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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...
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Beijing Summit to Test U.S.-China Ties Across Security and Technology
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India Balances Energy Security and Sanctions Risk as Russian LNG Negotiations Face New Barriers
Taiwan Tensions Cast Long Shadow Over Beijing Summit as U.S.-China Rivalry Enters More Volatile Phase
AI Infrastructure Demand Drives SK Hynix Toward Historic Valuation Milestone
Private Equity Interest in Magnum Reflects Growing Appetite for Consumer Brand Turnaround Bets
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Potential U.S. Case Withdrawal Eases Pressure on Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Business Empire
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Potential U.S. Case Withdrawal Eases Pressure on Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Business Empire
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15/05/2026
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani may soon see one of the most serious legal challenges confronting his business empire eased as the U.S. Justice Department moves closer to dropping criminal fraud charges tied to allegations involving overseas bribery and investor disclosures, according to sources familiar with the matter. The development follows a parallel settlement in a related civil case...
Private Equity Interest in Magnum Reflects Growing Appetite for Consumer Brand Turnaround Bets
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15/05/2026
Private equity firms are once again turning their attention toward large-scale consumer brands as buyout groups search for stable cash-generating businesses capable of delivering operational improvements in a difficult economic environment. The early-stage interest from investment giants Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in Magnum Ice Cream Company, according to sources familiar with...
AI Infrastructure Demand Drives SK Hynix Toward Historic Valuation Milestone
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14/05/2026
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is transforming the global semiconductor industry, and South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of that shift. Once viewed primarily as a conventional memory-chip producer operating behind larger rivals, the company is now approaching a historic market valuation as demand for AI-related hardware...
Hormuz Disruptions, Oil Shock and Diplomatic Deadlock Deepen Uncertainty Around Iran Ceasefire
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12/05/2026
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran faced growing uncertainty this week after President Donald Trump publicly questioned the future of the agreement and dismissed Tehran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal. The worsening diplomatic standoff has intensified fears of a prolonged regional conflict that is already disrupting global energy markets, constraining...
India Balances Energy Security and Sanctions Risk as Russian LNG Negotiations Face New Barriers
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12/05/2026
India’s decision to avoid purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas linked to U.S. sanctions reflects a growing challenge confronting major energy-importing nations as geopolitical conflicts reshape global fuel trade. Even as disruptions in the Middle East tighten supply conditions and increase concerns over energy security, Indian authorities and domestic energy companies have remained cautious...
Silver Market Rebuilds Momentum as Technical Signals and Industrial Demand Improve Outlook
Markets
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11/05/2026
Silver prices are beginning to show signs of stabilisation after one of the sharpest corrections seen in the precious metals market in recent years, prompting renewed discussion among traders and analysts about whether the metal may be entering the early stages of a broader recovery cycle. Following months of intense volatility driven by geopolitical shocks, profit-taking, shifting monetary...
Trump’s July 4 Tariff Warning Deepens Pressure on Europe Over Delayed Trade Commitments
Markets
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08/05/2026
President Donald Trump’s decision to give the European Union until July 4 to implement key elements of a previously negotiated trade agreement has intensified tensions across the transatlantic economic relationship, highlighting the growing importance of tariffs, industrial competition, and political leverage in modern trade diplomacy. The warning that European exports could face significantly...
Smaller CEO Delegation Plans Reflect Cautious U.S. Approach to Beijing
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08/05/2026
Preparations for President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing are increasingly reflecting the more cautious and strategically complicated state of relations between the United States and China, with current planning reportedly pointing toward a significantly smaller delegation of American corporate leaders than the one that accompanied Trump during his earlier visit to China in 2017. The...
Strong Cash Buffers and Fuel Strategy Shield Emirates From Middle East Aviation Shock
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07/05/2026
The escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has created one of the most disruptive periods for global aviation since the pandemic years, placing extraordinary pressure on airlines operating across the Middle East. Airspace closures, volatile fuel prices, flight diversions, and regional security concerns have forced carriers to rapidly adjust schedules and absorb rising...
Asian Chip Titans Shift the Center of the Global Artificial Intelligence Boom
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07/05/2026
The global artificial intelligence investment surge is undergoing a major geographic transformation as Asian technology companies increasingly emerge as the central force driving the next stage of the industry’s expansion. While much of the early excitement surrounding artificial intelligence focused on American software giants and Silicon Valley startups, the financial power behind the AI...
Rising Inflation and Stalling Growth Signal Mounting Stagflation Risks in the Euro Zone
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30/04/2026
The euro zone economy is entering a period of growing strain as inflation accelerates while economic growth loses momentum, exposing a widening imbalance that is complicating monetary policy decisions. The latest data showing inflation climbing to around 3 percent alongside minimal economic expansion underscores a deeper structural challenge: price pressures are intensifying even as demand...
SpaceX’s Public Market Leap Signals a Strategic Shift From Rocket Economics to Multi-Planetary Industrial Vision
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29/04/2026
The anticipated public listing of SpaceX represents more than a financial milestone; it marks a structural transformation in how the company defines its purpose, valuation, and long-term economic narrative. What began as an effort to reduce the cost of space access has evolved into a broader ambition to reshape entire industries, positioning the company at the intersection of space...
World
Taiwan Tensions Cast Long Shadow Over Beijing Summit as U.S.-China Rivalry Enters More Volatile Phase
The latest summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump highlighted the increasingly fragile balance underpinning relations between the world’s two largest economies, with Taiwan once again emerging as...
Beijing Summit to Test U.S.-China Ties Across Security and Technology
The upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is shaping up as far more than a traditional diplomatic engagement between two economic powers. The...
US Fed War-Driven Economic Signals as Data Gaps Complicate Policy Judgement
The United States Federal Reserve’s assessment of the economic impact of the ongoing conflict has been shaped less by clear evidence and more by the absence of decisive trends, forcing policymakers...
Hidden Leadership and Visible Injury: Power, Perception, and Secrecy Shape Iran’s Post-Strike Authority
The emergence of Iran’s new supreme leader under conditions of physical injury and limited public visibility has created an unusual intersection of personal vulnerability and institutional power....
Cockpit Authority and Conflict Airspace Risks Reframe Global Aviation Safety Standards
The intensifying complexity of modern conflict zones is forcing a fundamental reassessment of decision-making authority in commercial aviation, with growing calls to place ultimate operational...
People
Fiscal Signals and Social Engineering Shape China’s New Push to Reverse Demographic Decline
China entered 2026 with a subtle but symbolically charged shift in its demographic policy toolkit: the removal of a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices. By applying the...
Reagan’s Enduring Shadow: How an Old Conservative Ideal Still Defines and Challenges Trump’s Presidency
A smiling portrait of Ronald Reagan, framed in gold, hangs behind the Resolute Desk — a silent observer of Donald Trump’s presidency. For Trump, the image is both inspiration and burden. While Reagan...
South Korean Workers Recount Ordeal After U.S. Immigration Raid on Hyundai Plant
South Korean workers caught in the sweeping U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia have described in vivid detail the fear, humiliation, and uncertainty they endured. Their...
Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute
The legal and political battle over President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is moving into a Washington courtroom, where a federal judge is preparing to hear...
When Allies Turned Adversaries: The Dramatic Implosion of the Trump–Musk Alliance
The alliance between former President Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk—once hailed as an unlikely marriage of populist politics and Silicon Valley ambition—crumbled in a matter of days this...