Category: News
European markets slide in the last full trading session of the year
European stock markets traded lower on Monday in the last full trading session of 2024, as investors braced for a quiet end to the year….
America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing sees a modern resurgence
After more than 170 years of operation, Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest racetrack, has held its last race. The New Jersey track, owned by Penn Entertainment,…
Ukraine blocks the transit of Russian gas to Europe, ending decades of energy dominance
On New Year’s Day, Ukraine officially cut off the flow of Russian natural gas to several European countries, marking the end of Moscow’s long-standing dominance…
New York City’s congestion pricing will begin amid legal challenges
Cars traveling through Manhattan will face new tolls starting just after midnight on January 5, 2025, as New York City implements the nation’s first congestion…
Trump threatens EU with trade deficit tariffs and calls for more US energy purchases
President-elect Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric on trade on Friday, warning the European Union that it must significantly reduce its trade deficit with the…
Trump announces ambassadorial appointments to Uruguay and Dominican Republic
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced two major diplomatic appointments ahead of his inauguration. In a statement shared on his Truth…
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments over the federal law that threatens a TikTok ban
The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments on January 10, 2025 on the constitutionality of a federal law that could ban…
Biden will visit the Vatican and Italy on his final international trip as president
US President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican next month, marking what is likely to be his last international trip as president before his term…
The Swiss National Bank surprises markets with a larger rate cut amid inflationary challenges
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) made an unexpected policy adjustment on Thursday, cutting its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. This larger-than-expected cut defied…
China outlines growth strategies and signals stronger economic policies for 2025
Chinese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to boosting the nation’s economy by unveiling plans for more aggressive fiscal policy and moderate monetary easing at a high-level…