Rates of interest unlikely to alter and Sabrina Carpenter album sparks debate: Morning Rundown

Rates of interest unlikely to alter and Sabrina Carpenter album sparks debate: Morning Rundown

Experts say the attacks on Iran are unlikely to lead to a regime change. The Federal Reserve will decide whether to change interest rates or keep them the same. And pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover sparks scrutiny and debate. Here’s what to know today. Israeli assault could fuel power struggles in the Iranian … Read more

Groundwork laid in Brussels for NATO leaders to debate 5% defence spending target

Groundwork laid in Brussels for NATO leaders to debate 5% defence spending target

NATO defence ministers have inched toward meeting U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that members of the Western military alliance invest five per cent of their gross domestic product in their militaries and related defence infrastructure. The ministers, meeting in Brussels on Thursday, approved what the allies call an “ambitious” set of new capability targets, which … Read more