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INEOS mothballs Hull chemical complex and puts 4,000 supported jobs in focus
The private chemicals group is stopping all three units at Saltend near Hull until further notice, intensifying concern over import dependence, carbon leakage and Britain's industrial energy policy.
Iran and US open diplomatic channel as Pezeshkian links Hormuz reopening to end of pressure
Iran says it remains open to diplomacy with the United States and could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases pressure.
Xi Jinping reaches Washington for Trump summit as trade, AI and Taiwan dominate agenda
Xi Jinping’s Washington state visit puts tariffs, artificial intelligence, rare earths, Taiwan and Iran at the centre of Donald Trump’s latest China summit.
Apple targets local AI costs with new Mac mini and Mac Studio systems
Apple is positioning high-memory desktops and Thunderbolt clusters as private, unmetered AI machines, but it must overcome a vast Windows enterprise lead and Nvidia's entrenched developer ecosystem.
Fed’s first rate hike in three years signals a tougher era for mortgages, bonds and AI investment
The Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in three years is pushing borrowing costs higher. Find out why mortgages, bonds and AI investment are affected.
United States expands Greenland military presence under new Arctic security agreement
The US is expanding its military footprint in Greenland without taking sovereignty. See what the new Arctic security deal actually changes.
Xi Jinping begins US state visit as trade, AI and Taiwan dominate high-stakes Washington talks
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington with China transformed since 2017. See how AI, trade, rare earths and Taiwan could shape crucial US-China talks.
Lockheed Martin’s $24.3bn Saudi F-35 opportunity moves to Congress
The State Department approval covers 48 stealth fighters, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines and extensive support, but congressional scrutiny and Israel’s military edge remain decisive conditions.
Trump administration prepares sweeping sanctions targeting International Criminal Court itself
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sanctions against the International Criminal Court itself, potentially extending restrictions far beyond individual officials.
US, Denmark and Greenland prepare Arctic security deal without changing sovereignty
Greenland, Denmark and the United States are preparing an Arctic security agreement that could expand the US military footprint while preserving Danish sovereignty.