Political tensions rise as leaders clash over NGO funding, debt forgiveness, and tourist and property taxes in Slovakia, Spain, and Catalonia. Key players include Šimečka, Fico, and Illa. Read more...

China's economic landscape is shifting with new tariffs on US goods, tech sector moves, and a surprising reliance on both renewable energy and coal. This article dives into the details. Read more...

Kazakhstan is experiencing economic growth through SME support, new metallurgy & energy projects, and Air Astana's expansion, fostering innovation and international partnerships. Read more...

China sets ambitious economic targets for 2025, including 5% growth, 12 million new urban jobs, and a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, while facing global economic headwinds. Read more...

The ongoing trade war is causing market volatility and influencing significant global port deals. China maintains its growth target, while CK Hutchison sells port stakes and BlackRock gains in Panama. Read more...

Trump pushes tariffs to offset tax cuts and vows to end the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, Ukraine seeks a mineral resource deal with the USA amid paused military aid. Read more...

Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin criticized President Trump's economic policies, claiming they'll raise consumer costs. Fact checks also revealed exaggerations in his Congress address. Read more...

President Trump had a busy week, inviting a freed hostage to the White House, delivering a speech before Congress, and considering the sale of government properties. He also faced fact-checking on a Social Security claim. Read more...

Donald Trump's tariff policies are facing criticism for potentially harming the US economy. Experts argue that tariffs could benefit workers if implemented strategically with infrastructure investment. Read more...

Tensions in the South China Sea escalate as the Philippines and its allies prepare for potential conflict, while China pledges economic growth amid global shifts. Read more...

Recent trade escalations, reminiscent of Trump-era tariff conflicts, impact global markets, while Edgewise Therapeutics receives a positive rating. China shifts focus to domestic demand. Read more...

Cumbria is pushing forward with ambitious economic plans, including a 20-year strategy for sustainable growth and a proposed solar farm capable of powering 6,000 homes. Read more...

Milan grapples with a housing crisis expelling the middle class while Germany plans massive defense and infrastructure spending, signaling a major debt strategy shift. The Jobs Act in Italy also faces scrutiny. Read more...

A roundup of today's global political headlines, including Trump's tariffs, China's economic plans, a money-laundering case in Hong Kong, and abortion rights in Poland. Read more...

Canada finds itself navigating a complex web of international relations, from potential trade wars with the US to military agreements with the Philippines. Premier Ford's nickel strategy and Trudeau's emotional display add further layers to the story. Read more...

Azerbaijan focuses on economic development with a new tax strategy, GDP growth forecasts from the World Bank, climate goals, and improved global market access via the Middle Corridor. Read more...

Donald Trump's policies are impacting markets and companies, from Wall Street reactions to shifts in diversity initiatives at UK-based GSK. Read more...