Global health leaders called for a country-led approach to artificial intelligence in disease elimination during a UN General Assembly event in New York. The session brought together health ministers, funders, diagnostics leaders and public health experts. The Global Institute for

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    Oil prices dropped sharply Monday as Brent crude closed at its lowest level in nearly two weeks. November Brent settled at $100.34 a barrel, losing $3.53, or 3.4%. October West Texas Intermediate fell $4.52, or 4.51%, to $95.78 a barrel.

    India warned Washington that proposed tariffs on countries purchasing Russian crude oil could harm bilateral relations and disrupt global commodity trade. The statement followed the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by the United States House

    U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points. The increase lifted the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 631.21 points, or 1.21%, to 51,461.90.

    The U.S. dollar climbed to a seven-week high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The dollar index reached 100.36 against its major peers after gaining 0.7% overnight. That

    The Federal Reserve concluded its scheduled two day monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, maintaining its key interest rate benchmark target range while releasing updated quarterly economic projections. The decision by the Federal Open Market Committee reflects ongoing evaluations of national

    Costco has raised the online price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 for a 10-quart case. The package contains two 5-quart bottles and comes in several common viscosity grades. Costco now limits members to one transaction

    U.S. stocks closed lower Monday as artificial intelligence shares and chipmakers fell sharply. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 7,619.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 152.09 points, or 0.3%, to 52,421.20. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% to 26,186.41. Losses

    The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly climbed above 5% on Monday, returning to a level last touched in October 2023. Before that episode, it had not traded firmly above 5% since 2007. The yield later retreated, and the U.S.

    Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a reinforced federal agenda to accelerate domestic manufacturing and secure supply chain independence in response to U.S. trade restrictions. The plan incentivizes domestic capital allocation, supports critical infrastructure, and expands non-U.S. export routes to maintain

    Brent crude remained above $100 a barrel on Friday as supply disruptions continued to tighten the global oil market. Brent futures traded at $105.62 a barrel by 0555 GMT, down 1.9% from the previous close. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude

    U.S. stocks extended their decline Wednesday after a sharp selloff pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 628 points Tuesday. The Dow fell another 0.77% to 52,381.02, while the S&P 500 lost 0.48%. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.64% as selling

    United States Treasury yields traded in a narrow, mixed range on Monday as global fixed-income markets evaluated recent policy maneuvers by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve monetary policy expectations. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hovered near key multi-decade

    Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported its fiscal second-quarter 2026 financial results, posting earnings per share that topped Wall Street forecasts while missing revenue targets. Net revenue declined 4% year-over-year to $2.42 billion, falling short of analyst consensus expectations

    Wall Street stocks rebounded on Wednesday, ending a three-session losing streak across the major U.S. indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 295.01 points, or 0.56%, to close at 53,061.89. The S&P 500 rose 35.16 points, or 0.46%, to 7,666.63.

    Gold climbed more than 1% on Thursday after rebounding from its lowest level in more than three weeks. Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,434.70 an ounce by 04:25 GMT. U.S. gold futures advanced 1.5% to $4,480.10. The dollar weakened during

    Major U.S. stock indexes closed sharply lower after a spike in crude oil prices, driven by escalating Middle East tensions, reignited inflation concerns across global equity markets. The blue-chip index posted significant losses as investors evaluated the potential for extended

    News

    Two pilots died after a firefighting helicopter crashed inside Yosemite National Park during operations against the Dome Fire. The Eurocopter AS32 went down in Mariposa County at about 2:55 p.m. on Sept. 20. The aircraft had been supporting crews battling

    NEW YORK, RankWire.AI / – International leaders and human rights advocates called for synchronized global action to curb escalating digital hostility during high-level multilateral discussions on online safety risks. Official reporting from international news outlets highlighted growing concerns over advancing

    Abu Dhabi, RankWire.AI / – Two decades of structured international policy initiatives aimed at eliminating institutional gender gaps face renewed risks as structural economic transformations, rapid technological integration, and global market volatility hamper long-term development. Official documentation distributed through the

    Grand Teton National Park staff euthanized a black bear near Delta Lake after repeated access to human food changed its behavior. The park said the animal repeatedly approached visitors and became unusually difficult for wildlife staff to drive away. Managers

    Travel

    MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned

    HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and

    CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring break period. FlightAware recorded 4,853 cancellations and

    The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed

    Technology

    Automotive

    Audi has unveiled its flagship Q9, establishing the manufacturer’s first large full-size SUV and setting a new internal record for interior space. Slotting directly above the Q7 and Q8 series, the three-row luxury model is engineered to challenge full-size competitors across

    Ford Motor Co. is recalling 419,967 vehicles in the United States because front seat belt retractor pretensioners may deploy inadvertently, leaving belts locked and unable to retract or extend properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall

    MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an illuminated front grille

    MENA Newswire, DETROIT: Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 119,000 vehicles in the United States after federal safety regulators said a defect in certain engine block heaters can raise the risk of an under-hood fire when the heater is plugged in. The recall