Kazakhstan said Thursday it will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and mainly Muslim nations, in a largely symbolic move aimed at boosting US President Donald Trump's push for Middle East peace. But with Trump aiming to shore up his fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, Washington is pushing to get as much support as possible behind a wider peace initiative.
Weekly jobless claims saw a slight increase to an estimated 229,140, indicating a stable labor market despite reported surges in business layoffs. More individuals are remaining on unemployment rolls as hiring activity slows, suggesting continued economic uncertainty impacting the job market.
The FAA said it would reduce flights by 10% across 40 high-volume markets to maintain the safety of air travel as the federal government shutdown drags on.
