US Intelligence Links India to Fentanyl Trafficking Amid Tariff Concerns
The US intelligence report identifies India and China as "state actors" involved in supplying precursor chemicals for fentanyl production, contributing...
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Brazil Delays Big Tech Tax Proposal to Mitigate US Trade Tension Concerns
Brazil has postponed its big tech tax proposal due to concerns over US trade tensions. Instead, it is moving forward...
Lesotho MPs Propose Cuts to International Travel Budgets to Combat Youth Unemployment
Lesotho MPs are urging significant cuts to government-funded international travel to redirect savings towards initiatives for reducing youth unemployment, such...
Secretary Hegseth Specifies DOD’s Focus on Warfighting Over Climate Initiatives
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the DOD focuses on warfighting and training, rejecting climate change initiatives he termed...
WTI Crude Oil Price Rises Amid Supply Concerns and Tariff Announcements
WTI crude oil price rises to $69.15, influenced by a 4.6 million barrel drop in U.S. inventories and U.S. tariffs...
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Nations Purchasing Venezuelan Oil
President Trump intends to impose a 25% tariff on countries importing oil from Venezuela, citing hostile actions by the Venezuelan...
Tanzania Freezes Park Entry Fees for Next 12 Months to Stabilize Tourism Sector
Tanzania has announced a one-year freeze on park entry fee increases to stabilize the tourism sector, providing stakeholders adequate time...
Ranil Wickremesinghe Criticizes Government for Investment Stagnation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe criticizes the NPP government for failing to secure foreign investments, notably the USD 700 million Adani...
U.S. Aid Reduction Threatens Tuberculosis Treatment Sustainability in Nigeria
The reduction in U.S. aid is critically affecting TB treatment in Nigeria, with a $404 million funding need for 2025....
Coinbase Challenges Regulation Proposal Threatening Stablecoin Use in Brazil
Coinbase criticizes a proposed regulation in Brazil that would limit stablecoin use, specifically banning withdrawals to self-custodied wallets. VP Tom...
