G7 Summit Concludes Without Joint Communique for Second Consecutive Year
EVIAN, France (VGMG) — The Group of Seven summit in Evian, France concluded on Wednesday without issuing a traditional joint…
Iran Announces New Transit Rules for Hormuz Strait Vessels Amid 60-Day Grace Period
DUBAI (VGMG) — Iran’s Persian Gulf Straits Authority announced new navigation requirements on Friday for vessels transiting the Strait of…
Armed Attackers Strike Main Airport in Niger’s Capital, Killing 13
ABIDJAN — Armed attackers struck the main international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday, marking the second major assault…
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.0% Amid Inflation Concerns and Currency Pressures
TOKYO (VGMG) — The Bank of Japan announced on June 16 that it would raise its policy interest rate by…
Tsinghua University Ranks Sixth Globally in U.S. News Rankings
BEIJING — Tsinghua University has climbed to sixth place in the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings, becoming the…
China’s Top Regulators Signal Policy Priorities at 2026 Lujiazui Forum
SHANGHAI (VGMG) — China’s top financial regulators outlined a series of policy measures at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum on Wednesday,…
Fed Holds Rates Steady as New Chairman Warsh Signals Hawkish Shift and Sweeping Reforms
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, with new Chairman Kevin Warsh signaling a…
Chinese Referee Ma Ning Set to Officiate First World Cup Match in 24 Years
GENEVA — Chinese referee Ma Ning will take the whistle as main referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup match…
US-Iran Memorandum Signed, Hormuz Strait to ReopenUS and Iran Electronically Sign Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, 60-Day Negotiation Window OpensUS-Iran Memorandum Signed, Hormuz Strait to Reopen
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have electronically signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” a 14-point framework agreement that…
Apple CEO Confirms Price Increases Amid Memory Chip Shortage
CUPERTINO, California — Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has confirmed that the company plans to raise product prices, citing…