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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

Major Corporates Across Energy, Mining, Automotive and Steel Turn to White Hydrogen Fuel

In a landmark shift toward low-carbon operations, leading companies spanning mining, oil and gas, automotive manufacturing, steel production and logistics are accelerating pilot programs and partnerships centered on naturally occurring “white” hydrogen. Extracted directly from subsurface reservoirs...

Wall Street’s Week Ahead: Big Tech Earnings Poised to Shape Market Trajectory

U.S. equities enter a pivotal week as investors brace for a deluge of corporate earnings from major technology firms alongside key economic reports that could confirm whether the recent rebound has legs. The S&P 500 has clawed back roughly half of its slide from February’s record highs, yet...

Amazon Sellers Pass Tariff Shock to Shoppers as Trump’s China Duties Bite

When President Donald Trump recently escalated U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports to effective rates nearing 145 percent, thousands of independent merchants on Amazon scrambled to recalibrate pricing across their storefronts. With import duties now more than quadruple the traditional rate, sellers...

Trump Announces Direct Xi Call and Presses Ahead with Tariff Negotiations

President Donald Trump revealed this week that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally phoned him as Washington and Beijing engage in negotiations over reciprocal tariffs, marking a rare high-level acknowledgment of direct communication in the protracted U.S.–China trade war. Trump declined to...

25% Tariffs Could Add $51 Billion to U.S. Drug Costs and Raise Prices by Nearly 13%

A new analysis by Ernst & Young, commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, warns that a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported pharmaceuticals could saddle American consumers with an additional \$51 billion in drug expenses each year and potentially drive retail...

Crypto Controversy: Trump’s Gala Dinner Incentive Sends Meme Coin Tumultuously Higher

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a private gala dinner for the top 220 buyers of the $TRUMP meme coin has ignited a frenzy in the cryptocurrency markets. Touting “the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world,” the post offered not only a seat at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.,...

Tariff Truce Beckons as Bessent Warns Levies Threaten US-China Commerce

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent declaration that the current 145% and 125% tariffs between China and the United States are “unsustainable” has injected fresh hope into markets and policy circles weary of trade-driven volatility. Signals from the White House suggest a willingness to...

Top Indian Funds Pivot to Domestic Sectors Amid Global Uncertainty, Fueling Market Rebound

In the face of escalating global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, India's leading investment funds are recalibrating their strategies, turning their focus inward toward the domestic market. This strategic pivot is driven by the resilience of India's internal economy and the anticipation...

IMF Says AI Will Boost Global Growth by 0.5% Annually Even as Power Demand Triples

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that artificial intelligence (AI) will raise global GDP by approximately 0.5% annually between 2025 and 2030, with economic benefits outweighing the carbon footprint of the additional energy consumption required to power AI systems. However, this...

Global Shipping Brace for U.S. Port Fees on China‑Linked Vessels

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is poised to unveil the final plan on April 17, closing a year‑long investigation into China’s maritime dominance. The announcement coincides with the probe’s first anniversary, marking a pivotal moment for global shippers. Industry stakeholders have watched...

Trump’s Possible Semiconductor Tariffs Signal a New Phase in Global Tech Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on imported semiconductor chips, a move that marks a significant shift in America’s approach to technology trade. The proposed duties, which could begin at 25%, are being framed as a matter of national security, with the...

Investors Alarmed as U.S. Asset Exodus Looms Amid Dollar Decline and Rising Yields

Recent sell-offs in key U.S. asset classes, including the S&P 500, Treasurys, and the dollar, have sparked growing concern among investors. The sharp declines have created an atmosphere of uncertainty, with market participants fearing that this could signal the beginning of a broader exit from...