Saudi Arabia is confronting a worsening security crisis after Houthi forces seized key positions along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and resumed missile and drone attacks against Saudi infrastructure, while the network of
HSBC is exploring the possibility of holding its annual general meeting (AGM) entirely online, in response to increasing disruptions from climate protests and the escalating costs of hosting in-person gatherings. The London-based
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Argentina’s peso has defied many economists’ expectations, avoiding a sharp decline after the government relaxed its fixed exchange rate earlier this month. Following the move to a partial float on April 14,
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PwC has instructed nearly 300 of its US partners to sever ties with Black River Management, a small brokerage firm offering speculative small-cap investments, following an internal investigation into their relationships. The
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Editorial On 22 April 2025, in the emerald meadows of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, the skies bore witness not to tranquillity, but to unbridled savagery. Twenty-six innocent tourists were butchered in a
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Gold may have been grabbing headlines with its record-breaking rally, but silver could be the precious metal poised for a breakout, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Often viewed as
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Japan’s defense forces have made a significant advancement in their military capabilities with the successful sea trial of an upgraded electromagnetic rail gun, marking a major milestone in the region’s intensifying arms
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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country’s top intelligence agency, issued a stark warning on Thursday regarding the hidden risks posed by smart devices, which have become deeply integrated into everyday
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A new study offers a fresh perspective on the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, challenging long-standing assumptions about their relationship. Research by British scholar Matthew Steggle, published in Shakespeare journal,
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The sexual abuse crisis continues to cast a long shadow over the Catholic Church, with new cases still emerging, particularly in Africa and Asia, and the potential to impact future papacies. Despite
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India’s wealthiest families are increasingly turning to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to invest abroad, bypassing restrictions on overseas capital outflows. A recent surge in investments via the Overseas Portfolio
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After more than 25 years of proposals, delays, and political hurdles, Japan has finally broken ground on what is set to become Asia’s highest-grossing casino. The ceremonial groundbreaking event took place on
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Speaking on The Free Press podcast, Rubio outlined a potential compromise in ongoing talks aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While reaffirming Washington’s stance against Iranian enrichment, he indicated that a civilian
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The German government has cut its economic growth forecast for 2025 to zero, down from a previously estimated 0.3%, as the country grapples with mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and a deepening
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China has issued one of its clearest demands yet in the ongoing trade standoff with the United States, calling for a complete rollback of all U.S. tariffs as a precondition for renewed
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Chinese factories are suspending production and furloughing workers as a result of plummeting export orders triggered by steep U.S. tariffs, according to a detailed report by the Financial Times. The ongoing trade
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