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Defunding the WHO was a calculated decision, not an impromptu tweet

Apr 21, 2020 12:37 pm UTC| Politics Economy

It wouldnt make much sense to sack the fire service during a forest fire, yet thats effectively what US President Donald Trump has done by suspending funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) in the middle of a...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Five ways collective intelligence can help beat coronavirus in developing countries

Apr 21, 2020 12:34 pm UTC| Technology Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has so far had the greatest impact in developed economies with strong health systems. And the results have been terrifying. But the epicentre of the pandemic could soon shift again to low and...

Good news on elective surgery, but dire warning on the economy

Apr 21, 2020 12:31 pm UTC| Economy

Restrictions are to be eased on elective surgery, enabling a gradual restart to procedures next week. But as national cabinet took early baby steps towards restoring normality, Reserve Bank Governor Phil Lowe warned the...

What just happened to the price of oil?

Apr 21, 2020 12:30 pm UTC| Investing Economy

We have just witnessed an oil price crash like never before taking prices of West Texas Intermediate into deeply negative territory. The spot price of West Texas, the US benchmark, reached minus US$40.32 a barrel and...

Oil crash explained: How are negative oil prices even possible?

Apr 21, 2020 12:22 pm UTC| Economy

Its hard to believe that the price of any commodity, let alone oil, can dip into negative territory. But thats just whats happened to oil prices. COVID-19 has prompted lockdowns, shuttered factories and stopped people...

Europe Roundup: Sterling falls to 12-day low as greenback flexes its muscles ,European shares tumble, Gold pares losses, U.S. oil futures plumb historic lows below zero-April 21st,2020

Apr 21, 2020 12:20 pm UTC| Market Roundups Economy

Market Roundup Investors focus on EU meeting on Thursday Italian 10-year yield hits 2%; new bonds set to price German yields drop as investors seek safety UK Feb Average Earnings ex Bonus 2.9%,3.0% ...

Coronavirus: how economic rescue plans can set the global economy on a path to decarbonisation

Apr 21, 2020 12:19 pm UTC| Economy

As states contemplate how to restart the global economy after the pandemic, its important to remember that weve been here before. The global financial crisis of 2008 didnt cause as much social and economic harm as COVID-19...

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Economy

Chinese EV Stocks Surge as EU Signals Path to Avoid Import Tariffs

Shares of major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers climbed sharply on Tuesday after the European Commission outlined conditions that could allow China-based automakers to avoid import tariffs in the European...

Asian Currencies Weaken as Yen Slides to One-Year Low Amid Oil Price Surge and U.S. Political Risks

Most Asian currencies declined on Tuesday, led by a sharp fall in the Japanese yen, as rising oil prices linked to unrest in Iran and renewed U.S. political and trade uncertainty dampened investor sentiment across the...

Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The Trump administrations decision to launch a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has triggered strong criticism from former central bank leaders, Republican lawmakers, and global financial...

Asian Stocks Rise as Tech Rally and Japan Election Speculation Lift Markets

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, led by strong gains in technology shares as optimism around artificial intelligence continued to drive investor sentiment. Japans Nikkei 225 index was the standout performer,...

Oil Prices Climb for Fourth Session as Iran Unrest and Supply Risks Fuel Market Fears

Oil prices continued to rise during Asian trading on Tuesday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session as mounting geopolitical tensions and global supply disruption risks lifted market sentiment. Brent crude and...

Politics

Trump Administration Weighs Diplomacy and Military Options as Iran Nuclear Tensions Rise

Senior officials in President Donald Trumps administration are reportedly debating how best to respond to escalating tensions with Iran, as questions grow over Tehrans nuclear program and the possibility of U.S. military...

NYC Nurses Strike Shuts Down 10 Private Hospitals as 15,000 Demand Safer Staffing and Benefits

Thousands of New York City nurses walked off the job on Monday, launching a major nurses strike across 10 private hospitals to demand better staffing levels, stronger healthcare benefits, and protection from workplace...

AbbVie Commits $100 Billion to U.S. Investment in Drug Pricing Deal With Trump Administration

AbbVie has announced a major agreement with the U.S. government that could reshape drug pricing and pharmaceutical investment in the country. The company said it has entered into a three-year deal with President Donald...

Trump Warns of New Tariffs as Iran Protests Escalate and U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise

Tehran said it is keeping communication channels open with Washington as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs how to respond to Irans violent crackdown on nationwide protests, one of the most serious challenges to clerical...

Trump Pushes Tech Giants to Absorb AI Data Center Power Costs, Citing Microsoft Changes

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday evening that his administration is working closely with major American technology companies to prevent the rising electricity costs of AI data centers from increasing household...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Nvidia Denies Upfront Payment Requirement for H200 AI Chips Amid China Export Scrutiny

Nvidia has denied claims that it requires full upfront payments for its H200 artificial intelligence chips, pushing back against reports suggesting unusually strict sales terms for Chinese customers. In a statement issued...

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in Advanced Chip Packaging Plant as AI Memory Demand Surges

SK Hynix Inc, a key supplier to Nvidia and one of the worlds largest memory chipmakers, announced plans to invest 19 trillion won (approximately $13 billion) to build a cutting-edge chip packaging plant in South Korea,...

Starlink Internet Remains Active in Iran Despite Nationwide Blackout

Some Iranians continue to access the internet through Elon Musks Starlink satellite service despite a sweeping nationwide communications blackout, highlighting how satellite internet is increasingly used to bypass...

BESI Reports Strong Q4-25 Orders Surge Driven by Data Center and Hybrid Bonding Demand

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Euronext: BESI), a leading Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, reported robust preliminary orders for the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring strengthening demand across...

Trump Considers Starlink to Restore Internet Access in Iran Amid Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is considering discussions with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed widespread blackouts amid...