International

Trump mulls premature victory declaration as tensions rise. — Drew Angerer/Getty Images
China stresses noninterference as foreign election meddling threats intensify, complicating US-China tensions. — POOL
High voter turnout and intense oversight mark a pivotal Election Day. — David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
Michigan man’s threat reveals plans of violence if Trump wins. — Ralf-Finn Hestoft/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

Goldman Sachs sees fed rate cuts by 2025

Goldman Sachs predicts four Fed rate cuts by mid-2025, citing economic uncertainty and potential election impacts. Labour market weakness drives expectations for monetary easing.

Fed rate cuts likely amid economic and political uncertainty. — NURPHOTO VIA GETTY

Vodafone and Three’s £15bn merger nears approval in the UK

Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger could reshape the UK mobile sector, but regulators require binding commitments to safeguard consumer interests and bolster infrastructure. Public feedback remains pivotal as the final decision looms.

Vodafone and Three merger poised to transform UK telecoms if investment promises hold. — Peter Dazeley/Getty Images | Angel Garcia/Bloomberg via Getty Images
UAE banks reach record AED500 billion in reserves, marking robust financial growth. — FILE
Tamil Nadu village prays for Kamala Harris’s victory in deeply symbolic ceremonies. — ANI
Saudi-Turkish forum unveils ten new trade agreements, boosting bilateral ties to a prospective $30bn. — SPA
Driven Properties reshapes Downtown Dubai with landmark AED505 million investment in Emaar Square Properties 3 (pictured). — FILE