IMF Raises China Growth Forecast for 2026, Warns of Global Risks
Chinas economic growth forecast for 2026 is raised to 4.6%, up from 4.4 in April this year due to improved investment in public infrastructure and hig...
Trump Praises Walmart for Price Reductions, Calls for Other Retailers to Follow
US President Donald Trump praises Walmart for reducing prices and urges other retailers to follow suit after praising the company on social media for ...
Chinas Soybean Purchases Signal Trade Recovery With US
China has ordered at least 6 ships of American soybeans, marking a recovery in their bilateral agricultural trade.
US Trade Deficit Widens Despite Tariff Actions
US trade deficit widens to $77.6 billion in May; imports increase while exports decline due to trade tensions and declining oil exports.
Cape Verde Team Celebrates Independence, Welcomed by Fans After World Cup Appearance
The Cape Verde national team returned home after playing well in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was greeted by enthusiastic fans who celebrated their vic...
China Responds to Europes Trade Concerns Amid Heatwave
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning defends Chinas trade with Europe, saying that consumers choices will dictate demand and prices, but not through...
Ebola Outbreak Fuels Worker Strikes in Congo as Treatments Begin
Local healthcare workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions as they de...
French National Insurance Institute Proposes Cigarette Ban for Young Adults
The French National Insurance Institute proposes banning the sale of cigarettes to individuals born after 2009 in an effort to create a smokeless gene...
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,954
Venezuelan President Jorge Rodriguez reported that 2,954 deaths and 16,592 injuries have occurred due to the July 4 earthquake, with 856 damaged or co...
Singapore Official Praises Letters to Granny for Promoting Kindness
Singapore officials are calling for society to continue valuing friendships and treating others with kindness.
Independence Day Shooting Injures Eight in Brooklyn
A shooting incident occurred on Corn Island in Brooklyn, New York, on July 4th, resulting in 8 people being injured, including 4 children.
OPEC+ Increases Production Targets Despite Oil Price Decline
OPEC+ agrees to further increase oil production targets starting in August due to declining global oil prices and disruptions caused by US-Iran milita...