Germany’s Merz Pledges to Stay On Despite ‘Disastrous’ Election Result

By: Bertrand Benoit

21 September 2026 at 15:28

The German chancellor pledged to forge ahead with an unpopular economic overhaul despite his collapsing popularity and a string of electoral routs.

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for September 2026: Up to 4.50%

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By: Molly Grace and Erin Gobler Lauren Nowacki

21 September 2026 at 13:00

These are the accounts that offer the best interest rates—without burdensome fees, gimmicks or other hassles

Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Day as Supply Concerns Ease

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By: Farhan Rafid

21 September 2026 at 12:40

Improving flows through the Strait of Hormuz and prospects for renewed diplomacy over the Iran conflict eased immediate supply concerns.

How Harley-Davidson, an American Icon, Became a Tariff Punching Bag

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By: John Keilman

21 September 2026 at 09:30

The U.S. motorcycle maker’s politically sensitive profile keeps it on the tariff payback list.

The Backroom Meetings in Miami Where Cuba’s Future Is Being Plotted

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By: José de Córdoba Vera Bergengruen

21 September 2026 at 01:00

Cuban-Americans are drafting detailed plans fueled by Trump’s promises—even as the regime hangs on.

A Shortage of Oil Tankers Is Threatening to Keep Gas Prices High

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By: Georgi Kantchev Rebecca Feng Summer Said

21 September 2026 at 00:00

Record shipping rates through the Strait of Hormuz could offset falling crude prices.

Trump’s Greenland Deal Eases Way for U.S. Business on Arctic Island

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By: Sune Engel Rasmussen

20 September 2026 at 21:00

The agreement doesn’t deliver the control he wanted, but it raises hopes of more investment and less local stigma around working with America.

Opinion | Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Jimmy Lai

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By: The Editorial Board

20 September 2026 at 20:55

China’s President has so far spurned the U.S. President’s appeals to release the imprisoned 78-year-old Hong Kong publisher.

Opinion | In the End, a Good Greenland Deal

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By: The Editorial Board

20 September 2026 at 20:54

Non-NATO countries won’t be able to have a base on the island.

Trump Ramps Up Bid to Dismantle International Criminal Court

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By: Alexander Ward Matthew Dalton

20 September 2026 at 18:30

The U.S. administration is preparing sweeping sanctions that would cut the court off from much of the global financial system.

How AI Is Reshaping Election Campaigns in Israel

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By: Anat Peled

20 September 2026 at 18:00

Lawmakers are hiring AI advisers, working to influence chatbot results and churning out AI-generated ads faster than regulators can keep up.

Opinion | What Is Saudi Arabia’s Plan for the Houthis?

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20 September 2026 at 17:43

Riyadh must clarify whether it seeks de-escalation or a decisive military response—and if the latter, what kind.

Opinion | To Wean Off China, Build Domestic Batteries

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20 September 2026 at 17:37

American businesses need a credible path to affordable, reliable supply.

Opinion | Will Andrew Cuomo Confront His Own Party’s Antisemitism?

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20 September 2026 at 17:35

The former New York governor must challenge fellow Democrats who accuse Israel of genocide.

Opinion | María Corina Machado’s Risky Return

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By: Mary Anastasia O’Grady

20 September 2026 at 17:33

Venezuela remains a police state. Her mission to challenge the regime is perilous.

Refineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies

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By: Matthew Dalton

20 September 2026 at 10:28

The Iran and Ukraine wars have exposed the world’s reliance on the Middle East and Russia for diesel.

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Capital After Fuel Depot Burns at Airport

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By: Jon Gambrell Summer Said

19 September 2026 at 20:38

The assault comes as the kingdom has been targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and by drones from Iraq.

German General Wins Top NATO Role—and a Platform to Warn About Russia

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By: Daniel Michaels

19 September 2026 at 16:31

Carsten Breuer, an advocate of strong European defense against Russia, will become the alliance’s highest military official.

The Twin Sisters Facing the Wrath of Iran’s Crackdown

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By: Margherita Stancati

19 September 2026 at 14:00

Romina and Taraneh Rahimi were detained in January after a wave of protests. One was sentenced to decades behind bars; the other was condemned to death.

Germany’s Military Rebuild Is Making Its Neighbors Nervous

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By: Bertrand Benoit Laurence Norman

19 September 2026 at 02:00

The country’s fast-paced rearmament is rekindling a century-old debate about how much hard power Berlin should have.

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