Border detentions in December remain stable, reaching the lowest levels since 2020
Border detentions for unauthorized crossings from Mexico into the United States in December showed little change from the previous month, maintaining the lowest levels since July 2020. A senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official, speaking on condition on…
Panama celebrates 25 years of sovereignty over the Panama Canal
This year marks a significant milestone for Panama as the nation celebrates 25 years since it assumed full control of the Panama Canal. On December 31, 1999, the canal was officially transferred to Panama by the United States under the…
Congress approves plan to avoid government shutdown amid Republican divisions
The US Congress narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown on Friday, after weeks of partisan wrangling over federal spending limits and debt ceiling extensions. The crisis came as Republicans, responding to pressure from former President Donald Trump, debated proposals to…
Kamala Harris urges resilience as Democrats regroup after election defeat
Vice President Kamala Harris appealed to Democrats still reeling from last month’s election defeat, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to progress. Speaking days before Donald Trump returned to the White House, with Republicans retaining full control of…
The Federal Reserve plans to cut rates despite persistent inflation and a strong economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce their latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday, and market participants are preparing for a surprising move. Despite inflation remaining above the Fed’s 2% target, robust economic…
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 Social account, Trump revealed that Lou Rinaldi has been named the next US ambassador to…
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 ends. The White House announced that Biden will travel to Rome from January 9 to…
The Fed plans to cut interest rates as it faces economic uncertainty under the new Trump administration
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, a move some analysts are calling a “hard reversal” in monetary policy. This decision comes alongside updated economic forecasts…
United States, Japan and Australia deepen military cooperation amid regional tensions
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed optimism about the growing collaboration between the United States, Japan and Australia as the three nations continue to strengthen their military capabilities. Speaking during a joint observation of the military exercises on Wednesday, Austin…
China signals a cautious change in monetary policy as it faces economic challenges
China’s leadership surprised markets this week by signaling a change in its monetary policy stance for the first time in 14 years. The announcement highlights the depth of the country’s economic challenges, even as experts warn that a large stimulus…
Optimism about household finances increases after Donald Trump’s election victory
A wave of optimism about personal finances has spread among Americans following Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election, according to a survey released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The data reveals a significant increase in…
Biden reflects on the legacy of Pearl Harbor and the lessons of history
During an event honoring veterans and their families at the White House, President Joe Biden reflected on the lasting impact of the Pearl Harbor attack, calling it a moment that “changed the future of the world.” Speaking just before the…