US, Ukraine set to sign mega-deal at Davos
Ukraine and the United States are expected to sign an economic agreement designed to support Ukraine’s postwar recovery during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for Jan. 19–23.…
Massive long-term airlift of Venezuela’s gold to Switzerland
Nearly a decade ago, gold worth about 4.7 billion Swiss francs was shipped to Swiss refineries to be melted down, recast into internationally tradable bars, and sold or used as…
India passes China as number-one rice producer
India has surpassed China to become the world’s largest rice producer, harvesting 150.18 million tonnes in 2025 compared with China’s 145.28 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said…
Bernie Sanders sounds alarm over dangers of AI
US senator Bernie Sanders has criticised artificial intelligence, linking billionaire-driven development to economic insecurity and warning it could be the most consequential technology in history. He questioned how people would…
Poland awaits its mega airport
Poland’s long-anticipated mega-airport, now renamed Port Polska, is planned to open in 2032 as a major gateway linking the country to Europe and beyond. Situated between Warsaw and Łódź, the…
India’s exports jump sharply despite tariffs
India’s exports rose nearly 20 percent year-on-year in November, marking the fastest growth in three years, driven mainly by shipments to the United States and China. This increase comes as…
China to set EU pork tariffs at much lower level
China announced on Tuesday that it will go ahead and impose anti-dumping duties on European Union pork imports for five years, though at significantly lower rates than the temporary levies…
Mexico follows US in imposing Asian tariffs
Four months after the US imposed 50% tariffs on most Indian goods, Mexico has approved similar levies of up to 50% on select imports from several Asian countries, including India…
Slovakia has been making excuses over Russian oil supplies
Although Slovakia’s Russian-friendly leaders have often complained that they have nowhere else to turn for gas supplies, a natural gas pipeline linking Poland and Slovakia has hardly been used since…
Lufthansa Cargo bucks warming trend in German-Israel relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Israel on Saturday night for his first official visit, signalling a renewed warming in bilateral relations following the signing of the so-called ceasefire in…