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Shipping Crisis Fears Rise as War Risk Premiums Surge 50% in Strait of Hormuz

Marine insurers have begun cancelling existing policies and increasing war risk premiums for ships operating in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz following...

India cuts tariffs on US farm goods, slaps flat 18% duty on textiles in interim Trump–Modi trade deal

India and the United States have introduced an interim trade framework that reshapes how goods will be traded between the two countries. The announcement...

U.S. tightens B1/B2 visas, forcing up to $15,000 cash bond to curb overstays

The United States has expanded a strict visa control measure that directly affects short-term visitors applying for B1/B2 business...

Amazon announces $200 billion capital spending amid mixed earnings and strong cloud growth

KEY TAKEAWAYS Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares dropped more than 10% in extended trading after reporting a Q4 earnings...

Visa pressure works: UK strikes deportation agreements with Angola, Namibia, and DRC

The United Kingdom has reached agreements with three African countries to take back their citizens who are living in...

Davos 2026 discussions outline current regulatory priorities for global finance

The World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting is currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland, and financial regulation is one...

State of the Indian News Media 2025

An account based on ‘The Indian Media Barometer 2025- Healthscan of the Fourth Pillar of Democracy’ “No substantial famine has...

Irish Files Reveal 1995 Fears That Freedom of Information Law Could Silence Key EU Sources

Government officials in Ireland expressed serious concerns in 1995 that plans to introduce a Freedom of Information (FOI) law...