U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision from Hamas is expected within 24 hours on what he calls a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel, aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Trump also revealed ongoing talks with Saudi Arabia about expanding the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements his administration launched between Israel […]
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U.S. trade policy shifts are hitting global air cargo hard. After Washington ended the de minimis tax exemption for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong (Hits China-to-U.S) in early May, air cargo volumes from Asia to the U.S. plummeted. Key Takeaways: What’s Driving the Change? Big Picture:The crackdown on the de minimis loophole marks
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Liverpool & Portugal forward Diogo Jota dies in tragic car crash in Spain Football is in mourning.Diogo Jota, Liverpool’s dynamic Portuguese forward, has died in a car crash in northwestern Spain along with his brother, Andre Silva, also a professional footballer. He was just 28 years old. The accident occurred early Thursday morning when Jota’s
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In an unprecedented move, India’s market regulator SEBI has barred Jane Street, a leading U.S. trading firm, from accessing its securities market, citing manipulation of stock indices via derivatives. What Happened? Major Penalty Market Ban Jane Street’s Response “We dispute SEBI’s findings and will engage further with the regulator,”— Jane Street spokesperson Why It Matters
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At the start of 2025, the Japanese yen was one of the year’s hottest currency trades — but that momentum is faltering. Here’s why the yen trade is compelling long term, but frustrating in the short term. Long-Term Bull Case But… Here’s What’s Stalling the Rally 1. Cautious BOJ 2. High Holding Costs 3. Trump’s
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As the US eyes a “very big” trade deal to gain deeper access to Indian markets, India has drawn clear red lines (India’s 4 red lines) — especially in agriculture, a politically and economically sensitive sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly stated: “There’s no way we could do anything that would weaken our farmers.”
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In a stunning cosmic revelation, Astronomers capture have photographed the aftermath of a rare “double-detonation” supernova, witnessing a white dwarf star completely obliterated in two back-to-back explosions — a discovery that confirms a long-suspected theory. What Happened? Why It Matters Forensic Astronomy (Astronomers capture) in Action Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile and
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The Japan’s Yen, long seen as a safe haven and a top trade for 2025, is now facing a reality check as short-term headwinds erode confidence in its near-term performance. What’s Going Wrong? Positioning Trends Still a Long-Term Bet? “We still like the trade… any sell-off is a buying opportunity.” — Matthias Scheiber, Allspring Global
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Hong Kong Retail are struggling as a wave of store closures sweeps through the city — from long-standing restaurants to cinemas, bakeries, and food courts. What’s Changing? Numbers Paint a Bleak Picture Insights from Experts “The change in consumption patterns is irreversible.”— Annie Yau Tse, Chairwoman, Retail Management Association “It’s a structural shift in the
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After two sweltering days packed with shock exits, Wimbledon 2025 finally cooled down — literally and figuratively — on Wednesday, as top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka brought back some order to the chaos. Weather Shift, Mood Shift Top Seeds in Control Still, Upsets Continue… Home Turf Highlights Young Stars Rising Steady Finishers Quote
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