Blinken’s Whirlwind Israel Diplomacy Hits Hard Mideast Realities
As the sun set in a polluted haze behind Antony Blinken’s plane on the tarmac of a military
2023-10-17 10:23
Biden to Visit Israel, Jordan in Bid to Keep War From Escalating
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday, in a visit designed to signal US solidarity with its
2023-10-17 09:53
Oil Steadies With Gaza Crisis and Venezuela Talks to the Fore
Oil steadied as the US intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis in Gaza even as Israel warned
2023-10-17 08:57
Automakers blast US plan to hike fuel efficiency rules
WASHINGTON A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and nearly all other major automakers, sharply criticized the
2023-10-17 06:17
'Stunned and sickened.' Wexner Foundation cuts ties with Harvard over 'tiptoeing' on Hamas
A nonprofit founded by former Victoria's Secret billionaire Leslie Wexner and his wife Abigail is breaking off ties with Harvard University, alleging the school has been "tiptoeing" over Hamas' terror attacks against Israel.
2023-10-17 05:19
UPenn in crisis over antisemitism allegations: Jon Huntsman is the latest donor to stop giving, and a board member resigns
Former US Ambassador Jon Huntsman blasted the University of Pennsylvania's response to antisemitism and is promising to halt his family's donations to the prestigious university.
2023-10-16 23:49
Janet Yellen Says Higher Interest Rates May Persist in US
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said higher interest rates may persist, while insisting the US economy is “in a
2023-10-16 19:24
Novo Nordisk in $1.3 billion deal to buy hypertension drug
COPENHAGEN Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy ocedurenone, a drug for uncontrolled hypertension with potential application in cardiovascular
2023-10-16 19:23
'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM The head of Israel's parliamentary finance committee on Monday called on Bank of Israel
2023-10-16 18:26
Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict
LONDON U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday it was too early to speculate on the economic
2023-10-16 17:56
France Is on Edge After Israel-Hamas War Reopens Old Scars
As home to both the largest Jewish and Muslim communities in Europe, France is feeling the strain of
2023-10-16 16:26
Israel Announces Another ‘Safe Passage’ For Gazans to Move South
Israel announced another “safe corridor” in Gaza as it urges civilians to move to the south of the
2023-10-16 15:20