Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Iran shutdown poses test for Starlink as US military, investors look onProtesters used Starlink to send videos, images…
Italy urges NATO to coordinate in Arctic as Greenland tensions escalate
ROME, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged NATO on Friday to develop “a coordinated…
Exclusive: Trump says he has no plan to fire Fed’s Powell despite investigation
‘I don’t have any plan’ to fire Powell, Trump says; ‘too early’ to say if he has grounds…
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
‘All the signals are that a US attack is imminent,’ Western military official saysTrump says he believes the…
Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips
Tariff aims to boost U.S. semiconductor productionTariff excludes chips for U.S. data centers and startups, consumer applicationsFuture broader…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
Exclusive: Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin
Pakistan signs deal with World Liberty affiliate SC Financial TechnologiesDeal will explore ’emerging digital payment architecture’World Liberty CEO…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
Pentagon to invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor business
L3Harris to separate rocket motor unit for IPO in 2026Pentagon’s investment marks first direct-to-supplier partnershipTransaction structure may face…
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
Item 1 of 2 Crude oil drips from a valve at an oil well operated by Venezuela’s state…
Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Government says prioritises long-term returns over short-term swingsGovernment does not interfere in Temasek’s picks, says ministerGIC’s returns over…
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Trump considers range of options, including military action against IranIran says it is maintaining communications with US envoyMass…