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U.S. and Nigeria Launch New Airstrikes on ISIS After Killing Senior Leader Abu‑Bilal al‑Minuki
20 sources0U.S. Africa Command says joint U.S.–Nigerian airstrikes hit ISIS targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, days after a May 16, 2026 operation in Metele, Borno State that killed senior ISIS leader Abu‑Bilal...
Publicis to Buy LiveRamp for $2.2B: Why the Deal Signals an AI and Data Strategy Shift
16 sources0Publicis Groupe agreed to acquire LiveRamp in a $2.2 billion all‑cash deal at $38.50 per share—a 29.8% premium to the company’s pre‑announcement price—betting that LiveRamp’s data‑collaboration platform will...
Anglo American’s $3.9B Coal Exit: Why the Dhilmar Deal Matters
19 sources0Anglo American has agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal mines to Dhilmar for up to $3.875 billion—$2.3 billion upfront plus up to $1.575 billion tied to coal prices—marking the company’s exit from...
Why Japanese Investors Are Selling U.S. Treasuries in 2026 — And Why Global Bond Markets Care
20 sources0Japanese investors sold roughly $29.6 billion of U.S. government‑linked debt in Q1 2026 as rising Japanese bond yields and a shift away from ultra‑low interest rates made domestic investments more attractive...
Why Global Markets Are Selling Off: Oil Shock, Hormuz Tensions, and the Return of ‘Higher-for-Longer’ Rates
19 sources0The current global market selloff is being driven by a macro chain reaction: tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing oil above $100, which is lifting inflation expectations, driving bond yields high...
Why GTA 6 Was Delayed to November 19, 2026 — Inside Rockstar’s Timeline, Strategy, and Massive Stakes
23 sources0Grand Theft Auto VI has moved from a Fall 2025 target to May 26, 2026 and finally to November 19, 2026.
Why the US‑Iran Conflict Is Pressuring Ryanair’s Summer Fares and 2027 Profit Outlook
22 sources0Ryanair expects peak‑summer fares to be broadly flat instead of rising due to economic uncertainty tied to the US‑Iran conflict and higher oil prices, which could put pressure on FY2027 profits despite stron...
Taiwan’s Final Anping-Class Patrol Ship Signals a New Era for Its Coast Guard
23 sources0Taiwan launched Donggang (CG‑615) on May 15, 2026, completing a 12‑ship Anping‑class fleet built for the Coast Guard but derived from a fast missile‑capable naval design—highlighting a modernization strategy...
Taiwan Says It Won’t Be ‘Traded Away’: How President Lai Responded to Trump’s Taiwan Comments
19 sources0Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te said the island will “never be sacrificed or traded away” after Donald Trump described Taiwan arms sales as a possible bargaining chip with China, stressing that Taiwan’s sove...
How Xi Jinping Turned the Trump–Xi Summit Into a Test Over Taiwan
14 sources0At the Trump–Xi summit, Xi Jinping pushed Taiwan to the center of U.S.–China relations and warned mishandling it could lead to “clashes and even conflicts.” The unresolved $14 billion U.S.
China’s April Data Signals a Sharp Slowdown in Consumption and Industry
16 sources0China’s April data shows a clear loss of economic momentum: retail sales rose only 0.2% year‑on‑year and industrial output slowed to 4.1%, both missing expectations, while investment weakened—raising doubts...
Why Global Bond Yields Are Surging: Oil Shock, War Risks, and the ‘Higher for Longer’ Interest Rate Shift
17 sources0A global bond selloff is pushing yields in the U.S., Europe, and Japan to multi‑year highs as rising oil prices tied to Middle East tensions revive inflation fears and convince investors that interest rates...