The Conference Board reported US consumer confidence dipped to 93.1 in May as concerns about war-driven inflation weighed on households.
Year: 2026
Israel’s Finance Minister Smotrich Says ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Him
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich disclosed that the International Criminal Court is pursuing an arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Uganda as WHO Reports 139 Suspected Deaths
The WHO confirmed the Ebola outbreak has crossed into Uganda with 139 suspected deaths across the DRC and Uganda combined.
UK GDP Growth Expected to Slow to 0.8% in 2026 Due to Middle East Conflict Impact
KPMG warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting UK supply chains and projected Britain’s economic growth to slow to just 0.8% this year.
Indo-Pacific Cable Infrastructure Decisions Now Driven by Geopolitics Not Economics
Analysts warn that decisions about undersea internet cable routes in the Indo-Pacific are increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry between the US and China.
Rubio Visits Armenia as US Middle East Diplomatic Shuttle Continues
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Yerevan Armenia as part of a broader diplomatic mission across the Middle East and Caucasus region.
DOJ Issues Permanent Bar on IRS Investigating Trump Family and Business Interests
The US Department of Justice announced a permanent prohibition preventing the IRS from probing Donald Trump his sons and their family business.
GOP Congressman Thomas Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie was defeated in a primary election by a Trump-endorsed challenger signalling a shift in Republican Party dynamics.
Trump Administration Plans to Resettle 10000 Additional White South Africans in US
The Trump White House announced plans to accept an additional 10000 white South African refugees into the United States.
Nigeria’s Military Confirms Joint Strikes with US Against Islamic State Killing 175
Nigeria officially confirmed that its military conducted joint operations with US forces targeting Islamic State militants resulting in 175 deaths.