Crude Oil

U.S. Crude Oil Exports to India Surge to Two-Year High Amid Tighter Russian Sanctions

India Diversifies Oil Imports as U.S. Sanctions Reshape Global Trade U.S. crude oil exports to India surged to their highest levels in over two years in February, reaching approximately 357,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to ship tracking data from...
Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.

CK Hutchison Shares Soar After Panama Canal Stake Sale to BlackRock

Shares of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. surged by 12.4% in Hong Kong on Thursday, continuing the momentum from the previous day’s 21.9% rally after the company announced the sale of its Panama Canal stake to BlackRock. The stock climbed to...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

Xi Jinping’s Growth Gamble: Can China Outlast Trump’s Tariff War?

China is holding firm on its ambitious 5% economic growth target for 2025, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions with a fresh wave of tariffs. The annual parliamentary session in Beijing reinforced President Xi Jinping’s determination...
Euro -US Dollar

Euro Surges to Four-Month High Amid German Infrastructure Plan and U.S. Trade Developments

European Bond Yields Drive Euro Strength as U.S. Dollar Slips The euro extended its rally to four-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, buoyed by surging European bond yields and Germany’s proposed €500 billion ($539.85 billion) infrastructure fund. The...
Donald Trump-BlackRock CEO Larry Fink,

BlackRock’s Strategic Panama Canal Investment Marks Another Victory for Larry Fink Under Trump

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock (BLK), is emerging as one of the early power players in President Donald Trump’s new administration. His latest triumph came on Tuesday when BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced a historic $22.8 billion...
Zero Day-Netflix

Netflix’s Zero Day Sparks Taiwan War Debate Amidst Rising Tensions with China

A wave of anxiety has swept across Taiwan following the release of the trailer for Zero Day, a Netflix political thriller that depicts a chillingly plausible scenario: China first blockades, then invades one of Taiwan’s frontline islands, setting off a...
EU-European Union

Europe’s Defense Lobbying Boom: War in Ukraine Fuels Influence Surge in Brussels

Since war arrived on Europe’s doorstep in February 2022, the defense industry has found itself in the midst of a golden age—one marked by skyrocketing lobbying budgets and a growing presence in Brussels. As the European Union scrambles to bolster...
US - Taiwan-China

U.S. Alters Taiwan Stance, Sending Strong Signals to China

Trump Administration’s Subtle Yet Symbolic Shift in Taiwan Policy Raises Geopolitical Stakes In a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. State Department has removed the phrase “We do not support Taiwan independence”...
North Korea

Funding Freeze Puts North Korean Human Rights Advocacy

UN Rapporteur Sounds the Alarm on Future of Civil Society Work This week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea issued a stark warning to the international community. Expressing deep concern, she highlighted the imminent threat...
Mexico is the leading supplier of vegetables and fruit into United States

Trump’s 25% Tariff on Mexico and Canada Set to Take Effect, Sparking Trade War

U.S. Faces Trade War With Key Partners as Trump Implements 25% Tariffs US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Mexican and Canadian imports, starting Tuesday. This decision is expected to ignite a...
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