Japan and South Korea Work More Closely on Chips
The two countries are increasing cooperation on semiconductor materials and research because chip supplies are too important to leave unprotected.
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WHO Wants More Malaria Vaccines, but Money Is Still a Problem
Health officials say malaria vaccines are helping, but many countries still need more money to protect children and keep programs running.
US Central Bank May Wait Longer Before Cutting Rates
Federal Reserve officials say they want to be careful before lowering interest rates because tariffs could keep prices high.
More People Are Buying Electric Cars
Electric vehicle demand rose again in April as high fuel prices and government support made EVs more attractive in many markets.
Europe May Depend Much More on US Gas
A new report says Europe could get 80% of its LNG from the United States by 2028, which may create a new energy dependence while Russian supplies are being cut.
A Geothermal Energy Company Raises a Lot of Money
Fervo Energy raised $1.89 billion in its stock market launch as investors looked for power companies that can provide clean electricity at all hours.
Nvidia's Boss Travels With Trump Before China Meeting
Jensen Huang joined President Trump before a big meeting with China, showing that chip business and international politics are now closely connected.
The US and China May Keep a Temporary Rare Earth Deal
The United States and China may extend a temporary deal on rare earth restrictions, but many factories are still dealing with low supplies and higher prices.
Stocks Stay Strong While Oil Prices Drop
US stock markets stayed close to record highs on Thursday because investors hoped for a US-Iran deal, which helped push oil prices lower.
Countries Try to Find Cruise Passengers After a Virus Outbreak
Several countries are searching for people who left a cruise ship before officials learned about a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board.
A Top Ukrainian Official Goes to Miami for War Talks
Ukraine sent Rustem Umerov to Miami to meet US representatives about prisoner exchanges and peace efforts because talks to end the war have stopped moving forward.
The US and Iran May Agree to a Temporary Peace Plan
The United States and Iran are close to a short-term agreement to stop fighting, but they still disagree on big issues such as Iran's nuclear work.
Taiwan Is Careful Before a Big US-China Meeting
Taiwan says China may try to use the Taiwan issue in next week's Trump-Xi meeting, but US officials have told Taipei that American policy has not changed.
King Charles Finishes His US Visit
King Charles III ended his trip to the United States after using the visit to highlight the close relationship between Britain and America.
Oil Moves Wildly but Stocks Stay Strong
Oil prices jumped and then fell back while Wall Street remained near record highs because investors were watching both the Iran war and strong company earnings.
Suspect in Washington Dinner Attack Stays in Jail
A man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents dinner agreed to stay in jail while the court reviews the serious charges against him.
Senators Press Hegseth About the Iran War
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued with senators as they questioned him about the Iran war, military costs, and the government's legal reasons for fighting.
Top Court Changes a Key Voting Rights Rule
The US Supreme Court ruled against a majority-Black district in Louisiana, making it harder to use part of the Voting Rights Act in future map fights.