Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance. United States President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on European goods, made a bid to take over Greenland and demanded Europe foot the bill for its own defence. European leaders now fear the era of US-led security protections may be over. They’re accelerating efforts to … Read more
For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned. The annual pilgrimage of the world’s political and corporate elite to the World Economic Forum in Davos has come at a critical point.Geopolitical tensions are at fever pitch. The US is led by a president openly … Read more
The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact. It would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world, connecting markets with more than 700 million people. A trade pact between the European Union and the Mercosur trading bloc has been agreed after almost 25 … Read more
Thousands of people in Iran have been protesting as a dire economic crisis takes a heavy toll on their daily livelihood. From a sharp fall in the currency’s value to a steep rise in inflation, Iran’s economy has reached what many describe as a breaking point. This time, the government has adopted a different approach … Read more
Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics. With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health insurance and how much should be left to market forces. Supporters of public investment say broader coverage strengthens the economy and … Read more
The race for access to Central Asia’s natural resources is intensifying. United States President Donald Trump has set his sights on the C5 nations, comprised of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. He hosted a summit with their leaders at the White House, as Washington aims to get access to the mineral-rich region and reduce its … Read more
The IMF says global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by the end of the decade. Governments around the world now owe nearly $100 trillion in public debt. That’s almost double what they owed just a decade ago. The International Monetary Fund warns that by 2029, global debt will surpass 100 percent of the … Read more
Beijing and Moscow pledge to strengthen their relations after visit by Russian prime minister. China has been Russia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. Trade between the two countries reached nearly $245bn in 2024, rising 1.9 percent year-on-year. But commerce between the pair has taken a hit in recent months, following pressure exerted by … Read more
Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities. Published On 1 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Cuba’s top prosecutor has charged the country’s former economy minister and others with alleged espionage and a string of financial crimes. The … Read more
China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy. For decades, China powered spectacular growth through exports, infrastructure and cheap credit. But that old model is running out of steam, even as it hits a record trade surplus with the world this year. The property sector is drowning in debt, … Read more