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Taiwan has said it would welcome a direct phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, as concerns grow in Taipei following recent remarks made after a high-level summit between Washington and Beijing. The statement comes after discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which......
Silver prices extended losses for a third consecutive session, trading near 75 dollars per troy ounce on Monday, as India introduced sweeping import restrictions and expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate hike strengthened the US dollar. The combined pressure erased earlier gains from a rally earlier in the month when silver briefly......
Pakistan has delivered a revised Iranian peace proposal to the United States in an effort to restart stalled negotiations over the Middle East conflict. The move comes as diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington remain gridlocked, with both sides accused of repeatedly shifting their conditions for a potential agreement. A Pakistani......
A widely circulated marketing email suggesting that preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 could open on 18 May triggered a sharp market reaction before the date passed without any official confirmation. The email, linked to an affiliate campaign tied to a major US retailer platform, indicated a promotional window running from 18 to 21 May and included......
Global companies have incurred losses of at least 25 billion dollars due to the war between the United States and Israel and Iran. The conflict has forced widespread defensive action across corporate balance sheets, affecting pricing strategies, production levels, dividend policies, and emergency funding requests from governments. At least......
Bitcoin supply held by long-term investors has climbed to about 15.26 million BTC, representing nearly 77 percent of total circulating supply. The level marks a nine-month high and reflects renewed holding behavior among investors who entered the market near recent price peaks. On-chain data shows a clear shift away from distribution and toward......
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing warned Friday that premium smartphones in China could surpass 10,000 yuan, or roughly $1,400 to $1,500, by the second half of 2026 as memory chip shortages continue driving manufacturing costs sharply higher across the industry. The warning came during a livestream event on May 16 titled “Spend a ‘Max’......
Rising government bond yields are emerging as a key risk for global equity markets, with investors warning that stock valuations may not fully reflect potential economic pressures. Concerns have grown after a recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields, with the 30-year bond climbing above 5% and the 10-year benchmark exceeding 4.5%. The move has......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Sunday to discuss the results of the recent U.S.-China summit, according to the South Korean presidential office. During the call, President Trump reportedly briefed President Lee on his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, covering key topics......
US legislators from both major political parties have expressed strong criticism toward the Pentagon after it suspended a planned rotation of American troops to Poland, a key NATO member bordering Ukraine. According to media reports, the decision stopped the scheduled deployment of approximately 4,000 US soldiers from Texas, who were expected......
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has declared that the island’s security and stability cannot become part of political bargaining, amid renewed international debate over relations between China and the United States. In a public statement, Lai emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential not only for Taiwan but also for global......
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Neue Galerie have announced plans to merge in 2028, creating a major partnership in the cultural landscape of New York City. The agreement aims to preserve and expand the legacy of the Neue Galerie, which is internationally recognized for its collection of early 20th-century Austrian and German art.......
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has reaffirmed his country’s “continuous support for Lebanon and its people,” particularly during the current difficult period, according to an official statement from the Lebanese presidency. The remarks were made during a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph......
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