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 Russia–Ukraine conflict and recent tensions in the Middle East have major implications for the world’s agricultural, food, and fertiliser markets. Global markets are reacting, and crude oil prices are climbing. This conflict has caused...
With a US-Japanese deal in hand, and the prospects of an extended tariff truce between the US and China, many perceive some tail risks associated with the US foreign economic policy have diminished. This has...
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...
US Tariffs: The US 35% tariff on Canada and President Trump’s threat to have a 15%-20% universal tariff rather than 10% provides today’s disruption. A tariff letter for the EU is awaited but seeing how...
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...
US President Trump sent letters to several countries, including close allies Japan and South Korea, imposing tariffs starting August 1. Japanese PM Ishiba said he wanted to reach a deal which worked for both nations....
Seed Replacement Ratio: The seed industry in India has brought many revolutions and transformations in Indian agriculture. The famed’ Green Revolution’ that took India’s agriculture to new heights was also based upon the seeds of...