Briefing: What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?
Strategic angle: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the conflict, raising concerns over global shipping and regional stability.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Zijin Mining Group: $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining
Strategic angle: Zijin Mining Group expands its portfolio with a significant acquisition in the gold mining sector.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up
Strategic angle: Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
An extraordinary move amid a funding impasse affecting airports and TSA workers.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Russia to introduce ban on gasoline exports from April 1, govt says
Strategic angle: The Russian government announces a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to stabilize domestic fuel prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Nike Stock Struggles Mightily As Wall Street Eyes Earnings, China Progress
Strategic angle: Nike faces challenges as investors await earnings results and assess progress in China.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement
The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday, excluding funding for ICE.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties
Strategic angle: The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Kennedy Center begins layoffs as Trump-directed shutdown looms
Strategic angle: The Kennedy Center is initiating layoffs in anticipation of a government shutdown directed by Trump.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Apple expands American manufacturing program with four new partners
Strategic angle: Apple is adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing Program, committing $400 million through 2030.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Mercuria and EGC Sign Strategic MOU to Develop "Gold Standard" Responsible Cobalt Supply Chain in the DRC
Strategic angle: Aiming to enhance sustainability in cobalt sourcing, Mercuria and EGC have partnered to establish a responsible supply chain in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season
Strategic angle: Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Triggers Crackdown, Concerns
Strategic angle: The recent ban on lithium exports from Zimbabwe raises significant concerns and prompts a government crackdown.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Merck to Acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 Billion
Strategic angle: The acquisition aims to enhance Merck's portfolio with a promising leukemia treatment.
Editorial Staff Mar 25
Briefing: US must 'get back in the mining game' to strengthen supply chain, says Burgum
Strategic angle: Insights from CERAWEEK highlight the need for the US to enhance its mining capabilities.
Editorial Staff Mar 25
BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns against market timing, says missing best days can halve returns
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasizes the importance of staying invested during market turmoil to maximize returns.
Editorial Staff Mar 25
Briefing: Louisiana looks to expand nuclear power infrastructure with strategic framework, federal funding renewal
Strategic angle: Louisiana aims to enhance its nuclear power capabilities through a new strategic framework and renewed federal funding.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: World has 'never experienced' soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC
Strategic angle: TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the Iran war, the $1 billion deal with the White House, investment in the U.S., and more.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Pro Padel League raises $15 million as investors bet on sport’s U.S. growth
Strategic angle: The Pro Padel League has raised $15 million in new funding as it looks to accelerate its next phase of growth in the U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: India’s Swish raises $38m to scale food delivery model
Strategic angle: India’s Swish secures $38 million in funding to enhance its food delivery services.
Editorial Staff Mar 24