Inflation and Russia crisis: consumer climate plunges to record low

apnews.com/article/house-ukraine-speaker-johnson-mtg-68a810a998381dfd9f4c3c4e452b9f51

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Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...

Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House

The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.

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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us

ft.com/content/e63d6bb3-4381-4731-9724-d059e4eabf60

Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia

The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.

Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.

Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.

Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.

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Russian influence: New allegations weigh on Bystron: According to new media reports, recordings from the Czech secret service incriminate AfD politician Petr ...

Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Payments: Video Recordings Implicate AfD Politician Bystron

Czech authorities possess incriminating video footage of AfD politician Petr Bystron in Prague.

Bystron met with a businessman who operated a pro-Russian internet portal.

Audio recordings suggest that money was exchanged in packages.

Belgian authorities are also investigating due to suspected Russian interference in European elections.

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NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says: Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary General said after ...

politico.eu/article/nato-has-air-defense-systems-ready-for-ukraine-stoltenberg/

Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.

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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...

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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot

apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95

Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan

A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.

Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.

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Germany cuffs alleged Russian spies over plot to bomb industrial and military targets

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Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...

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Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles

Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from the oppression in Tajikistan and found a new home in Poland, along with many Pamiris, an ethnic minority.

Pamiris practice Ismailism, a sect of Shia Islam, and have independent leaders who often hold more influence than state authorities.

The National Alliance of Tajikistan, a coalition of opposition parties and groups, operates from Warsaw against President Rahmon's regime.

Poland has emerged as a key hub for the Tajik opposition in Europe, hosting political leaders, independent journalists, and activists working against Rahmon's rule.

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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...

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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels

JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.

Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.

JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.

Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.

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Russian 2024 GDP growth seen matching 2023 at 3.6%, finance minister says: Russia's GDP in 2024 is expected to grow at the same rate as in 2023 ...

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“Energy shock” looms: EU remains dependent on Russian LNG imports: The EU wants to reduce LNG imports from Russia. But an import stop would endanger European ...

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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...

politico.eu/article/ukraine-strategic-bomber-russia-attack-missiles-drones/

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Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Backfire supersonic bomber for first time: Ukraine reports shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first ...

Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed

Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.

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The European Central Bank is poised to order Italy's UniCredit to cut back its business with Russia, sources said, as the regulator exerts pressure to choke ...

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Foes Azerbaijan and Armenia agree 'historic' return of villages: Armenia has agreed to return several villages to Azerbaijan in what both sides said on Friday ...

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Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms: Russian officials face various restrictions on their ability to travel abroad ...

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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...

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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.

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Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.: Russia’s Foreign Ministry has been gathering data on the vulnerabilities of its Western ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/

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Poland arrests 2 over brutal attack on Navalny ally in Lithuania: “Do not try to repeat it,” Lithuanian president warned perpetrators.

politico.eu/article/poland-arrest-attack-alexei-navalny-leonid-volkov-lithuania/

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Iran, Russia, China - the global alliance of the unscrupulous: The confrontation between the nuclear power Israel and the near-nuclear power Iran must not be ...

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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure

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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record: 3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record

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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...

Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth

German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.

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Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024: Mortgage rates topped 7 percent for the first time this year, according to data released Friday by Freddie ...

thehill.com/business/4605828-mortgage-rates-top-first-time/

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Apr 19

AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...

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G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia: ‘We are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner’ if Tehran sends missiles to ...

politico.eu/article/g7-gives-iran-sharp-warning-not-to-send-ballistic-missiles-to-russia/

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Did Russia try to assassinate Ukrainian President Zelensky?#WIONOriginals #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar

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How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...

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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no answer: Henchmen of the Russian secret service are said to have planned attacks in Germany ...

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Russia's Bashneft protects refineries with anti-drone nets, RIA says

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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...

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Satellite images: How Russia is upgrading a naval base: According to the British Ministry of Defense, Russia has reinforced the Black Sea Fleet's naval base.

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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war in 2024 without fresh aid: The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...

Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia

CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.

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Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.

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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...

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Quick Glance: Ukraine's Arms Sector Struggles Amid Cash Shortages and Attacks

Hundreds of Ukrainian arms businesses face funding challenges and fear Russian attacks.

The government is urged to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow export licenses.

Private investments are primarily motivated by domestic entrepreneurs prioritizing patriotism over profit.

Manufacturing weapons in Ukraine during a full-scale war poses financial and security risks.

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Focus: Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung ...

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The ECB is set to order UniCredit to pare back its Russia business

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fij.ng/article/bag-of-rice-still-selling-for-up-to-n84000-in-lagos/

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FIJ NG Apr 18

Bag of Rice Still Selling for Up to N84,000 in Lagos: To verify if a bag of rice indeed sells for N60,000, FIJ took to two food markets in Lagos to ask the ...

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Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia, planning attacks: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying ...

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Situation in Ukraine: There is a threat of defeat in the East: Russia's summer offensive is about to begin near Chassiv Yar. Ukraine has much more to lose there ...

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US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia: The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been ...

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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from Putin: Due to the threat of US sanctions, numerous Chinese banks are now withdrawing from ...

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China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...

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Russia loses 870 soldiers, 9 tanks and 21 artillery systems over past day: Russias losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 457,830 troops

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Geopolitics: The connection between autocracy, democracy and raw materials: Natural resources help autocrats forget the people - and stay in power ...

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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets: Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper ...

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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets

Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.

Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.

The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.

Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.

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Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?

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French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them

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The Year of Art Deco Artist Tamara de Lempicka: The artist Tamara de Lempicka is having a moment.

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english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield

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Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...

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Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...

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What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?: What is driving the record-bad flooding that has devastated parts of Russia and Kazakhstan and forced tens of thousands ...

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Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander: Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their ...

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Tupolev bomber crashes in Russia: Three of the four pilots were able to save themselves using the ejector seat. The search is still ongoing for the fourth pilot ...

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Average mortgage holder spending record $2,800 on monthly payments: The median monthly mortgage payment jumped 11% in the past year due to surging interest rates ...

Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers

US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.

The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.

Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.

Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.

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Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State's Encouragement to Start Families – Official Data

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Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.

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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...

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Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year

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Apr 18

Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3

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How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks

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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...

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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.

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Republican lawmaker hits out at colleagues: 'They would like to see Russia win'

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Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff

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Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it tries to avoid a new mass call-up ...

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Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.

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Bomber crashes in Russia: Interfax: A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Russia's southern Stavropol region on Friday morning, the Interfax news agency ...

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ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid

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Sergei Gerasimov: A difficult March for Ukraine: March was an eventful month for Ukraine: Putin's victory in the presidential election ...

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Apr 18

Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...

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Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia - Euromaidan Press

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Ukraine war latest: Russian missile launchers, radar stations destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine ups production of Bohdana howitzers

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GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’

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At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...

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Social Security cost of living boost in 2025? Early estimate calls for 2.6% increase

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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.

Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.

Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.

Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.

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Ukraine drone strike kills two in Russia's Belgorod: A Ukrainian drone strike overnight killed two people in Russia's Belgorod region ...

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An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...

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