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The Federal Reserve may need to turn hawkish again soon, Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, writes in a note.

UN Security Council in intense negotiations on Gaza humanitarian resolution  Al Jazeera English UN vote on resolution calling for halt in hostilities in Gaza delayed again  CNN U.N. Security Council Vote on Gaza Resolution Is Delayed Again  The New York Times Security Council

The European Central Bank may well start to look at slashing interest rates as inflation slows convincingly and its focus turns to avoiding a recession, says Michael Field, European market strategist at Morningstar.

Volkswagen has reached a deal with workers that will help its flagship brand save up to $4.37 billion next year by reducing the size of its workforce.

Iceland is witnessing spectacular scenes of orange and gold as a volcano erupts in the southwest of the country.

White House warns against Republican efforts to gut ‘tremendous’ IRA  Financial Times

US and allies scramble to respond to Houthi attacks on key Red Sea shipping lanes  CNN Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?  CNN Shippers have already diverted about $35 billion in cargo from the

WATCH LIVE: White House holds a briefing as US gathers multinational force to protect the Red Sea  Fox News

While some worry that homestays—where travelers stay with local families—mean giving up autonomy, these road-tested wanderers swear there’s no better way to immerse yourself in a culture.

The Iran-backed Lebanese militia and Israeli forces have been fighting across their border since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but analysts say they want to avoid a war. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)