US–Indonesia Trade Deal on the Brink as Washington Accuses Jakarta of Backtracking
In July, the US and Indonesia announced a sweeping trade deal under which Indonesia would eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of US goods...
French PM Faces Crucial Social Security Vote Amid Budget Crisis
France’s social security budget, which covers healthcare, pensions, and welfare, faced a critical parliamentary vote on Tuesday that could leave a 30-billion-euro shortfall. Prime...
IMF Approves Pakistan Review, Unlocks $1.2 Billion to Support Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Pakistan’s latest loan review, releasing about $1.2 billion and keeping the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility...
Iran’s Currency Plunges to Historic Low
Iran's currency, the rial, dropped to its lowest value ever, nearing 1,250,000 rials per U. S. dollar.
In 2018, it was around 55,000 rials to...
How Legal Fees Work for Columbia Personal Injury Attorneys
If you’re dealing with a personal injury case in Columbia, one of the first concerns you’ll likely have is how lawyers actually get paid....
China to Boost Domestic Demand with Proactive Policies in 2026
China’s top decision-making body, the Politburo, announced plans to expand domestic demand and support the economy with “more proactive fiscal policy” and “appropriately loose...
Congress Unveils Record $901 Billion Defense Bill, Surpassing Trump’s Request
U.S. lawmakers have released a massive $901 billion defense policy bill for 2026, exceeding President Donald Trump’s own spending request and marking the largest...
China’s Exports Rebound as Trade Shifts Away from the U.S.
China’s exports rose far more than expected in November, climbing 5.9% year-on-year after a contraction the previous month. The rebound was driven almost entirely...
US Diplomat: EU Policies Are Harming the Trans-Atlantic Partnership
A $140 million fine imposed on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, highlights tensions between the U. S. and the European Union (EU) over...
Japan’s Takaichi Walks Fiscal Tightrope as Markets Test Her Stimulus Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is caught in a tense showdown with financial markets as Japan’s long-term borrowing costs spike to their highest level since...