The world is witnessing a shift in power dynamics and the question on everyone’s mind is: Can China successfully position itself as the next global leader? China’s rise appears unstoppable, yet the ...

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How will Earth respond? Answering these questions is perhaps the most significant scientific challenge of our time. Global warming is the unusually rapid increase in Earth’s average surface ...

Bank of Canada cuts key rate 0.25% but warns of tariff uncertainty Bank of Canada cuts key rate 0.25% but warns of tariff uncertainty The quarter-point reduction marks a step down from the Bank of ...

There is a growing sense that the Indian government has been over-taxing its citizens. But is that so? We explain.