The current landscape of disaster preparedness and response highlights a curious paradox: despite advancements in knowledge and technology, America continues to downplay both the costs and consequences of natural disasters. As recent reports indicate, various natural calamities like Hurricane Milton on the Florida Peninsula prompt evacuation efforts, evidenced by warnings…...

Chery Holdings Co. is exploring the possibility of conducting an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong for its automotive division, which could potentially value the unit at around 50 billion yuan, approximately $7.1 billion. The decision-making process is currently in motion, and the company is in the process of…...

As regional conflicts intensify, Türkiye is closely monitoring the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Israel-Palestine tensions supported by the United States. Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus recently reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to its own “national axis” in foreign policy, emphasizing independence from external influences or obligations toward…...

In early Monday trading, U.S. equity futures dropped, and Treasury bond yields surged to their highest levels in two months, reflecting investor sentiment adjusting to last week’s unexpectedly strong jobs report and escalating military tensions in the Middle East. The previous trading session witnessed stocks close higher, with the Dow…...

The dialogue led by Yves, featuring Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff, sheds light on the deep-rooted connections between U.S. foreign policy, Israel, and other contentious allies through the lens of historical and political analysis. Hudson emphasizes that following the Vietnam War, the U.S. recognized it could no longer maintain a…...

The recent European Union (EU) decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified scrutiny on potential retaliation from Beijing, marking a significant escalation in one of the EU’s most notable trade disputes in recent years. The EU’s vote, which saw 10 member states in favor, five against,…...

In a recent account from Gordon H, a retired lawyer and pension expert residing in Black Mountain, North Carolina, he shared a detailed overview of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Though he and his wife, Sylvia, escaped significant damage, they witnessed firsthand the devastation around their community, particularly in nearby…...

The transition to cleaner energy sources is necessitating a continued reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for several decades, according to an influential industry group of LNG importers. At their annual general assembly held in Hiroshima, the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers stressed that adequate investments in LNG…...

Nintendo Co. experienced a surge in its stock prices, climbing up to 3.9%, following remarks from a senior executive of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) indicating a potential increase in investments in Japanese gaming companies. This positive market response was triggered by Kyodo News reports highlighting Prince Faisal bin…...

In September, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), refrained from purchasing gold for its reserves for the fifth consecutive month. This decision aligns with the notable rise in gold prices, which have soared approximately 28% throughout the year, marking a potential for the most significant annual increase…...

Asian stock markets experienced a positive uptick following robust U.S. jobs data that reflected the resilience of the world’s largest economy, sparking optimism regarding a potential soft landing. Australian and Japanese markets, in particular, showed gains after the S&P 500 and Treasury yields rose, as market participants adjusted their predictions…...