Ukraine reaches agreement with US on minerals deal
Kyiv has agreed to terms with Washington on a minerals deal that Ukrainian officials hope will strengthen relations with the Trump administration and pave the way for a long-term US…
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Where does SBUX stock stand as Starbucks trims menu, lays off 1,100 corporate employees?
Starbucks is making significant changes to its menu, with several beverages set to be discontinued next week. The coffee giant announced on Monday that starting Tuesday, March 4, it will…
What is Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’? A new pathway to US citizenship
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to replace the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program with a new “gold card” initiative, allowing wealthy foreigners to purchase a pathway to American…
Who runs DOGE? White House says it’s Amy Gleason, not Elon Musk
Amy Gleason has been identified as the administrator of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), multiple reports stated citing White House officials on Tuesday.The confirmation came shortly after…
Germany’s election shock: Key results, implications, and what’s next
Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany’s next chancellor, but his victory may not deliver the stability many voters had hoped for.The 2025 election marks a major turning point for…
Trump and Macron clash over Ukraine strategy despite diplomatic overtures
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron put on a display of diplomatic warmth on Monday, but stark differences emerged over their approaches to resolving the war in…
South Korea’s central bank cuts interest rates to 2.75% despite inflation risks
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 2.75%, the lowest level since August 2022, to revive a sluggish economy facing political uncertainty. The Bank of Korea…
PolitiFi tokens tumble as Trump tariffs shake investor sentiment
The digital assets sector suffered massive liquidations of over $900 million in the previous 24 hours as Bitcoin slumped to $90,000.The latest decision by the US president to continue with…
Mitsubishi, Marubeni, and others surge as Berkshire Hathaway plans to raise stakes in Japanese trading houses
Shares of Japan’s top trading houses soared on Tuesday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. signaled plans to moderately raise its holdings in the sector.The announcement was widely seen as…
UK energy bills to rise 6.4% from April as wholesale costs climb
Starting in April, energy bills for millions of UK residents will see a significant increase of 6.4%. This price hike, announced by the regulatory body Ofgem, is a direct result of…