In January 2026 the EU-India Free Trade agreement, often called “the mother of all deals,” was officially concluded at the EU-India Summit in New Delhi. When it enters into force, most likely early next year, it will connect almost two billion people. This comprehensive agreement, which took 20 years to negotiate, covers goods, services, digital…
Photo by Mercedes Matzm via Pexels Countries in western Europe have experienced three heatwaves in as many months, costing lives, disrupting infrastructure and prompting scientists and politicians to urge governments to work harder to transition away from fossil fuels and beef up their adaptation plans. In parts of May, June and July, temperatures across western…
Waymo robotaxi driven by a safety specialist is seen on Centre Street on April 9, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Alphabet‘s Waymo on Tuesday said it plans to roll out robotaxi rides in Germany in 2027, marking its third international market and first in the EU. Waymo will start…
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes USD/JPY at 159.00 rebounded sharply from 158.00, but now looks set to trade between 158.50 and 159.35 intraday. For the next 1–3 weeks, he maintains a slightly negative view, expecting the pair to edge lower within a 156.60–159.60 range, while longer-term charts still allow for an extended…