Inflation ‘catastrophe’ looms if Iran’s leaders log off on response to US strikes

Inflation ‘catastrophe’ looms if Iran’s leaders log off on response to US strikes

Shutting the vital Strait of Hormuz would be bad news for economies around the world, experts have warned after the measure was passed by Iran’s parliament today Iran could approve a measure that causes costs to rise(Image: undefined via Getty Images) The world could soon be braced for an inflation “disaster” after Iran’s parliament approved … Read more

Canada to signal defence procurement pact with EU: officers – Nationwide

Canada to signal defence procurement pact with EU: officers – Nationwide

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2025 10:34 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit … Read more

China’s tight grip on uncommon earths reveals little signal of weakening

China’s tight grip on uncommon earths reveals little signal of weakening

Miners are seen at the Bayan Obo mine containing rare earth minerals, in Inner Mongolia, China July 16, 2011. Stringer | Reuters China’s dominance of the global rare earths supply chain won’t dwindle easily, even if Beijing decides to approve more export licenses through deals with Europe and the U.S. Three Shenzhen-listed Chinese companies this … Read more

Aaron Rodgers arrives in Pittsburgh to signal contract with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers arrives in Pittsburgh to signal contract with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are making it official today. Rodgers has arrived in Pittsburgh to sign his Steelers contract, according to Gery Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers and Rodgers have been expected to get a deal done for months, but Rodgers took his time about actually signing, and until a contract is … Read more