The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump’s US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining. For...
Brazil is heading back to the polls, but the impact could be felt worldwide. With the Amazon vital to the health of the planet, the election could help shape its future. Few national elections carry...
From action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground in the global technology market despite privacy and security concerns. What’s driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up?...
An agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by u European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced on Friday that China and...
China is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the West will take its own. For decades, China has faced...
The price of oil returned to triple digits in US dollars, as conflict in the Middle East threatens supply chains and puts a strain on global reserves. Oil crude prices topped $100 ($86) a barrel on Wednesday...
Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism, but structural issues remain. The German economy is showing tentative signs of recovery after a prolonged period of...
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty....
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran’s financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a new phase of Washington’s economic campaign against Iran, this time aimed not...
The latest threat comes after the neighbors failed to reach a deal to avert a 50% US levy on a range of other Canadian goods. Ottawa says it plans to impose retaliatory tariffs. US President Donald...
In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But activists are increasingly turning to mesh networks as alternative, decentralized tools...
Across Southeast Asia, illegal cryptocurrency miners are stealing vast amounts of electricity, straining national grids, and exposing links to organized crime. A raid in Malaysia last week exposed how cryptocurrency mining is becoming entangled with electricity theft and organized crime across...
