China’s latest auto data reveal an extraordinary contradiction: domestic vehicle sales are falling sharply even as electric models capture nearly two-thirds of the market and Chinese manufacturers accelerate overseas. In the United States, overall demand remains comparatively resilient — but hybrids, rather than fully electric vehicles, are gaining momentum. The
UNITED NATIONS — The global contest for the minerals powering clean energy, advanced technologies and modern weapons systems moved to the center of international security discussions last Wednesday, as the United Nations warned that poorly governed competition could deepen conflicts and prevent resource-rich developing countries from benefiting fully from their
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The global economy is entering a period of mounting pressure from two powerful forces at once. As conflict in the Middle East continues to drive energy prices higher and inject new uncertainty into global markets, the Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs on
As U.S. strikes intensify and regional armed groups widen the conflict, governments face mounting threats to global shipping, energy markets and economic stability. Conflict Enters a More Dangerous Phase The United States has launched another round of strikes against Iran following deadly attacks on American forces, further escalating a conflict
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, significantly escalating the trade dispute between the United States and one of its largest trading partners. The measures, which the administration says would take effect after a 30-day negotiating period, represent the latest use
Gulf state investors committed nearly $54 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring how sovereign capital is reshaping global markets, technology, and development priorities. Gulf sovereign wealth funds are on pace for a record year, deploying historic levels of capital even as war-driven volatility, oil market shocks, and geopolitical
SEOUL — South Korea has unveiled one of the world’s most ambitious technology investment strategies, committing approximately $1 trillion toward expanding its semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and robotics capabilities in a sweeping effort to secure its position at the forefront of the global AI revolution. Announced Monday by President
The artificial intelligence-fueled market rally that has propelled global stocks to record highs in 2026 suffered a sharp setback on Tuesday as investors dumped technology shares, sending markets lower from New York to Seoul and raising new questions about the pace, cost, and sustainability of the AI revolution. The sell-off
BRUSSELS — In an era defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical competition, and escalating climate impacts, the European Union is making an increasingly bold argument: investing in nature is not environmental philanthropy—it is one of the smartest economic investments Europe can make. At this year’s EU Green Week in Brussels, policymakers,
As conflict in the Middle East disrupts one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, governments are increasingly relying on emergency oil reserves to stabilize markets. But those reserves are shrinking—and experts warn the world’s energy buffer may be thinner than many realize. The global energy system has weathered months
