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AI’s Power Problem: From Abu Dhabi to Dublin, a Boom Fueled by Fossil Energy
Hyperscale data centres are triggering a scramble for firm electricity and water—reviving gas projects and old power sites—even as regulators push 24/7 clean power, heat reuse and tighter rules. Can AI ever truly be green? DUBAI / DUBLIN — The…
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Six Months After the USAID Shock: How a Washington Power Play Unraveled Global Lifelines
Musk’s drive to dismantle America’s aid agency has triggered clinics to close and supply chains to stall. Court fights rage, Congress has reclaimed billions, and activists float ICC action—but prosecutors have announced no case against him. LEDE Six months on…
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Trump’s 17% Tomato Tariff Puts Florida’s Fields Back in the Spotlight
Growers cheer a long-sought shield against Mexican competition, while importers and shoppers brace for higher prices and tighter supplies. In the 1990s, tomato fields blanketed Florida. More than 60,000 acres were planted across the state, from the sandy soils of…
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Corporate Crypto Rush: 150+ Companies Buy Digital Assets to Boost Stock Prices
From biotechs to gold miners, firms bet on crypto treasury strategy despite warnings of potential market fallout In a striking development in global capital markets, more than 150 publicly listed companies have begun purchasing cryptocurrencies to hold on their balance…
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The Decline of Conscientiousness: A Hidden Crisis with Far-Reaching Consequences
New research shows sustained drop in key personality trait, especially among young adults, raising concerns for work, relationships, and health Conscientiousness — the personality trait linked to reliability, organisation, and a strong sense of duty — has long been associated…
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South African Vineyards Face Uncertain Future Amid 30% U.S. Tariffs
Winemakers warn of shrinking market share as U.S. trade policy tilts the playing field in favor of foreign competitors South Africa’s celebrated wine industry is bracing for a period of significant upheaval after the United States imposed a 30 per…
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U.S. Tariffs on Gold Bars Send Shockwaves Through Global Bullion Market
Unexpected move by Trump administration disrupts trade flows, rattles Switzerland’s refining industry In a surprise move that has rattled the global bullion market, the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of gold bars, defying industry expectations of an exemption…
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Erasing Voices: Tibetans Face Loss of Language on College Exams
Beijing’s decision to remove Tibetan from Gaokao core subjects sparks fears for cultural survival China unveiled plans to strip Tibetan language from the list of core subjects in the national college entrance examination, the Gaokao, for most students in the…
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Danger from Within: Taiwan’s Political Fault Lines Aid Beijing’s Covert Push
Activists warn that domestic politicians are enabling China’s subversion even as military threats loom Taiwan’s civil society has turned its critical eye inward, accusing politicians across the island’s political spectrum of facilitating Beijing’s clandestine subversion efforts. While Taipei and its…
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Shifting Fortunes: UK Private Equity Carried Interest Declines Ahead of Tax Reform
Dealmakers see first drop in carried interest in seven years as Labour plans overhaul of tax incentives In August 2025, London’s private equity sector experienced a notable downturn: the number of UK-based dealmakers receiving carried interest declined in 2024 for…
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