U.S. Pledges Full Support for Japan Following Joint Yen Intervention
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will do "whatever it takes" to help Japan stabilize the yen after the two countries jointly intervened...
Migrants Return to Morocco After Hopes of Reaching Europe Fade
Many migrants who crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta this week have started returning to Morocco, saying hunger, exhaustion and poor conditions...
Europe’s Long-Range Strike Solutions Showcased at Eurosatory 2026
The Eurosatory defence expo in Villepinte, France has long been known for impressive displays of the latest tanks, but the 2026 edition showcased unmanned...
Protecting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium Matters to the Global Economy
Global attention has understandably focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Roughly one-fifth of global oil supply...
Nike’s China Sales Keep Falling as Local Brands Win Over Shoppers
Nike continues to lose ground in China even as the country's sportswear market grows. The company has reported eight straight quarters of declining sales...
Why Trump’s Latest Tariff Push Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Before
President Donald Trump has introduced a new round of tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, the U.K., and Canada. The...
Rising Fuel Prices Add Pressure on U.S. Economy
The conflict involving Iran is starting to affect the U.S. economy as fuel prices continue to rise. Gas prices have moved above $4 per...
U.S. and China to Hold First AI Talks Under Trump Administration
The United States and China are expected to hold official talks on artificial intelligence in September, according to Reuters sources, marking the first AI...
Trump Media Pitches Premium Access to Truth Social Posts for Wall Street
Trump Media & Technology Group is reportedly offering Wall Street firms faster access to President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts through a new service...
Trump Says Iran Seeks Talks as U.S. Expands Strikes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran wants to return to negotiations, even as the U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iranian...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
