Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer

Schumer Backs Down, Averts Government Shutdown Amid Democratic Infighting

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer faced a crucial decision as the government funding deadline loomed. He could either make good on his threat to block the Republican funding bill or risk a government shutdown at midnight on March 15. Ultimately,...
Gold

Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariffs and Inflation Data Spur Safe-Haven Demand

Gold surged to an all-time high of $2,990.21 per ounce as investors sought safety amid concerns about U.S. economic growth, aggressive trade policies from former President Donald Trump, and weak inflation data. The metal's rally was fueled by expectations of...
US-China Chip

China’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid Renewed U.S. Trade War

Despite renewed trade tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s second term, China’s economy has shown signs of stability in the first two months of 2025. Key economic indicators due for release Monday are expected to highlight steady retail...
Bull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong

Chinese Equities Emerge as a Safe Haven Amid Trump’s Trade War Uncertainty

Amid growing fears of a global recession sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, investors are looking for alternative markets to safeguard their wealth. In an unexpected shift, many are turning to Chinese equities, with Hong Kong’s Hang...
U.S.-EU Trade

Dollar Strengthens as U.S.-EU Trade Tensions Escalate; Markets Face Uncertainty

The U.S. dollar firmed broadly on Friday as global markets reeled from rising trade tensions between Washington and Brussels. The euro retreated further from its five-month high amid fears of a sharp economic downturn, while investors sought refuge in safe-haven...
Afghan Women

Afghan Women in Oman Face Deportation After U.S. Cancels Scholarship Program

More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face the prospect of imminent deportation after the abrupt cancellation of their U.S.-funded scholarships. The decision, part of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to...
China Services Sector

Chinese Trade Unions Call for End to Hiring Discrimination Against Women

Several Chinese trade unions have issued directives instructing companies to stop asking female job seekers about their marital and childbearing status, marking a rare official push against hiring discrimination that has long plagued women in the workforce. The move comes...
Luke de Pulford, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) delivering a powerful speech at the Tibet Rally in Whitehall 10th March 2025

Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Warns: Tibet’s Survival is at Stake as Beijing Tightens Control Over Culture and Religion

“Confront the stark realities that challenge the very essence of Tibetan identity,” declared Luke de Pulford, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), as he addressed a passionate crowd gathered opposite Downing Street. The rally, held...
DHA and Dubai Ambulance Save Four Patients Through a Successful Organ Transfer Operation

DHA and Dubai Ambulance Save Four Patients Through a Successful Organ Transfer Operation

 Medical Support from the Dubai Health Authority and Within an Integrated System, Dubai Ambulance Saves Four Patients Through a Successful Organ Transfer Operation With medical support from the Dubai Health Authority, teams from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services successfully...
Russia Tightens Control Over Kursk Region

Russia Tightens Control Over Kursk Region, Recapturing Sudzha and Two Nearby Settlements After Military Offensive

Russia claims to have recaptured Sudzha, a significant town in the Kursk region, following a military offensive and a visit from President Vladimir Putin. This claim has not been independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have yet to comment. The United...
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