GCAP Fighter Jet Project Open to More Nations, Says Italy
Rome: Italy has indicated that more countries could be welcomed into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational effort involving Italy, Britain, and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. Italian Defence Minister...
Flavio Bolsonaro to Oppose Proposed U.S. Tariff on Brazilian Goods at Trade Hearing
Brazilian right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is expected to run in the country’s October presidential election, has registered to participate in a public hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The hearing, scheduled for...
U.S. Homeownership Sentiment Rebounds as More Consumers Prefer Buying Over Renting
A growing number of Americans are once again favoring homeownership, with a majority now saying they would rather buy a home than rent or live with family, according to Bank of America’s latest Homebuyer...
Shopify to Ban Vape Sales Amid U.S. Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Market
Shopify is set to prohibit the sale of all vape products on its e-commerce platform as early as this week, following sustained pressure from a bipartisan coalition of 25 U.S. state attorneys general seeking...
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Expected to Test U.S. Consumer Spending Trends
Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale, running from June 23 to 26, is expected to serve as a key indicator of U.S. consumer spending habits amid persistent inflation and rising fuel costs. Moved earlier than...
Spain Ex-Transport Minister Sentenced to 24 Years in Major Corruption Case
Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos to 24 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple corruption offences, including criminal organisation, bribery, embezzlement and influence peddling. The...
U.S.-Iran Talks Make Encouraging Progress Toward Peace Deal
The United States and Iran have made what mediators described as “encouraging progress” during the first round of peace talks held at the Swiss resort of Buergenstock. Facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, the discussions...
Cuba Approves Historic Economic Reforms, Opening Door to Private Enterprise
Cuba’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a sweeping package of more than 175 economic reforms that could mark the country’s biggest shift toward a market economy since the 1959 revolution. Backed by the Communist...
MDA Space to Acquire Blue Canyon Technologies for $620 Million
Canadian space technology company MDA Space has announced an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX Corporation’s Raytheon business for $620 million in cash. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening MDA Space’s...
Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Social Media Use by Minors Upheld
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Ohio can enforce a law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to use their platforms. The decision,...