White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy
The US and Iran have been in indirect talks aimed at extending the two-week ceasefire beyond…
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IMF calls for countries to economise on energy supplies, and hails UK’s budget deficit improvement – as it happened ⊖
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva gives a press conference in Washington DC
Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global…
Rachel Reeves says Trump's war on Iran was a 'mistake' and has not made world safer as Brits brace for pain ⊖⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Speaking at an event at the IMF meetings in Washington, the Chancellor insisted she was not convinced the joint US-Israeli action had made the world 'safer'.
Prince Harry's US visa files are delayed until after King Charles's state visit to America ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
US officials have quietly pushed back a planned release of visa documents relating to the duke's emigration status until after his father's high-stakes trip to Washington.
Tax Day proposal to exempt Election Day poll worker pay floated by House Democrats ○
Democrats and Republicans in Washington are both trying to capitalize on Tax Day.
Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance ⊖
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A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbo…
Heatwave threatens to shatter high-temperature records across eastern US ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Intense heat in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC is unusual for April, weather experts say
A long-lasting weather pattern is poised to blast hot air like a furnace across the easte…
Kalshi and Polymarket vie for Washington influence as Congress contemplates regulation ⊕
Prediction markets have boomed, inviting increased scrutiny from regulators and Congress.
Trump warns he could rip up trade deal with UK ⊖
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and London over Iran war
Global elite gather in Washington for 'world's secret government': Leaders and billionaires discuss AI, war and crypto at shadowy Bilderberg meeting ⊖
With no minutes recorded, press reports published or interviews given to the media, the infamous conference is shrouded in mystery.