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Economy
US Treasury vows bigger buybacks after bond yields erased relief rally
Long-term US Treasury yields climbed back above where they stood before Wednesday's buyback announcement, wiping out the relief that move had briefly delivered, and prompting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to signal that Washington is ready to intervene even more aggressively.
Afghanistan
ICC splits Taliban probe as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.
Economy
US debt tops $40 trillion as Treasury doubles bond buybacks
The US Treasury moved on Wednesday to calm a bond market rattled by surging borrowing costs, doubling the size of its debt buybacks hours before separate figures confirmed that the national debt had climbed past $40 trillion (€34.4tn) for the first time.
USA
US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
Emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council lobby show ICE officials accepted last-minute changes to deportation lists requested by Tehran. A separate lawsuit alleged confidential asylum information was shared with Iranian officials, a claim the Department of Homeland Security denies.
Markets
SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as win for digital asset industry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated.
Business
Trump says Canada reached last minute deal with US to delay 50% tariff
The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.
