Google Warns Breaking Up Its Monopoly Would Harm U.S. in ‘Global Race with China’
The trial for a relief package to address Google’s search monopoly verdict began Monday in Washington, D.C., claiming that the breakup proposed by the DOJ puts the United States at a disadvantage against global competition for technical advantage, particularly China. CNBC Report As Google faces the outcome of its August ruling, the Tech giant is […]
Trump tariffs will throttle US, global economies: IMF
The century-high tariff levels imposed by President Trump are expected to bite against global economic growth this year, International Monetary Fund economists said Tuesday. The IMF has reduced its forecast for global gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 from its January forecast of 3.3%. The US growth forecast marked growth of 1.8% from 2.7%, […]
‘My work is a scream for help’: Gaza’s artists document life under fire | Global development
Basel El Maxi says he is surprised to find out he lives at the end of every day. With over 64,000 Palestinians living in Gaza, where Israeli attacks have been killed, and as tallies stand still, his surprise comes back in the light every morning. “The war started, life stopped. There’s no work or art. […]
Courier firm DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US due to new customs rules
International courier DHL will temporarily suspend shipments to the US for declared value items worth more than $800, the company announced in a notice. From Monday, the company said it will stop collecting and shipping orders from overseas companies to private U.S. customers if the declared custom value exceeds $800. The suspension is temporary and […]
DHL Express to suspend global shipments over $800 to US consumers
Multinational logistics company DHL Express said changes in US customs regulations will halt global freight, worth more than $800 for American consumers, including Hong Kong. Germany-based DHL said the cargo halt will begin on Monday. The company said the move was a temporary measure. The company said the decision was taken in response to new […]
DHL Express to suspend global shipments of more than $800 to US consumers
Please see what you are clicking on foxbusiness.com. Multinational logistics company DHL Express said changes in US customs regulations will halt global freight, worth more than $800 for American consumers, including Hong Kong. Germany-based DHL said the cargo halt will begin on Monday. The company said the move was a temporary measure. The company said […]
About a sixth of global cropland likely polluted with toxic metals: Study
Up to 17% of the planet’s farmland can be contaminated by toxic heavy metals, new research finds. As many as 1.4 billion people live in areas where compounds such as arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel and lead are at risk in soils. Science. A team of multinational researchers led by Deyi Hou from Tinshua […]
State Department shutters controversial Global Engagement Center after COVID censorship controversy
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Marco Rubio closed the State Department’s controversial global engagement centre on Wednesday. This has faced intense criticism from House Republicans who said it was used to censor Americans under the Biden administration. Rubio has decided to “preserve and protect the freedom of Americans to exercise their freedom of speech” after […]
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.75% despite weakening inflation, as tariff war threatens global economy – Yahoo Home
On the uncertainty of the Canadian trade war: “Dramatic protectionist shifts in US trade policy and chaotic offerings have led to increased uncertainty, shaking financial markets, lowering global growth prospects, and increasing expectations of inflation. The path to US trade policy is highly unpredictable. “We still don’t know if tariffs will be imposed, if they […]
WTO warns of global trade decline amid Trump tariff war
The World Trade Organization (WTO) calls the trade war unleashed by President Trump a “crisis” and warns that if the situation “deteriorating”, things could get worse. Wednesday’s WTO Economist The forecast has been updated In 2025, we note that there was a “substantial downgrade” on commodity trading forecasts and a slight decline in the outlook […]