Japan’s Export Surge Sparks Hope But IMF Warns Storm Clouds Still Loom
Japan’s exports surged in January and business confidence improved in February, offering cautious relief for policymakers seeking to stabilise a fragile recovery. The data...
EU reassures Hungary and Slovakia: No immediate risk to oil supplies
The European Commission announced that there is no immediate risk to oil supplies in Hungary or Slovakia due to the recent disruption of Russian...
US pressure mounts on Ukraine as it enters Geneva talks with Russia
Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia started two days of peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U. S. President Donald Trump urging both sides...
Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz amid high-stakes nuclear talks with US
Iran will partially close a key oil route, the Strait of Hormuz, while discussing its nuclear program with the U. S. during talks in...
US and Iran Begin Nuclear Talks in Geneva as Tensions Escalate
The United States and Iran commenced indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Tuesday, mediated by Oman, in an effort to resolve their long-standing nuclear...
Deadly Taliban Attack Kills 12 at Pakistan Checkpoint
A devastating suicide attack struck a Pakistani army checkpoint in Bajur district, near the Afghan border, leaving 11 security personnel and one child dead....
Land Dominates Agenda as Geneva Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Begin
The Geneva round of U.S.-mediated peace talks underscores that land remains the core stumbling block in the four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While...
A Global Euro May Come With a Stronger Currency
As transatlantic tensions deepen and strategic autonomy gains urgency, European Union leaders are accelerating efforts to expand the global role of the euro. Discussions...
Australia Refuses Repatriation Aid for Families of IS Militants
The government of Australia has ruled out assisting Australians held in a Syrian detention camp for families of suspected Islamic State fighters to return...
AI Jitters and Hedge Fund Bets Shake Luxury Stocks at a Fragile Turning Point
Europe’s luxury sector is navigating renewed turbulence after a two-year slowdown ended the post-pandemic boom in high-end consumption. Flagship houses such as LVMH, Kering,...