Dramatic slowdown in Arctic sea ice melting surprises scientists
Scientists report an unexpected slowdown in the decline of Arctic sea ice over the past two decades, noting that ice ...
Month: August 2025
Estée Lauder warns profit will fall below estimates, cites $100 million tariff impact
Estée Lauder has forecast full-year profits below analyst expectations, citing ongoing market weakness and an anticipated $100 million hit from tariffs. ...
Russia warns Ukraine security talks without Moscow are a ‘road to nowhere’
Russia has dismissed ongoing discussions on Ukraine’s security that do not include Moscow, warning that any agreements reached without its ...
Reeves considers tax on high-value homes to fill fiscal gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing new property-focused taxes on expensive homes as part of efforts to close a growing gap ...
Trump administration escalates anti-woke push against Smithsonian museums
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its museums of promoting “anti-American” narratives and ...
Asian markets open mixed amid cautious sentiment
Asian stock markets opened Thursday on a cautious note, with a mixed performance across major indices as investors awaited fresh ...
On this day in 1991: Latvia declares independence from the Soviet Union
Latvia has formally declared its independence from the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal moment in the Baltic state’s pursuit of ...
China holds benchmark lending rates steady as expected
China’s central bank has maintained its key lending rates, a widely anticipated move as policymakers continue to assess the impact ...
What Ukraine stands to lose as Trump reshapes policy
Ukraine faces mounting risks as President Donald Trump signals a strategic shift in U.S. involvement in the war. From potential ...
White House launches TikTok account in major policy reversal
The White House has launched an official TikTok account, marking a sharp shift from Donald Trump’s 2020 vow to ban ...