A new multi-modal freight corridor via Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan reduces China-Afghanistan delivery times from 2-3 months to 30 days, though security and capacity concerns persist.
Company refutes market shutdown rumors, confirms record-breaking Phone (4b) sales, and announces restructuring with AI-native unit and regional hubs, impacting certain positions.
India's latest ecommerce export reforms enable foreign-funded platforms like Amazon and Flipkart to operate inventory-based export models, potentially transforming thousands of small-town MSMEs into global exporters, broadening India's export base.
After the Supreme Court rejected his preferred tariff route, President Trump's administration implemented new tariffs on major trading partners, citing forced labor concerns, and levied fees on Canadian imports, demonstrating a defiant commitment to protectionist trade policies despite public frustration.
Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer discusses the challenges of deterring Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, Iran's influence, and the Biden administration's decision-making process. He also touches on the US-Saudi nuclear deal and prospects for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Australian households are warned of a potential Reserve Bank interest rate hike and petrol prices exceeding $2 a litre due to the escalating Middle East crisis pushing global crude oil above $US100 a barrel, impacting inflation and household budgets.
Spain's World Cup victory has significantly elevated the national team's international profile and fan engagement, driven by the RFEF's digital communication strategy. Social media accounts gained 6.7 million followers, and a four-part docuseries on the triumph will be released on Prime Video in December.
US President Donald Trump has imposed new double-digit tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, on 60 economic partners, including China, India, and the EU, over claims of forced labor. These duties, effective Friday, replace earlier expiring tariffs and are based on Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, drawing criticism from nations like Brazil but cautious optimism from the EU.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu, Chinese mathematicians who entered university in 2007, were awarded the highest honor for mathematicians under 40 by the International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time Chinese nationals have received the prestigious "Nobel Prize of mathematics."
La Reina Letizia visitó las instalaciones de Adolfo Domínguez en Orense para celebrar el 50 aniversario de la firma, destacando la evolución del sector textil gallego. El artículo repasa la historia de la marca, desde su fundación en 1976 hasta su cotización en bolsa y su impacto global.
A secretive underground complex near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, known as Pickaxe Mountain, is under international scrutiny after former US President Donald Trump suggested it could be a target for military strikes, claiming it may house uranium centrifuges. Iran has threatened to expand the war if its nuclear facilities are targeted.
Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
The US has imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on over 80 countries under Section 301, citing insufficient forced labour restrictions. Targeted nations, including Australia, New Zealand, UK, Japan, EU, China, and India, have rejected the allegations and vowed to lobby against the measures, with some noting existing trade agreements may mitigate impacts.
The U.S. imposed new global tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing their failure to enforce bans on forced labor goods. Countries like Australia, Brazil, and Chile rejected the rationale, while most indicated they would negotiate rather than retaliate.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
Un'analisi dell'Organizzazione internazionale dell'aviazione civile (Icao) rivela un miglioramento significativo della sicurezza aerea globale nel 2025. Nonostante l'aumento dei voli e dei passeggeri rispetto al 2024, il numero totale di incidenti e, in particolare, di quelli mortali è diminuito drasticamente.
Global markets face a pivotal week with Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England meetings, heightened by Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100, and new US tariffs. Investors also await Big Tech earnings and inflation data for interest rate clues.
Die USA haben neue Zölle von 10-12,5% auf Importe, darunter aus der EU, eingeführt, begründet mit Zwangsarbeit. Die EU-Kommission reagiert gelassen, da die Zölle im Einklang mit Abkommen stehen und Befreiungen für bestimmte Produkte wieder eingeführt werden.
The US imposed new tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor, drawing international condemnation and impacting global markets. Volkswagen and SAP cut profit outlooks, while a bill requiring AI kill switches was introduced in Congress.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg stated the board is open to exploring staging the 150th Ashes Test in India, highlighting the Indian market's commercial significance, despite acknowledging scheduling challenges.
Natural vanilla, the world's second most expensive spice, has a complex history involving Mesoamerican civilizations, colonial expansion, and the ingenuity of Edmond Albius, an enslaved 12-year-old whose hand-pollination method revolutionized its global production.
WuXi AppTec's Hong Kong-traded stock jumped 37% as major shareholders JPMorgan Chase, UBS Group, and BlackRock increased their stakes. The company is set to release its half-year earnings on August 3, with high market expectations.
President Trump's administration replaced global tariffs with new, tiered tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the EU, citing forced labor concerns, after the Supreme Court rejected his previous tariff route. Critics accuse the administration of using new laws to reconstruct illegal tariffs.
