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Workers at Boeing’s St. Louis-area defense facilities have overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer, setting the stage for a potential strike. The vote took place on Sunday, with the union citing dissatisfaction over compensation and benefits, despite Boeing calling it their “richest offer ever.” What Was in the Offer? Boeing’s contract proposal was sent […]

Peru’s iconic coastal guano birds are facing a deepening crisis as their population has plummeted by more than 75% in just three years, scientists warn. Once numbering in the millions, these seabirds—vital to Peru’s ecosystem and economy—are under threat from a perfect storm of climate change, disease outbreaks, and overfishing. Why It Matters Guano birds,

Global markets pulled back on Friday, as investors took profits from record highs and prepared for a week packed with economic and political developments. With U.S. tariff deadlines looming and major central banks set to deliver policy updates, caution dominated sentiment across equities, currencies, and bonds. Why It Matters The week ahead could significantly shape

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia dramatically escalated on Thursday as a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed a military target across the Cambodian border. The incident marked a dangerous turn in a long-standing territorial dispute and sparked renewed fears of broader military confrontation. Why It Matters The Thailand-Cambodia border has been a flashpoint for over a

Asian stock markets continued their upward streak on Thursday, driven by strong earnings, trade deal optimism, and bullish sentiment from Wall Street. As confidence spread globally, key indices in Asia and Europe surged, while investors awaited major policy signals from central banks. Why It Matters Investor sentiment has brightened as global trade tensions appear to

A recent security vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has spotlighted serious concerns around enterprise software safety, especially when global espionage threats are on the rise. Despite Microsoft’s quick response, the flaw proved trickier than expected—leaving thousands of organizations exposed even after an official patch was released. Why It Matters Microsoft SharePoint is widely used by corporations,

Washington/Tokyo – U.S. President Donald Trump has finalized a major trade agreement with Japan, lowering tariffs on automobile imports and shelving a wave of new levies on Japanese goods in exchange for a $550 billion investment and loan package from Tokyo aimed at strengthening supply chains and boosting U.S. manufacturing. The deal is among the

Taipei – As Taiwan heads towards a high-stakes recall vote that could alter the balance of power in its parliament, China’s unusual support for opposition lawmakers is drawing fresh controversy. On Saturday, voters will decide whether to recall 24 legislators from the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party. The move, initiated by civic groups, targets

U.S. auto giant warns of deeper impact in Q3 despite strong domestic sales What Happened? General Motors (GM) reported a 32% drop in its second-quarter core profit, citing a $1.1 billion loss due to tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The automaker’s revenue dipped nearly 2% year-over-year to $47 billion, while adjusted

Tokyo – A fringe far-right party has shaken up Japan’s political scene after securing a surprising 14 seats in the upper house elections held on Sunday. Sanseito, also known for its “Japanese First” rhetoric, is gaining traction with promises of tax cuts, increased welfare spending, and hardline immigration policies. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic and