Trump Administration Sues California Over Vehicle Emissions Rules
The administration of Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, challenging the legality of the state’s zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions regulations. The United States Department of Transportation...
U.S. Launches Trade Probes Targeting Excess Capacity and Forced Labor
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two new trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity among major trading partners and the use of forced labor in global supply chains. Announced on Wednesday...
Rio Tinto Secures $1.175 Billion Financing for Argentina Lithium Project
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support the development of its Rincon lithium project in Argentina’s Salta province. The funding will help advance...
UBS Seeks Court Protection From New Holocaust Claims Linked to Credit Suisse
UBS has asked a U.S. federal judge to protect it from new Holocaust-related lawsuits connected to the activities of former Credit Suisse during World War II. In a hearing before U.S. District Judge Edward...
Trump Announces New U.S. Refinery Backed by Reliance Industries
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a new oil refinery on the southern U.S. border, backed by India’s Reliance Industries, the operator of the world’s largest refining complex. The 168,000 barrels-per-day...
US Senate Approves ChatGPT and Other AI Chatbots for Official Use
The United States Senate has approved the official use of several artificial intelligence chatbots, including ChatGPT, according to a report by the New York Times citing an internal memo. The decision allows Senate aides...
US Tariff Relief Triggers Rush and Doubts in China’s Export Sector
A temporary reduction in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has triggered mixed reactions among manufacturers in China’s major export hubs, with some rushing to take advantage of the opportunity while others remain cautious about...
Canada Allows TikTok to Continue Operations After Security Review
The Canadian government has decided to allow TikTok to continue operating in the country after completing a national security review, Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced on Monday. The approval comes with legally binding commitments...
JetBlue Flights Resume After Brief System Outage Triggers Groundstop
Operations of U.S.-based airline JetBlue were briefly disrupted on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary groundstop for all JetBlue flights at the airline’s request. The halt lasted less than...
Trump Pressures Republicans to Pass Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to pass sweeping new voting restrictions, warning he will refuse to sign new legislation until the measures are approved. Speaking to House Republicans at his golf...