China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on […]
Saudi Arabia Emerges as Global Hub for Billion-Dollar Startups
Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as a global center for billion-dollar startups, known as “unicorns,” by cultivating an innovation-driven environment. These high-growth companies – […]
European Trade Ministers Meet to Forge Strategy after Surprise 30% Tariffs from Trump
European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union. The EU […]
Belgium returns 2,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt
Belgium returns a 2,000-year-old Ptolemaic sarcophagus to Egypt after a decade-long investigation, marking a major act of cultural restitution. Belgian authorities on Friday said they […]
Young people don’t feel part of the EU – and they’re right
The former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi produced his much-awaited prescription for how to reboot Europe’s economy last year. The Draghi report was rightly applauded as a […]
Trump v Lula what to know about the tariffs spat between the US and Brazil
Brazilian president threatened a 50% tariff on US goods in retaliation for Trump’s levy on the Latin American country In a move seen by many […]
Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10mn
The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris yesterday for […]
Trump announces new 35% tariff on Canadian imports
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada, effective August 1, in response to Ottawa’s recent tariffs […]
In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea
BY Pranshu Verma is the incoming New Delhi bureau chief for The Washington Post. India’s recent deportation drive targeting its Muslim minority was marked by […]
Trump sets 50% tariff rate for Brazil, blasting treatment of former far-right president
President Trump broke from his tariff letter format to tell the president of Brazil that he plans to put a 50% tariff on “any and […]