Has Trump struck a trade deal with China – and what about other countries? | Business and Economy News
The United States has reached an agreement with China on accelerating shipments of rare earth minerals to the US, amid efforts to end a trade…
India’s innovation push falters with researchers denied timely funding | Science and Technology
New Delhi, India – Getting into one of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) schools was supposed to be the end of the financial woes…
Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts | Israel-Iran conflict News
Through the 12 days of the recent Israel-Iran conflict, China moved quickly to position itself as a potential mediator and voice of reason amid a…
Thailand moves to re-criminalise cannabis in blow to $1bn industry | Business and Economy News
The order to restrict cannabis use for medical purposes only must pass another hurdle before becoming law.The Thai government is moving to tighten rules around…
Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it? | Business and Economy
In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.In what marks a major shift…
Boeing failed to provide training to prevent MAX 9 midair emergency: NTSB | Aviation News
The US agency harshly criticised Boeing’s safety culture as well as ineffective oversight by the FAA.Boeing failed to provide adequate training, guidance and oversight to…
Heatwave poses risks to US power grid | Energy News
As heat related power outages surge, things are expected to worsen, with AI-focused data centres sucking up power.The heatwave currently blanketing two-thirds of the United…
Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets | Israel-Iran conflict News
Oil prices hit a five-month high over the weekend after the United States struck Iran’s nuclear facilities. Tehran retaliated with an attack on the US…
What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran? | Israel-Iran conflict News
Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies.Israel and Iran are in the second week of the conflict. As well as inflicting damage, both…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,213 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events on day 1,213 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Saturday, June 21: Fighting Drones and missiles…
Panama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests | Protests News
Clashes with police have left at least one person dead and about 30 injured in a major banana-producing province.Panama has declared a state of emergency…
Layoff notices delivered to hundreds of Voice of America employees | Donald Trump News
With the Friday notices, 85 percent of Voice of America’s workforce had been slashed.Layoff notices have been sent to 639 employees of Voice of America…
US Supreme Court declines to speed up decision to take up fight over tariff | Donald Trump News
The court declined to fast-track the review of the dispute over Trump having legal power to impose broad tariffs.The United States Supreme Court has declined to…
Putin says Russian recession must not happen ‘under any circumstances’ | Business and Economy News
Russia’s economy must not slide into recession, President Vladimir Putin said, after economists warned for months of a slowdown in growth. Putin told attendees, including…
US Supreme Court lets fuel producers challenge California emissions rules | Business and Economy News
The dispute centred on an exception granted to California on national vehicle emission standards, allowing it to set stricter rules than federal standards.The United States Supreme…
US extends TikTok sale deadline by another 90 days | Social Media News
Trump signs executive order extending the deadline for TikTok’s sale or divestment from Chinese parent company ByteDance to September 17.United States President Donald Trump has…
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle | International Trade
Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn acquisition of US Steel has conferred an unusual degree of power for United States President Donald Trump after the Japanese company’s 18-month…
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty | Inflation
The central bank held rates steady despite backlash from US President Donald Trump.The United States Federal Reserve has left its benchmark rate unchanged despite mounting…
Citizen Musk | Corruption | Al Jazeera
The world’s richest man has reshaped the US government. Fault Lines investigates what that is costing the United States.Elon Musk has emerged as one of…
Airbus strikes Vietjet deal at Paris Air Show, hopes for tariff rollback | Aviation News
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a return to a tariff-free agreement for civil aviation.Airbus has struck a deal with Vietnamese budget airline…