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News Digest 03/08: Iran War Drains Budget, Fed Threatens Rate Hikes

From the Iran war draining the Pentagon's coffers to the possibility that the Fed could raise rates again, today's international news stories all have the potential to hit Vietnamese Americans' wallets and way of life.


Curated links with our one-line take — full reporting at each source

U.S. Defense Secretary fails to convince Senate to spend more on Iran war

An emergency spending package worth tens of billions USD faces skepticism from Republicans, a sign that the Iran war could drag on and cost more than the White House admits.

The Hill

Iran dismisses Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations have begun

The gap between Trump's statements and Tehran's position shows the diplomatic path remains murky, while the risk of military escalation still looms.

CBS News

New York Fed vice chair warns rates could rise again if inflation doesn't fall

Those borrowing for homes, cars, or carrying credit card balances in the community should prepare for the possibility that borrowing costs may not fall as expected.

Quartz

New federal lawsuit could block Texas state THC ban

Many Vietnamese American businesses and consumers in Texas are closely following this lawsuit because it will determine the fate of an entire newly formed industry.

wfaa.com

Shein pays $1.1 billion to compensate investors before listing at much lower valuation

The company's drastically lower valuation compared to 2023 is a reminder that the fast-fashion craze also has its financial limits.

Quartz

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership over controversial investment plan

The rift between the two most powerful sports organizations in the world could affect how the World Cup is organized and funded in the future.

CBS News

Aung San Suu Kyi appears for first time in public after two and a half years in detention

Images released by Myanmar's military government came without information about her actual health or detention conditions, so they should be viewed with caution.

BBC

South Korean military mistakenly identifies U.S. drone as North Korean aircraft, fails to report drill

The mistake at a time when tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high reveals command gaps that could have serious consequences if they occur in a real situation.

mainichi.jp

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