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Shell reported quarterly profits of $6.9 billion this week, significantly above analyst expectations and one of the strongest performances among major European energy companies this year. The result was driven primarily by elevated oil and gas prices following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, where military escalation and shipping in...

Historically, the Venice Biennale has always meant more than a simple exhibition. Its very structure, the system of national pavilions, carries a geopolitical logic: countries represent themselves through cultural language, while soft power operates in the background just as it does in diplomacy or economics. The 2026 edition makes this political dimension almost impo...

Chinese authorities issued guidance on April 24 requiring domestic technology companies to obtain government approval before accepting investment from U.S. entities, marking a significant escalation in capital control measures within the technology sector. The policy targets firms involved in artificial intelligence and other strategic industries, reflecting national ...

The U.S. Commerce Department reported on April 21 that retail sales rose more than expected in March, marking the largest monthly gain in a year. However, the increase was driven primarily by a surge in gasoline prices rather than broad-based consumer demand, indicating that inflation is distorting nominal growth figures. According to the data, receipts at service sta...

Alphabet confirmed on April 24 that it will invest up to $40 billion in artificial intelligence company Anthropic, marking one of the largest single commitments in the sector and reinforcing the scale of capital required to compete in advanced AI development. The structure includes an initial $10 billion cash injection at a $350 billion valuation, with an additional $...