Category: World

LONDON — UBS has raised its lithium price forecasts following regulatory-driven mine closures in China, reigniting investor interest in a sector that has faced years of oversupply and falling prices. The bank now expects spodumene prices to rise by up to 32% and lithium carbonate and hydroxide prices by 4–17% across the 2025–2028 period. The […]

BRUSSELS — The European Union has formally proposed removing tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, a key step in implementing last month’s transatlantic trade agreement aimed at reducing American duties on European car exports. Under the deal, the U.S. will lower its tariff on EU-made cars and car parts from 27.5% to 15%, a move expected […]

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by less than 1%, as part of a broader effort to reposition the company through its new “sport offense” strategy. The move, disclosed in an internal memo signed by CEO Elliott Hill and senior leadership, aims to refocus the brand on core sports […]

DUBLIN — Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke have unveiled the Government’s Action Plan on Market Diversification, a cross-departmental initiative aimed at strengthening Ireland’s global trade resilience and expanding export opportunities for Irish businesses. The plan, announced on 28 August 2025, outlines over 100 targeted actions to support Irish […]

Tanzania: President Hassan Cleared for Election Amid Opposition Barriers Tanzania’s electoral commission has formally approved President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi to contest the October 29 presidential election. However, the disqualification of CHADEMA, the country’s main opposition party, raises concerns over electoral fairness. CHADEMA was barred in April for refusing to […]

In one of Europe’s most forested nations, Estonia, a quiet revolution is transforming the way we think about wood. For centuries, timber has shaped everyday life. It’s used for building homes, crafting furniture and fuelling fires. Now, a lesser-known wood product is taking centre stage. This natural substance is opening new doors for replacing fossil-based […]

Thank you, President. I thank the Secretary-General, Executive Director Russell and Mr Roosevelt for briefing us today. And I welcome the participation of the representatives of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Barbados in our meeting. I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti.  As […]

LOS ANGELES — In her article Evil on Trial: Science, Storytelling, and the Search for Good, journalist Alene Dawson captures a compelling evening of dialogue hosted by the Science & Entertainment Exchange, where Hollywood creatives and scholars gathered to confront one of humanity’s oldest questions: what is evil, and how do we respond to it? […]

WASHINGTON — A recent wave of student loan forgiveness approval notices—dubbed “golden letters”—has brought renewed optimism to borrowers navigating the troubled federal student loan system. These letters confirm final discharge under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which forgives remaining federal student loan balances after 120 qualifying monthly payments made by individuals working full-time […]

TOKYO — Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa abruptly canceled a scheduled visit to Washington on Thursday, citing unresolved technical issues related to the implementation of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi confirmed the decision, stating that “certain points required further technical discussion” during coordination with U.S. officials. The trip was intended […]