As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, a fissure is widening in the rhetoric and reality of sanctions: European nations that have publicly backed Ukraine continue to channel billions into Russia’s war coffers through energy imports. Meanwhile, India—long… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Seoul Pushes Back on Trump’s $350B Demand, Says It Cannot Pay Upfront
South Korea has firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s insistence that it make a $350 billion upfront investment into U.S. projects as part of a tariff-reduction deal, with top aides describing the demand as unrealistic and financially perilous. The resistance underscores… Read More ›
BRICS-Bank Signals Rupee Bond Debut by March 2026 in Strategic Shift
The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by the BRICS nations, is preparing to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in India’s domestic markets by end-March 2026, sources say. Already active in raising funds in non-dollar currencies such as Chinese yuan… Read More ›
UN Report Flags More Than 150 Companies Linked to Israeli Settlements
The United Nations has revealed that more than 150 international and Israeli companies maintain business ties with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a territory considered illegal under international law. The database, released by the UN’s human rights office, highlights… Read More ›
French Premier Rejects Wealth Tax, Targets 4.7% Deficit Goal for 2026
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has made it clear: a return of the wealth tax is off the table, and his government plans to steer down the budget deficit to around 4.7 percent of GDP in 2026. These… Read More ›
Doctors Reassure Pregnant Women: Tylenol Remains Safe When Used Responsibly
Doctors across the United States are responding to a surge of concern from pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol, one of the most widely used medications during pregnancy. The anxiety comes after recent claims suggesting a link between acetaminophen—the… Read More ›
Record Global Debt of Nearly $338 Trillion Threatens Economic Stability
Global debt surged to an unprecedented **$337.7 trillion** at the end of the second quarter, delivering a sharp warning from financial analysts that the world economy may be entering a new phase of risk. According to the Institute of International… Read More ›
U.S. Medtech Import Probe Exposes Europe’s Vulnerability in Global Trade Battles
The U.S. government’s decision to launch a national security investigation into medical device imports has cast a shadow over one of Europe’s most competitive industries. The probe, initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, places medical technologies alongside… Read More ›
Global Growth Outlook Brightens as OECD Revises Forecasts Amid Emerging Market Strength and Technological Investment
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from the 2.9% estimate issued earlier this year. The upgrade reflects unexpectedly robust economic activity across multiple regions and sectors, with… Read More ›
Sri Lanka Bets on Market Reforms to Rebuild After Economic Collapse
Sri Lanka, once at the centre of one of Asia’s deepest financial crises in decades, is pushing through sweeping reforms aimed at stabilising its battered economy and regaining investor confidence. The government’s decision to embrace market-driven changes marks a dramatic… Read More ›