United States Federal Reserve officials at their meeting December 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. Minutes from the meeting, released on Wednesday after the typical three-week lag, also showed clear division…

Washington, DC – Scenes of jubilation and tearful reunions are unfolding across the Gaza Strip, as hundreds of thousands of displaced people march back to their homes in the north of the territory. A fragile ceasefire after 15 months of war in Gaza has made the return possible. But as rights advocates hail a rare…

Montreal, Canada – For years, Pierre Poilievre has hammered home a simple slogan: “Axe the tax.” The leader of Canada’s opposition Conservative Party — who is widely expected to become prime minister this year — has vowed to repeal a carbon pricing scheme enacted by outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. Recommended Stories list…

A pause in the strong winds fuelling deadly wildfires in and around Los Angeles has provided a chance for crews to make progress in their fight against the blazes, which have devastated several areas across the United States’s second-largest city. Five separate fires had burned more than 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres) by Friday, according to…

United States President Donald Trump has said that sweeping 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect tomorrow, appearing to end weeks of speculation over whether the measures could be averted. The announcement on Monday comes shortly after Trump administration officials suggested Trump could impose lower tariffs levels than previously threatened. But speaking…

NewsFeed How could US aid cuts affect families of ISIL fighters stuck in Syria? Officials in Syria have told Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler that US foreign aid cuts could majorly destabilise the camps where families of ISIL fighters are detained. Published On 19 Feb 202519 Feb 2025