Iran is trying to bolster its ‘battered deterrence’ after a general vowed to respond ‘decisively and destructively’ to any threats in the wake of U.S. strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, an expert told Fox News Digital. Gen. Hossein Salami, the leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said, ‘We warn our enemies that Iran will respond decisively and destructively if ...
With President Donald Trump now in the White House, analysts say Israel is operating with fewer constraints than before, impacting its military approach and the war’s potential outcome. ‘It is all about Trump,’ a former senior Israeli official told Fox News Digital, ‘Netanyahu can continue this war for another year. If Trump tells him in two weeks, enough, now you have ...
Tuesday’s stock market action marked a reversal in investor sentiment, with the broader indexes closing lower. The S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) are still below their 200-day simple moving average (SMA). Investor anxiety is elevated ahead of the Fed’s culmination of its two-day policy meeting. The risk-off sentiment is back, with gold and ...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has significantly increased the number of Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims it has “corrected” using controversial powers, sparking concerns that the tax authority is bypassing due process. New data obtained by accountancy firm Price Bailey through a Freedom of Information request reveals that HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) amended 2,440 claims for R&D ...
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, raising fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest as the billionaire’s influence within the Trump administration continues to grow. The New York Times reported that Starlink was introduced to “improve WiFi connectivity” at the White House complex, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. However, the installation led to ...
The U.S. State Department has ended funding for tracking thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, and a U.S. database with information on the victims may have been deleted, according to a letter U.S. lawmakers plan to send to Trump administration officials on Wednesday. A group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers penned the letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and ...
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An extraordinary episode in the two centuries of Mexican-American relations unfolded on Feb. 27, as aircraft of the Mexican state flew northward to various locations across the United States. They carried within them 29 of the most-wanted Mexican-cartel leaders hitherto held in their own country, and now remanded to the justice of ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, but the 30-day ceasefire still leaves many significant issues unresolved. The temporary truce did not include any protections for troops fighting on the front lines or for Ukrainian civilians who continue to live through Russia’s constant aerial bombardments. Putin’s preliminary agreement came after a 90-minute phone conversation ...
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to ramp up government spending on research and development (R&D) to £30 billion by the end of the decade, as business leaders warn that the UK risks falling behind global innovation powerhouses. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling on the chancellor to set an “ambitious and world-leading goal” of increasing R&D spending to ...
As the Spring Statement approaches, the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are holding off on major investment decisions, despite strong ambitions for growth. New research from independent funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) shows that 87% of SMEs plan to invest this year, with two-thirds (66%) expecting sales to rise over the next six months. However, economic uncertainty surrounding the ...