geopolitics

The dollar strengthened significantly, poised for over a 1% weekly gain following robust U.S. employment figures. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations, boosting the dollar against the yen, which faces pressure near the 160 barrier. Geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand further supported the

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Russia said on Saturday it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones including near St Petersburg, where Moscow is hosting a major economic forum, as Ukraine reported at least three people killed by Russian strikes. Moscow and Kyiv have intensified drone strikes on each other in recent months as US-l

Japan approves $19bn extra budget to curb fuel costs amid Iran tensions

India GDP up 7.8% in March quarter despite Iran war impact

Canadian miner taps Brazil to carve China out of rare-earth supply chain

More Japan food, daily goods makers eye price hikes as Iran war takes toll

Japan's naphtha imports recover to 80% of pre-Iran war levels

K-fashion, K-pop merch gain presence in China as bilateral relations ease