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Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Squeeze Consumers as Amazon Prices Rise, Study Finds
American consumers are starting to feel the real-world impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as prices for Chinese-made goods on Amazon.com are rising faster than
Japan’s H-2A Rocket Soars One Last Time
Japan successfully marked the end of an era in its space program on Sunday, launching its workhorse H-2A rocket for the 50th and final time.
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Tepid 2025 Stock Forecast Pushes Investors to Rethink Strategy
The long-held promise of 10% annual stock market gains is facing a reality check. Many Wall Street analysts are now projecting that the S&P 500
Tensions Flare as Israel Strikes Lebanon, Both Sides Allege Truce Violations
On Friday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of coordinated airstrikes across a stretch of hilltops in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Lebanese security sources confirmed
Germany Demands Apple and Google Remove Chinese AI App DeepSeek
Germany’s data protection commissioner is demanding that Apple and Google remove the popular Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores, citing the illegal transfer
Trump Administration Preparing Executive Action to Fuel AI Energy Boom
The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive actions to address the substantial energy demands of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The move
Investors Brace for Volatile Summer, Fearing Repeat of Last Year’s Rout
Haunted by the memory of last August’s sudden market rout, big investors are approaching the typically quiet summer months with unusual caution. They fear a
Trump Threatens Spain with “Tougher Trade Deal” Over NATO Spending
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Spain on Wednesday, threatening the country with a punitive trade deal for refusing to meet NATO’s new
Meta Wins Major AI Copyright Case, But Judge Leaves Door Open for Future Fights
Meta has prevailed in a major copyright lawsuit brought by a group of prominent authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. A federal judge ruled
NATO Backs Massive Spending Hike to Meet Trump’s Demands
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed a significant increase in defense spending, meeting a key demand from U.S. President Donald Trump and reaffirming their “ironclad” commitment
Bosch CEO Said, Europe’s AI Future at Risk from Excessive Regulation
The CEO of German engineering giant Bosch delivered a stark warning on Wednesday, arguing that Europe is at risk of falling behind in the global
US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Australian Watchdog Finds Crypto ATMs Plagued by Scams and Victims
Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has uncovered a troubling link between cryptocurrency ATMs and widespread scams, identifying 90 top users as either victims, money mules, or
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel’s Occupation and Genocide
The Israel-Palestine conflict is not a dispute between equals. It is a story of a decades-long military occupation and the systematic dispossession of a people.
UK Watchdog Targets Google Search Dominance with Sweeping New Powers
Britain’s competition regulator is flexing its new muscles for the first time, taking direct aim at Google’s search monopoly. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir
Meta’s Aggressive AI Push Includes Failed Takeover, $14B Investment
Meta recently tried to acquire AI search startup Perplexity AI before pivoting to a massive $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, highlighting the company’s urgent
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch $417 Million Robotaxi Venture
China’s bike-sharing giant, Hellobike, is partnering with two other prominent companies, fintech leader Ant Group, and battery giant CATL, to launch a new robotaxi service.