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Pakistan to seek bigger China swap line as $30 billion facility nears renewal

Pakistan plans to request an increased swap line with China upon its 2027 expiration. The nation anticipates a U.S. response regarding a proposed $10 billion stabilization facility soon. Discussions are ongoing with U.S. entities for potential aircraft and refinery financing. Pakistan navigates elevated crude oil prices due to Middle East…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growth

The operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positioned along major economic routes. These advanced routes not only expedite transport times but also elevate reliability for businesses, fostering better supply chain management with reduced costs. As a result, manufacturing exports are set…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

How the US is still channeling billions of dollars into climate projects despite Trump

IN FOCUS: Investments analysed by The Independent show how climate action – whether in renewables that are cheaper than fossil fuels, or in weather-proofing new infrastructure projects – is now ‘built-in’ to the global economy, regardless of any leader’s political agenda. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Jun 18

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Firing Government DEI Executive Didn't Violate First Amendment

From Judge Dabney Friedrich (D.D.C.) Wednesday in Jewell v. Jagadesan, which generally seems correct to me: In December 2022, Jewell… The post Firing Government DEI Executive Didn't Violate First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 13

Oil and gas production shutdowns in Iraq and Kuwait widen the Iran war's impact on energy prices

The U.S. plans to offer tanker and cargo insurance in a scramble to get exports moving—and ease prices.

Fortune · Mar 7

Trump pledged the ‘free flow of energy’ from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again

Solving the insurance and security issues is massive so long as Iran can still strike tankers.

Fortune · Mar 5

Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

Euronews · Feb 19

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says conflict could lead to world war and Putin ‘has really let me down’

The UK prime minister said the two countries are working together to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to get him to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

US To Set $5 Billion Critical Minerals Fund

The United States is preparing to launch a $5 billion fund to secure supplies of critical minerals. The fund would be set up through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in partnership with New York–based investment firm Orion Resource Partners, with both parties committing at least $600 million, alongside…

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025