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US jobless rate steady at 4.3% with 22,000 hires
In August, the U.S. economy added only 22,000 jobs, unemployment remained the same at 4.3%, and the labor stats seem to hint…
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US, UK warships sail Taiwan Strait during Fujian trials
On September 16, the United States and United Kingdom’s joint passage through Taiwan’s Strait. At the time of China’s newest aircraft carrier,…
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US posts $345B budget deficit in August
In August 2025, the U.S. government tallied a $345 billion budget deficit, slightly smaller by 9% than the same month last year.…
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Poland says Russian drones breached airspace, NATO boosts patrols
September 10 brought the news that drones were on the wrong side of the Polish line, entering the southeast region near the…
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Consumer sentiment falls to 55.4 in September
Consumer sentiment in the U.S dropped to 55.4% in September, which is a 4.8% decrease from August's 58.2% and the lowest point…
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UN debate begins with focus on wars, climate, economy
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) started this week in New York. A time that seems most crucial…
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August retail sales climb 0.6% despite economic pressures
U.S. retail sales went up by 0.6% in August, which is considered better than was expected. This indicates Continued consumer spending despite…
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UN debate kicks off with wars and climate in spotlight
As global leaders converge for the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, it's no surprise that Secretary General…
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US import, export prices both rise 0.3% in August
In August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicated that both import and export prices rose by 0.3%. This simultaneous increase,…
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Estonia reports 12-minute Russian airspace breach
Estonia’s news reports that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets crossed into its airspace without authorization, staying there for a complete 12 minutes.…
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US consumer sentiment falls to 55.4 in September
In September, Americans’ consumer sentiment dropped sharply and to its lowest level since May. This reflects increased anxiety about the labor market…
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China’s Fujian carrier crosses Taiwan Strait on trials
The Fujian, China’s latest and most sophisticated aircraft carrier, crossed the Taiwan Strait this week. The carrier, along with the supporting fleet,…