Arguably, the bigger surprise of the December report was that China’s imports grew by 5.7% YoY in December, up from 1.9% in November — much stronger than expected. Overall, imports lagged in 2025, ending the year flat at 0.0% YoY.
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Mark PoyntingClimate researcher
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesGlobal temperatures in 2025 did not quite reach the heights of 2024, thanks to…
Erfan Soltani is reportedly facing execution in Iran on Wednesday after he was tried, convicted and sentenced, following his arrest on Thursday.
The 26-year-old was arrested in Karaj, a city on the…
Escalating protests have swept through Iran in recent weeks, sparked by an economic crisis that has evolved into a widespread anti-government movement, and one of the most destabilising episodes of unrest the Iranian regime has faced in years.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to China for a pivotal visit aimed at resetting ties with Beijing and finding new economic opportunities for his country outside the US.
It will not be an easy task, with pressure on Canada to…