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Trumps To-Do List Reveals Yen Intervention Plans

Trumps To-Do List Reveals Yen Intervention Plans

President Trump held a cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026, to discuss exchange rate intervention with the US Treasury Department; the depa...

Aug 2, 2026 6 views
Mnuchin: US-China AI & Rare Earths Tensions Escalate

Mnuchin: US-China AI & Rare Earths Tensions Escalate

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin accused China of having done many small things recently in tensions over artificial intelligence and rare earth...

Aug 2, 2026 10 views
Japans Prime Minister Goto Makes Few Calls Amidst Shifting Global Dynamics

Japans Prime Minister Goto Makes Few Calls Amidst Shifting Global Dynamics

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has not had any public calls with foreign leaders since speaking with Irans President on June 1st.

Aug 2, 2026 9 views
Trump Orders Halt on Export of Old Batteries to Boost Domestic Recycling

Trump Orders Halt on Export of Old Batteries to Boost Domestic Recycling

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing federal officials to prevent the export of old batteries containing key minerals and e...

Aug 1, 2026 7 views
UEFA Boycott FIFA Events Over World Cup Funding Proposal

UEFA Boycott FIFA Events Over World Cup Funding Proposal

UEFA member associations have agreed to boycott all FIFA-hosted events in protest against Gianni Infantinos proposal to sell shares of the World Cup.

Aug 1, 2026 7 views
Ford Sees Chinese Automakers Entering US Market Within Five to Ten Years

Ford Sees Chinese Automakers Entering US Market Within Five to Ten Years

Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has stated that the company is preparing for Chinese automakers possible entry into the US market over the next five...

Aug 1, 2026 10 views
Apple Faces Pressure Over Chinese Chip Purchases

Apple Faces Pressure Over Chinese Chip Purchases

A group of two U.S. senators are urging Apple to abandon its purchase of chips from ChangXin Memory and Yangtze Memory, citing concerns about national...

Aug 1, 2026 9 views
US Seeks Involvement in Ethiopias Bissauftu Airport Project

US Seeks Involvement in Ethiopias Bissauftu Airport Project

The construction of Bishofu International Airport in Ethiopia is seen as a key project for the countrys aviation hub development. The US government is...

Aug 1, 2026 6 views
China & Germany Cooperate on Smart Car Standards Amidst Trade Tensions

China & Germany Cooperate on Smart Car Standards Amidst Trade Tensions

Chinese automakers are cooperating with German companies to establish standards for intelligent connected vehicles, amid escalating trade tensions bet...

Aug 1, 2026 6 views
Chinas Exports Shift to Supporting Industrialization of Developing Nations

Chinas Exports Shift to Supporting Industrialization of Developing Nations

Chinas export structure is shifting towards providing production factors, supporting other countries industrialization and contributing to their econo...

Aug 1, 2026 7 views
China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom Restrict Online SIM Card Sales

China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom Restrict Online SIM Card Sales

China Mobile will restrict mobile phone card sales to official channels starting August 1, 2026, banning third-party internet channels for SIM card se...

Aug 1, 2026 3 views
Dunhuang Foreign Host Quits Job After Salary Controversy

Dunhuang Foreign Host Quits Job After Salary Controversy

Gu Aihua, a foreign host hired by Dunhuang City Integrated Media Center, has withdrawn her job offer citing concerns about salary and benefits.

Aug 1, 2026 3 views
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