Trump Says China Could Open Markets to U.S. Goods, Rekindles Trade Optimism
U.S.-China relations have been strained for years by disputes over trade tariffs, intellectual property, human rights, cybersecurity, and geopolitical flashpoints including Taiwan, Hong Kong,...
Kim Yo Jong Dashes Seoul’s Hopes, Calls Improved Inter-Korean Ties an ‘Illusion’
Relations between North and South Korea have remained deeply strained in recent years amid missile tests, military drills, and diplomatic deadlock. A brief flicker...
Venezuela Resumes Oil Exports, Begins Reversing Production Cuts
Venezuela's state oil company has started reopening some wells previously shut due to a U.S. embargo, allowing crude exports to resume with two shipments...
Long-Awaited Crypto Market Bill Unveiled by US Senators
U. S. senators recently proposed draft legislation to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, aiming to clarify the jurisdiction of financial regulators and promote...
Cypriot President’s Aide Resigns Following Online Video Controversy
A senior aide to the Cypriot president, Charalambos Charalambous, has resigned due to a video that opposition figures claim shows high-level corruption in Cyprus....
Canada Seeks New Trade Frontiers with China Amid Tense North American Ties
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing from January 14–17, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to China since 2017. The...
China’s Dependence on Iranian Oil: Strategic Leverage and Exposure
China has emerged as the largest buyer of Iranian crude, importing more than 80% of Iran’s oil exports in 2025. This amounted to around...
Prabowo Reaffirms Commitment to Indonesia’s $32 Billion Nusantara Capital Project
Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, made his first overnight visit to the planned capital city of Nusantara, reiterating his administration’s commitment to the $32...
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Countries Trading with Iran Amid Unrest
President Donald Trump has announced that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States,...
Inflation’s Return: Why December CPI May End the Illusion of Cooling Prices in the U.S.
U.S. inflation data for late 2025 has been unusually shaped by a rare and disruptive event: the longest federal government shutdown on record. The...