onathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images ASML reported on Wednesday orders that smashed past expectations while 2026 sales guidance was also ahead of estimates as AI demand continues to support the Dutch chip giant’s business. Bookings, one of the most closely-watched metrics from investors, came in at 13.2 billion euros ($15.8 billion) in the…
People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed ongoing geopolitical concerns. On Sunday stateside, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose…
“Renowned for its adaptability to both extreme cold and heat, the Bactrian camel is capable of withstanding thirst and hunger for extended periods. It prefers to feed on bitter, thorny and saline plants and has been observed to possess a remarkable sensitivity to impending sandstorms,” write Wurihan and Batsaikhan. In her 2019 review of Ships…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! China’s top general has been removed and placed under investigation for misconduct in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest purge of leading military commanders. Gen. Zhang Youxia is being investigated for allegedly committing severe violations of party discipline and state laws, China’s Defense Ministry announced Sunday. The general…
Double Harvard grad Adam Presser is taking the helm of TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture—and he’s looking to turn a regulatory reset for the Chinese company into a lasting success. Presser previously served as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s chief of staff between April 2022 and July 2023 before working his way up to head…
“The old world is dying, the new world struggles to be born and now is the time for monsters.” This quote by Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci is frequently repeated in the political-policy world today. It is not off the mark. The year 2026 has brought more turmoil and disruption to the existing world order. Speaking…
By Rong Wei Neo and Serene Cheong Prices of Russia’s flagship Urals crude for delivery to China have dropped to an unprecedented low as demand for the grade from Indian processors eases off, lessening competition for the cargoes. Shipments of the grade dropped to about $10 a barrel below Brent…
During his first term, President Trump was both praised and condemned for being wildly unpredictable, pushing boundaries and disregarding long-standing norms in Washington. During the 2024 presidential campaign, then-Vice President Kamala Harris — Trump’s opponent — spoke directly to his volatile leadership style in her final pitch to voters, saying their choice would determine “whether…
Atlantide Phototravel | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Monday as investors assessed renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland, raising concerns about escalating trade tensions with Europe. European states are reportedly discussing counter-tariffs and broader punitive economic measures in response to fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump, further…
People celebrate the New Year at a ceremony at the Juyongguan Great Wall section, also known as Juyong Pass, in Beijing, China, January 1, 2026. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets mostly slipped Monday, as investors assessed threats from the Trump administration toward Greenland over the weekend and looked toward key economic data from China….