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Trump Administration Pushes Diplomats to Fight Data Sovereignty Laws
The Trump administration has directed U.S. diplomats to actively oppose foreign laws that restrict how American tech companies handle citizens’ data abroad. An internal...
Congo’s Cobalt Curbs Expose China’s Critical Metals Vulnerability
China has long been viewed as the powerhouse of critical minerals, particularly those used in batteries for electric vehicles. In 2024, it accounted for...
Pakistan on High Alert Amid Fears of Militant Retaliation
Pakistan has intensified its security measures and arrested dozens of suspects after carrying out air strikes on targets in Afghanistan over the past weekend....
AI Isn’t the Whole Economy: The Old Engines of Growth Are Still Running
Artificial intelligence has become the dominant narrative in both markets and macroeconomics. From predictions of mass white-collar job losses to dreams of a productivity...
Modi Visits Israel as US Iran Tensions Rise
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel for a two day visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties, even as regional tensions escalate over...
Germany Seeks Fairer Trade Reset With China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin wants deeper and fairer economic cooperation with China as he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, signaling...
Trump’s State of the Union: Economy First, War Questions Unanswered, Partisan Lines Hardened
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at a pivotal political moment, seeking to consolidate Republican support ahead of the November...
U.S. Warns Ukraine After Strike Impacts American Economic Interests
The United States delivered a formal diplomatic warning to Ukraine after a drone strike targeted the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, according to...
Trump Draws a Nuclear Red Line on Iran in State of the Union Address
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump made one of his clearest public statements yet about the possibility of military action...
Trump’s Economic Agenda: Promises Kept, Goals Missed, and an Uncertain Future
Over a year into Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the impact of his sweeping economic policies is becoming increasingly clear. Some initiatives have delivered...