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Mastercard marks year of collective action in annual Sustainability Report

Outlines progress towards an inclusive, sustainable future for people and the planet. Mastercard released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability report, highlighting how the

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump who wants them lowered 01/28/2026

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

Nour al-Maliki slams US meddling in Iraq's affairs after Trump threatens to cut off support 01/28/2026

After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US.

Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Andrej Plenković says 01/28/2026

Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.

Haiti faces sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, MSF says 01/28/2026

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.

Europe can defend itself but cannot replace US nuclear umbrella, Kubilius tells Euronews 01/28/2026

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.

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