foreign takeover, the Globe and Mail reported.
Estonian PM Vows More Defense Spending in New Ruling Coalition
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas vowed higher defense spending after finalizing a deal for a new governing coalition following her victory in last month’s elections, extending her tenure as one of Europe’s most ardent backers of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Social Media Buzz: Abortion, Gen Z, Taiwan, the Masters
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