RBC Flags Risks of Renewed US Strikes on Iran Despite Diplomacy
Renewed US military strikes against Iran remain possible despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days ahead of the midterm elections, according to RBC Capital Markets LLC.
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Singapore’s Top Envoy on Mission to Soothe Indonesian Angst
Singapore’s top diplomat got to Jakarta so fast this week that his hosts described the visit as unexpected.
Pentagon Watchdog Declines to Probe Ukraine Intel, Starlink Cuts
The Pentagon’s inspector general declined to investigate the disruption of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and Kyiv’s access to the Starlink and Starshield systems and characterized the incident as a business dispute beyond his purview.
First Taiwan Aircraft Flies Over Pakistan After Permit U-Turn
The first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on Thursday morning following an abrupt u-turn by authorities to approve permits.
Vietnam to Retain State Stakes in Strategic Sectors Through 2030
Vietnam’s government, while planning to slash its holdings in some state-owned companies, will retain full ownership of major energy groups and existing stakes in other enterprises deemed strategically important through 2030, according to a statement on the government’s website.
US, Australia Pledge to ‘Swiftly Execute’ Defense Ties
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his Australian counterpart agreed Wednesday on the need to “swiftly execute” defense collaboration including a stronger force posture, amid growing Chinese military power in the region.
Trump Says Ramaswamy Treated ‘Unfairly’ in Furor Over Acton Ad
President Donald Trump decried critics of Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a provocative campaign ad that threatens to damage the party’s midterm election prospects.
Australia Sees Gains Against China in Pacific’s ‘Great Game’
Australia’s “permanent contest” with China for influence in the Pacific region, a challenge compared to the 19th century’s Great Game, has made progress over the past few years, according to the official leading the charge against Beijing.
Judge Says US Bid to Block 20,000 Votes Would ‘Wreak Havoc’
A US judge blasted the Trump administration’s effort to force California to set aside as many as 20,000 mail-in ballots from people who it claims are likely non-citizens, saying that doing so would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections that are already underway.
China Critic Challenges Opposition’s Decades-Old Grip in Taipei
An unexpectedly close race for mayor of Taiwan’s capital is raising doubts about one of the opposition’s brightest prospects, potentially strengthening President Lai Ching-te’s hand and elevating an outspoken China critic who advocates bolstering the island’s defenses.
Trump: Mary Peltola To Be Banned From Alaska Senate Race
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan's Ford School and former Chief Economist of the Department of Labor, says the Fed's decision t...
¿Qué investigaciones enfrenta Flávio Bolsonaro en Brasil?
El senador conservador brasileño Flávio Bolsonaro está bajo un creciente escrutinio político y financiero tras huir a Miami luego de perder las elecciones presidenciales del domingo frente al presidente saliente de izquierda, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
House and Senate Races Investors Are Watching: Live Q&A
Bloomberg journalists answer your questions about the midterm races Wall Street is watching in a Live Q&A on Friday, Oct. 30 at 10:45 a.m. EDT.
CNN Adds Air Force One Access to Suit Over Trump White House Ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have revised their lawsuit against the Trump administration over press access to the White House to include a request for a court order to allow their journalists into other areas, including the Oval Office and Air Force One.
Trump Delays Robotics, Machinery Tariffs in Favor of More Talks
President Donald Trump said he would hold off on imposing tariffs on imports of robotics, industrial machinery and related parts and components, instead directing officials to hold talks with trading partners on those goods.
Trump Shelters Flavio Bolsonaro, Risking Tensions With Brazil
The US decision to allow the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to seek refuge in the US poses a fresh irritant to a bilateral relationship that has been marked by finger-pointing and accusations between the two countries’ leaders.
Rep. Moore: Congress Faces Packed Post-Midterm Agenda
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) says candidates need to be candid with voters about higher energy prices and the challenges driving them. Rep. Moore says Congress should take up bipartisan permitting reform after the midterms as lawmakers look for ways to address energy costs. Rep. Moore...
Thomas: Alaska Controversy Could Shift Senate Race
John Thomas, Nestpoint managing director and veteran Republican pollster and Strategist, says the controversy surrounding another Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot could materially affect a race within the margin of error by undermining voter trust. Thomas says Republicans c...