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US new home sales reach 737,000 in October, above expectations

US new home sales reach 737,000 in October, above expectations

New house sales down 0.1% monthly, while rising 18.7% yearly in October, according to US Census Bureau data

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US judge blocks Trump move to cancel $27.5M in clean-energy grants
13.01.2026

US judge blocks Trump move to cancel $27.5M in clean-energy grants

Federal judge calls clean-energy cuts 'unlawful' citing disproportionate impact on Democratic-led states

Medvedev jokes Greenland could join Russia if Trump does not speed up its 'capture'
13.01.2026

Medvedev jokes Greenland could join Russia if Trump does not speed up its 'capture'

'Brilliant' Trump would become acting president of Greenland, and handle the job 'excellently,' quips the former leader

US used civilian-looking aircraft in deadly drug boat strike, officials say
13.01.2026

US used civilian-looking aircraft in deadly drug boat strike, officials say

Aircraft’s appearance sparked legal debate over possible violation of international law after Sept. 2 operation, according to reports

Trump administration dismisses DOJ prosecutor over refusal to lead Comey case
13.01.2026

Trump administration dismisses DOJ prosecutor over refusal to lead Comey case

McBride’s removal follows his refusal to oversee former FBI director’s case and internal tensions within Virginia district office

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade
13.01.2026

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade

US president has ordered imposing 25% tariffs on ‘any and all’ countries doing business with Iran