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The ongoing challenges of forecasting extreme weather during the era of the climate crisis have been brought to the fore again amid catastrophic flash flooding in the “hill country” region of Texas. As of early Sunday, hundreds of rescuers are searching for at least 12 people still missing as rains taper off outside of San…
Washington — White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that “rough outlines of the deals are becoming clear” ahead of a key tariff deadline this week, with agreements like the U.K. and Vietnam deals serving as “guidelines for what might happen” with other countries. “There’s going to be quite a bit of…
The majority of the world’s population is not properly represented in key global institutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (July 6, 2025), addressing fellow leaders of emerging nations at the BRICS summit in Rio De Janeiro. PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit: Follow LIVE updates on July 6, 2025 The BRICS Leaders’…
Hong Kong-based Link Asset Management has said it is “streamlining a small number of roles and positions” as part of an efficiency drive in response to a “challenging operating environment” amid reports that the firm has been conducting lay-offs. Economists said the move by the firm, which owns 150 properties in Hong Kong, mainland China…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Weijia Jiang: Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council director Rep. Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York Director Ken Burns Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” WEIJIA JIANG: I’m Weijia Jiang in Washington. And this week…
Texas has joined a growing movement of states establishing gold and silver currency systems, after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056 into law on June 29, creating what supporters call the most comprehensive precious metals transaction framework in the nation. Source link
Texas campground owner describes waking people up during flash floods: “It was just chaos” – CBS News Watch CBS News Search and rescue missions continue in Kerr County, Texas, after severe storms caused deadly flooding that has killed dozens of people. More than 20 children from the nearby Camp Mystic are still missing, officials say….
Kishore Mahbubani is a renowned diplomat, scholar, and one of the most insightful analysts of global power dynamics. He served as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Nations and as President of the UN Security Council, and is the author of books including Has China Won? and Has the West Lost It? Mahbubani joined Current Affairs to…
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.83%) reached a new all-time high in late June, soaring by more than 26% from its low point in April, as of this writing. Many investors are optimistic that the market will continue climbing, making right now a fantastic opportunity to load up on quality stocks. ETFs are a simple way to…
Naval officers on Chinese warships visiting Hong Kong have praised residents touring their vessels for their behaviour and warmth, while revealing that they had enjoyed some local delicacies in neighbourhood cafes and were impressed by the city’s beauty and prosperity. The officers proved to be popular photo subjects for residents enjoying a rare opportunity to…