The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is betting billions of dollars on Argentina’s economic recovery, a move reminiscent of past bailouts that collapsed in devastating fashion. Six years after its last rescue program failed, the IMF has approved a $20 billion aid package under President Javier Milei’s leadership. This marks the 23rd time the Washington-based lender … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam on Monday as part of a high-profile tour through south-east Asia aimed at strengthening ties with neighbouring countries. The trip comes as the region is caught in an escalating trade war between China and the US, which has imposed tariffs on Chinese imports. China will use the visit … Read more
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US healthcare Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) saw an uptick in shares following a surprise announcement from President Donald Trump about a 90-day pause on some of his new tariffs. The pause, effective immediately, is expected to have a positive impact on the sector. Shares of several US healthcare REITs increased between 2% and 5%. … Read more
Green Day delivered a high-energy performance at Coachella, whipping through its decades of pop-punk hits with precision and polish. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong has developed a keen sense for who can join him on stage, inviting a confident fan to play guitar during their rendition of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” The band’s … Read more
Bronny James will start his first career NBA game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 18-year-old rookie will replace the team’s regular starters, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, who are resting due to the playoffs. James had a successful G League season with the South Bay Lakers, … Read more
Melinda French Gates, the 10th-richest woman on the planet, has found a new sense of purpose in her life after her divorce from Bill Gates. She is now focusing on her philanthropic foundation and working to create a better world for women and girls. Despite being one of the most wealthy individuals in the world, … Read more
The 89th Masters Tournament is underway, with the leaders trying to protect their spots at the top of the leaderboard. While CBS has the main broadcast coverage starting at 2 p.m., there are several options for viewers to watch the third round live. CBS Sports Network will show a pre-broadcast special from 10 a.m.-Noon, while … Read more
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed 34 people and injured 117 others in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday. The attack, which is the deadliest since September 2024, has left a trail of destruction, with bodies strewn about the streets and buildings damaged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy demanded a tough international response to … Read more
Iranian officials claim that US diplomacy is driven by their military strength, while Israeli forces are pushing for the release of hostages held in Gaza. A single missile was reportedly intercepted from Yemen, sparking alerts across central Israel. In a separate development, fragments of a missile were found in Hebron, West Bank. The Iranian news … Read more