For months, there has been speculation that the United States and Russia want the Nord Stream gas pipelines repaired and flowing again. The question remains whether Germany might agree. As the war in Ukraine grinds...
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, says his country wants dialogue with China but still needs to prepare for war. Lai, who is marking a year in power, rejects Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-ruled island....
The EU and UK are working towards a level of cooperation not seen since Brexit, with new agreements on fisheries, trade and security. Deals were agreed as British PM Starmer hosts EU leaders in London....
Nevertheless, poverty remains high and inflation is expected to remain over 20% through the year. The report comes amid a raft of reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.4% in...
A trade agreement between the UK and India is set to drastically reduce tariffs on British cars and whiskey exported to India, while British companies would pay less for Indian clothing and food products. The United...
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced he was going to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. He has tapped Berkshire Hathaway executive Greg Abel to replace him. Warren Buffett...
US growth has dipped by an unforeseen 0.3% in the first three months of Donald Trump’s presidency, according to initial data. Stocks fell in reaction to the news. The US Commerce Department on Wednesday said the...
The US president has ordered a review of US-funded international organizations, which he claims unfairly benefit other nations. As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure? The International...
Tesla’s first-quarter profits have slumped by more than two-thirds. The result comes amid a public backlash against Elon Musk over his work for the Trump administration. Electric vehicle producer Tesla on Tuesday reported profits of $409...
Investors are shifting away from the US dollar in response to Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and new confidence in the eurozone. Could this be the euro’s moment to shine? The euro has surged over 10% against the...
The recent proposal by the US president Donald Trump to impose reciprocal tariff to counter foreign trade barriers on US goods has unsettled emerging markets, including India. India is one of the major contributors to...
It’s been a dramatic few days on global oil markets. Trump’s tariffs and a shock move by OPEC have fueled concerns among many major oil producers — not least Russia. The tariff rollercoaster ride that US...