Eric, recognized as the world’s first Burundian-Dutch Drag King living openly with HIV, uses performance art and advocacy to challenge systemic medical stigma and promote HIV prevention tools like PrEP and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). Diagnosed at age 26 when a doctor told him to plan his funeral, he now performs internationally—including selections at the … Read more
Thailand faces potential US trade sanctions under Section 301 as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigates supply chain transparency and forced labor risks. If implemented, a proposed 12.5% tariff could disrupt major export sectors, including seafood, electronics, and automotive parts, forcing Thai producers to either absorb higher costs or lose market … Read more
PNG’s Strategic Shift: Closing Taiwan’s Trade Office Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced the closure of Taiwan’s trade mission in Port Moresby, marking a significant diplomatic shift toward China. The move, confirmed by Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko, underscores PNG’s commitment to the One China policy and aims to strengthen ties with Beijing. “Taiwan’s presence is … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding and ceasefire “over” following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed hostilities caused a sharp rise in global oil prices, though the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that global crude production and trade flows are likely … Read more
Indonesia and Canada are utilizing the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) to address an “underperforming” trade relationship that currently nears $7 billion annually. According to Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Jess Dutton, the agreement aims to unlock growth in aerospace, energy, agriculture, and technology by reducing tariffs and increasing investor certainty. ICA-CEPA Tariff Reductions … Read more
Wilson Parking is currently pursuing legal action in the Christchurch Employment Court against a former employee, alleging he breached a restraint of trade clause by establishing a competing venture, ATE Property. The company claims the former manager secured short-term lease agreements for sites shortly before his resignation in August 2023 to facilitate his new business, … Read more
The 60th edition of the Carthage International Festival will host a lineup of major Arab and international stars, including Mayada El Hennawy, Cheb Khaled, and Majida El Roumi, according to an official source via the TAP agency. This anniversary celebration marks the return of several performers to the Carthage Roman Theater. Who are the headliners … Read more
The New Zealand National Party has identified 13 “priority markets” across the Global South and emerging economies, aiming to expand the country’s export value beyond the current $114.1 billion. Trade spokesperson Todd McClay announced the strategy, which targets seven new economies for trade negotiations over the next five years to secure what the party terms … Read more
China’s industrial sector reported a 21.1% year-over-year profit increase in May, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth, while slowing from April’s 24.7% pace, highlights a deepening divide in the Chinese economy, where a global surge in artificial intelligence investment currently offsets persistent domestic weaknesses like the property sector downturn … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has escalated a public dispute with Donald Trump after the former U.S. president mocked her on Friday for allegedly “begging” for a photograph at a recent G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, accusing Trump of inventing the incident, while her government responded by canceling a planned diplomatic visit to the … Read more