A new report from America's Voice claims President Trump's mass deportation campaign drives up grocery, housing, and healthcare costs, coining the term 'ICE Tax' ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Chinese military researchers Shi Guanglei and Shi Haiming warn that unmanned undersea vehicles and the AUKUS pact are lowering barriers to undersea warfare by offering low-cost, scalable capabilities for seabed control.
Donald Trump claimed that China is funding resistance against new US artificial intelligence infrastructure to hinder American progress, while praising data centers as economic assets.
The global AI race is splitting into contrasting US and Chinese pathways. The US relies on technological frontier control and trusted partnerships, while China offers affordable models and local deployment, each creating different forms of international dependence.
A new ThinkLabour survey of 788 Labour members shows they rank health, the economy, cost of living and climate change as top issues, while expressing sceptical views on welfare spending and strong support for higher defence spending.
Clashes between the US and EU are becoming the 'new normal' with competition over tech regulations at the core, a Chinese think tank analysis says, citing recent EU antitrust fines against Google.
Palestinian tech workers in Gaza are turning to remote freelancing and digital economies to survive amid ongoing conflict, severe unemployment, and destroyed infrastructure.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading Republicans in handling the economy (37% to 36%) for the first time in nearly a decade, as Trump's approval rating slips to 35% amid rising living costs and gasoline prices.
Despite Gaza's devastation, young Palestinians like Walaa Volidis and Tarik Zaeem pursue careers in the digital economy, freelancing abroad to support families amid 80% unemployment and infrastructural challenges.
Liquidators will begin examinations in the Federal Court into the $1.8 billion debt collapse of hospitality entrepreneur Jon Adgemis, exposing systemic risks within Australia's booming private credit market amid a looming property downturn.
Invasive American red crayfish, introduced to Spain’s Guadalquivir basin 50 years ago, now sustain a multimillion-euro fishery in Isla Mayor while legal reforms allow regulated harvesting to balance ecological damage and local economy.
Wildfires are causing billions in economic damage across Southern Europe, with Spain particularly affected, facing significant losses in tourism and infrastructure. A debate intensifies over Spain's declining wildfire prevention spending versus stable firefighting costs, highlighting the long-term economic consequences.
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tightened rules on foreign investment, requiring state authorization for non-European investors acquiring 10% or more of French companies in sensitive sectors listed outside the EU, aiming to protect national security and sovereignty.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly warned US President Donald Trump during a phone call against resuming large-scale military operations against Iran, emphasizing the potential severe damage to the global economy. The prince also discussed regional defense capabilities and vulnerabilities.
Wildfires in southern Europe, particularly Spain, have caused billions in damage, with Spain's economy facing significant long-term consequences. Economists highlight declining prevention investment despite rising fire severity, urging a shift from firefighting to proactive forest management.
EY forecasts the UK economy to shrink 0.2% in 2027 with 6.4% inflation if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until mid-2027. Reopening the strait by September improves this year's growth forecast to 0.8%. Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England are expected next year.
Changchun's party chief, Zhang Enhui, unusually warned of "unprecedented difficulties" for the city's economy on July 22, breaking with typical Chinese official reporting. This rare public admission comes as China's Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, driven by falling private sector and fixed-asset investment.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
The Hong Kong Football Festival, featuring top clubs like Manchester City and Inter Milan, injected HK$437 million into the local economy last year. The event enhances Hong Kong's global sporting credibility and serves as a gateway for clubs to deepen revenue streams in Asia, especially as mainland China reduces hosting overseas teams.
A new AP-NORC poll shows US President Trump's approval on immigration, though down overall to 39%, remains stronger among Republicans than his handling of the economy or Iran, highlighting stable base support despite aggressive enforcement.
Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, responsible for 40% of the nation's electricity, has fully shut down for the first time in 44 years due to record low Danube River levels, straining energy supplies and posing a major test for the economy and PM Péter Magyar.
Hong Kong's traditional economic drivers in finance, trade, and real estate are facing challenges as the global economy shifts towards technology and innovation. The city requires a significant "power shift" involving systemic changes in mindsets, incentives, and risk appetites across business, bureaucracy, and academia, drawing lessons from past elite-led economic transformations.
An opinion piece proposes weighting votes by age in Australia to empower younger generations, arguing current systems favor older voters. It suggests methods like lowering the voting age or giving younger voters more heavily weighted votes, justifying this on grounds of generational justice and existing electoral weighting based on location.
China is shifting its growth strategy from exporting goods to exporting factories, technology, and brands globally. This comes as its traditional export model faces limits due to overcapacity and slowing domestic demand, prompting Beijing to seek new growth drivers.
