China’s Sulphuric Acid Cutoff Threatens 1.1 Million Tons of Chilean Copper Annually
Chile’s copper industry, the world’s largest, faces a severe threat as China halted sulphuric acid exports to the South American nation in March, with a potential ban looming from May. This chemical, vital for producing over half of Chile’s refined copper, underpins 1.1 million tons of annual leached copper output—more than 50% of its 2 […]
Inspired By Iran, Indonesia Eyes Tolls on Malacca Strait
Singapore and Indonesia have staked out opposing positions on the potential imposition of tolls in the Malacca Strait, a vital artery for global trade and energy shipments, as geopolitical tensions over maritime routes intensify. Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan declared on April 22, that passage through the strait must remain free, rejecting any moves to […]
Kalshi Bans Three Candidates Over Self-Bets in 2026 Midterm Primaries
Prediction market platform Kalshi has suspended and fined three congressional candidates—Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota, and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas—for engaging in what it calls ‘political insider trading’ by betting on their own campaigns ahead of the 2026 midterm primaries. The enforcement action, announced on Wednesday, marks the most aggressive move yet […]
Air Canada Reportedly In Near-Miss Just Weeks After Fatal New York Crash
It seems Air Canada and New York airports are not a good combination. The FAA said Republic Airways Flight 4464, operating for American Airlines, performed a go-around at John F. Kennedy International Airport after missing its intended approach path and flying too close to Jazz Aviation Flight 554, which was operating for Air Canada and […]
Alberta Targets Three BC Routes for Million-Barrel Oil Pipeline to Asia
Alberta is evaluating three potential routes through northern British Columbia for a new oil pipeline that could transport 1 million barrels per day to Asian markets, a move aimed at reducing Canada’s heavy reliance on US energy exports. The proposed pipeline, still in early planning stages, targets coastal endpoints including Prince Rupert and two other […]
Lutnick Vs. Canada: Senate Grills Commerce Secretary Over Fallout With Ottawa
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen used a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing to argue that the Trump administration’s rhetoric toward Canada is directly hurting New Hampshire businesses, pressing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on falling Canadian tourism and the economic cost of turning a top trading partner into a political target. “How does insulting our closest ally and neighbor […]
B.C. Minister Slams Northern Pipeline Route as Unfeasible in Alberta-Ottawa Energy Pact
B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix has dismissed a proposed northern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast as ‘not realistic,’ casting doubt on a key element of a recent memorandum of understanding signed between Alberta and Ottawa in November 2025. Dix’s rejection hinges on a decade-old oil tanker ban along B.C.’s […]
75% Of Google’s New Code Now AI-Generated
Alphabet said 75% of all new code at Google is now generated by AI and then approved by engineers, a sharp increase from 50% last fall and more than triple the level Google disclosed in October 2024, when it said more than a quarter of new code was AI-generated. The new figure was disclosed by […]
Cannabis to Be Reclassified Under Trump as Early as Wednesday
The Trump administration is poised to reclassify marijuana under federal law as early as Wednesday as per Axios reporting, marking a historic shift in U.S. drug policy. This move, which would downgrade marijuana from its current Schedule I status to the less restrictive Schedule III, aims to reduce penalties and expand access for medical and […]
Europe Moves To Unlock €90B Ukraine Package After Hungary Relents
The European leaders had already agreed in December 2025 to provide the support, with the amount representing about two-thirds of Ukraine’s projected €135.7 billion financing need for the period. What changed this week was that the stalled money finally cleared the political bottleneck that had kept it frozen. Of the €90 billion total, €45 billion […]