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Greenland welcomes major funding boost from EU amid Trump’s annexation threats
Greenland has secured a substantial funding increase from the European Union, reshaping the Arctic territory's economic trajectory at a pivotal geopol…
Far-right AfD landslide in German state piles pressure on federal government
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party delivered a shock performance in a state election, deepening political fragmentation and raising que…
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark
# China's Internet Losing Control As Negativity Overwhelms State Narrative Beijing's decade-long campaign to flood Chinese social media with state-ap…
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Wright signaled this week that negotiations on reviving Iran's nuclear program restrictions face insurmountable obstacles, …
How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips
Inspur, a Chinese technology conglomerate blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Commerce for military ties, circumvented American sanctions to acquire…
EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment
The European Union has aligned with U.S. pressure to escalate sanctions against Iran, marking a rare moment of transatlantic coordination on Middle Ea…
Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks 'when the Americans are ready'
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland fired back at Commerce Secretary Marco Lutnick over escalating trade tensions, signaling Ottawa will …
Iran attacks Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last 'too long'
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait on Thursday, escalating regional tensions in the Middle East and triggering immediate responses from…
Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations
Donald Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in Washington, D.C., scheduled for less than six weeks before the 2024 U.S.…
Trump says U.S. is not forcing Iran to negotiate after fresh round of strikes
# Trump Says U.S. Is Not Forcing Iran to Negotiate After Fresh Round of Strikes President Trump stated Tuesday that the United States is not pressuri…
China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's successor, Scott Bessent, has revealed a significant fracture in G20 unity over trade protectionism. China refused t…
Canada's Carney slaps Trump admin for 'doing memes ... throwing shade'
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, fired back at Trump administration officials for what he characterized as unprofessional conduct toward his coun…
At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 summit to signal strong international backing for economic sanctions against Iran, a centerpiece of the …
Bessent reportedly tells Russia no economic relief until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20
U.S. Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent has signaled that Washington will withhold economic relief from Russia until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine, a…
Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Russia to halt the Ukraine conflict during diplomatic talks, signaling New Delhi's growing concern over ge…
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
# Pentagon Defense Office Pivots to Venezuela Oil Deal Under Trump The Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital, established by the Biden adm…
China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit
Xi Jinping is orchestrating a high-stakes diplomatic offensive that positions China as an active power broker ahead of direct negotiations with Donald…
Icelanders reject reopening talks to join the EU despite Trump's Greenland threats
Iceland's voters closed the door on EU membership, with 52.8% rejecting a proposal to reopen negotiations on joining the bloc. The 47.2% who supported…
Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar
Iran's trade volumes are contracting as the nation grapples with tightening U.S. sanctions and accelerates efforts to de-dollarize its economy. Presid…
As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’
Nepal faces a cascading environmental crisis as glacial melt accelerates across the Himalayan region, threatening both immediate safety and long-term …
Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'
Iran's government has escalated diplomatic messaging while simultaneously making sweeping territorial demands tied to Middle Eastern conflicts. The na…
China Sees Opportunity in America’s Recent A.I. Security Scares
China's artificial intelligence sector is positioning itself as the more trustworthy alternative to U.S. tech companies amid escalating security conce…
Iran links Hormuz reopening to ending regional wars as Trump reportedly rejects return to June deal
Iran is conditioning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, on an end to regional conflicts inclu…
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
President Trump escalated his confrontational stance toward China this week even as U.S. and Chinese officials held face-to-face meetings in Beijing. …
Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk
The Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia has arrived on Capitol Hill, triggering immediate scrutiny from De…
China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
China faces a strategic dilemma. It requires access to U.S. dollars and the American financial system to conduct global trade, yet Washington weaponiz…
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Donald Trump's directive to reduce U.S.-South Korean military exercises signals a fundamental shift in how the incoming administration views the defen…
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs targeting approximately $20 billion in U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions following the collapse of negoti…
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
The Trump administration's escalation of sanctions against Iran collides directly with China's economic interests, threatening to destabilize the frag…
Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration launched a comprehensive sanctions strategy targeting Iran's economy, deploying secondary sanctions as its primary weapon. Th…
U.S. Tariffs Could Price Canadian Firms Out of U.S. and Threaten Thousands of Jobs
President Trump's 50 percent tariff on Canadian exports creates an immediate pricing crisis for firms north of the border. Economists across Canada wa…
Canada Is Retaliating Against Trump’s Tariffs. Will Others Follow?
Canada has initiated retaliatory tariffs against the United States under Prime Minister Mark Carney, escalating trade tensions that have caught the at…
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The U.S. is preparing sweeping financial sanctions against Iran in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking a dramatic shift in eco…
Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected
Jamieson Greer, the Trump administration's U.S. Trade Representative, revealed specifics of the American proposal Canada rejected during bilateral tra…
As U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, Carney says retaliatory tariffs will start Sept. 8
The U.S.-Canada trade negotiations broke down on Friday, triggering immediate tariff escalation. The Trump administration imposed new 50% tariffs on s…
Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping new economic sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling that financial pre…
Japan's historic yen intervention has ‘turbo-charged’ the carry trade
Japan's intervention to support the weakening yen has paradoxically strengthened the carry trade, the strategy where investors borrow in low-yielding …
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
LandSpace, a Chinese private spaceflight company, successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, marking a watershed moment for China's com…
U.S. Trade Deficit Dips in June Along With ‘World Cup Effect’
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $73.1 billion in June, down from $75.2 billion in May, as both imports and exports contracted, according to Commerc…
A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
Treasury Secretary nominee Jay Powell's replacement at the helm of U.S. financial policy, Pete Bessent, has built his career on currency movements and…
Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa
President Trump paused 50% tariffs scheduled to hit Canadian imports for three days while announcing a "deal" with Ottawa. The move delays what would …
Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices
A Dominican sugar importer with ties to President Trump has continued violating labor standards despite the White House lifting an import ban on the c…
Artisan Global Opportunities Fund Q2 2026 Commentary
# Artisan Global Opportunities Fund Q2 2026: Value Rotation Amid Market Divergence The Artisan Global Opportunities Fund posted mixed results in the …
South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
South Korean President Lee Suk-yeol warned the nation to prepare for a "worst-case scenario" after the Trump administration cut back joint military ex…
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
The Trump administration announced tariffs targeting polysilicon, a critical raw material used in semiconductor manufacturing and solar panel producti…
As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier
China's aggressive recruitment of scientific talent is gaining momentum as U.S. policy restricts foreign researchers, creating a brain drain that thre…
America Wants to Make Its Own Humanoid Robots. That Won’t Be Easy.
The U.S. humanoid robotics sector is racing to catch up with Chinese manufacturing dominance. China currently produces thousands of humanoid robots an…
Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
Iran's deputy foreign minister rejected Donald Trump's assertion that the United States would soon control the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the strateg…