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United States: Q2 growth revised sharply upward to +3.8% annualized

The United States recorded an annualized GDP growth of 3.8% in the second quarter, according to an updated official estimate released Thursday, well above previous calculations and market expectations. The first estimate, published at the end of July, reported growth of 3%. It was later revised to 3.3%,......

Ivermectin still not approved or recommended against Covid-19

In recent weeks, confusion has spread online regarding the status of ivermectin in the United States. Some social media users claim that the antiparasitic drug is now officially recognized as a treatment for Covid-19. However, health authorities confirm that this is not the case. The Food and Drug Administration......

Jimmy Kimmel calls Donald Trump’s government “anti-American” in TV comeback

Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, delivering a sharp rebuke to U.S. president Donald Trump. After a suspension following controversial remarks earlier this month, Kimmel used his comeback monologue to accuse......

US authorities dismantle network capable of threatening UN General Assembly

US authorities announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a vast network of more than 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of paralyzing telecommunications in New York City, just days before the start of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a statement from the US Secret Service, the......

US lawmakers urge stronger dialogue with China to reduce military tensions

A delegation from the United States Congress visiting Beijing has called on China and the US to deepen military dialogue in order to avoid misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict. Speaking at a press conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, Representative Adam Smith, the leading......

Calls grow for new international anti-gang force in Haiti

The United States and Haiti urged on Monday the creation of a stronger international mission to combat gang violence, proposing to transform the current multinational security mission into a more robust “anti-gang force.” The appeal comes ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council......

TikTok US to operate with algorithm copy under oracle control

The American branch of TikTok will soon function independently from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, using a copy of the platform’s current algorithm. According to US officials, the technology and data will be managed exclusively by Oracle, ensuring that Chinese authorities cannot access......

Afghanistan: Taliban say returning Bagram airbase to US Is impossible

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has declared that it is “impossible” to return the former U.S. airbase at Bagram to the United States, following threats of unspecified sanctions from President Donald Trump. The Bagram airbase, a key military facility used by the United States until......

Novartis explores solutions to curb rising drug prices in the United States

The Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to make medicines more affordable in the United States, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration and the threat of steep tariffs on the industry. Chief Executive Officer Vasant Narasimhan told the Swiss daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung......