Alibaba sues US military over labelling it a ‘Chinese military company’
E-commerce giant says that claims of affiliation with Chinese military have ‘no basis in fact or law’.
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Canada’s inflation hits 29-month high amid heightened oil prices
Petrol prices lead the surge with a 33.2 percent price increase on an annual basis.
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100
Greenspan presided over economic turbulence, including crises and booms, during his 18-year tenure as Fed chairman.
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Why Coca-Cola and the US taxman are at war over a $20bn tax bill
Beverage giant is appealing a 2020 ruling that has major implications for how much tax firms pay on overseas profits.
Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
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Cuba approves major economic reforms amid US pressure
Cuba has approved sweeping economic reforms, opening key sectors to private investment.
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal
Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.
From: Inside Story
Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for emerging economies.
Published On 18 Jun 2026
