Category: International

The U.S. federal government shutdown, which began October 1, 2025, continues into its second week after Congress failed repeatedly to pass a continuing resolution. This is the 21st federal shutdown…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Asia upward to 4.5%, a 0.6 percentage point increase from its April estimate, underscoring Asia’s continued role as…

At the 2025 IMF–World Bank meetings, South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago stressed that global debt levels are not just a concern for emerging markets, but threaten developed economies…

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited fears of a full-blown trade war by threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The threat followed China’s imposition of tighter export controls on…

GITEX 2025, widely billed as the world’s largest technology and AI event, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai. The 45th edition of the…

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), acting as the G20’s risk watchdog, has issued a stark warning of a potential global financial market crash. Rising asset prices, misaligned valuations, and mounting…

Belgium’s major trade union movement has announced a national strike on October 14, 2025, which will force Brussels Airport to cancel all outgoing flights due to security staff joining the…

In a historic milestone, global electricity generation from renewables overtook coal during the first half of 2025, according to data from the Ember think tank. Solar and wind produced 5,072…

OPEC+ members have agreed to incrementally raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day from November 2025, continuing the cautious approach seen in October. This modest increase reflects concerns about…

The inaugural World Boxing Championships took place from 4 to 14 September 2025 at Liverpool Arena, featuring 540 boxers from 68 nations across men’s and women’s divisions. This marks the…