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Trump’s top economic advisor struggles to calm markets after tariff-driven turmoil
Trump’s top economic adviser Stephen Miran failed to reassure bond investors rattled by tariff-driven market turmoil, with many finding his responses incoherent and lacking clarity.
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How China's e-commerce industry is fending off Trump's tariffs
Chinese e-commerce businesses are adapting to Trump’s steep tariffs by shifting markets, raising prices, and doubling down on resilience to sustain their global ambitions.
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How Trump’s revolution is reshaping the global order — and why it may be hard to reverse
Trump’s dismantling of global alliances, trade systems, and US institutions may cause lasting shifts in world order that future leaders could struggle to reverse.
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Adidas warns of price hikes and stalled growth due to Trump’s new tariffs
Adidas has warned that US tariffs will raise sneaker prices and halted its growth outlook despite record Q1 profits, citing ongoing trade uncertainty.
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Inside Ukraine’s drone strategy as US support wavers
As US support wavers, Ukraine is relying on an expanded domestically-built drone program to sustain its defence against Russia and adapt to a changing battlefield.
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How the Catholic church selects a new pope: Inside the Vatican's secret conclave
The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in secret until white smoke announces the historic choice.
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Trump’s tariff blitz sparks worst 100-day stock market drop since Gerald Ford
Trump’s second term begins with a 7.2% market drop—the worst since 1974—driven by chaotic tariff policies, investor pullback, and tumbling tech stocks.
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Coca-Cola sales dip globally as Trump’s foreign policies trigger consumer backlash
Boycotts in Denmark, Mexico, and among US Hispanics linked to Trump’s hardline immigration and trade stances are denting Coke’s sales and brand image
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China’s factories falter as Trump’s tariffs hammer export orders and manufacturing
Trump’s tariffs have triggered a sharp slowdown in China’s manufacturing and exports, with factory activity contracting for the first time in over a year.
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Huawei launches AI chip cluster to rival Nvidia amid escalating US export curbs
Huawei has begun selling a powerful AI chip cluster to Chinese clients, positioning it as a costly but viable Nvidia alternative amid US export bans.
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Samsung warns US tariffs and export curbs will dampen chip and smartphone demand
Samsung warns that US tariffs and export controls will dampen demand for its chips and smartphones, as AI chip sales to China slump and trade risks rise.
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Conservative hopes for a post-Francis papacy face realities of Vatican power dynamics
Following Pope Francis’s death, conservative Catholics are hoping for a traditionalist successor. However, Vatican insiders and experts cited by The Washington Post say such a shift remains highly improbable.
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Trump optimistic about trade deal with India, says tariff talks 'going great'
President Trump said tariff talks with India are progressing well, with a potential deal on the horizon. The US temporarily suspended additional tariffs on Indian exports, as trade talks continue towards a September-October deadline.
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Trade war: Corporate forecasts pulled as tariff uncertainty rattles U.S. and European firms
Major U.S. and European companies, including GM, JetBlue and Snap, are withdrawing earnings forecasts due to tariff-related uncertainty, citing unpredictable trade policies under President Trump as a key challenge.
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Starbucks stock drops as sales lag despite CEO's optimism on turnaround plan
Starbucks shares fell 6% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings and a fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines, despite CEO Brian Niccol highlighting early progress in the company’s turnaround plan.
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The OpenAI-Microsoft split: How a former powerful partnership is coming apart
The once-powerful OpenAI-Microsoft partnership is unravelling amid rising tensions over computing power, intellectual property, and the race toward humanlike AI.
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Trump administration crackdown on leaks produces climate of fear in national security agencies
The Trump administration’s crackdown on leaks through polygraphs, firings, and surveillance has created a climate of fear and weakened independence across U.S. national security agencies.
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Massive blackout disrupts Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands and leaving millions without power
A massive blackout hit Spain and Portugal, stranding thousands, halting train services, and disrupting phone and internet access. Authorities are investigating the cause, with power gradually restored by Tuesday.
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Pahalgam terror attack: Nawaz Sharif advises brother Shehbaz to avoid war with India
Nawaz Sharif advises Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resort to diplomacy and avoid a military conflict with India. Tensions between the two countries have worsened after the Pahalgam terror strike
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Peter Navarro’s role in Trump’s tariff-driven economic gamble
Peter Navarro, once imprisoned for contempt of Congress, now wields major influence in Trump’s second term, driving aggressive tariff policies that economists warn could severely damage the US economy.
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Magnificent Seven’s sharp losses test US stock market’s strength
The Magnificent Seven tech giants, once driving the market's rally, are now dragging it down after sharp losses in 2025 amid AI competition, trade tensions, and company-specific setbacks.
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Meta's AI chatbots raise controversy about sexualised content and interactions with minors
Meta's AI chatbots, which aim to make digital companions trendy, have raised significant ethical issues after experiments demonstrated that they had sexually explicit chats with minors even though there were internal cautions.
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Huawei's new AI chip aims to take on Nvidia's stranglehold despite US restraints
Huawei is set to test its most powerful AI chip yet, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance as US restrictions push China to accelerate its semiconductor self-sufficiency.
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Trump’s trade war divides Europe’s far-right parties as economic fallout grows
Trump’s trade war is dividing Europe’s far-right parties, forcing them to balance loyalty to his MAGA movement with the economic risks his tariffs pose to their own countries.
