Thursday, March 26, 2026
US Fed Chief Urges Expanded Financial Regulation

US Fed Chief Urges Expanded Financial Regulation

By Michael BowmanAmerica's central bank chief is urging U.S. lawmakers to expand the regulatory oversight for banks to include other large financial and insurance firms whose failure could imperil the entire U.S. economy. Federal Reserve…

Pacific Island Nations Dig Out from Tsunami

Pacific Island Nations Dig Out from Tsunami

By Kate Pound DawsonAid is starting to reach the Pacific islands devastated by a powerful earthquake and a resulting series of tsunami waves. The death toll is now above 120 on American Samoa, Samoa and…

Death Toll Rises From Indonesia Earthquake

Death Toll Rises From Indonesia Earthquake

By Brian PaddenWestern Indonesia was rattled by another severe earthquake a day after a quake trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings. The death toll has risen to at least 530, and is expected to…