NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Saturday proposed a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative, saying for global growth, sustainability and clean energy are essential, and critical minerals have a huge role to play.“Under this, innovations such as re-cycling, urban mining and second-life batteries can be promoted,” said Modi, addressing a G20 meeting in Johannesburg. This comes…
John Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks during an Economic Club of New York (ECNY) event in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. David Dee Delgado | Bloomberg | Getty Images Communication at the Federal Reserve, particularly at the highest levels, rarely happens by…
Bitcoin BTC$83 292,08 staged a modest rebound in morning U.S. hours Friday after a 10% selloff overnight as the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December jumped sharply following dovish remarks from New York Fed President John Williams. “I still see room for a further adjustment in the near term to the target range…
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk is expected to attend the dinner US President Donald Trump is hosting for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington DC on Tuesday. The visit is MBS’ first to the US in seven years. Musk, along with golfer tiger Tiger Woods, was invited to the event by Trump…
President Donald Trump on Monday blamed his raspy voice on shouting during trade discussions, insisting his health was fine despite sounding hoarse. “I was shouting at people because they were stupid about something having to do with trade in a country,” Trump told reporters, adding that he “straightened it out” but “blew my stack at…
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order eliminating tariffs on a wide range of commodities, including beef, coffee and several tropical fruits, including bananas, in an effort to ease consumer frustration over high prices. The move follows off-year elections earlier this month in which voters cited economic concerns as their top priority, contributing…
Beijing warned President Donald Trump that the first U.S. arms sale to Taiwan under his second administration “gravely infringes” on China’s sovereignty and interests and that it would take “all necessary measures” in response. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Friday that the U.S. sale “seriously violates the one-China…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said four people have died so far in overnight strikes by Russia, with Kyiv the primary target, and dozens more were wounded, including children and a pregnant woman. Zelensky called it a “wicked attack” that comprised around 430 drones and 18 missiles. “This was a deliberately calculated attack aimed at causing…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on Oct. 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell wasn’t kidding a couple weeks ago when he said a December rate cut wasn’t in…
Hong Kong’s winter waterfront will once again light up with color, music, and carnival magic as the AIA Carnival returns to the Central Harbourfront this year, transforming the city’s skyline into a festive playground from December 22, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Source link