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August 2, 2023
Columns

Niger Is the Fourth Country in the Sahel to Experience an Anti-Western Coup

At 3 a.m. on July 26, 2023, the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Troops, led by Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani closed the country’s borders and declared a

Business

Global Trade Shifts as Nations Brace for Potential Return of Trump’s Tariff Policies

The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House has prompted a surge in trade deal activity worldwide, as countries move to diversify their trade relationships and mitigate the impact of potential US protectionist policies. During his first term,

January 28, 2025

Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

Business

Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid worsening trade tensions between the United States and China.

China’s Xiluodu Dam Fully Switches to Home-Grown Control Chips Amid Security Concerns

Business

China’s Xiluodu Dam, one of the world’s largest hydropower stations, has completed a full transition from Western-made industrial control chips to domestically developed systems,

Nestlé Expands Infant Formula Recall Amid Toxin Concerns

February 5, 2026
Human Rights/World

Nestlé announced on Wednesday that it was widening its recall of infant formula to include an additional batch of its Guigoz brand after France lowered the maximum allowed threshold for cereulide, a

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Buffett’s Berkshire Hoards Record $382 Billion as Profits Surge

November 2, 2025
Business

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported a record cash reserve of $381.7 billion in the third quarter, underscoring the legendary investor’s increasingly cautious stance even as his sprawling empire delivered a surge

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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Emerges as Donald Trump’s Favoured Foreign Investor

August 25, 2025
Business

Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank, has become one of former US President Donald Trump’s most prominent foreign business allies, according to the Financial Times. His investments in

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China’s Xiluodu Dam Fully Switches to Home-Grown Control Chips Amid Security Concerns

August 14, 2025
Business

China’s Xiluodu Dam, one of the world’s largest hydropower stations, has completed a full transition from Western-made industrial control chips to domestically developed systems, in a move aimed at bolstering national security

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China’s Manufacturing Sector Shrinks Again in June

June 30, 2025
Diplomacy

Chinese manufacturing activity contracted for the third consecutive month in June, underscoring the persistent challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy despite a temporary easing in trade tensions with the United States. According

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India’s New Import Ban on Bangladeshi Goods via Land Ports Sparks Trade Tensions

May 19, 2025
Bangladesh/India/World

India’s sudden decision to ban the import of key Bangladeshi goods via land ports has sparked concerns of escalating trade tensions between the two neighboring countries, with Bangladeshi officials and business leaders

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China Strikes Back: Tariffs Hit Canadian Agriculture

March 8, 2025
Canada/China/World

China has announced significant tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in response to Canada’s recent levies on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), escalating trade tensions between the two nations and adding uncertainty

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US-China Trade War Threatens to Escalate as Tariff Deadline Looms

February 10, 2025
Business/Trade Wars

Tensions between the United States and China are nearing a breaking point as a new wave of tariffs threatens to reignite a full-scale trade war. Analysts warn that if the two economic

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Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

February 6, 2025
Business

Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid worsening trade tensions between the United States and China. Spot gold climbed 1% to reach $2,858.12 per

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Global Trade Shifts as Nations Brace for Potential Return of Trump’s Tariff Policies

January 28, 2025
Business

The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House has prompted a surge in trade deal activity worldwide, as countries move to diversify their trade relationships and mitigate the impact of

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