Category: World News
GeopoliticsStrait of Hormuz Risks Renewed Closure as Trump Signals “Good News” on Iran. Markets Brace for Volatility
WASHINGTON, 18 April 2026 – The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints could face renewed disruption, even as U.S....
International RelationsChina Signals Readiness to Upgrade Switzerland Trade Pact in Push for Deeper Global Integration
BEIJING, 18 April 2026 – China has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing negotiations with Switzerland to upgrade their existing free trade agreement (FTA), signalling...
Nvidia’s Grip on AI Chips Faces New Challenge as Rivals Race for Funding and Europe Bets on Sovereignty
Market TrendsEurope Under Pressure: IMF Calls for Deep Reforms as Energy Shock Tests Economic Resilience
WASHINGTON, 17 April 2026 – Europe is entering a decisive phase of economic transformation, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the region...
GeopoliticsAmerica’s Soft Power Crisis: How Trump’s Second Term Is Rewriting Global Influence
WASHINGTON, 17 April 2026 – The United States has long wielded influence not just through economic or military might, but through an intangible asset...
GeopoliticsChina Accuses Japan of ‘Stirring Trouble’ After Taiwan Strait Vessel Transit
Beijing, 17 April 2026 – China has accused Japan of “stirring trouble” after a Japanese naval vessel transited the sensitive Taiwan Strait, underscoring rising...
Global Financial MarketOnlyFans Valuation Surpasses US$3 Billion in Advanced Stake Sale Talks
London, 17 April 2026 – OnlyFans is in advanced discussions to sell a minority stake that could value the company at more than US$3...
China Signals Deeper Economic Engagement with Italy Amid EU Balancing Act
International RelationsChina Steps Up Iran Diplomacy Ahead of Trump Summit, Navigates Strategic Tightrope
Beijing, 17 April 2026 – China is intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict, even as it carefully positions itself for a high-stakes...
Science & TechnologyOpenAI Launches ‘GPT-Rosalind’ to Accelerate Life Sciences Research
San Francisco, 17 April 2026 – OpenAI has unveiled a new specialised artificial intelligence model, GPT-Rosalind, marking a major push into the life sciences...