News
March 13, 2023
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China leaves EU playing catchup in race for raw materials

The European Union is seeking to secure its supply lines of critical raw materials, including lithium and rare earths, amidst concerns over its dependence on China. Lithium is classified by the EU as a \”critical raw material\” necessary for the transition to cleaner energy, as it is a key component of rechargeable batteries for electric […]

News
February 24, 2023
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‘Oh my God, it’s really happening’

۲۴ فروری ۲۰۲۲ کو یورپی بحران کا ایک نشانہ روشن ہوئے، جب روس یوکرین کو اپنے قبضے میں لے کر اپنی حکومت کو کافی سزا دینے کے لئے تیار ہو گیا۔ ایستونیا اور اس کے بالٹیٰ دوسرے ممالک کے رہنما کو فوری طور پر فون کی کال آئی تھی، انہوں نے اس کے بارے میں […]

Economy
February 24, 2023
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Biden nominates former MasterCard chief Banga to head World Bank

President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American business executive Ajay Banga to become the next president of the World Bank. Banga’s nomination is a major step towards diversifying the World Bank’s leadership and bringing together public and private resources to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change. Biden praised Banga’s experience in forging public-private partnerships and […]

Economy, Tech
February 22, 2023
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UK slams ‘protectionist’ Biden

[ Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Joe Biden\’s \”protectionist\” Inflation Reduction Act won\’t help the U.S. counter the rise of China and could create a \”single point of failure\” in key supply chains, Britain\’s trade chief Kemi Badenoch warned. Speaking at a POLITICO event Tuesday night, Badenoch […]

Economy
February 18, 2023
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How McKinsey steers the Munich Security Conference

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MUNICH, Germany — Many of the biggest names in business and politics will cross the red carpet of the stately Bayerischer Hof hotel this weekend for the Bavarian capital’s annual Munich Security Conference. But to identify the real power behind the A-list event, turn […]