Opening of Strait of Hormuz Boosts German and Global Economic Outlook, Say Economists Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases energy fears and lifts markets; German economists say growth outlook …
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G7 Summit in Évian Confronts Value of Multilateral Diplomacy Amid Global Crises
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoG7 summit opens in Évian as leaders confront wars, energy and AI risks France hosts the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains from June 15–17, 2026, where leaders of the Group of …
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Gold overtakes US Treasuries as largest global reserve asset at 27 percent
by anna walterby anna walterGold Now Accounts for 27 Percent of Global Reserve Holdings, Overtaking US Treasuries Gold now accounts for 27 percent of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest …
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Taiwan’s chip dominance leaves global AI industry exposed to China conflict
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTaiwan Semiconductor Industry Solidifies Role as Epicenter of AI Chip Supply Chain Nvidia and TSMC investments cement Taiwan semiconductor industry as the AI chip epicenter, intensifying supply‑chain concentration and geopolitical …
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Anthropic urges global pause on advanced AI development, seeks US-China agreement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAnthropic Urges Coordinated Global Pause on AI Development as IPO Looms Anthropic calls for a coordinated global pause on AI development to allow society and safety research to catch up, …
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Corporate concentration study reveals century-long global rise in revenues
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal business concentration has risen since 1900, new study finds New research traces business concentration since 1900, finding revenues, profits and capital increasingly clustered in a few firms across ten …
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Gioia Tauro activists launch Global Intifada Disarm to block military shipments
by anna walterby anna walterActivists Launch Global Intifada Disarm at Gioia Tauro Port to Disrupt Military Shipments Pro-Palestinian activists launched “Global Intifada Disarm” at the Gioia Tauro port on May 29, aiming to block …
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Global Sumud Flotilla activists lodge ICC complaint alleging sexual abuse and torture
by anna walterby anna walterGlobal Sumud Flotilla: Australian Activists Submit ICC Evidence Alleging Sexual Abuse and Torture Australian Global Sumud Flotilla activists filed ICC evidence alleging sexual abuse, torture and war crimes during detention …
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BCG Global Wealth Report reveals 5,000 superrich hold over quarter of Germany’s financial wealth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSuper-rich Germany: 5,000 Individuals Now Hold Over 27% of Financial Wealth, BCG Says BCG’s 2025 Global Wealth Report finds about 5,000 super-rich in Germany hold 27.3% of financial assets, signaling …
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Spanish police detain four after clash with Global Sumud Flotilla at Bilbao Airport
by anna walterby anna walterGlobal Sumud Flotilla activists clash with Spanish police at Bilbao Airport after Israeli detention Clashes at Bilbao Airport as Global Sumud Flotilla activists return from Israeli detention; videos show officers …