Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has criticized the United States for exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, ahead of an uninvited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous territory this week. The visit has raised diplomatic tensions, as Washington continues to show strategic interest in Greenland, a region rich in natural resources. Frederiksen’s remarks…

Police in Moldova have detained the leader of the country’s pro-Russian Gagauz ethnic minority at Chisinau’s international airport. The arrest, which took place late Tuesday, follows the unexplained disappearance of two other pro-Russian lawmakers wanted by authorities. The incident adds to rising political tensions in the ex-Soviet republic, where Moldova’s pro-European government has been cracking…

U.S. grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is implementing a new round of job cuts this week in its largest division—grain trading and oilseed processing—according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the company restructures its operations amid shifting global agricultural markets. ADM has not yet publicly commented on the scale of the layoffs…

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariff plans. Market participants fear that the proposed tariffs could drive inflation and slow economic growth, increasing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Uncertainty surrounding global trade and potential economic repercussions have fueled investor caution, contributing to the metal’s…

The United States has reached a deal with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks in the Black Sea and on each other’s energy infrastructure. As part of the agreement, the Trump administration has also committed to helping push for the lifting of international sanctions on Russia. The deal marks a significant diplomatic shift and could…

The United States has added six subsidiaries of Inspur Group, China’s largest cloud computing provider, to its export blacklist. The move targets the company for allegedly assisting in the development of supercomputers for China’s military. Washington's decision is part of broader efforts to curb Beijing’s access to advanced technology with potential military applications. The restrictions…

Wildfires sweeping through South Korea’s southeastern region have claimed at least 18 lives, authorities confirmed. The fast-moving blazes have forced more than 27,000 residents to flee their homes as firefighters battle to contain the flames. Strong winds and dry conditions have worsened the crisis, destroying homes and infrastructure. Officials are urging residents to remain on…

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is aiming to double its international sales to over 800,000 cars in 2025, its chairman revealed during an earnings call on Tuesday. The company plans to navigate trade barriers by assembling vehicles locally in key markets. This strategy comes as countries, including the U.S. and the European Union, impose tariffs…

Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu was detained last week on corruption charges, which he denies. The protests, the largest in a decade, have led to clashes with police and over 340 arrests.…