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Oil Prices Steady in Asia as Trade Deals and Russian Export Cuts Support Market

Jul 25, 2025 02:19 am UTC| Economy

Oil prices remained stable in Asian trading on Friday, holding onto gains from the previous session amid optimism over new U.S. trade agreements and expectations of Russian gasoline export cuts. Brent crude futures for...

Brazil Seeks Negotiation on U.S. Tariffs Amid Bolsonaro Tensions

Jul 25, 2025 01:28 am UTC| Politics Economy

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin confirmed on Thursday that Brazil is willing to negotiate with the United States over upcoming tariffs on Brazilian imports. Alckmin discussed the issue in a one-hour conversation...

China Commodity Prices Surge as Beijing Targets Industrial Overcapacity

Jul 25, 2025 01:22 am UTC| Economy

Commodity prices in China, from steel to polysilicon, have soared this month as investors grow confident that Beijing is serious about tackling industrial overcapacity. Prices for nine major commodities, including coal,...

South Korea, U.S. Push Toward Tariff Trade Deal Ahead of August Deadline

Jul 25, 2025 01:12 am UTC| Politics Economy

South Koreas Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on Thursday, reaffirming a joint commitment to finalize a trade agreement on tariffs before the August 1 deadline,...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher After Wall Street Record Highs on Alphabet Earnings

Jul 25, 2025 00:53 am UTC| Economy

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher Thursday evening, extending optimism after record closes for the SP 500 and Nasdaq fueled by Alphabets strong quarterly results and upbeat AI outlook. However, broader gains were...

Trump Presses Powell on Renovation Costs, Urges Fed to Cut Interest Rates

Jul 25, 2025 00:49 am UTC| Politics Economy Central Banks

President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve building on Thursday, inspecting renovation work alongside Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Both men wore hard hats as they toured the site, where Trump drew attention to...

US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Military Allies Amid Rare Earth Tensions with China

Jul 25, 2025 00:43 am UTC| Politics Governance Economy

The United States has lifted sanctions on several key allies of Myanmars military junta, just weeks after junta leader Min Aung Hlaing praised President Donald Trump and urged Washington to ease economic restrictions....

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

Xi Jinping Calls for People-Centered AI Development at WAIC, Expands Global Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a people-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in...

Trump Declassifies China Election Intelligence, Revives 2020 Election Security Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday declassified intelligence documents that he said expose Chinese interference in U.S. elections, renewing his focus on election security ahead of the November midterm elections. The...

Iran Warns Trump Against Striking Infrastructure, Declares Strait of Hormuz a ‘Red Line’

Iran warned on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains an inviolable red line, vowing to retaliate against infrastructure across the Gulf region if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack...

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...