World trade grows 7.5% in 2025, hits record $35 trillion
UNCTAD reports world trade grew 7.5% in 2025, reaching a historic record of $35 trillion in total value, according to official data.
UNCTAD reports world trade grew 7.5% in 2025, reaching a historic record of $35 trillion in total value, according to official data.
Pope Leo embarks on an ambitious tour of Africa to urge international support for the continent, highlighting challenges like poverty and climate crisis.
The Israeli military says it has killed the nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in an attack in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions.
Spain condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon and reopens its embassy in Tehran, strengthening diplomatic ties with Iran amid regional tensions.
Chinese brands like BYD and Chery lead record electric vehicle exports, driven by oil price spikes due to the U.S., Israel, and Iran conflict, per Global Times industry data.
After the ceasefire, oil and gas prices dropped, but analysts warn that energy structures have permanently fractured, preventing a return to previous costs.
Israel conducts new strikes in Lebanon following massive attacks that endanger a truce, as reported by Reuters. The escalation threatens peace efforts in the region.
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls Israel's bombardment of Lebanon 'deeply damaging', warning of regional escalation risks amid cross-border clashes.
Investors are adjusting strategies in anticipation of political changes in Hungary after Viktor Orban's era, eyeing economic opportunities and risks.
The four Artemis astronauts are returning to Earth with photos, stories, and crucial scientific findings from their lunar mission, marking a milestone in space exploration.
The UK advocates for a toll-free Strait of Hormuz and inclusion of Lebanon in a ceasefire agreement, aiming to enhance regional stability, per Reuters.
Bessent calls on Congress to pass a cryptocurrency regulation bill, emphasizing the need for clear rules in the digital finance sector.
Bolivia enacts a covert devaluation by setting a 9-peso reference dollar for card purchases abroad, versus the official rate of 6.96, potentially impacting purchasing power and economic stability.
Goldman Sachs lowers its oil price forecasts for the second quarter of 2026, per Reuters, adjusting energy market expectations amid global factors.
World Bank projects Argentina as a Latin American exception for economic growth in 2026-2027. Analyst attributes support to alignment with IMF and World Bank reforms and adjustments.
ENAER unveils the first training aircraft developed in Chile in decades, replacing the PillΓ‘n. Experts highlight its impact on military capabilities and F-16 modernization.
A US court dismissed former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez's appeal against his drug trafficking conviction, upholding his 45-year prison sentence.
President Trump says NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' during the Iran war, following a meeting described as 'very frank' by the alliance's secretary general.
Elon Musk seeks to remove CEO Sam Altman in his lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing him of an illicit for-profit conversion of the AI firm.
A US Army veteran faces charges for leaking classified information to a journalist, Reuters reports. The case highlights national security risks and legal consequences.