Despite Slumping Sentiment, US Retail Sales See Strongest Annual Rise Since Jan 2023

Pakistan Declares 'All-Out War' Against Afghanistan, Hundreds Dead In Overnight Clashes With Taliban Overnight, Pakistan launched airstrikes across Afghanistan, including targets in the capital of Kabul, soon after which Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif by Friday morning declared an "all-out war" between the two countries. Hours prior to the commencement of airstrikes and heavier clashes, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly attacked Pakistani border troops Thursday night in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes earlier in the week. A Pakistani military spokesman has said that 274 Taliban fighters have been killed and more than 400 injured...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that the US and Iran have exchanged indirect messages through mediators, but that there have been no formal negotiations, adding that Tehran does “not have any faith” that diplomacy with the US would lead to results. The Iranian diplomat said that messages had been “received” from US […]

French Commandos Board & Seize 4th Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Vessel Since September France announced Monday another weekend interdiction of a Russian "shadow fleet" vessel in international waters near its coast. The French Navy boarded and detained a sanctioned oil tanker, President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday, in an operation which had the assistance from the UK Royal Navy and other allies. This marks the fourth time since September that French commandoes have intercepted a boarded a sanctioned Russian vessel in regional waters. via AFP/French military The vessel, identified as the Tagor, originated from Murmansk,...