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Powell warns Fed independence is at risk amid rising political pressure from Trump-era tensions

Powell warns Fed independence is at risk amid rising political pressure from Trump-era tensions

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Outgoing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has strongly defended the importance of central bank independence, warning that political interference could permanently damage public trust in the institution responsible for guiding America’s monetary policy. Speaking at an award ceremony hosted by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Powell said the Federal Reserve is currently facing […]

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Iran rejects US deal pressure, insists rights must be guaranteed before agreement

Iran rejects US deal pressure, insists rights must be guaranteed before agreement

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Iran has firmly pushed back against mounting US pressure over a potential agreement, stating it will not accept any deal with Washington unless the rights of its people are fully guaranteed. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator, said the United States could not be relied upon and emphasized that Tehran would only move forward if […]

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Bangladesh raises fuel prices again as energy strain deepens amid global pressure

Bangladesh raises fuel prices again as energy strain deepens amid global pressure

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Bangladesh has increased fuel prices for the second time in just six weeks, reflecting ongoing financial stress linked to global energy disruptions and rising import costs driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The government, which relies on imports for around 95 percent of its fuel supply—mostly sourced from the Middle East—adjusted prices in […]

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Ceasefire in name only as Israel expands ground operations deeper into southern Lebanon amid ongoing border tensions

Ceasefire in name only as Israel expands ground operations deeper into southern Lebanon amid ongoing border tensions

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Israeli military operations have intensified in southern Lebanon, with the army confirming on Sunday that its ground forces are pushing further into the region as part of what it describes as expanded offensive operations against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group operating along the border. The military said that a “significant number” of soldiers have begun coordinated […]

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Trump claims nuclear assurance from Iran as Tehran pushes back with $12 billion asset demand amid fragile peace talks

Trump claims nuclear assurance from Iran as Tehran pushes back with $12 billion asset demand amid fragile peace talks

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he received assurances from Iran that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, even as fresh tensions emerge over a revised and reportedly tougher peace framework sent back to Tehran. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, the United States has proposed updated terms aimed at […]

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