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Russia’s online crackdown sparks rare dissent
The internet has been completely shut down at times as Moscow has sought to silence criticism.
Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Reuters
US soldier involved in Maduro raid arrested for ‘insider trading’
The soldier allegedly bet on the outcome of the operation in Venezuela before it took place.
Adam Gray/File Photo/Reuters
China’s DeepSeek launches new AI model
DeepSeek said the open-source model would compete with OpenAI’s and Google DeepMind’s advanced products.
Florence Lo/Reuters
Russia deepens defense ties in West Africa
Moscow is reportedly using its shadow fleet to transport heavy equipment to its African allies, bypassing Western sanctions.
Prefecture maritime de la Mediterranee/Etat Major des Armees/Handout via Reuters
China locked in deflation ‘trap’ despite Iran war price pressures
Beijing has long struggled to drive domestic consumption, while brutal competition in many industries has pushed producers to cut prices.
Tyrone Siu/File Photo/Reuters
Lebanon truce threatened ahead of talks
The 10-day truce is due to expire Sunday, though hope remained that US-brokered peace talks could lead to an extension.
Zohra Bensemra/Reuters
Milei’s popularity plummets amid corruption scandal in Argentina
Since taking office in 2023, Milei has overseen a remarkable transformation of South America’s second-largest economy, though wages have flatlined.
Safety fears could slow China’s robotaxi rollout
Goldman Sachs predicted that China will have almost 15,000 robotaxis by the end of the year, but consumers are increasingly wary.
European carmakers lose premium brand status in China
Chinese manufacturers have a leg up in terms of technology, and experts say European rivals are too far behind to catch up.
USA Rare Earth to acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde in $2.8B deal
It’s the latest in a string of acquisitions as the US looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese exports.
US labor secretary steps down amid cabinet turmoil
She is the third cabinet member to leave in two months, and the crisis is compounding challenges for Republicans ahead of midterms.
Trump’s Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh faces Senate hearing
Analysts and lawmakers have been skeptical of Warsh’s independence amid intense White House pressure on the central bank.
Algeria launches oil and gas licensing round amid energy crunch
The government said prospect sites are estimated to contain hundreds of millions of barrels of crude and vast amounts of natural gas.
LatAm oil boom could exacerbate inequality
Latin America is forecast to make up around 50% of global oil production growth through 2030, but only some countries are set to benefit.
China revives coal to boost energy independence
The war in Iran is pushing Beijing to look at domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.
Global EV sales spike on fuel crisis
India saw purchases jump 87% year-on-year in March, and the UK saw a record number of EVs sold the same month.
Kenya seeks emergency funds from World Bank
Kenya, like many African nations, imports the majority of its fuels, and soaring costs have already hammered its economy.
World’s largest chocolate maker hit by price crunch
The world’s largest chocolate maker is having to sell its chocolate at a discount after prices surged and then fell steeply.