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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...

U.S.–EU Rift Over ‘Unfair’ Digital Rules Escalates After New U.S. Threats

Trump’s Tariff Doubling Tests India: Background, Responses and the Prospect of Global Realignment

High-Protein Push: India’s Protein Shortfall and How McDonald’s, Bollywood and Cricket Are Driving a Nutrition Trend

Strong Consumer Spending and Business Investment Drive US Corporate Profit Rebound and Higher GDP Growth in Second Quarter

Incentives and Pricing Lift July Car Sales in Europe Where BYD Surpasses Tesla

Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute

Oversupply, Policy Shifts and Geopolitics Squeeze Oil Prices and Producer Prospects

Inflation, Tariffs, and Changing Tastes Cut French Cognac Revenues by 13% Amid Industry Caution

China Uncertainty Clouds Spectacular Nvidia Quarter Despite Record Results

Trump’s World Liberty’s WLFI Slumps on Debut Amid Unlock, Selling Pressure and Regulatory Scrutiny

Japanese Startup Plans Yen-Backed Stablecoin Backed by JGBs, Raising Questions for Monetary Policy

Meta Weighs Using Google and OpenAI Models to Power Apps — a Pragmatic Pivot with Big Industry Ripples

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China’s Xi’s blueprint for a multipolar era: markets, institutions and a China-led remit

Chinese President Xi Jinping used a high-profile summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to set out an expansive vision for a reshaped global order — one that leans on regional institutions, coordinated economic heft and state-driven finance to offer an alternative to a U.S.-centred system....

Economic Necessity and Geopolitical Hedging: Why India and China Are Reopening Skies and Trade

India and China’s agreement to resume direct flights and expand trade and investment marks a pragmatic thaw between two wary neighbours — a move shaped as much by regional border diplomacy as by a shifting global economic backdrop. After years of freeze-and-thaw relations following a deadly 2020...

Putin–Witkoff Kremlin Talks Raise Global Stakes as U.S. Deadline Nears

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday, just two days before the expiration of a key deadline set by President Donald Trump. The deadline requires Russia to demonstrate credible steps toward peace in Ukraine or face a new wave of sweeping...

China’s Exit Bans Trap U.S. Citizens Amid Diplomatic Strain

China’s use of exit bans against U.S. nationals has escalated from a sporadic legal remedy into a potent instrument of state leverage, ensnaring professionals, former officials and corporate executives alike. In recent weeks, at least two high‑profile American citizens—a federal patent examiner and...

China Expands Global Reach to Fill U.S. Diplomatic Void

China has moved decisively to enlarge its diplomatic footprint around the world as Washington’s engagement recedes. From Africa to Latin America, and across Asia and the Pacific, Beijing is deploying a mix of high‑level visits, infrastructure financing, special envoys and cultural outreach to...

WHO Faces Major Budget Cuts: The Impact on Global Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) is bracing for significant financial cuts, signaling a major shift in global health governance. A proposed 21% reduction in its budget is expected to reshape its operations, forcing difficult choices on program funding, workforce restructuring, and crisis...

UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread

In an unprecedented development, UK authorities have confirmed the first-ever case of bird flu (H5N1) in a sheep. The case was detected in northern England, where routine monitoring of farmed livestock revealed that a ewe had tested positive for the highly pathogenic virus. This discovery marks a...

2024: A Year Marked By Escalating Climate Extremes

In 2024, the global community faced unprecedented climate challenges, with human-induced climate change significantly intensifying extreme weather events. A comprehensive analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central revealed that climate change was a major factor in 26 out of 29...

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

The United States has reported its first severe human case of bird flu in 2024, involving a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, which has primarily impacted livestock and farm workers. The case...

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Tropical wetlands, long known for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon, are now emerging as a major contributor to methane emissions, significantly complicating global efforts to tackle climate change. Recent research has highlighted an alarming surge in methane from these regions, which...

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, conflict-affected nations are making a unified call to double climate funding to over $20 billion annually by 2026. This demand comes against the backdrop of intensifying natural disasters and security crises, which disproportionately impact these vulnerable...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, the...

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

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

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

U.S.–EU Rift Over ‘Unfair’ Digital Rules Escalates After New U.S. Threats

Trump’s Tariff Doubling Tests India: Background, Responses and the Prospect of Global Realignment

High-Protein Push: India’s Protein Shortfall and How McDonald’s, Bollywood and Cricket Are Driving a Nutrition Trend

Strong Consumer Spending and Business Investment Drive US Corporate Profit Rebound and Higher GDP Growth in Second Quarter

Incentives and Pricing Lift July Car Sales in Europe Where BYD Surpasses Tesla

Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute

Oversupply, Policy Shifts and Geopolitics Squeeze Oil Prices and Producer Prospects

Inflation, Tariffs, and Changing Tastes Cut French Cognac Revenues by 13% Amid Industry Caution

China Uncertainty Clouds Spectacular Nvidia Quarter Despite Record Results

Trump’s World Liberty’s WLFI Slumps on Debut Amid Unlock, Selling Pressure and Regulatory Scrutiny

Japanese Startup Plans Yen-Backed Stablecoin Backed by JGBs, Raising Questions for Monetary Policy

Meta Weighs Using Google and OpenAI Models to Power Apps — a Pragmatic Pivot with Big Industry Ripples

China’s Xi’s blueprint for a multipolar era: markets, institutions and a China-led remit

Economic Necessity and Geopolitical Hedging: Why India and China Are Reopening Skies and Trade

Putin–Witkoff Kremlin Talks Raise Global Stakes as U.S. Deadline Nears

China’s Exit Bans Trap U.S. Citizens Amid Diplomatic Strain

China Expands Global Reach to Fill U.S. Diplomatic Void

WHO Faces Major Budget Cuts: The Impact on Global Health

UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread

2024: A Year Marked By Escalating Climate Extremes

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

China’s Xi’s blueprint for a multipolar era: markets, institutions and a China-led remit

Economic Necessity and Geopolitical Hedging: Why India and China Are Reopening Skies and Trade

Putin–Witkoff Kremlin Talks Raise Global Stakes as U.S. Deadline Nears

China’s Exit Bans Trap U.S. Citizens Amid Diplomatic Strain

China Expands Global Reach to Fill U.S. Diplomatic Void

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Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute

When Allies Turned Adversaries: The Dramatic Implosion of the Trump–Musk Alliance

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg