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Huawei, with an eye on self-reliance, ploughs 25% of revenue into R&D at expense of profits
R&D Spending Takes Priority Huawei directed more than one-quarter of its first-half revenue toward research and development. The company prioritised long-term technological independence despite the immediate effect on earnings. R&D…
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How China’s top 2 container ports became the world’s busiest – and beat Singapore
China Takes the Top Two Positions China’s Yangtze River Delta became home to the world’s two busiest container ports during the first half of 2026. Ningbo-Zhoushan overtook Singapore and moved…
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Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
Diverging Wartime Fortunes Vladimir Putin is meeting Xi Jinping at a moment when the balance between Russia and China has shifted sharply. Russia endured damaging Ukrainian strikes against its oil,…
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Canadian Small Businesses to Bear Brunt of New U.S. Tariffs
A Heavy Burden on Smaller Exporters New U.S. tariffs of 50% apply to about $20 billion in Canadian goods, equal to roughly 5% of Canada’s exports south. The national economy…
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Catastrophic Floods in Nepal and Tibet Leave Hundreds Missing
A glacial collapse triggers a humanitarian emergency Catastrophic flooding has devastated areas of Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a massive glacial collapse triggered powerful torrents across the Himalayas. The…
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Casio Targets India’s Growing Watch Market With Affordable Models
India becomes a strategic market for Casio Casio is expanding its presence in India as the Japanese company seeks to capitalize on the country’s growing demand for affordable watches. The…
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La Campaña Militar de Estados Unidos en América Latina Entra en una Nueva Fase Tras un Año de Ataques a Narcolanchas
Reanudación de los Bombardeos Marítimos y Giro Estratégico La estrategia militar de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses en la región latinoamericana ha registrado un cambio operativo trascendental. De acuerdo con un…
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El Ejército de EE. UU. Derriba con Láser Tres Drones Cerca de la Frontera con México
Novedoso Despliegue Tecnológico en la Franja Fronteriza La confrontación tecnológica en los límites territoriales de Norteamérica ha alcanzado una dimensión militar inédita. De acuerdo con un informe de seguridad publicado…
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France Ties Development Aid to African Nations Over Mayotte Immigration Control
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a new policy during a visit to Mayotte on Wednesday, August 26. France will condition development aid on better cooperation against illegal immigration. Seven African…
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Muere Harald V, Rey de Noruega, a los 89 Años
El Fin de un Reinado de Cercanía y Modernización Institucional La monarquía europea ha sufrido la pérdida de una de sus figuras más emblemáticas y respetadas. De acuerdo con el…
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Geografías de la Crueldad: El Cambiante Mapa de Fosas Clandestinas en México
Un Desplazamiento Territorial del Horror a lo Largo de Tres Sexenios El impacto de la violencia violenta en México muestra una evolución geográfica tan alarmante como dinámica. De acuerdo con…
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At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross.
A devastating glacier collapse. The flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed 584 people by Friday afternoon, including 579 in Nepal and five in Tibet, while 1,942 people remained missing.…
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La ONU califica de “alarmante” la persecución de defensores de Derechos Humanos en Guatemala.
Criminalización y uso del sistema judicial. La ONU identificó la persecución judicial de activistas, líderes indígenas, abogados y periodistas que denuncian impactos relacionados con actividades empresariales. Entre los cargos utilizados…
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A medida que las guerras se extienden, el sistema alimentario mundial se desmorona.
Las guerras están transformando la relación entre conflicto y hambre al afectar directamente granjas, mercados, puertos, rutas comerciales y sistemas de distribución de alimentos. Naciones Unidas advierte que al menos…
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Haití intensifica la lucha contra las pandillas en la capital, pero la violencia gana terreno en otros lugares.
La violencia se extiende más allá de Puerto Príncipe. El ataque registrado en Kenscoff evidencia la expansión territorial de la violencia de las pandillas en Haití. Al menos 47 personas…
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Glacier Collapse Devastates Border Communities A massive torrent of water, mud and debris swept through communities along the Nepal-China border after a glacier collapsed. Police reported more than 360 deaths,…
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The Death of the Company
AI Agents Challenge the Traditional Company Peter Diamandis argues that corporations are approaching an organizational singularity driven by artificial intelligence. According to Salim Ismail’s work with executives, 70% of CEOs…
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Ranked: Which Countries Hold the Most U.S. Debt?
Foreign Investors Hold a Significant Share The United States national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, and foreign investors remain important buyers of Treasury securities. Visual Capitalist ranks the 20 largest…
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Europeanized NATO Defense Under Reduced American Support
The strategic debate surrounding a Europeanized NATO raises urgent questions. Specifically, it highlights European defense capacity under reduced American support. Following recent U.S. force realignments, European allies must prepare to…
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Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
A Landmark Agreement With Most States The proposed settlement requires Meta to pay up to $18 billion and strengthen protections on Facebook and Instagram. It ends the trial over teen…
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Ministers Turn to Digital Technologies to Strengthen Food Systems and Rural Growth
Technology for a More Resilient Food Supply APEC ministers and senior representatives from 21 economies met in Hangzhou for the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting. They focused on using…
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The Warnings That Came Before a War Now Reaching the Six-Month Mark
Warnings Before the February Assault Days before the United States attacked Iran, President Donald Trump asked his intelligence chief whether a full-scale assault would succeed. Senior aides and Israeli Prime…
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New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive
A New Strike Intensifies the Maritime Standoff Another oil tanker was struck overnight near the Strait of Hormuz as the economic confrontation between Washington and Tehran intensified. The United Kingdom…
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Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Congress
Congress Receives a Landmark Nuclear Accord President Donald Trump submitted a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review. The accord would place American companies at the…
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Canada Rejects U.S. Trade Pressure as Tariff Conflict Escalates
Negotiations collapse between Washington and Ottawa Trade tensions between Canada and the United States intensified after negotiations between both governments collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the latest U.S.…
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Fueling Vulnerability: The Economic and Strategic Costs of Oil Dependence in the Pacific
Pacific Island countries (PICs) face extreme economic vulnerability due to a dual dependence on traditional trade partners and imported petroleum. Economically anchored to nations like Australia, New Zealand, and the…
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U.S. and Canada Escalate Trade Tensions as Tariff Negotiations Collapse
Breakdown of trade negotiations Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed after weeks of discussions aimed at reaching a new agreement. The breakdown prompted Washington to impose new…
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Sheinbaum Sobre el Regreso de Rocha Moya a la Gubernatura: “No me Parecía Pertinente, por Decir lo Menos”
Un Deslinde Abierto Desde la Presidencia de la República El distanciamiento entre la Presidencia de la República y la cúpula política de Sinaloa ha quedado formalizado de manera pública. De…
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Beyond winning and losing: What Beijing wants from the Iran war
Managing Fallout and Containing Spillover As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its sixth month, China focuses primarily on managing the conflict’s fallout rather than exploiting it for geopolitical…
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How Alliances Survive
The Case Against Pessimism and the Path to a New Allied Order Why the Alliance System Can Endure Donald Trump’s second administration has severely strained relations with U.S. allies by…