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China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI hardware and chips drive record trade surplus China exports rose 19.4% in May, widening the trade surplus past $105 billion as global …

Sports Longevity Reshapes Professional Teams as Veterans Extend Elite Careers Sports longevity is reshaping professional athletics as veteran stars extend careers, altering squads and fan expectations. A growing number of …

High-speed handball reshapes the sport as goals surge and tactics adapt High-speed handball is driving a scoring revolution in professional leagues, forcing teams to adjust tactics and training to a …

Amnesty: Death Penalty Executions Spike to 2,707 in 2025, Driven by Iran Amnesty International reports 2,707 executions in 2025, a 78% jump from 2024, as the death penalty resurges globally …

U.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.8% in April as Energy and Fuel Costs Surge U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023, led by surging energy and fuel …

Iran economic crisis deepens as fragile ceasefire halts fighting but U.S. blockade chokes trade Fragile ceasefire paused US-Israeli strikes, but the Iran economic crisis is intensifying as a U.S. blockade …

Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Oil Above $107 as Iran-Russia Talks and Lebanon Crossfire Intensify Global oil markets stay elevated above $107 as diplomatic engagement between Iran and Russia unfolds …

Strait of Hormuz Reports Spark Oil Rally and Shake Global Markets Rising reports that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again drove a sharp jump in Brent crude and …

Iran conflict triggers global pistachio crisis, pushing prices for luxury confections Iran’s conflict disrupts pistachio exports, triggering a global pistachio crisis that raises prices and benefits California growers while squeezing …