Ukraine and US Finalize Landmark Minerals Deal Amid Security Uncertainty
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Kyiv and Washington have reached a major minerals agreement, marking a pivotal moment in US-Ukraine relations. The...
Europe Stunned as US and Russia Align on Ukraine Resolution at UN
A dramatic day of diplomacy at the United Nations has revealed growing divisions between the United States and its European allies, as President Donald...
US and Ukraine Reach Tentative Deal on Natural Resources and Reconstruction
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to terms on a deal regarding natural resources and post-war reconstruction, a Ukrainian official has confirmed. The...
Merz Declares Victory, Calls for European Independence from U.S.
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, has called for Europe to achieve “independence” from the United States after his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU)...
Federal Reserve Stuck in Neutral as Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Economy
The Federal Reserve is holding its ground as economic uncertainty clouds the outlook, with policymakers emphasizing that monetary policy is “well-positioned” but hesitant to...
Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator,’ Sparking International Backlash
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Ukraine by calling President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" during a speech in Florida. His remarks followed Zelensky’s criticism...
Trump’s Ukraine Talks with Russia Spark Concerns Over Concessions
In a significant shift from previous U.S. policy, President Donald Trump’s administration held high-level talks with Russia in Riyadh on Tuesday, leaving Ukraine and...
Trump’s Rush for Ukraine Peace Deal Sparks Global Tensions
A dangerous fault line is opening as President Donald Trump accelerates efforts to end the war in Ukraine, aiming for a political victory to...
China’s AI Boom and Tech Rebound Fuel Hong Kong Stock Surge
Hong Kong stocks and Chinese tech giants are soaring as China’s AI advancements and a renewed embrace of tech leaders spark investor enthusiasm. The...
Trump Reinstates Plastic Straws in Federal Buildings, Reversing Biden-Era Ban
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating plastic straws in federal buildings, reversing a Biden administration policy that had phased out single-use...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
