Taiwan Pushes Back on Trump’s Tariff Threats, Calls Semiconductor Trade a ‘Win-Win’
Taiwan defended its semiconductor trade with the United States on Tuesday, calling it a "win-win" partnership despite tariff threats from former U.S. President Donald...
Trump Moves to Restrict Birthright Citizenship, Sparking Legal Battles
On Monday, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping immigration crackdown that includes an executive order reinterpreting the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship, a cornerstone...
Trump Signs Order to Withdraw from Paris Agreement on First Day of Second Term
On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed executive actions to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement,...
Trump Declares “Energy Emergency,” Signals Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Amid Climate Crisis
President Donald Trump signed executive actions Monday, doubling down on fossil fuel production and reversing climate and clean energy policies, including steps to withdraw...
Trump Plans Historic Wave of Executive Orders on First Day of Second Term
Donald Trump is set to sign more than 50 executive orders—possibly exceeding 100—on Monday, the first day of his second presidency, according to a...
Ceasefire in Gaza Set to Begin Sunday Amid Last-Minute Negotiations
The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin on Sunday despite last-minute negotiations over unresolved issues, U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Los Angeles Wildfires Could Become Costliest in U.S. History
The devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have turned entire neighborhoods into smoldering ruins, leaving behind an apocalyptic landscape. Analysts estimate insured losses could...
California Wildfires Burn Over 40,300 Acres in First 11 Days of 2025
California has already seen a devastating start to the year, with more than 40,300 acres scorched by 105 wildfires in just the first 11...
Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles: 10 Dead, Thousands Evacuated
A series of devastating wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles area this week, fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions. By Thursday night, the...
UAE Sustainability Week: Gulf Petrostates Must Follow ADNOC’s Strategic Transition From Fossil Fuels
By Jose Chaloub
From January 12th to 18th, decision-makers will come together for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a vital intermediary forum for progressive, cross-sector collaboration...
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...
