China Hits Its Target but the Slowdown Is Getting Harder to Ignore
China’s economic growth slowed to a three-year low in the final quarter of 2025, underscoring the strain facing the world’s second-largest economy as domestic...
Tariffs, Greenland, and a Shaken Dollar: Markets Enter a New Trade War Phase
Global markets were jolted after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on eight European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. The...
Congress Heads to Copenhagen to Rein in Trump
President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing the island’s strategic location in the Arctic and its rich mineral resources. Though...
Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War
Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war...
Museveni Leads Uganda Election Amid Allegations of Repression
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled the country since 1986, appears to be on track for a decisive victory in early results...
U.S. Third-Country Deportations Raise Human Rights Concerns in West Africa
The Trump administration’s use of “third-country” deportations has drawn scrutiny after dozens of West African migrants sent to Ghana and Equatorial Guinea were forcibly...
IMF Sees Global Economy Holding Firm Despite Trade and Geopolitical Shocks
The International Monetary Fund’s upcoming growth forecasts are expected to show that the global economy remains resilient despite trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, IMF...
Trump Backs Transitional Palestinian Governance Plan for Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports the establishment of a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a transitional period, as...
Canada-China Strategic Reset
Canada and China are moving toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described as “historic” gains by...
Taiwan Seeks Strategic AI Role in U.S. Trade Deal
Taiwan aims to position itself as a strategic artificial intelligence partner of the United States following a trade agreement that cuts tariffs and commits...