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– The U.S. State Department has retained its travel warning for Belgium at Level 2, citing concerns over crime, terrorism, and civil unrest. The advisory issued on July 23 continues to recommend increased caution for travelers. While crime and unrest

– Effective August 5, China has strengthened its export controls on specific drones and related technologies destined for the United States. This development is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures targeting American entities, product certification procedures, and imported

– SpaceX experienced a 13.6% decline in its stock price on August 5, closing at $108.27. The decline came after the company issued its first quarterly report following its June initial public offering. Investors weighed the company’s significant revenue growth

– By August 3, Congo’s Ebola outbreak had escalated to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, marking it as the largest epidemic recorded in the country. It is the second-largest globally, following the West Africa outbreak from 2014 to 2016.

– Gold approached a seven-week high on Thursday, marking its most significant daily increase since February. The spot price increased by 0.5% to $4,265.22 an ounce by 0330 GMT, after soaring 4.4% during Wednesday’s trading session. Additionally, December U.S. gold

Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and displaced tens of thousands of residents. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires have burned more than 8,000 acres across Spokane County since Aug. 1. Emergency officials

U.S. stocks rose sharply Monday as large technology companies advanced and crude oil prices fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 693.38 points, or 1.32%, to close at a record 53,178.41. The S&P 500 climbed 1.48% to 7,600.50. The Nasdaq

The U.S. dollar remained sharply lower against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after a rapid reversal in foreign exchange markets. The yen traded near 157.35 per dollar during early Asian hours. It had reached about 155.20 on Monday, its strongest

Michigan has reported two deaths linked to its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities recorded in the state investigation. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services listed 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. Officials also reported 193 hospitalizations

WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators secured an agreement quickly. He said the proposed accord must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s