As concerns mount over the European Union’s growing reliance on Chinese imports, officials within the bloc are actively debating new trade restrictions aimed at curbing this dependency. The discussions, held …
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In a significant legal development, Meta has reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district over allegations that its social media platforms contribute to addictive behavior and mental health issues …
Europe is grappling with a new wave of economic disruption linked to China, a situation reminiscent of the “China shock” that rocked the United States 25 years ago. This term, …
The rapid expansion of private credit in the AI sector has sparked warnings of potential financial instability from the Financial Stability Board (FSB). This global financial watchdog, which oversees central …
Japan to Begin Biggest-Ever Oil Release as Hormuz Disruption Sparks National Emergency
Japan’s government has announced the start of its largest-ever strategic oil reserve release, with 80 million barrels to be provided to refiners beginning this Thursday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made …
Treasury Secretary Moves to Use Iran’s Own Oil Reserves Against Its Economic Leverage
In a striking policy reversal, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Thursday that the United States is considering removing sanctions from Iranian oil currently floating on tankers in international waters. The …
Despite the International Energy Agency’s record-breaking release of 400 million barrels of oil, European energy ministers remain on high alert as the Iran war shows no signs of de-escalating. The …
A major escalation in the Middle East has seen the UAE’s Shah gasfield fall victim to an Iranian drone strike, triggering a fresh spike in global energy costs. The suspension …
The Trump administration has entered a critical 150-day period for its trade policy after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated its previous tariff framework. On February 20, 2026, the Court ended …
A group of high-profile investors who assumed control of TikTok’s American business will collectively pay the US government $10 billion as part of a remarkable and rarely seen transactional arrangement. …