Don’t invest emergency funds after interest rate cut, advisor says

Don’t invest emergency funds after interest rate cut, advisor says

Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty Images After years of higher yields on cash, the Federal Reserve’s shifting policy means lower future returns on savings, certificates of deposit and money market funds. Despite falling rates, investors should still keep emergency funds “liquid,” meaning the cash can be easily tapped, financial experts say. Advisors typically suggest … Read more

Sydney man charged after allegedly abandoning wife in Pakistan

Sydney man charged after allegedly abandoning wife in Pakistan

A western Sydney man is accused of stranding his wife in Pakistan with no way of getting back to Australia. The 29-year-old has been charged with one count of exit trafficking by using deception and was due to appear in Burwood Local Court on Wednesday. An investigation was launched in November when the woman reported … Read more

Etihad reveals $7 billion investment plan over five years

Etihad reveals  billion investment plan over five years

An Airbus A380-800 jet airliner operated by Etihad Airways, on display at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace event.  Marina Lystseva | TASS | Getty Images Etihad Airways on Wednesday revealed a $7 billion investment plan over the next five years in a bid to “double the size of the airline until 2030.” Speaking to … Read more

Mexican cartels targeting police with tire spikes

Mexican cartels targeting police with tire spikes

(NewsNation) —Mexican cartels are becoming increasingly confrontational with law enforcement, using tire deflation devices like caltrops to disable vehicles during pursuits to evade arrest.  While these devices have been in use quietly for nearly two decades, there has been a recent resurgence and Border Patrol has issued an alert to agents warning them of an … Read more

India reports 1st case of fast-spreading mpox strain – National

India reports 1st case of fast-spreading mpox strain – National

India has reported its first case of the new Clade 1b strain of the mpox virus in the southern state of Kerala, according to media reports. “Health Minister Veena George urged caution after a Mpox case confirmed in Kerala. Airport surveillance has been stepped up, and travellers from affected countries must report any symptoms. Sample … Read more

Israel news: U.S. troops deployed in Cyprus

Israel news: U.S. troops deployed in Cyprus

Dozens of U.S. troops have been deployed to Cyprus amid sharply escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and they are preparing for a range of contingencies including a possible evacuation operation from Lebanon for U.S. citizens should a full-blown war erupt, four U.S. officials told CNN. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder … Read more

Israel Army Chief Puts Troops On Alerts For “Possible Entry” Into Lebanon

Israel Army Chief Puts Troops On Alerts For “Possible Entry” Into Lebanon

Jerusalem: Israel’s army chief told soldiers on Wednesday to prepare for a possible ground offensive to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon as the air force conducted hundreds of deadly strikes around the country. “We are attacking all day, both to prepare the ground for the possibility of your entry, but also to continue striking Hezbollah,” Lieutenant … Read more