The Philippines have temporarily and partially authorised the use of Euro II petroleum derivatives — a more polluting standard — in the transport and industrial sectors as a contingency measure …
World Economy
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US president Donald Trump today accused NATO countries of being cowards, vowing the United States will remember their refusal to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. “Without the United States, …
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The development of artificial intelligence is replacing workers at some of the world’s largest technology companies. According to data collected by international media, companies in the sector have laid off …
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today announced that the Pentagon will ask Congress for around $200 billion (approximately €175 billion) in additional funding to finance the war against Iran. At …
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US vice-president JD Vance today said president Donald Trump does not want a prolonged war with Iran and backed his decision regarding the resignation of the national counter-terrorism director who …
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US: Powell rules out leaving Fed until Trump investigation is concluded (with video)
by Martim SilvaFederal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell today said he does not intend to leave his position until the investigation promoted by Donald Trump is concluded, indicating he may remain in the …
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US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not attempted to resume its nuclear enrichment program, destroyed in US and Israeli strikes in 2025, contradicting the White House’s justifications for the …
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Iran War: “Increase in energy prices will push up overall inflation”, says US Fed (with video)
by Martim SilvaRising energy prices due to the Middle East war will increase inflation “in the short term” in the United States, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said today. “The repercussions of …