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Geopolitics

Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada

The Guardian – World · Europe

Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimatedAre you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like…

Geopolitics

South Koreans ‘intoxicated by stocks’ swarmed market frenzy – and lost everything

South China Morning Post – World · China

It was a ⁠vision to give South Korea a stock market that reflected its true economic ⁠dynamism, by shedding regulatory taboos and encouraging bolder bets – ins…

Geopolitics

Washington pushes ‘America First’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has pledged to take an “America First” approach to the latest round of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation talks, which are taking place in Chi…

Geopolitics

‘Canada wants benefits of being State’: Trump's 1st reaction after trade talks collapse

Times of India – World · India

In a significant turn of events, Canada has halted trade discussions with the United States due to last-minute demands deemed unreasonable. In retaliation, Pre…

Geopolitics

'Masters in our own home': Canada PM Carney explains why talks with US were suspended

Times of India – World · India

Canada has halted trade negotiations with the United States due to perceived inequities in demands, leading to the US imposing hefty tariffs on Canadian export…

Geopolitics

Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.

Geopolitics

No work, no study, no training: 8.7 crore Indian youth caught in a career gap

Times of India – World · India

With over eight crore Indian youth facing unemployment, a lack of vital skills hampers their job prospects. Financial barriers restrict many students from acce…

Geopolitics

Canada’s PM hits back with new US tariffs after trade talks fail

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade, deep…

Geopolitics

What’s so bad about a planned Hong Kong economy? Just look at Singapore

South China Morning Post – World · China

Why is the idea of a planned economy anathema to so many people despite China’s success? And why do so many retain faith in market economies given the economic…

Geopolitics

Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talksCanadian pri…

Geopolitics

Trade standoff: Trump's 50% tariff kicks in; Carney vows 'dollar-for-dollar' response

Times of India – World · India

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart after a three-day face-off. Canada called a halt to discussions, criticizing the US for pres…

Geopolitics

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse

The New York Times – World · US

Intense negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse as Mark Carney suspended talks. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retali…

Geopolitics

Why Canada suspended US trade talks despite Trump's ‘good relationship’ with Carney

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments using a loan calculator. - Estimate SIP returns for mutual fund investments. - Check PPF and FD maturity amounts and …

Geopolitics

Trump hits Canada with 50% US tariffs, Carney vows ‘dollar for dollar’ retaliation

Indian Express – World · India

- US imposes 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian imports (plywood, liquor, etc.) starting Saturday after failed negotiations. - Canada suspended talks over US last-…

Geopolitics

US imposes 50 percent tariffs on $20bn in Canadian goods after talks fail

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Canadian prime minister says country will match tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failure to secure US trade agreement.

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Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion

NBC News – World · US

A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.

Geopolitics

4.3m vehicles recalled in China over safety risks; Tesla accounts for 2.98m

Times of India – World · India

In a groundbreaking move, China has launched an extensive automotive recall, impacting 4.3 million vehicles across multiple manufacturers including Tesla. Safe…

Geopolitics

Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks Continue as Trump’s Midnight Deadline Looms

The New York Times – World · US

Canadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carney faces a tou…

Geopolitics

US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.

Geopolitics

The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do

South China Morning Post – World · China

It is not the most enticing reading material: “Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.” But this 59-page re…

Geopolitics

Sugar output may fall 11% below estimate; govt rejects ethanol diversion link

Times of India – World · India

Says Drop Not Due To Ethanol Diversion

Geopolitics

Trump Tariff Talks Leave Key Canadian Official Hopeful

The New York Times – World · US

While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, a Canadian trade official said progress continued ahead of the Saturday dead…

Geopolitics

China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline

South China Morning Post – World · China

Midway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data shows the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Bru…

Startups

Meesho expects to create 10 lakh seasonal jobs during festive season

Your Story · India

The ecommerce marketplace estimates 6.5 lakh jobs to be created across its seller network and about 3.75 lakh roles across its logistics operations.

Geopolitics

Chinese insurer Ping An eyes Hong Kong ETFs as Beijing greenlights cross-border investment

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ping An Insurance (Group), China’s largest insurer in terms of market capitalisation, is eyeing investments in Hong Kong-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to…

Tech & Startups

Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash

Wired · Global

As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”

Geopolitics

Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify w…

Geopolitics

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

The New York Times – World · US

The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.

Geopolitics

U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The Hindu – World · India

The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. It reached $38 trillion five months before that, in …

Geopolitics

Trump threatens economic punishment on ‘any country’ helping Iran

The Hindu – World · India

The intensified economic pressure campaign comes as the war nears its sixth month with no immediate diplomatic or military off-ramp in sight.

Geopolitics

Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's larg…

Geopolitics

Bank holidays this week: When and where will banks stay closed?

Times of India – World · India

Throughout August, banks will have multiple closures due to various regional and national holidays. Customers are encouraged to verify the specific holiday hou…

Geopolitics

Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency

South China Morning Post – World · China

Africa is emerging as fertile ground for Beijing’s drive to make the yuan a major international currency and reduce reliance on the US dollar, as an increasing…

Geopolitics

Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Changes in US trade policy and interest rate trends will significantly affect Hong Kong’s economy but the impact will be “primarily psychological”, the finance…

Geopolitics

New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a…

Geopolitics

Bead Street’s fraying legacy: craft hub faces uncertain future as shops bow out

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a cramped handicraft shop in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po neighbourhood, 70-year-old Jen Kwong was sifting through reels of embroidered and sequinned ribbons wh…

Geopolitics

How Cambodian worker exodus exposes Thailand’s fragile labour model

South China Morning Post – World · China

After last year’s border conflict with Cambodia, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers left Thailand, exposing how dependent parts of its economy had become…

Geopolitics

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

BBC News – World · Europe

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

Geopolitics

PM Modi on I-Day: Energy security demand of our times; no shortage of gas, fuel, urea

Times of India – World · India

Speaking about the country's long-term energy strategy, the Prime Minister stressed that energy security is a key national priority. He said India is working t…

Geopolitics

‘Fragile 5 to fastest growing’: PM Modi on India's 80th I-Day

Times of India – World · India

Talking about the dream to become a developed country by 2047, PM Modi said, “The world will be forced to look at India differently when the most populous coun…

Geopolitics

Wear now, pay later: the new rules of Southeast Asia’s indulgence economy

South China Morning Post – World · China

With its padded leather and gold “CC” lock, Coco Chanel’s instantly recognisable bag is practically part of the uniform for any self-respecting Bangkok propert…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Car industry hemorrhaging jobs

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The country's famed auto sector is losing jobs faster than any industrial branch in the economy, official statistics show. Meanwhile, farmers say drought condi…

Geopolitics

For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tariffs of up to 100 per cent that Washington has announced on imported drones would result in a “lose-lose outcome” for the United States and China, analysts …

Geopolitics

US student enrolment projected to fall 9.5%: What it means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- US universities face 9.5% drop in international students (111,000 fewer) by Fall 2026 due to Trump-era visa restrictions and policy shifts, per NAFSA analysi…

Geopolitics

China’s quant funds have an edge on foreign rivals, even as Beijing curbs trading speed

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s quantitative funds have built trading strategies so closely tailored to the mainland market that foreign rivals cannot replicate them, even as a regula…

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