Uma frota fantasma de navios petroleiros 'zumbis' transporta petróleo russo, contornando sanções e financiando a máquina de guerra de Putin. Esses navios, velhos e mal mantidos, também são usados para espionagem e sabotagem contra a Otan.
Beijing's 18th Straits Forum, a platform for cross-strait engagement, is being held in Xiamen amid tightened restrictions by Taiwan's ruling DPP. For the first time, the DPP has explicitly banned Taiwan's municipal and county government officials from participating.
Alicia von Schenk, 30, die jüngste Professorin Deutschlands, gründete den Lehrstuhl für „Economics of AI“ an der Uni Würzburg. Sie rät, hinter den Hype um KI-Technologie zu schauen und diskutiert mit ihrem Team die Datensicherheit bei US-amerikanischen KI-Agenten im Vergleich zu europäischen Alternativen.
Donald Trump afirmou "amar a inflação" após os preços nos EUA subirem 4,2% em maio, maior alta em 3 anos, impulsionada por custos de energia devido ao conflito no Irã. O comentário gerou críticas e pressiona o Federal Reserve.
A new roadmap proposes dismantling poverty by redesigning economic systems, moving beyond GDP growth. It emphasizes human rights, social protection, and collective well-being within planetary boundaries, advocating for debt justice and inclusive policy-making.
Bill Gates warns AI industry against raising household power bills with data centers. He notes 48 projects worth $156B were blocked in 2025, and public opposition is rising, forcing companies to seek community "permission" beyond permits.
European nations like France, the UK, and the Netherlands are facing unprecedented heatwaves, prompting urgent adaptation measures. Economic impacts are severe, with potential GDP losses up to 7% and significant health costs, while infrastructure remains ill-prepared.
印度央行（RBI）可能在截至5月22日的兩週內出售了價值120億美元的黃金儲備，並買入75億美元外匯資產，以應對中東戰爭引發的資本外流和油價上漲壓力，保護外匯儲備並支撐盧比匯率。
Un docente di macroeconomia della London School of Economics prevede aumenti dei tassi di interesse di un quarto di punto per prevenire critiche passate.
Letters critique Tony Blair's economic policies, arguing that poverty and inequality, not just the economy, need addressing. Critics point to a lack of action on wealth inequality and the negative long-term impacts of PFI deals.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, plans to raise up to $80 billion in equity, including a $10 billion sale to Berkshire Hathaway, to fund its AI infrastructure. This move highlights the increasing capital demands of the AI boom and raises questions about future investor returns.
The article questions the dominance of economic considerations in British politics, arguing that "market stability" is a constructed concept. It suggests that Labour could exploit a political opening by challenging conventional economic thinking, which has led to instability and public discontent.
UK's green economy is a significant driver of growth, creating over 1 million jobs and attracting nearly half a trillion pounds in investment, according to CBI Economics. Net zero workers earn higher wages, and the sector contributes over £100bn annually, despite calls from some parties to abandon targets.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato's new book proposes a "new economics of collective action" for "mission-led government," advocating for an economy aligned with the common good, rather than just chasing profit. She critiques current economic models and suggests radical reforms for equitable value sharing and public benefit.
Australian renters are missing out on energy upgrades due to landlords' lack of motivation, resulting in higher power bills and reduced home comfort
YCIS Hong Kong's Class of 2026 has received over 900 offers from top global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford. The school emphasizes personalized support, global awareness, and compassionate action, with initiatives like 'Seeds for Tomorrow' providing real-world research experience.
As Africa Day 2026 is marked, a generational divide highlights a shift in the meaning of liberation from political independence to economic control and digital sovereignty, with younger Africans prioritizing jobs, wealth, and technology ownership over historical anti-colonial struggles.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor proposes capping Australia's immigration based on housing construction, but experts argue this is too narrow. Historically, migration targets have varied, and current forecasts suggest housing supply might meet projected needs. However, broader factors like infrastructure, demography, budget, education, and tourism also influence migration levels, suggesting a need for an independent body to manage policy.
Over twenty years ago, "felt" temperatures, influenced by wind and humidity, emerged. This concept has since spread to politics, economics, and society, as institutions increasingly measure public perception alongside objective data to gauge well-being and the impact of policies.
Refugees fleeing violence in Haiti and Tibet are being turned away by Canadian officials and handed over to US ICE detention, despite Canada's welcoming image. Lawyers argue the US is not a safe third country, and new Canadian legislation mirrors Trump-era policies.
Venezuela has become India's third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the US, as refiners seek cheaper heavy crude amid West Asia conflict disruptions. Imports from Venezuela surged to 417,000 bpd.
Oxford Economics prognostiziert einen Anstieg der globalen Düngemittelpreise um über 30 % bis 2025, hauptsächlich aufgrund der Blockade der Straße von Hormus und der daraus resultierenden Preissteigerungen für Harnstoff. Die EU muss sich auf dem Weltmarkt um knappe Vorräte konkurrieren.
Eleven weeks into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, costing the global economy billions daily. Iran charges up to $2m per ship for transit, a move deemed illegal by opposing nations but potentially cheaper than the closure's cost.
The article argues that bond markets exert undue influence on British politics, citing concerns about government borrowing costs and the power of "bond vigilantes." It suggests progressive politicians can counter this by understanding market dynamics, scrutinizing the Bank of England's policies, and repurposing pension funds for public investment.
