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UN Security Council Endorses US-Led Gaza Initiative

    US President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution put forward by the United States in support of President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. The measure, which passed after intense negotiations among member states, outlines a framework aimed at stabilizing the region and addressing humanitarian concerns. The resolution emphasizes international cooperation in delivering aid, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting security arrangements designed to prevent further escalation. While the US hailed the adoption as a diplomatic breakthrough, several council members expressed caution, noting that the plan’s long-term success will depend on the willingness of local stakeholders to engage constructively. Observers say the vote reflects both the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the geopolitical weight of Washington’s involvement. The coming months wil...
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US Stock Futures Retreat as Tech Stocks Lose Steam


US stock futures inched lower on Tuesday as the previous day’s tech rally lost steam after a Samsung profit warning took the shine off the sector. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4% and roughly 0.6%, respectively, after both indexes closed with their best single-day gains since November. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.4%.

Samsung’s update weighed on hopes for a rebound in the PC and mobile sector, a key market for its memory chips. The Korean company said it expects a 35% drop in fourth-quarter operating income, far short of estimates, as demand continues to lag.

Investors are currently focused on the December consumer inflation reading due Thursday and what it could mean for the chances of an easing in interest rates. But two Federal Reserve officials on Monday poured cold water on Wall Street’s already fading expectations that a cut could come in the next few months.

Meanwhile, oil prices rose over 2%, recouping some of Monday’s near 4% fall as investors weighed the impact of tensions in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut crude prices.


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