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Shein Raises U.S. Prices as Trade Tensions With China Grow

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has increased prices for American consumers, responding to looming import tariffs that will soon apply to small package shipments from China. A recent investigation by Bloomberg revealed that many products—including dresses, toys, and...

Built on Broken Lives: The Economic Foundation of a Nation

Potret: https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/origins/#slavery-in-the-americas When we speak of the Dutch Golden Age, the narrative often highlights innovation, trade, and maritime dominance that transformed the Netherlands into a global power. The image is...

What Comes After the Papal Election? Big Issues Await the New Pontiff

While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...
EU Parliament Approves Migration Reform Package

EU Parliament Approves Migration Reform Package

Previously, the Dublin Regulation placed responsibility for processing asylum seekers on the member state where they first entered the EU. This reform intends to distribute this burden more fairly. Relocation of asylum seekers and financial aid to overwhelmed...

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Bogotá Faces Water Rationing Amid Historic Reservoir Lows

Bogotá Faces Water Rationing Amid Historic Reservoir Lows

Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, is grappling with a severe water crisis as its reservoirs face historically low levels exacerbated by the El Niño climate pattern. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced on Monday that the city will implement water rationing...

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Tragedy in Vyazma: One Dead, Five Injured as Bridge Collapses

Tragedy in Vyazma: One Dead, Five Injured as Bridge Collapses

VYAZMA, Russia - A woman is dead and five others are injured after a road bridge collapsed onto railway tracks in Vyazma, western Russia, on Monday, April 8th. The Paninsky overpass, reportedly in poor condition, gave way around 4 pm local time. Local residents had...

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China’s Trade Surges Despite Tariff Tensions

China’s Trade Surges Despite Tariff Tensions

Despite escalating trade tensions and a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs, China’s export sector has remained unexpectedly strong in April. Data from Chinese port authorities shows that 6.3 million containers were processed in the seven days leading up to April 20—a...

Virginia Dementricia: Aruba’s Forgotten Heroine Remembered

Virginia Dementricia: Aruba’s Forgotten Heroine Remembered

In the shadows of Aruba’s colonial past, the story of Virginia Dementricia Gaai emerges as a powerful symbol of resistance, courage, and dignity. Born into slavery in 1842, Virginia’s defiance against injustice challenged the oppressive structures of her time and left...

Made in China, Branded in Europe: Viral TikToks Expose Factory Secrets

Made in China, Branded in Europe: Viral TikToks Expose Factory Secrets

Chinese manufacturers are getting creative in the face of U.S. trade tariffs—using TikTok to directly market affordable look-alike products, or "dupes," to American consumers. A growing wave of viral videos from Chinese warehouses is promoting high-quality, low-cost...

From Panama to Texas: The Ripple Effects of a Collapsing Migrant Route

From Panama to Texas: The Ripple Effects of a Collapsing Migrant Route

The Darién Gap, once a crucial artery in the migrant journey from South America to the United States, has witnessed a staggering 99% decline in crossings over the past several months. This sharp drop, driven by a combination of U.S. border policy under the Trump...