Donald Trump slashed tariffs and softened his stance on China, while imposing steep duties on India and Brazil. What leverage does Beijing hold that others don’t? After months as a trade pariah, China is now at the...
Donald Trump is tightening sanctions loopholes that fund Moscow’s war machine. What does a crackdown on Russia’s oil trade mean for global markets — and economic heavyweights like China and India? India and China have pushed back against US...
For over 120 years, Pewabic Pottery – a tiny pottery manufacture in Detroit has been turning clay into durable handicraft, proving that the city is more than just fast-paced assembly lines and Motown music. Over...
It’s summertime and you’re likely spending considerable time outdoors, using sunscreen to prevent sunburn. But how exactly do these products protect our skin? Skin cancers, of which more than 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each...
Cuba has let farmland to a foreign company for the first time since the revolution in 1959. But can a Vietnamese investor help rescue the island’s struggling agriculture — and feed a nation in crisis?...
Despite widespread international recognition of Palestine as a state, many Western nations say they will only endorse Palestinian statehood as part of a comprehensive peace agreement with Israel. France has become the first G7 country to announce its intention...
The US president vowed higher tariffs on BRICS nations that align with the bloc’s plans to challenge US hegemony. Despite the China-backed initiative making limited progress, dozens of nations are still eager to join. US...
The US wants to crack down on Chinese goods in disguise — and Southeast Asian countries are caught in the crossfire. Earlier this month, Washington announced a new US–Vietnam trade deal, under which Vietnamese exports to...
The UK punk duo who chanted “Death to the IDF” at Glastonbury festival are facing concert cancellations. Event organizers feel the pressure to deplatform the “high risk” protest group. It all started when the BBC...
The summit was moved from Brussels to Beijing, then reduced to one day from two. As the European Union struggles to curb China’s unfair trade practices, are tougher tactics needed to cut the €400 billion...
The silicon valley chip maker briefly topped a record-breaking $4 trillion valuation. Nvidia has seen a consistent rise over the past two years, as enthusiasm for AI-powered tech continues. Shortly after the US stock market...
In recent weeks Europe sweltered under intense heatwaves, while southern South America had record low temperatures. How far is global warming driving these events? In late June and early July, a heatwave swept through Europe bringing with...