U.S. Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Toward Recession as Exports Falter
Japan’s economy is feeling the pressure as new U.S. tariffs make it harder for Japanese companies to sell their products...
June 18, 2025Section
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Trump Gives TikTok More Time to Find a U.S. Buyer as China Holds Key
President Donald Trump has given TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, an extra 90 days to sell its U.S. business. This move...
June 18, 2025
China’s Oil Demand Peaks as U.S. Production Surges, Reshaping Global Energy Flows
China’s oil demand will reach its highest point in 2027 and then start to fall, according to the International Energy...
June 17, 2025
Japan’s Auto Sector Faces Strain as U.S. Tariff Talks Fail at G7
Japan’s bid to ease tough U.S. tariffs on its car exports has hit a wall. At the recent G7 summit...
June 17, 2025
With Air Superiority, Israel Can Now Strike Deep Into Iran at Will
Official statements from Israeli and Iranian authorities confirm that Israel has achieved air superiority over Iran’s western
June 16, 2025
Iran Signals Possible Non-Proliferation Exit, Could End Nuclear Restrictions
Iran’s parliament is now considering a bill that would let the country leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
June 16, 2025
China’s Growth Falters as Exports and Industry Weaken
Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, released on June 16, 2025, shows the country’s industrial production
June 16, 2025
Vietnam Joins BRICS as Group Wrestles with Internal Divides
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in June 2025 that Vietnam has joined BRICS as a partner country, marking another...
June 14, 2025
Bangladesh’s Reform Gamble: Can Yunus Fix the Economy and Restore Trust?
Official sources confirm that Bangladesh faces a critical period after the removal of Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024. Nobel Peace...
June 12, 2025