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US imports from China drop to 20-year low as Trump tariffs reshape global trade
China’s share of US imports have fallen to 11% as new tariffs bite, reshuffling supply chains and signalling rising costs for American consumers.
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Barbie gets a price hike as Trump’s tariffs hit US toy market
Mattel is raising Barbie prices and cutting forecasts as Trump’s China tariffs shake the US toy industry and threaten to put smaller toymakers out of business.
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Morocco emerges as China’s backdoor to Europe amid Trump-era trade tensions
As tariffs rise and global trade fractures, Morocco becomes a key hub for Chinese electric vehicle expansion—testing its balancing act between Washington and Beijing.
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Trump’s global shadow: How his presidency is shaping politics in Canada, Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the UK
As Trump’s tariffs and foreign policy dominate headlines, centrist forces are rising in Canada and Australia while allies elsewhere recalibrate their political strategies.
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‘You can’t sell anything to the US right now’: Chinese factories in Guangzhou reeling from Trump’s new tariff regime
Trump’s crackdown on low-cost imports and tax-free e-commerce deals has slammed small manufacturers in China’s garment hub.
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Venezuela demands return of toddler left behind in Trump deportation blitz
As Trump pushes for 1 million deportations, a 2-year-old is trapped in US custody, separated from her parents and caught in a legal and emotional limbo.
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Europe’s teenage terror crisis: Extremist plots rise as social media and AI accelerate radicalisation
Adolescents as young as 13 are being arrested for plotting terrorist attacks across Europe, as online propaganda and the Gaza war fuel a new wave of digital extremism.
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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project expands to US as Trump administration backs crypto
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin has launched in the US with iris-scanning IDs and crypto tokens as Trump’s administration embraces digital assets.
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Chinese exporters use ‘origin washing’ to evade Trump tariffs, sparking global crackdown
Exporters are rerouting goods through countries like Malaysia and Vietnam to bypass US trade barriers, prompting concerns among America’s allies.
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How magnetar explosions may have sparked the universe’s gold and uranium supply
A new study has found that rare magnetar flares could be a key source of heavy elements like gold and uranium, helping explain their early presence in the universe.
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China's disappearing data: How Beijing is tightening control over the economic narrative
Beijing is increasingly restricting access to vital economic statistics, leaving economists and investors in the dark as confidence in China's official numbers continues to erode.
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Crypto’s wild return under Trump: Pardons, champagne and stablecoins
Under President Trump’s return, the crypto industry has rebounded with pardons, regulatory rollbacks, and Trump family-backed ventures, culminating in a lavish celebration at Dubai’s Token2049.
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Small manufacturers see opportunity in tariffs as orders surge
Trump’s new tariffs are reviving small US manufacturers, driving new orders as companies seek to avoid steep import duties—though uncertainty still clouds long-term gains.
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Trump’s shifting Ukraine strategy sparks hope and anxiety in Kyiv
After a chaotic Oval Office meeting and deep scepticism toward Ukraine, Trump’s recent moves—including a minerals deal and criticism of Putin—signal a potential shift in U.S. engagement.
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The science of happiness: What decades of research reveal about human connection
From Soviet nostalgia to Harvard’s longest wellness study, psychologists uncover how relationships—not riches or achievement—hold the key to lasting well-being.
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The global cocaine boom: Inside Colombia’s new drug empire and its expanding reach
With record-high production, tech-savvy narco-subs, and global demand soaring, Colombia’s cocaine industry has entered a powerful—and dangerous—new era.
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Trump turns to L3 Harris for interim Air Force One amid Boeing delays
Frustrated by Boeing’s decade-long delays, Trump commissions an alternative presidential jet while considering a future beyond the troubled 747 replacement project.
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US Army launches largest post–Cold War overhaul with major pivot to drones
The US Army is investing $36 billion to equip divisions with 1,000 drones each, modernise tech, and retire outdated gear—without increasing its budget.
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US and Ukraine sign mineral deal as Trump eyes Ukraine’s buried wealth to boost US supply chains
The US and Ukraine have signed a deal to jointly develop critical minerals, but war, infrastructure, and uncertain economics could delay results by decades.
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Syria’s new rulers face thorny dilemma over thousands of foreign fighters in their ranks
Syria’s new leadership must decide the fate of thousands of foreign Islamist fighters who helped win the war but now threaten the country’s unity and global legitimacy.
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Pope Francis’s financial legacy: Reforms reshaped Vatican bank, but deficits and pension crisis loom
Pope Francis’s financial reforms cleaned up Vatican institutions but failed to fix its deficits and underfunded pension system, leaving the Church at risk of a financial crisis, reports FT.
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Microsoft surges on strong cloud growth and upbeat forecast, easing investor concerns
Microsoft’s strong earnings and upbeat forecast—driven by Azure’s growth—sent its stock up 7%, easing investor concerns over AI spending and trade risks.
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Judge slams Apple for defying App Store antitrust order, refers case for criminal contempt probe
A federal judge accused Apple of defying a court order on App Store payments and referred it for a criminal contempt probe.
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EU prepares ‘plan B’ to uphold Russia sanctions as Trump signals potential withdrawal from Ukraine talks
The EU is preparing backup plans to maintain sanctions against Russia if the Trump administration withdraws from Ukraine peace efforts.
