The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has been in the works for a while. The US government has stopped all funding and recalled its staff. They also left WHO meetings and groups. The US owes WHO about $260 million. But experts say the US probably w
A new idea is making waves in global politics. It’s called the “Board of Peace. ” This board would have a big job: making decisions that affect countries worldwide. But here’s the catch—one person would have all the power. That person is Donald J. Trump. He would be the first chairman. He could say
In 2025, there was a drop in the number of journalists locked up around the world. However, the situation is still far from good. As of December 1, 330 journalists were in jail. This is a decrease from the record high of 384 in 2024. But why does this matter? China leads the way in jailing journali
Market calmness has taken a backseat lately. Japan's bond yields spiked after a sudden election and tax reduction plans shook investor confidence. This caused a massive sell-off in long-term bonds, reminiscent of the chaos following Trump's tariff announcements. Across the Pacific, Trump's renewed
In a recent talk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear that the world's old ways of doing things are gone for good. He urged countries like Canada, Australia, and Brazil to stick together. Why? Because if they don't, they might end up being pushed ar
Technology is often seen as a magic wand that creates wealth. But what if it's more like a straw, a siphon, and a sieve? These tools help us take resources from nature, concentrate them, and filter out what we don't need. But is this really making us richer, or just depleting the planet? For a long
LottoBlokk is shaking up the lottery world. It's the first global lottery using crypto and blockchain. Starting June, anyone over 18 can join, except where it's not allowed. This isn't your usual lottery. It's powered by LottoCoin (LTBK) and uses the BASE blockchain. Tickets cost $2, and winners get
MuniFin, a major Finnish credit institution, has just made a significant move in the international financial market. They've issued a substantial USD 500 million benchmark under their MTN program. This isn't just any ordinary financial instrument. It's set to mature on 4 February 2030 and features a
TSMC, the top chip manufacturer, recently reported a massive profit of $16 billion, a 35% jump from the previous year. But the real story isn't just about the numbers. The company is reshaping its business strategy, and this could have big implications. First, TSMC is adjusting its pricing strategy
Micron Technology is making a bold move to expand its memory chip production. They just signed a deal to buy a big semiconductor plant in Taiwan for $1. 8 billion. This is a major step in their plan to meet the growing demand for memory chips worldwide. The plant is in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwa
