The group announced a 411,000 barrels per day output increase for May, tripling earlier projections. This move occurred amid economic uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies, raising concerns about global energy demand....
While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed discussions were already underway, China's government has denied initiating or engaging in talks, asserting that the U.S. has been reaching out proactively through various channels. China's commerce ministry emphasized that...
t HSBC's annual shareholder meeting, Chairman Mark Tucker addressed the growing economic uncertainty prompted by shifting global trade relations, which pose significant risks to global growth. Tucker, who is stepping down at the end of the year, expressed confidence...
The United Nations declares 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation to raise awareness about the importance of glaciers and the threats they face due to climate change. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of...
Expo 2025 officially opened on April 13 in Osaka, Japan, with the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." The event, held on Yumeshima Island, aims to showcase innovations and solutions for future societies. The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister...
The 2025 Nepalese pro-monarchy protests were a series of demonstrations advocating for the restoration of the old Kingdom of Nepal. On March 9, 2025, thousands gathered in the capital city, Kathmandu, in favor of restoring the monarchy with former King Gyanendra Bir...
Attorney General Pam Bondi has revoked Justice Department regulations that restricted the government's ability to pursue journalists' communications and compelled testimony, particularly when they obtained sensitive—but not necessarily classified—information that...
In her essay, Rebecca Solnit emphasizes the enduring importance and complex impact of protest and activism in resisting authoritarianism, particularly in the face of Trumpism. Highlighting the wide-scale but underreported "Hands Off" protests of April 5, 2025, Solnit...
In the week ahead, significant global economic developments are expected as central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, prepare to set interest rates. The Fed meets amidst weak U.S. GDP data and political pressure from President Trump to lower rates, although a...
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across India are expected to generate 450,000 new jobs in 2025 as companies plan to expand their workforce. This growth is part of a broader trend, with GCCs anticipated to employ 3.3 million professionals by 2030. The demand for...
