Taiwan election: China warns voters then condemns US ‘brazen chattering’
China says the ruling party candidate is a risk to relations, then condemns US “brazen chattering”.
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The New Middle Powers: Countries Quietly Gaining Influence Without Headlines
Global power is often discussed in terms of familiar giants—countries whose economic size, military strength, or political reach dominate headlines. Yet beyond the spotlight, a quieter shift is underway. A group of “middle powers” is steadily increasing its influence, not through dramatic displays of force or sweeping ideological movements, but through strategic positioning, economic specialization,…
Euro zone inflation rebounds in December, fueling rate-cut debates
Shoppers at delicatessen market stall in Milan, Italy, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Headline inflation in the euro zone jumped to 2.9% in December, up from 2.4% the previous month, though core inflation continued to ease, according to data released Friday by Eurostat. The annual print was a little…
Ecuador sees rise in violence as bomb threat evacuates busy capital area
A bomb threat in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, led to the evacuation of an area near a bus station after authorities were alerted about a backpack with an alleged explosive in a garbage can. The backpack, upon inspection, was found to not contain any explosives. In the city of Coca, unknown suspects set fire to a…
Stock market and bank earnings updates: Dow and S&P 500
Stocks slid Friday after a slate of earnings beats from big banks fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next two meetings. Still, the major indices gained for the week. The Dow rose 400 points, or 1.2%. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%. JPMorgan Chase…
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Beyond the Scoreboard: How Athletes Are Becoming the World’s Most Influential Entrepreneurs
Once upon a time, athletes were defined by their stats — points scored, records broken, championships won. Today, that story has evolved. The modern athlete isn’t just a competitor; they’re a brand, a business, and often, a movement. From Serena Williams investing in startups to LeBron James launching a media empire, today’s sports stars are…
Global economy set for its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, World Bank says
A job fair in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing on April 11, 2023. Str | Afp | Getty Images The global economy is on course to record its worst half decade of growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank. Global growth is forecast to slow for the third year in a row in…
