Kevin Warsh Sworn in as New US Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve Board of Governors, according to Al Jazeera.
Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve Board of Governors, according to Al Jazeera.
Two luxury Birkin bags confiscated from jailed Vietnamese businesswoman Truong My Lan sold for more than $550,000 at a government auction, according to the BBC.
Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and six assists to lead the New York Knicks to a comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. According to theScore and Daily Knicks, Brunson outscored Cleveland’s James Harden 15-8 in the final 7:39 of regulation.
Chinesische Firmen liefern Baumaschinen in russisch besetzte Gebiete in der Ukraine, darunter den Asowschen Hafen Mariupol, berichten Al Jazeera und UNITED24 Media.
The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, priced at $499, has sparked controversy due to a misprinted U.S. flag with only 11 instead of 13 stripes. According to Spiegel.
Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk, according to the BBC.
Ein ehemaliger österreichischer Geheimdienstoffizier ist wegen Spionage für Russland verurteilt worden.
Tristan Williams gewann am 18. Mai 2026 bei 'Jeopardy!' 30.000 Dollar und sicherte sich den Titel 'Super-Champion'.
Tristan Williams won $30,000 on 'Jeopardy!' on May 18, 2026, securing his 10th consecutive victory and title of 'super champion.'
Standard Chartered has announced plans to cut more than 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it increases its use of artificial intelligence. The bank said the move is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Kentucky’s May 19, 2026, primary election will test whether a Republican can defy Donald Trump and survive, as Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger. The race could shape the party’s internal dynamics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Greece will make an early €6.9 billion debt repayment in June 2025, bringing its debt-to-GDP ratio below that of Italy for the first time since the 2010 bailouts, according to iefimerida.gr.
Tausende Tunesier protestierten am 17. Mai 2026 gegen die wirtschaftliche Notlage und angebliche politische Repression, wie Al Jazeera berichtete.
Eine Rettungsaktion für eine auf der Ostsee strandete Wal in Deutschland endete vor Dänemark tödlich.
Eine neue Umfrage bestätigt den engen Wahlkampf um die brasilianische Präsidentschaft, bei dem sowohl der linke Amtsinhaber Lula als auch sein rechter Herausforderer Bolsonaro gleichauf liegen.