Why the United States Has Become the Top Recipient of Chinese Loans
More than $200 billion in Chinese state-backed loans have gone into U.S. projects over the past two decades. This trend indicates a shift in global lending and raises questions about strategic influence.
Hungary Rolls Out Major Tax Relief Package Worth $272 Million to Support Small Businesses
The government delays the planned six-month increase in fuel excise taxes to ease short-term costs for businesses as part of its wider support package.
Germany Cuts Back New Gas Power Plans to Balance Climate and Energy Goals
Berlin trims its gas power plans as it searches for a workable balance between energy security and decarbonisation.
Merck to Acquire Cidara Therapeutics for $9.2 Billion in a Strategic Flu Prevention Initiative
The deal gives Merck a potential universal flu solution as the company prepares for a future beyond Keytruda.
Bank of Spain Tightens Lending Standards as Mortgages Continue to Rise
Mortgage lending is climbing while interest rates remain low. The Bank of Spain is keeping a closer watch on banks to ensure growth does not turn into risk.
Coinbase to Reincorporate in Texas as Delaware Loses Appeal
The cryptocurrency exchange shifts its legal home to Texas seeking lighter regulation and stronger business support.
New Class of MRI Contrast Agents Improves Molecular Stability and Imaging Performance
By locking metal-binding peptides into place with molecular cross-links, we have engineered MRI contrast agents that are not only more stable but also deliver a further 30% improvement in effectiveness compared to their non-cross-linked counterparts.
Billionaires Should Be Grounded First, Say Patriotic Millionaires as FAA Braces for Nationwide Flight Halt
As the FAA braces for a nationwide flight halt, private jets continue to fly while ordinary Americans face delays, exposing the stark gap between privilege and fairness in air travel.
Aumovio Narrows 2025 Sales Forecast Following Chip Supply Exemption
Reuters reports the German car‑parts supplier has revised its 2025 sales guidance amid semiconductor supply issues.
U.S. Airports Face Flight Cuts as Shutdown Stretches On
Commercial, cargo, and private flights are all affected as the FAA works to ease the burden on controllers who are unpaid and working overtime.
China Invests $470 Billion to Revamp Domestic Oil and Gas Industry
Beijing is pouring massive funds into drilling and production aiming to reduce reliance on imports and modernize the nation’s energy sector.
Americans Call the Trade Gap a Crisis as Economic Jitters Spread Through Markets
A new poll shows nearly half of Americans now see the U.S. trade deficit as an economic emergency, echoing growing unease across financial markets.
Norway Freezes Divestments to Rethink its Ethical Rulebook
The world’s largest wealth fund pauses ethical divestments to reassess how national values fit into trillion-dollar decisions.
China Sends its Youngest Astronaut to the ‘Heavenly Palace’
A new generation of Chinese astronauts steps into orbit as Beijing expands its ambitions for space leadership.
The Billionaire Bunker Boom and What It Says About the Future of Safety
For the wealthy, survival has become the latest form of luxury. Behind reinforced doors and underground gardens lies a story about fear, privilege, and control.