Trump Announces Plans to Meet Putin Shortly after Taking Office In a significant move that could reshape U.S.-Russia relations, president-elect Donald Trump announced on January 13 that he intends to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately after taking office next week.This will mark the first U.S.-Russia summit since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February … Read more
Croatia’s Presidential Run-Off: Milanović Secures Re-Election Amidst Political Tensions On the 12th, Croatia witnessed a decisive moment in its political landscape as incumbent President Milanović clinched re-election in a run-off vote against former Education and Science Minister Primorac. The election, held in Zagreb, saw Milanović garnering 74.58% of the votes, while Primorac secured 25.42%, according … Read more
Blinken’s Japan Trip Overshadowed by Biden’s Block of Nippon Steel Deal Table of Contents Blinken’s Japan Trip Overshadowed by Biden’s Block of Nippon Steel Deal Nippon Steel sues After Biden Blocks $15 Billion US Steel Acquisition Experts weigh In on the Fallout US Supply Chain Resilience: A Balancing Act Amidst Global Competition The Biden Administration’s … Read more
Nvidia’s Stunning Rise: A $3.28 Trillion market Cap In a stunning display of market dominance, semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA) experienced explosive growth in 2024, catapulting its market capitalization too an astounding $3.28 trillion by year’s end. This represents a surge of over $2 trillion, solidifying Nvidia’s position as a leading force in the tech world … Read more
End of an Era: Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine Teh era of Russian natural gas flowing through Ukraine to Europe has officially ended. On January 1, 2025, a key transit agreement expired, marking a meaningful shift in the geopolitical and energy landscape. While Russia had proposed a five-year extension, Ukraine declined, triggering the halt … Read more
Japan and China Agree to security Dialogue Amidst Rising Tensions In a important development aimed at easing escalating tensions, Japan and China have agreed to establish a security dialogue following a meeting between their foreign ministers in Beijing on December 25th. The meeting, between Japanese Foreign Minister takeshi Iwaya and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, … Read more
Brazil’s High-Tech Crackdown on illegal Amazon Gold Mining Table of Contents Brazil’s High-Tech Crackdown on illegal Amazon Gold Mining Brazil’s High-Tech War on Illegal Amazon Gold Mining Brazil’s Tumultuous transition: A Veteran Journalist’s Outlook The Amazon rainforest, a vital global ecosystem, is under siege. Illegal gold mining is rampant,causing widespread environmental devastation and fueling violent … Read more
Massive US Aid Package for Ukraine Imminent The Biden governance is poised to announce a significant new aid package for ukraine in the coming days, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. This notable injection of support, estimated at $1.2 billion, will utilize remaining funds from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). The package … Read more
Inflation Fears Grip US Bond Market as Fed Rate Cuts Slow Table of Contents Inflation Fears Grip US Bond Market as Fed Rate Cuts Slow Fed Rate Cut Outlook: Experts weigh In on 2024 and Beyond The Shadow of Tariffs Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty Global Chip Shortage Continues to Squeeze … Read more
China‘s Bold Economic Gamble: A 4% Fiscal Deficit Target Table of Contents China’s Bold Economic Gamble: A 4% Fiscal Deficit Target Navigating Global Trade Uncertainties Global Chip Crisis Cripples US Auto Production Economic Ramifications for the US China’s Fiscal Gambit: Navigating Economic Headwinds with a Larger Deficit Setting the Stage for Growth: A Conversation with … Read more