Category: World

When you log onto LinkedIn, you’re normally presented with suggestions to connect with people you know, either because you went to the same university as them, or worked in the same company or industry. However, the suggestions can sometimes take us by surprise, like when the algorithm recommends a relative or family friend even though […]

Thank you Chair. The UK is pleased to be part of the 66th session of the WIPO Assemblies. We thank you, Chair, Ambassador Suescum, DG Tang, and the Secretariat for preparing this session. We commend your positive leadership, DG, over the past four years. Systems like the PCT, Hague and Madrid remain essential for all […]

📍 Santa Clara, CA — July 9, 2025Chipmaker Nvidia has officially become the most valuable public company in the world, reaching a $4 trillion market capitalization on Wednesday. The milestone follows a two-year surge fueled by explosive demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and record-breaking financial performance. 📈 Stock Performance 🧠 AI Boom Catalyst Nvidia’s dominance […]

📍 Paris, July 9, 2025 — French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is reportedly in early-stage discussions to raise up to $1 billion in equity funding, with Abu Dhabi-based MGX and other global investors participating. The company is also negotiating hundreds of millions of euros in debt financing from French institutions, including Bpifrance SACA, a […]

July 9, 2025 — A coalition of eight countries—France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda—has proposed a new international aviation tax targeting premium air travel. The measure aims to raise funds for climate mitigation, public health, and sustainable development initiatives. However, the proposal has drawn strong concern from the global […]

📍 Strasbourg, July 9, 2025 — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has filed an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) challenging her five-year ban from holding public office, imposed following her March 2025 conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds. The appeal seeks to overturn the immediate enforcement of the sentence, which […]

The United States condemns the unprovoked Houthi terror attack on the civilian cargo vessels MV Magic Seas and MV Eternity C in the Red Sea, which resulted in the tragic loss of three mariners, with many others injured and the complete loss of the MV Magic Seas and its cargo. These attacks demonstrate the ongoing threat that Iran-backed Houthi rebels pose to freedom of navigation and to regional economic and maritime security. The United States has been clear: we […]

Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech, Deals & Development Regional Focus: Gulf and Turkish Influence in East Africa East Africa has seen over $75 billion in investment from Gulf States and Turkey, targeting infrastructure, ports, security, and energy. This engagement reflects a mix of strategic rivalries and economic interests, especially visible […]

📍 Washington, D.C. — July 9, 2025The U.S. Treasury Department has announced plans to rebuild its cash balance to $500 billion by the end of July, citing strong tariff revenue and increased short-term debt issuance as key drivers. The move follows the passage of President Donald Trump’s $5 trillion tax and spending bill, which included […]

  The Commission has presented an action plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of this sector. The action plan addresses key challenges – high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand, while promoting investment in innovation and sustainability. It proposes the following measures Resilience and level playing field: establishing a […]