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Trump’s tariffs are void. Here’s how companies get their money back
The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an economic emergency law were illegal, amounting to about...
The Iran calculation: Why Trump is betting on conflict as his economic team preaches caution
President Donald Trump has escalated tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting concerns about military action amid political pressures related to the upcoming...
Spain’s Sanchez Gains at Home With Anti-Trump Stance, But at What Cost Abroad?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has adopted a distinctly defiant posture toward U.S. policies, criticizing interventions in Venezuela, resisting NATO’s defence spending targets, and...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei: How the 86-Year-Old Confronts His Greatest Crisis Yet
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran since 1989, exercising ultimate authority over all branches of government, the military, and the judiciary. With decades of...
Markets Falter as Trump Raises Iran Tensions
Stocks fell in Asia on Friday as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical risk and turmoil in private equity markets. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1%,...
South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Apologises After Life Sentence Over Martial Law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued an apology on Friday following his life sentence for declaring martial law in December 2024, a...
Philippines Keeps Dialogue Open with China Amid South China Sea Tensions
Philippines confirmed that it is maintaining open communication channels with China, even as it deepens partnerships with countries that share its stance on maritime...
Would the Epstein Estate Settlement Bringing Closure for Victims?
The estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that two...
Japan’s Takaichi Pledges Spending Shift to Revive Growth
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to abandon what she described as “excessive fiscal austerity” and adopt a more proactive spending strategy aimed...
UK Youth Joblessness Surge Challenges Government Wage Policy
United Kingdom is facing a sharp rise in youth unemployment, placing mounting pressure on the centre-left government’s pledge to phase out lower minimum wage...