DP World appoints new CEO following Epstein-related controversy.
Dubai’s largest port operator, DP World, has appointed a new CEO after revelations surfaced about the former chief’s past association […]
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Taiwan to import more US goods under new tariff deal.
Officials from the Trump administration have finalized a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan that sets a 15% U.S. tariff on
WHO urges US to disclose COVID-19 origins findings.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called on the United States to provide any intelligence it may be withholding
Russia dismisses Trump’s tariff threats targeting countries supplying oil to Cuba.
The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that it is actively exploring ways to assist Cuba amid its severe fuel shortages, dismissing
US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. In a 219–211
Russia issues warning as militarisation of Greenland fuels rising Arctic tensions.
Growing military activity in Greenland has heightened tensions in the Arctic, after several European nations sent small troop deployments to
China criticizes UK over visa scheme expansion after Jimmy Lai’s conviction.
China’s embassy in London sharply condemned the U.K.’s expansion of its visa program for Hong Kong residents, describing the move
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
Economic Pressure Mounts on PM Starmer as UK Borrowing Costs Rise
U.K. bond yields rose as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure over his handling of former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy has intensified calls from Labour MPs for a leadership challenge, with analysts warning it could mark a tipping point in Starmer’s premiership.
U.S. to establish critical mineral price floors in coordination with Mexico, EU, and Japan.
The United States is working with Mexico, the European Union, and Japan to establish minimum prices for critical minerals, the