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Trump Escalates U.S.-China Trade War With 84% Tariff Hike

| Politics Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified the ongoing trade war with China by signing an executive order late Tuesday imposing a steep 50% additional tariff on Chinese imports. The new move raises the total reciprocal...

[Repeated]Asian Stocks Plunge as Trade Tensions Mount and Recession Fears Trigger Global Selloff.

| Economy

Asian stock markets plunged Monday amid intensifying recession fears and escalating trade tensions, as the White House stood firm on its tariff plans. Investors increasingly bet on aggressive U.S. rate cuts, with futures...

U.S. Futures Rise as Trump Pauses Tariffs, Market Soars on Tech Rally

| Economy

U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday evening following a massive Wall Street rally, driven by President Donald Trumps announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most trading partners. The move, aimed at...

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| Economy Politics

Greenland is seeing a surge in tourism following U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed interest in the island and the opening of a new international airport in Nuuk. Boat tour operator Ivik Knudsen-Ostermann of Greenland...

Trump Hikes China Tariffs to 125% as Trade Tensions Escalate

| Politics Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, raising them from 104% to 125%, effective immediately. The decision, made public via Truth Social, comes in response to what Trump...

U.S. Futures Rise as Electronics Temporarily Spared from Trump’s China Tariffs

| Economy

U.S. stock index futures climbed Sunday evening, buoyed by relief that electronics were temporarily excluded from President Donald Trumps sweeping 145% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports. The move offers short-term...

New Zealand’s Economy Rebounds Faster Than Expected, But Rate Cuts Still on Track

| Economy

New Zealands economy expanded faster than anticipated in Q4 2024, pulling the country out of recession. GDP grew 0.7% from the previous quarter, exceeding forecasts of 0.4% and the Reserve Bank of New Zealands (RBNZ) 0.3%...

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Solar Shockwave: U.S. Slaps 126% Tariff on Indian Imports in "America First" Crackdown

The U.S. Commerce Department has placed preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 125.87% on solar cells and panels imported from India, starting February 24, 2026. This action, prompted by a request from the Alliance for...

Japan Nominates Reflationist Economists to BOJ Board, Signaling Policy Shift

The Japanese government has nominated academics Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato to join the Bank of Japans nine-member policy board, a move that could shape the future direction of Japans monetary policy under Prime Minister...

Trump Touts Stock Market Gains and 401(k) Boost Amid Tariff Uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted strong stock market performance and proposed new retirement savings incentives during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, while offering limited clarity on the future of U.S....

Hong Kong Economy Forecast to Grow 2.5%-3.5% in 2026, Budget Deficit Set to Narrow

Hong Kongs economy is projected to remain resilient in 2026, with growth expected between 2.5% and 3.5%, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chans annual budget speech. The forecast signals renewed momentum for the...

UBS Boosts Chinese Tech and AI Stocks for 2026 as Sector Eyes Strong Growth

UBS analysts are turning increasingly bullish on Chinese technology stocks, raising portfolio allocations after a recent sector pullback. The brokerage believes strong earnings, attractive valuations, and accelerating...

Politics

Trump Pushes Tech Giants to Build Power Plants to Offset AI Data Center Energy Costs

President Donald Trump announced during his State of the Union address that his administration is urging major technology companies to build and operate their own power plants to support energy-intensive data centers. The...

Trump State of the Union 2026: Economy, Inflation, and Midterm Election Stakes

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, positioning the speech as a defining moment ahead of the November midterm elections. With all 435 House seats and...

Irish Council Approves Trump Doonbeg Ballroom Plan with Snail Protection Conditions

Clare County Council has approved plans by the Trump family to construct a new ballroom at Trump International Golf Links Hotel in Doonbeg, located on Irelands west coast. The decision allows the development to move...

Claudia Sheinbaum Considers Legal Action Against Elon Musk Over Cartel Allegations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against tech billionaire Elon Musk after he alleged on X that she was connected to drug cartels. The controversy erupted after Mexican security forces...

Bipartisan Senate Resolution Backs Ukraine Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union Address

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a resolution on Tuesday reaffirming strong American support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russias ongoing invasion. The measure was led by Democratic...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Anthropic Resists Pentagon Pressure Over Military AI Restrictions

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is standing firm on its military AI usage restrictions despite mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Defense, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The...

Hyundai Motor Plans Multibillion-Dollar Investment in Robotics, AI and Hydrogen in South Korea

Hyundai Motor is reportedly preparing a multibillion-dollar investment in South Koreas Saemangeum west coast zone, targeting robotics, artificial intelligence, a large-scale data centre, and hydrogen infrastructure....

Meta Encryption Plan Sparks Child Safety Concerns Amid New Mexico Lawsuit

Meta executives moved forward with plans to implement end-to-end encryption across Facebook Messenger and Instagram Direct despite internal warnings that the change could significantly reduce the companys ability to detect...

Apple to Begin Mac Mini Production in Texas Amid $600 Billion U.S. Investment Plan

Apple is set to shift part of its Mac Mini production to the United States, marking a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing footprint. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant will...

Nvidia Earnings Preview: AI Chip Demand, Data Center Growth and Blackwell Shipments in Focus

Nvidia is poised to report another quarter of strong growth, with Wall Street anticipating upbeat guidance driven by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, rising shipments of next-generation Blackwell chips, and...