Russia Moves to Punish Internet Searches, Raising Stakes for Free Speech and Business
Russia has enacted a law that allows authorities to fine people simply for searching online for materials the government includes
July 28, 2025Section
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U.S. and E.U. Avoid Major Tariffs with $600B Investment, $750B Energy Orders, and New 15% Import Tax
The United States and the European Union sealed a trade agreement on July 27, 2025, based on statements and confirmations.
July 27, 2025
Intel Pulls Back on European Manufacturing, Leaving EU’s Chip Future in Doubt
Intel has scrapped plans to build two major semiconductor facilities in Europe, halting a €30 billion factory in Germany
July 25, 2025
France Shakes Middle East Dynamics by Recognizing Palestine
France announced it will officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state at the UN General Assembly this September.
July 25, 2025
Growth in Services Hides Manufacturing Weakness in U.S. and Eurozone
The latest data for July 2025 from S&P Global show the US and Eurozone economies are growing, but not across...
July 24, 2025
Tension Rises as EU Pushes China for Fairer Trade Deal
Leaders from the EU and China met in Beijing this week for their 25th annual summit. The conversation, backed by...
July 24, 2025
U.S. Borrowing Costs Fall as Germany and Japan Face Rising Pressure
Investors are sending a clear message this year: government debt is under new scrutiny, and some countries are in a...
July 24, 2025
The World’s Top Universities Hold Their Edge—But Challengers are Rising
The 2025 international university rankings, built from independent research data, reveal how a handful of universities
July 21, 2025
X Challenges French Data Inquiry, Accuses Authorities of Political Bias
French authorities have stepped up an investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, targeting
July 21, 2025