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The White House has told agencies to prepare job cuts as a shutdown looms, marking a major shift from temporary furlough policies.

US exempts European polished diamonds from 15% tariffs under new trade deal, reinforcing Antwerp’s role in the global diamond supply chain.

US treasury yields declined as markets awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech following a recent rate cut and mixed signals from labor data.

OECD lifts 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2 percent but warns U.S. tariffs, slowing demand and trade tensions could weigh on economies in 2026.

Pfizer will acquire biotech Metsera for $4.9B in cash, expanding its obesity treatment portfolio with milestone payments possibly raising the deal to $7.3B.

UN urges overhaul of water management as 2.1B lack safe drinking water and billions more face inadequate sanitation and hygiene access globally.

Washington gas prices reach $4.66 per gallon, the highest in the U.S., driven by refinery outages, pipeline shutdowns, and increased state fuel taxes.

Paramount and Skydance prepare a bid for Warner Bros Discovery with analyst-backed synergy potential exceeding $3 billion in major US media industry move.

Donald Trump urges SEC to end quarterly reports for public firms, proposing semiannual disclosures to reduce regulatory burden.

The United States reaffirmed its commitment to peace, sovereignty, and liberty during the 80th UNGA, emphasizing reforms and stronger peacekeeping.