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India rejects court order to uphold decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan
The arbitration ruling adds a new layer of stress to a long-simmering water dispute between two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’
Iran launched an attack on two American bases in Jordan on Monday in retaliation for the U.S. attack on its Larak Island.
House Intelligence Committee warns of ‘Black Swan’ AI risks
Bipartisan lawmakers cautioned that existing safeguards may not be enough to keep up with AI’s advances.
Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII
Trump argued rapid growth should not prompt Fed rate hikes, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target.
Supreme Court says Trump can build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues
Chief Justice John Roberts dissented with three liberal justices, saying, “That construction is likely unlawful.”
Trump to meet with U.S. oil refiners as White House pushes to lower gas prices
The White House says it is seeking near-term steps to boost refining capacity as affordability and gas prices loom over the midterm election.
Bessent pushes back on Druckenmiller critique of bond intervention
Bessent, at a G20 finance meeting, told CNBC he spoke with Stanley Druckenmiller after his critical op-ed was published and that their conversation went “fine.”
Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up ‘backwards and poor’
“China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement,” Trump said as Republicans express concerns about the backlash to data centers.
Kalshi permanently bans former GOP Rep. George Santos over illegal trading
Former GOP Rep. George Santos, of New York, has drawn fire for allegedly trading on whether he would attend this year’s State of the Union address.
Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South Korea
South Korea’s dismissal of Congress’ allegations that it discriminated against U.S.-based Coupang is straining the country’s ties with the U.S., sources said.