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The European maritime sector is progressing toward sustainability but faces persistent environmental challenges that require further efforts to align with the European Union’s climate and environmental objectives. A new report underscores the sector’s role in trade, economic growth, and energy security while highlighting the

Gold prices have surged past $2,950 per ounce, setting fresh all-time highs as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid heightened economic and geopolitical risks. The rally is being fueled by concerns over U.S. trade policies, a weak dollar, and increased central bank demand, pushing gold into

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on automobile imports, semiconductor chips, and pharmaceutical products entering the United States, with the measures set to take effect as early as April 2. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on

Rising egg prices in the U.S. are drawing attention as inflation concerns persist, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy. A severe egg shortage, largely attributed to an avian flu outbreak, has driven prices up by 15% from December to January, marking a

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of a new route connecting Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sochi International Airport (AER), further expanding its global network. The airline will operate three weekly flights to Sochi, a key destination on the

U.S. states are ramping up their legislative focus on cryptocurrency, with four states introducing new bills related to digital assets this week alone. This development brings the total number of states considering crypto-related legislation in February to nine, highlighting an increasing

Germany’s second-largest lender, Commerzbank, announced plans on Thursday to cut 3,900 full-time jobs by 2028 as part of its latest strategic overhaul. The job reductions will primarily affect positions in Germany, although the bank intends to expand staffing in selected international

The European Commission has unveiled its 2025 work programme, emphasizing economic resilience, security, and regulatory simplification. The agenda includes a strategic push to streamline EU regulations and ease administrative burdens while supporting economic competitiveness and strengthening security measures. In its statement, the Commission detailed

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has dismissed employee opposition to the bank’s strict five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate, rejecting a growing petition effort during a recent town hall meeting. According to media outlets, Dimon responded bluntly to questions about the policy, saying, “I

Representatives from 61 countries gathered in Paris for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, reaching a consensus on principles for ethical and inclusive AI development. The summit, held on Tuesday, concluded with a joint declaration advocating for AI that is “open, inclusive,