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Kenya's Ruto says country nearing US mineral deal
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (202+ words) Kenya has large, untapped deposits of minerals required to build infrastructure for renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Kenya is close to agreeing a critical minerals deal with Washington, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit William Ruto told…...
Cuba, pressured by US, set for privatization drive
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (138+ words) The measures would mark the single biggest change to its economic system since Fidel Castro took over after the 1950s revolution. Cuba moved to privatize swaths of its state-run economy as it looked to boost moribund growth and assuage the US,…...
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (136+ words) China's decision to scrap tariffs on African imports spurred an 18% jump in bilateral trade. Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025, new data showed, helping drive increased use of the yuan in international commerce, a key priority for Beijing. China's…...
EU opens dialogue with Moscow
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (144+ words) France and Germany criticized the leader of the European Council for opening diplomatic communications with the Kremlin. EU opens dialogue with Moscow The EU moved to reduce tensions with both Moscow and Beijing, though the bloc was far from unified…...
IEA warns of oil supply glut
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (135+ words) Brent crude prices are down more than 25% from a month ago, as markets anticipate an influx of oil. IEA warns of oil supply glut Oil prices headed for a sharp weekly decline, while the International Energy Agency warned of a…...
US-Iran peace deal already in doubt
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (139+ words) Talks between Washington and Tehran were called off, as Israel pressed its offensive in Lebanon. The US-Iran peace deal was cast into doubt mere hours after it was signed, with talks between Washington and Tehran called off and Israel maintaining…...
How a marathon-running CEO set the pace for Cigna
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1060+ words) This article first appeared in The CEO Signal. Request an invitation. When David Cordani hands over the title of Cigna CEO to Brian Evanko on July 1, the triathlete will be ending the longest leadership run of any of his industry…...
Former IEA chief says world faces a "third oil shock" despite US-Iran deal
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (513+ words) This article first appeared in The CEO Signal. Request an invitation. When Iran forced closure of the Strait of Hormuz last March, the world held its breath. When the waterway reopens today " assuming the US-Iran deal holds " many will exhale…...
JPMorgan restricts Anthropic in Hong Kong
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (145+ words) The White House, citing national security concerns, has blocked all foreign nationals from using Anthropic's most advanced models. JPMorgan restricts Anthropic in Hong Kong JPMorgan Chase reportedly cut off its Hong Kong employees' access to Anthropic's AI models, faced with…...
Execs are warning that EU overregulation is constraining business
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (154+ words) Arcelor Mittal's executive chairman and the governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund voiced concern about the regulatory environment. Execs are warning that EU overregulation is constraining business, a steel magnate and a Gulf sovereign wealth chief warned. Arcelor Mittal's…...