Iran using Hells Angels, criminal gangs to target critics in US and abroad: report

Transgender service members and rights groups file suit against Trump’s Pentagon directive

A group of transgender service members and rights groups are filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s restrictions on transgender troops in the military. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of six active duty transgender service members by GLAD Law and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), argues that the new executive order violates the equality […]

Economic Forces Sustain Elevated Mortgage Rates in Brazil

In Brazil, high demand and limited funding are keeping mortgage rates elevated for the foreseeable future. Although reductions in the Selic rate last year hinted at lower mortgage rates, these expectations have not materialized. Analysts now predict a rise in interest rates, driven by strong credit demand and a lack of affordable financing options. The […]