The world is watching as the United States and China are locked in a heated trade dispute. This isn't just about money. It's about power and influence. The U. S. has been pushing hard, slapping massive tariffs on Chinese goods. China has been fighting back, matching the U. S. move for move. The situation is tense, and it's not clear when or how it will end. The U. S...
The Trump administration's tariffs have cast a wide net, ensnaring even the most remote and uninhabited islands. These tariffs, announced by President Trump, include a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods and steeper "reciprocal" tariffs on various trading partners. These tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking fears of a trade war. Amon...
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has plans to visit Hungary. This trip is significant because the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The warrant accuses him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The visit is scheduled for April 2. Netanyahu will meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Vikto...
In the complex world of international politics, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown remarkable skill in navigating his relationships with global leaders. One of his most notable successes has been his evolving dynamic with former US President Donald Trump. This shift has significantly impacted the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky's strateg...
Russia's President Vladimir Putin showed little enthusiasm for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He did not dismiss the idea outright, but he did not embrace it either. Instead, he laid out several conditions that could make a truce difficult to achieve. This move was seen as a way to buy time and gain leverage. Putin's stance was clear during a news conference. He see...
Politics can get messy, especially when personal relationships get tangled up in it. Brian Glenn, a vocal supporter of the Make America Great Again movement and boyfriend of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, recently stirred up some controversy. He openly disagreed with House Republicans' plans to censure Representative Al Green. Glenn argued that censuring Gree...
President Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America" in his inaugural speech. This isn’t the first time he’s talked about altering geographical names. He’s previously suggested making Canada the "51st State, " asking Denmark to sell Greenland, and wanting Panama to give back the Panama Canal. Why the Gulf of Mexico? It's a significan...
In the heated arena of US-China competition, Asia-Pacific nations are walking a fine line. They're using hedging strategies to keep their relationships balanced and secure. But how effective are these strategies? That's the question this study sets out to answer. The research introduces a new way to measure the success of these strategies, using data from the Global...
In the heart of Moldova, a country once part of the Soviet Union, lies a remarkable wine storage complex. This vast underground network, owned by the Cricova Winery, has seen its share of history. Among the notable figures whose bottles it once housed is Hermann Goering, Hitler's deputy, whose collection was seized by the Soviets at the end of World War II. Even bott...
Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, hasn't always seen eye-to-eye with...