Canada’s Carney and Trump Meet at the White House as Trade Tensions Loom: A High-Stakes Diplomatic Dance Over North America’s Economic Future

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A High-Stakes Diplomatic Dance Over North America’s Economic Future: Carney and Trump Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his second visit to the White House in five months as he deals with increasing pressure to address US tariffs on steel, autos, and other goods that are hurting Canadian industries. Tuesday’s meeting in the Oval … Read more

Italy’s Meloni Says ICC Complaint Accuses Her of Gaza Genocide Complicity

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Italy’s Meloni Says ICC Complaint Accuses Her of Gaza Genocide Complicity: Arms Sales Put European Leaders in Legal Crosshairs In a stunning legal development that could reshape how European nations supply weapons to conflict zones, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that she and two of her ministers had been reported to the … Read more

Why Carmakers Are Falling Back in Love with Petrol:

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Why Carmakers Are Falling Back in Love with Petrol: The Unexpected Revival of Internal Combustion Just a few years ago, the narrative seemed clear: electric vehicles represented the future, and internal combustion engines were headed for extinction. Major automakers announced ambitious plans to go all-electric, with some pledging to phase out petrol engines entirely by … Read more

Gold Price Tops $4,000 for First Time: The Historic Milestone That’s Reshaping Wealth Strategies

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Gold Price,$4,000 for First Time In a moment that will be remembered as a watershed in financial history, gold prices hit $4,000 per ounce Tuesday for the very first time, extending a rally that has lifted prices close to 50 percent since the start of the year. This isn’t just another number on a chart—it’s … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs to Cut Into Global Goods Trade in 2026, Says WTO: The Delayed Shock Hitting the Global Economy

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What is Donald Trump’s tariff? The world economy received a stunning warning Tuesday from the World Trade Organization: the full impact of President Trump’s tariff regime is only beginning to hit, and 2026 will bring a sharp slowdown in global trade as the delayed effects of protectionist policies ripple through international commerce. The growth of … Read more

Trump Threatens to Invoke 200-Year-Old Insurrection Act to Deploy Troops

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Trump Threatens to Invoke 200-Year-Old Insurrection Act to Deploy Troops: What You Need to Know In a dramatic escalation of his confrontation with Democratic-led states, President Donald Trump said Monday that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act “if it was necessary,” particularly if the courts or state and local officials delay his plans to … Read more

France’s Energy Giant Sees Opportunity in the Volatile Electricity Market: How TotalEnergies is Capitalizing on Price Swings

Opportunity IN The Volatile Electricity Market The electricity market in France has become a rollercoaster ride of extremes. In May 2025, prices hit unprecedented lows, with electricity trading at zero or negative rates on 90% of days. For most energy companies, this volatility spells trouble. But for TotalEnergies, France’s energy behemoth, these wild price swings … Read more

OpenAI’s Trillion-Dollar Computing Deals Signal Massive AI Infrastructure Expansion

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OpenAI Secures Historic Partnerships with Tech Giants OpenAI has announced unprecedented computing agreements exceeding $1 trillion with leading technology companies, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in artificial intelligence history. The partnerships with Nvidia, AMD, Oracle, and Broadcom represent CEO Sam Altman’s ambitious vision for scaling AI capabilities to meet future demand. Breaking Down … Read more

Who Is Affected By Government Shutdown

What is impacted by a government shutdown? The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, is now in its second week with no clear end in sight. While political debates rage in Washington, millions of Americans are experiencing real disruptions to their daily routines, from airport security lines to national park visits. Understanding … Read more

Paris AI Summit: Why the US and UK Refused to Join a Global AI Agreement

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`French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. (Credit: AURELIEN MORISSARD—AFP/Getty Images) At the recent AI  Summit in Paris, representatives from over 100 countries gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and how to establish global guidelines for its development. While many nations expressed enthusiasm for fostering an inclusive and … Read more