U.S. bank JPMorgan (JPM.N) this week stopped processing payments for the Russian Agricultural Bank, Russia said on Friday, as it demanded action, not promises, from Washington to help Russian grain and fertilizer reach global markets. The bank had handled some Russian grain export payments for the past few months with reassurances from Washington. However, that cooperation was “closed on Aug 2,” the Foreign Ministry said. “JPMorgan cannot ignore the consequences

An American fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid a rape charge in Utah can be extradited to the U.S., a judge in Scotland ruled Wednesday. The 35-year-old man — identified in court as Nicholas Rossi but who insists on using the name Arthur Knight — has been in prison since his bail was revoked in December 2021 and has fought his return ever since. Rossi has been appearing

Inflation in the United States rose at its slowest pace in more than two years last month, a sign that a series of interest rates have punctured soaring price rises. The annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in June, down from 4% in May, according to the latest data from the Labor Department. Inflation in so-called core prices — a measure that excludes volatile food and energy costs — fell

As Congress members depart for their August recess, they leave behind a critical and pressing issue that threatens the nation’s stability: the looming possibility of a government shutdown. With September approaching, the urgency to address funding and legislative matters has never been more apparent. The country stands at a crossroads, and the decisions made in the coming weeks will undoubtedly shape its future trajectory. This article delves into the implications

A second Russian aircraft flew “dangerously close” to a U.S. drone over Syria this week, just days after a Russian jet damaged another U.S. drone above the war-torn country, the White House said on Wednesday. “We have seen the early reports of a second Russian fighter aircraft this week flying dangerously close to our drone on a defeat ISIS mission,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters in a press

Taiwan is looking to buy National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, or NASAMS, from the United States, has seen how well they work in Ukraine, the island’s defense minister said on Tuesday. The system is a networked short- to medium-range ground-based air defense solution that protects against drones, cruise missiles, and manned aircraft. It is jointly developed and manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace of Norway and Raytheon Technologies of the

Over 50 pilot whales have died after mass stranding on a Western Isles beach. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity (BDMLR) said the animals washed up on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Only 15 of the approximately 55 beached whales were still alive when rescue teams arrived. The charity was alerted at around 7 am this morning to reports of multiple whales stranding on the coast

In Southern California, brave firefighters are again on the front lines, battling relentless wildfires that have engulfed the region. As scorching temperatures exacerbate the already dangerous conditions, these dedicated men and women work tirelessly to protect lives, property, and the surrounding environment. One such harrowing scene unfolded on Friday, July 14, as firefighters watched flames encroach upon Gilman Springs Road during the Rabbit Fire. Let us delve into the efforts

The sale of struggling Silicon Valley startup zGlue’s patents in 2021 was unremarkable except for one detail: The technology it owned, designed to cut the time and cost of making chips, showed up 13 months later in the patent portfolio of Chipuller, a startup in China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen. Chipuller purchased chipset technology, a cost-efficient way to package groups of small semiconductors to form one powerful brain capable of

The Southwest sweltered for another day, baking for a summer heat wave that has set records and prompted health warnings and strained power grids. The sweltering conditions will worsen over the weekend and continue into next week. Across a vast swath of the United States stretching from California to South Florida, over 100 million people are under excessive heat advisories, watches, and warnings. A ridge of hot air, or “heat

In the early hours of Wednesday, a devastating collision occurred in southern Illinois, resulting in losing three lives and injuring fourteen individuals. The accident involved a Greyhound bus and multiple commercial vehicles, according to state police. The incident unfolded amidst the darkness of the night as the Greyhound bus, carrying passengers on their journey, collided with several commercial vehicles on a stretch of highway in southern Illinois. The force of

The company, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, with 400 million users, said it would pay a parental cash subsidy of 10,000 yuan annually for five years for every child born to its employees worldwide. The program will cost about 1 billion yuan, the company said. China’s government is stepping up efforts to encourage families to have children as it grapples with a shrinking workforce and increased social