Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high
David For three decades, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has been an outlier in the global financial landscape, a bastion of ultra-loose monetary policy in a world that has cycled through…
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Cambodia says Thai air strikes hit home province of heritage temples
Preah Vihear, Cambodia – In a dramatic escalation of border tensions, Cambodian authorities have accused the Thai military of conducting air strikes within its territory, specifically targeting the province that…
Can Venezuela survive US targeting its oil tankers?
The geopolitical standoff between the United States and Venezuela has entered a perilous new phase. Following the reimposition of broad oil sanctions in April 2024, the Biden administration has signaled…
Greek govt seeks to tackle farmer protests after Crete clashes
Athens, Greece – The idyllic image of the Greek countryside has been shattered by scenes of burning tires, blocked highways, and tense confrontations. A new wave of farmer protests, which…
Trump to scrap Biden’s fuel-economy standards
In a move that signals a potential reversal of key environmental policies, former President Donald Trump has pledged to scrap the stringent fuel-economy standards implemented under the Biden administration if…
India economic growth beats forecasts but tariffs loom
New data has cemented India’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with GDP growth exceeding expectations and showcasing remarkable resilience in a challenging global environment. However, this bright story…
Air travel faces disruptions over A320 software switch
If your flight has been delayed or cancelled recently, the culprit might not be a thunderstorm or a mechanical issue, but a line of code. A silent, seismic shift is…
EURO gives Germany free pass over defence spending
Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc’s budget rules because of a defence spending exemption, the European Commission said on Tuesday. Germany’s public deficit is expected to be…
Cross-Border Road Trips in Europe: What to Know Before You Rent a Car
There’s a unique magic to a European road trip. It’s the freedom to chase the sunset from the lavender fields of Provence to the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast,…
Litecoin: The Silver to Bitcoin’s Gold
In the dynamic and often volatile world of cryptocurrency, where new projects emerge and fade with the seasons, Litecoin (LTC) has remained a constant. Often dubbed “the silver to Bitcoin’s…