A surge of competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles and consumer goods is rapidly transforming Latin American markets, forcing governments from Mexico to Brazil to enact new tariffs and trade defenses to shield domestic industries from the influx.
The American-born pontiff has issued a public plea for peace amid reports of a covert U.S. plan to destabilize Cuba's government, marking his latest critique of Trump-era foreign policy.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, governments are walking a tightrope between protecting domestic industries and satisfying consumer demand for affordable goods, all while navigating deepening economic ties with Beijing.
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian detained during recent anti-government protests and reportedly facing execution, has been released on bail. His case became an international flashpoint, highlighting tensions over Tehran's crackdown and U.S. threats.
Pakistan launches a sweeping manhunt for Baloch separatist militants following a devastating wave of coordinated attacks across the volatile province. With over 190 dead, the government vows retaliation as the region reels from assaults on security installations, banks, and prisons.
A Sudan Airways domestic flight touched down in the war-scarred capital Sunday, marking only the second commercial arrival since conflict erupted nearly three years ago, as the government pushes to restore a semblance of normalcy.
The Portuguese government has launched a massive financial aid package, combining loans and direct support, to accelerate recovery from the deadly Storm Kristin which left a trail of destruction across the country last week.
Prominent Venezuelan human rights defender Javier Tarazona has been released after over four years in detention on charges widely condemned as politically motivated, as the government announces a new amnesty law and the U.S. re-engages diplomatically.
The latest release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations has sent shockwaves from European capitals to New Delhi, implicating figures in business, politics, and royalty, and forcing governments into damage control.
Venezuela has released more than 30 individuals classified as political prisoners, according to a leading rights organization. The move follows the government's announcement of a proposed amnesty law and comes amid mounting international pressure and domestic calls for faster action.
Salesforce expands its enterprise footprint with a landmark $5.6 billion defense contract and a new role in an AI-driven wildfire response initiative, signaling a strategic push into mission-critical government and infrastructure sectors.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin secures a pivotal seven-year agreement to dramatically ramp up production of key missile defense systems while launching a new venture aimed at combating wildfires, signaling a dual-track strategy of reinforcing core government business and diversifying into civilian applications.
Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to build and operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, cementing its role in the country's tech ecosystem and sparking debate over its market valuation amid recent stock volatility.
Venezuela's government has unveiled a draft amnesty law that could free hundreds of detainees, while announcing the conversion of the infamous Helicoide detention center—long accused of abuses—into a sports and social services facility.
Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, boosting its credibility and positioning it at the heart of the country's tech ecosystem, as analysts eye its growth potential.
Thermo Fisher Scientific posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue and profit, driven by new products and strategic deals. However, the stock fell as investors weighed pressures in key academic and government markets against the company's solid 2026 outlook.
From a $10 direct listing to a $150 S&P 500 constituent, Palantir's journey has been fueled by the AI boom. As government and commercial demand surge, analysts project staggering growth. But with sky-high valuations, the path forward requires navigating lofty expectations.
Paramount Skydance has appointed seasoned Capitol Hill and private sector strategist Ted Lehman as its top U.S. policy executive, a move signaling an intensified government relations focus as the media giant navigates a complex merger landscape and regulatory battles.
Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria following the 2024 fall of the Assad government have settled into a newly opened housing compound in northeastern Lebanon, funded by Shiite institutions and Hezbollah, offering a permanent solution after years of temporary shelter.
In a major shift, President Javier Milei's government has formally transferred control of liquefied natural gas imports from the state-owned Enarsa to private companies, accelerating a sweeping privatization agenda amid concerns over winter supply and future prices.
