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Who owns the billions in Germany’s ‘forgotten accounts’?
Epstein files implicate Germany’s Deutsche Bank
United States of America02/12/2026February 12, 2026
Following the money: Terror financing from Germany
Global issues05/21/2026May 21, 202641:04 min
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
Hungary05/30/2026May 30, 2026Page 1 of 3Skip next section News
News
06/02/2026June 2, 2026
Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges
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Reports & Analysis
Pakistan’s weapons, made in China
Pakistan’s weapons, made in China
Chinese weapons strengthen Pakistan’s forces while tightening economic dependence.Asia06/01/2026June 1, 202605:11 min
How China keeps North Korea’s economy alive
How China keeps North Korea’s economy alive
Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.North Korea06/01/2026June 1, 2026
When using power pays money
When using power pays money
Europe is regularly dealing with negative electricity costs. It could mean you get paid when you charge your car.Europe06/01/2026June 1, 202606:36 min
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal about to become a space nation?Portugal05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Brazil is set to cut into China’s rare earths dominance
Brazil is set to cut into China’s rare earths dominance
Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical metals and an alternative to China.Brazil05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany and Canada move toward a major LNG deal as both seek stronger ties amid uncertainty in Washington.Canada05/29/2026May 29, 202601:20 minShow moreSkip next section Specials & Events
Specials & Events
Delayland – Germany and the missing magic
Why don’t things run like they used to anymore in Germany? And how are other places getting things right?Learn moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can’t Hormuz?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for shipping vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Iran05/28/2026May 28, 2026
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Oil reserves are declining quickly as countries release supplies to offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.Global issues05/28/2026May 28, 2026
Poland’s organic farms increasingly run by women
Faced with a rise in large-scale monoculture crops, a new generation of female organic farmers is pushing back.Poland05/25/2026May 25, 202605:23 min
How the Iran war is crushing India’s diamond industry
Global conflicts have hit Surat’s diamond trade, costing jobs and pushing workers into crisis.India05/24/2026May 24, 202607:32 min
US top diplomat Marco Rubio in India to renew strained ties
Rubio met with Indian PM Narendra Modi following a rocky year for relations between the US and India. United States of America05/24/2026May 24, 202603:32 min
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz blockade endurance game?
Tehran bets it can last longer than Washington amid elevated oil prices, inflation and global recession risks.United States of America05/22/2026May 22, 2026Skip next section Living
Living
Nigeria-born shoemaker reshaping craftsmanship in Germany
Richard Aphery, custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal.Germany05/20/2026May 20, 202603:58 min
1-Dollar challenge: Lusaka street food
Challenge accepted: Zambian cuisine for just $1 — is that even possible? Zambia05/17/2026May 17, 202603:34 min
Can you survive without US tech?
No smartphone apps, no chatbot, no streaming: an experiment reveals how deeply US tech shapes everyday life.Global issues05/15/2026May 15, 202601:47 min
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