Trump Threatens to Block Opening of U.S.–Canada Gordie Howe Bridge Amid Trade Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to prevent the opening of the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, the long-awaited link between Detroit and Windsor, escalating his administration’s trade dispute with Canada. Trump objected...
U.S. Judge Blocks California Mask Ban on Federal Officers, Upholds ID Requirement
A federal judge in Los Angeles has preliminarily struck down a California law that barred federal officers from wearing masks while on duty, ruling that the U.S. government is likely to succeed in arguing...
Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Key Climate Finding, Paving Way for Major Deregulation
The administration of Donald Trump is preparing to overturn the long-standing “endangerment finding,” a scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to public health and welfare, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection...
India Expands Global Push for Critical Minerals Partnerships
India is intensifying diplomatic and commercial efforts to secure critical mineral supplies, opening discussions with Brazil, Canada, France, and Netherlands on joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling initiatives. The talks focus heavily on lithium...
U.S. IPO Market Poised for Record-Breaking Rebound in 2026: Goldman Sachs
U.S. equity markets are heading toward a powerful revival in initial public offerings in 2026, with analysts at Goldman Sachs projecting total IPO proceeds could quadruple to a record $160 billion. The brokerage also...
Meta Pushes Back as EU Charges WhatsApp API with Antitrust Breach
Meta Platforms has criticized European Union regulators after being charged with breaching antitrust rules, in a move that could force the U.S. technology giant to alter how artificial intelligence services operate on its messaging...
Japan Signals Firms Can Reject Unsolicited Takeover Bids Despite Premium Offers
Japan’s industry ministry has clarified that companies are not obligated to accept unsolicited takeover bids, even when investors offer substantial premiums, underscoring a renewed focus on protecting corporate autonomy and sensitive technologies. An official...
Venezuelan Opposition Politician Kidnapped Hours After Release
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure and close ally of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, was reportedly kidnapped late Sunday in Caracas just hours after being released from jail, his...
Vicuña Corp Plans Major Investment Boost in Argentina–Chile Copper Megaproject
Vicuña Corp, a joint venture between BHP and Lundin Mining, is aiming to double its investment this year to about $800 million in the massive Filo del Sol and Josemaría copper projects high in...
Appeals Court Backs Mandatory Detention Policy in Immigration Crackdown
A divided federal appeals court has upheld the Trump administration’s policy requiring mandatory detention without bond for certain immigrants arrested during enforcement operations, marking the first time an appellate court has backed the controversial...