Stellantis increases strategic focus on solid-state batteries with stake in Factorial Energy

Automaker Stellantis has strengthened its position in next-generation battery technology by holding a 9.5% stake in U.S.-based solid-state battery startup Factorial Energy, according to a regulatory filing. The investment highlights the growing competition among global car manufacturers to secure advanced energy storage solutions for electric......

Meloni pushes back after Trump claims she ‘Begged’ for G7 photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, after he claimed in a television interview that she had “begged” him for a photograph during the G7 summit. Meloni said on Friday that she was “astonished” by Trump’s remarks, describing them as “completely......

Vietnamese deportee sent to South Sudan by United States returns home after a year

A Vietnamese man deported from the United States to South Sudan under a controversial immigration arrangement has returned to Vietnam after spending nearly a year in the East African country. The man, identified as Tuan Thanh Phan, departed from Juba International Airport on Friday following coordination between South Sudanese and Vietnamese......

Warsh advocates leaner federal reserve approach amid rising economic complexity

The new Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, is signaling a shift toward a more streamlined and less communicative approach to central banking, marking a notable change in how the U.S. central bank engages with markets and economic policy. During his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates......

United States launches investigation into Germany over pharmaceutical pricing practices

The United States government has opened an official investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, in a move that could potentially lead to the imposition of new tariffs on medical products. The inquiry, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will examine whether Germany’s pricing......

Three killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific

Three people were killed on Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean after a U.S. military strike targeted a vessel suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, according to U.S. military officials. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said intelligence assessments indicated that the boat was operating along known narcotics routes and was......

U.S. Pentagon seeks additional $80 billion in emergency funding

The United States Department of Defense is preparing to request an additional $80 billion in funding from Congress, according to reports, in order to cover rising military costs linked to ongoing operations and global deployments. The proposed supplemental budget would be used to support a range of defense needs, including operational expenses,......

South Korea proposes phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue as Trump signals openness

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is open to considering a phased strategy for addressing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a move that could revive diplomatic efforts on one of Asia’s most persistent security challenges. According to Lee, discussions between the two leaders focused......

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