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In an era of political volatility and rising global uncertainty, a growing number of Americans are seeking second passports as a safety net against future instability. According to citizenship and residency advisory firms such as Latitude Group and Arton Capital, demand from United States citizens for second passports or long-term residency in other countries – often through investment schemes offered by those countries – has surged dramatically in recent years. The election of Donald Trump as US president appears to have turbocharged that trend. Arton has reported a 400 percent increase in the number of its US clients in the…

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, speaking at a fintech event in London on Monday, April 4, 2022.Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesLONDON — After 20 years in the role as Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski is about to face his toughest test yet as the financial technology firm prepares for its blockbuster debut in New York.Siemiatkowski, 43, co-founded Klarna in 2005 with fellow Swedish entrepreneurs Niklas Adalberth and Victor Jacobsson with the aim of taking on traditional banks and credit card firms with a more user-friendly online payments experience.Today, Klarna is synonymous with “buy now, pay later” — a method…

An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows a welding workshop of Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Si Xiaoshuai)CHANGCHUN, March 31 (Xinhua) — An increasing number of foreign-funded enterprises are seizing development opportunities in China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sector by boosting investment, expanding their market presence, and advancing projects, research and cooperation.The global automotive industry’s shift from internal combustion vehicles to NEVs has opened new opportunities for both China and Germany, said Helmut Stettner, CEO of Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd.”We see that the switch to electric mobility is accelerating in…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had urged the nation to forge unity as the country grappled with the menace of terrorism and extremism, stressing the need for supporting one another and contributing to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity. The top leadership of the country congratulated the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr being observed across the country on Monday (today), and urged the masses to continue the virtues of piety, patience and sacrifice learnt during Ramazan in their daily lives. On the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings to…

US president’s remarks dampen hopes that tariffs would target only certain countries.United States President Donald Trump has said his soon-to-be-announced reciprocal tariffs will apply to “all countries”, pouring cold water on hopes that only economies with the biggest trade imbalances with the US would be targeted. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said that his long-anticipated tariff announcement on April 2 would “start” with all countries. You’d start with all countries,” Trump told reporters. “Essentially, all of the countries that we’re talking about.” Trump’s remarks come after his administration had played down the scope of…

A staff member loads China’s first batch of emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar onto an airplane at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2025. China’s first batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar departed from Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday morning. In response to a request from the Myanmar government, China has decided to provide Myanmar with 100 million yuan (13.9 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian aid to support earthquake relief efforts. According to the China International Development Cooperation Agency, the initial supplies include tents, blankets and first aid kits. (Xinhua/Chen…

Jakub Mensik causes one of the biggest upsets of 2025, defeating former world number one Novak Djokovic in Florida.Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset childhood idol Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4), both decided by tiebreaks, to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. The 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, claimed his first title on the ATP Tour and denied Djokovic his 100th professional title. Djokovic, 37, had hoped to join Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men in the Open Era with 100 or more career titles but could not match…

Tourists appreciate peach blossoms in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, March 29, 2025. As the weather warms up, peach blossoms in Nyingchi are in full bloom, attracting numerous tourists. (Xinhua/Qi Zhiyue)Tourists take photos among peach blossoms in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, March 29, 2025. As the weather warms up, peach blossoms in Nyingchi are in full bloom, attracting numerous tourists. (Xinhua/Qi Zhiyue)Tourists appreciate the flowers in Nyingchi, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, March 29, 2025. As the weather warms up, peach blossoms in Nyingchi are in full bloom, attracting numerous tourists. (Xinhua/Qi Zhiyue)An aerial drone photo shows…

Rescuers prepare to carry out search and rescue operations after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)NAY PYI TAW/MANDALAY/KUNMING, March 30 (Xinhua) — Since a 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, several Chinese rescue teams have arrived in the Southeast Asian country and are racing against time to save lives together with local rescue teams.A 37-member rescue and medical team from China’s Yunnan Province arrived at Myanmar’s Yangon International Airport at around 7 a.m. local time on Saturday, carrying emergency supplies such as full-function life detectors, earthquake early warning systems, portable satellite phones and…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeats a demand for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza.Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip has continued on the first day of the Muslim Eid holidays, killing dozens of people as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows no sign of letting up pressure on Hamas amid a new round of ceasefire talks. Several air raids in the early hours of Sunday struck tents and homes as Palestinians celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. At least 35 people were killed in the southern cities…