Claiming unfair treatment for American companies Donald Trump has left the OECD’s global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal, countries could opt for “digital service taxes” of their own. Newly inaugurated US President...
Oxfam said trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade, as the richest 1% now own 45% of global wealth, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 per day. There is increasing...
Norway set a goal for all new cars sold to be electric by 2025, a decade ahead of the European Union. Subsidies and incentives have helped the Nordic country almost realize its goal, so what...
The power struggle in South Korea has made the stock exchange jittery and pushed its currency to historic lows. Even its biggest companies are uncertain about what’s coming next. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over South...
As the 119th US Congress meets for the first time on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key test as he seeks enough votes to be re-elected. Johnson has President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement, but...
India has launched its first space docking mission on top of an Indian-made rocket — an advanced technology seen as pivotal for future space endeavors. India launched its first space docking mission Monday on an Indian-made...
As Russia – Ukraine gas transit deal expires at the end of 2024, with Vladimir Putin having already said there was no time left to renew the contract. Will eastern EU members be hit the...
Nigeria’s military and security forces have dismantled illegal oil bunkering sites in a decisive blow against illegal trade. But can this bold crackdown lead to a permanent end to economic sabotage? Nigeria’s military and security...
TikTok has filed an emergency appeal at the US Supreme Court to delay a law that could see the popular video app banned as early as next month. TikTok on Monday asked the US Supreme Court...
Every year when winter arrives, India’s capital region, Delhi is choked by smog and smoke. Experts say there are already solutions waiting to be implemented, but more political will is needed to clear the air....
France and many European farmers’ unions oppose the huge but controversial trade deal. At the same time, Germany, Spain, Argentina and Brazil have hailed the agreement. The European Union has concluded a huge but controversial deal with...
The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It’s a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? It’s hard to...
