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Trump Plans White Collar Migrants-for-Minerals Trade Deal with China
President Donald Trump is touting a draft trade deal with China that includes an unprecedented and unneeded trade item: Chinese white-collar graduates to fill white-collar jobs sought by U.S. graduates. “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE, SUBJECT TO...

Trump clears the way for Japanese investment in Pa.-based U.S. Steel
By JOSH BOAK and MARC LEVY, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national...

Understanding the Future of Virginia Business Technology
Virginia’s business technology landscape is at a critical juncture. Advances in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics are reshaping how companies operate. Innovative startups are emerging, bringing fresh ideas and solutions....

Easing Trade Tensions: Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries To China
On Saturday, June 14, United States-based aerospace manufacturer Boeing delivered a brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines, according to reports published by Reuters. With trade tensions between the United States and...

A Grip on Sports: Inflation seems to hit everywhere these days and should be even more prominent in college football budgets in the coming years
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is a worry among economic forecasters that the United States’ economy could descend into a period of what they term stagflation. It’s a rare period of high inflation and unemployment, something we haven’t seen since the...

Filipino student-entrepreneurs to compete at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge Asia-Pacific finals
Six Filipino high school students have been selected to represent the Philippines at the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (ITC) Asia-Pacific finals, set to take place this August in Singapore. The students earned their...

Russian economy meltdown as petrol prices soar 18% amid staggering inflation
The Russian economy faces another devastating blow as petrol prices soar, with retail costs having risen by 18% over the past year. The Foreign Intelligence Service has forecasted that prices will surge by at least another 8% by the close of 2025....

South Africa leads as 17 African companies make Forbes list of world’s largest firms
In 2025, a total of 17 African companies made the Forbes Global 2000 ranking, dominated by South Africa with 14 entries, followed by Morocco with 2 and Egypt with 1. Per Forbes, the 2025 Global 2000 companies collectively account for $52.9...
Gwadar port emerges as key trade hub for Afghanistan
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday welcomed the successful berthing of the second Afghan Transit Trade Ship at Gwadar Port. The vessel, carrying 20,000 metric tons of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)...

Belgassim Haftar reviews Maltese companies’ contribution to Libya’s reconstruction projects
The Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgassim Haftar, held official talks in Valletta with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ian Borg, along with several senior Maltese officials, regarding...

New Kevin Durant Report Indicates Two Teams Are Separating From Pack in Trade Pursuit
Kevin Durant's stint with the Phoenix Suns is likely nearing its close. After plenty of trade buzz surrounding February's trade deadline but no deal materializing, Phoenix seems motivated to move the star forward over the offseason—potentially in...

Tourism industry must invest in people, remains open to investment: Minister Zameer
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the Maldives’ tourism sector through human capital development and continued openness to international investment. Speaking as Chief Guest at...

Young innovative business stars
Tote it showing Cook Islands News their hand made and innovative Tote bags TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25061204 The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme pitch event recently welcomed 11 teams from Tereora College's Level 2 business class, giving them the...

Iraq Reopens Qaim Border Crossing With Syria To Boost Trade And Restore Ties
Home syria Iraq Reopens Qaim Border Crossing With Syria To Boost Trade And Restore... The move comes three months after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Baghdad and urged Iraq to resume cross-border trade. Iraq has officially...

Tunisia’s trade deficit widens by 30% in first five months of 2025
Tunisia’s foreign trade remains unbalanced. According to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), the country’s trade deficit widened to 8.4 billion dinars in the first five months of 2025, compared to 6.4 billion...

Why the Steelers should go all in on Jalen Ramsey trade
As the Steelers await training camp, rumors will continue to swirl when it comes to potential trade acquisitions. One hot rumor that was floated on social media over the last week revolved around the Steelers potentially trading for Miami Dolphins...

Warriors get massive Kevin Durant trade update after midseason rejection
Before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors aggressively pursued a reunion with Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. Disappointingly, the two-time NBA champion announced he had zero interest in enjoying a second stint in the Bay...

Historic 49ers-Bengals trade pitch would end rookie's stint in Cincinnati before it starts
With no end in sight between the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie Shemar Stewart in their contract dispute, one analyst has proposed a trade for the San Francisco 49ers. Stewart and the Bengals are at odds over language in his contract that would...

Bucks trade proposal sends Giannis Antetokounmpo for Jalen Brunson and Picks
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to several trade rumors since the Bucks' season concluded just a few weeks ago. Reports indicate that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to remain in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future. However, it would be hard...

Storm deal Li Yueru to Dallas after her trade request
The Seattle Storm dealt 6-foot-7 center Li Yueru to the Dallas Wings on Saturday, 10 days after she reportedly issued a trade request in pursuit of more playing time. In exchange, the Storm received a 2026 second-round draft pick and 2027...