China’s manufacturing activity expanded more than expected, cementing the country’s two-track economy with domestic demand still in the doldrums. The relatively upbeat purchasing managers’ index reading for this month was largely driven by the global AI investment boom and the broader export sector, but other industries in the world’s second-biggest ...
Month: June 2026
A generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship | Kenneth RothA generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship | Kenneth Roth
The Iran war has accelerated the fraying of ties. An end to unconditional US support would force a reckoning with reality A generational shift is under way in the relationship between the United States and Israel. Tensions were already palpable because of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in ...
China is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East, report concludesChina is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East, report concludes
Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report by the Asia Group thinktank ...
Government promises to act after ‘shocking’ failings in maternity care in EnglandGovernment promises to act after ‘shocking’ failings in maternity care in England
An independent inquiry has found “unacceptable racism and discrimination” is affecting patient safety. ...
Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum billRefugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws. ...
Manhunt under way in France after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in MonacoManhunt under way in France after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco’s government said. ...
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme CourtOne big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks. ...
‘No rescuers have been sent’: Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response‘No rescuers have been sent’: Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. ...
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake responseAngry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. ...
US investors lead $30M funding for Gulf AI startup 1001US investors lead $30M funding for Gulf AI startup 1001
The Scoop Dubai- and London-based startup 1001 has raised $30 million from investors including US venture firm Lux Capital and Saudi sovereign wealth fund unit Sanabil, as it looks to use AI to boost the efficiency of the region’s aviation, ports, and energy infrastructure. The funding round was led by ...