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01/01/2025

As Trump’s proposed tariffs loom over China’s flagging economy, Chinese firms are ramping up spending on research and manufacturing overseas.

As President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs loom over China’s flagging economy, companies are ramping up research and investment elsewhere.

01/01/2025

With Trump’s inauguration just weeks away, crypto experts believe the digital currency is on track to become a backbone of the global financial system.

Donald Trump’s reelection has cemented cryptocurrency as a backbone of the global financial system.

01/01/2025

At least 10 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, authorities say.

A further 30 people were injured, with New Orleans police describing the violence as intentional.

01/01/2025

Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine were stopped after a transit deal expired in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

The expiry of a transit deal marked the suspension of cheap Russian gas flows to Europe.

31/12/2024

The northern lights are expected to be visible across the US and parts of Western Europe on New Year’s Eve.

A geomagnetic storm warning has been issued for parts of the US and UK for Dec 31 and Jan 1.

31/12/2024

Syria’s interim government appointed longtime central bank official Maysaa Sabrine to lead the institution, making her the first woman to do so in the bank’s history.

Experts said the move was a sign of inclusive governance as former rebel leaders seek to rebuild the country.

31/12/2024

South Korea issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, weeks after he declared martial law and plunged the country into political turmoil.

In a first for the country, a court issued an arrest warrant for a former president on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion.

31/12/2024

From Nigeria to Bangladesh, world governments faced popular unrest, often fueled by economic and democratic discontent.

31/12/2024

An Indian startup plans to produce a feature-length Bollywood movie using generative AI.

It plans to create a feature-length adaptation of the novel ‘Maharaja in Denims’ almost entirely using generative artificial intelligence.

31/12/2024

Trump’s plans to label Mexican drug cartels “terrorist organizations” could open the door to US military attacks on Mexican soil, analysts warn.

The move could provide the legal framework for the US to conduct unilateral attacks on Mexican soil.

31/12/2024

US stocks had a blockbuster 2024, marking their best back-to-back years in a quarter of a century.

The S&P 500 index climbed 24% in the last 12 months, boosted by an artificial intelligence-fueled interest in Big Tech stocks.

31/12/2024

South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon was extradited to the US, Montenegro authorities said.

The South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs had been on the run following fraud allegations over the cryptocurrencies he developed.

31/12/2024

The US Treasury said its systems were breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers earlier this month, a claim Beijing described as “groundless.”

Beijing said the claims were “groundless” and that it “has always opposed all forms of hacker attacks”.

31/12/2024

Pundits and experts from Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Sudan, and China give a sense of what mattered from a local perspective, and what to expect for 2025.

30/12/2024

With just weeks until Trump takes office, his alliance with Elon Musk is coming under increased scrutiny from figures across the political spectrum.

Some of the tech billionaire’s proposals drawing positive attention from key Democrat and leftist lawmakers.

30/12/2024

Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for reelection as House speaker, a strategic move just one week before Congress is slated to certify his second term as president.

The House’s successful election of a speaker on Friday is critical to certifying the president-elect’s victory.

30/12/2024

Trump has proposed sweeping import tariffs that could affect both foreign auto firms and domestic companies.

US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping import tariffs that could affect both foreign auto firms and domestic companies.

30/12/2024

Progressive corporate efforts on climate and diversity faced a difficult year — but 2025 will offer little respite, analysts say.

The last 12 months saw a decline in climate and diversity programs, and 2025 could see even more roll backs, analysts said.