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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that she expects Congress will ultimately vote ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity'
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Yellen rules out GOP plan to avert default on government debt: Technically, it's not even possible
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Yellen rules out GOP plan to avert default on government debt
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that she expects Congress will ultimately vote ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity'
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that she expects Congress will ultimately vote ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity'
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Yellen rules out GOP plan to avert default on government debt: Technically, it's not even possible
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Yellen rules out GOP plan to avert default on government debt
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that she expects Congress will ultimately vote ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity'
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that she expects Congress will ultimately vote ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says debt standoff risks 'calamity'
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout: The agency said it met a goal of 100,000 users for the new Direct File site, which is limited to 12 ...
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign ...
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Oversupply in China: People use solar systems as fences: China is flooding the global market with solar systems. Prices have fallen so much that people are using ...
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Oversupply in China: People use solar systems as fences
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Yellen: It’s ‘neither practical nor desirable’ to cut off economic relations with China
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Yellen: It’s ‘neither practical nor desirable’ to cut off economic ...
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US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of drone unit: The Treasury Department announced Friday it issued sanctions against a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of ...
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US sanctions Hamas spokesperson, leaders of drone unit
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“Expand or die”: China’s solar companies now also want Western government aid: China is flooding the world with cheap, heavily subsidized solar modules ...
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“Expand or die”: China’s solar companies now also want Western government ...
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U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
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U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group
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Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods: Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk ...
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Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods
Quick Glance: Yellen Warns China of Overproduction Risks
  • Janet Yellen has warned China during her second visit as US Treasury Secretary about the risks to jobs and businesses posed by the overproduction of certain goods.

  • Yellen highlighted the consequences of the overcapacity of Chinese goods in key industries such as electric vehicles and solar panels, stating that this could impact American firms, workers, and companies globally.

  • She discussed potential trade barriers that could be considered if China does not respond to warnings about overcapacity, emphasizing that China is flooding the global market with cheap, state-subsidized products.

  • Yellen emphasized the importance of a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and continued her discussions on bilateral cooperation in areas such as climate change and financial stability with Chinese counterparts.
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Shilling gain cuts external debt by Sh1.12 trillion: The stock of external debt has fallen by Sh1.124 trillion in less than three months.
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Shilling gain cuts external debt by Sh1.12 trillion
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Yellen Chides China Over ‘Coercive’ Moves Against US Firms: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen chided China for “unfair” treatment of American and other foreign ...
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Yellen Chides China Over ‘Coercive’ Moves Against US Firms
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The China pushback uniting major world powers: Large economies have taken aim at cheap products from subsidized Chinese industries.
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The China pushback uniting major world powers
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
  • The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.

  • Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

  • The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.

  • The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
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Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? : Maybe it’s unconstitutional and if so, then so be it. But I get why it exists and I don’t ...
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Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? 
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Biden to Host Japanese & Filipino Leaders as Nations Hold War Games in South China Sea
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Biden to Host Japanese & Filipino Leaders as Nations Hold War Games in ...
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
  • President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

  • The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

  • The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

  • The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
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Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say: Trump imposed a series of tariffs on China in 2018, many of which Biden has upheld ...
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Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say
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‘Significant consequences’ if Chinese firms help Russia’s war in Ukraine, US’s Yellen warns
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‘Significant consequences’ if Chinese firms help Russia’s war in Ukraine ...
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Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.: China and the U.S. share a desire to stabilize relations, but a recent trip by the U ...
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Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.
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Charted: Sacrifices people make to afford rent or mortgage payments: A striking share of renters and homeowners across the U.S. are skipping essentials like ...
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Charted: Sacrifices people make to afford rent or mortgage payments
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