The United States and Taiwan have just signed a big trade deal worth $250 billion. This isn't just about cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%. It's about bringing high-tech jobs back to America. Taiwanese companies are planning to invest heavily in the US, especially in areas like semiconductor
In a significant move, the European Union and the Mercosur group of South American nations have finally signed a free trade agreement. This deal has been in the works for over 25 years. It aims to boost trade between the two regions. The signing took place in Asunción, Paraguay. This event is seen a
Azerbaijan has taken a step towards peace by releasing four Armenian prisoners. These men were held for crimes like espionage and weapons smuggling. They were serving long sentences, some up to 20 years. The release happened at the Khakari Bridge, and the men are now heading back to Yerevan, Armenia
China and the EU have taken a big step forward in their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute. The European Commission has asked Chinese companies to share their plans. They want to know about future investments and how many cars they will send to Europe each year. This could help lower the high taxes
Greenland, a massive island covered in ice, has been a hot topic lately. The U. S. president has been vocal about the idea of acquiring Greenland, even suggesting forceful measures. But is this really necessary? Back in 1951, the U. S. and Denmark made a deal. Denmark has been in control of Greenla
A recent agreement by nearly 150 countries, led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), aims to prevent large global companies from avoiding taxes by moving profits to low-tax countries. However, there's a twist: U. S. -based multinational corporations are exempt from th
A local hospital and a major insurance company have finally agreed on how much the insurer will pay the hospital for services. This deal means that people with insurance from Cigna can still see doctors and get treatment at Augusta Health without any interruptions. The hospital had been unhappy wit
Clinicians at Legacy Health have a new deal to consider. This comes after a strike that started on December 2nd. The group, which includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, and clinical nurse specialists, is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They unionized late last year and wor
In 2025, the financial world saw some wild swings. It all started with a surprising move by President Donald Trump. He and his wife launched their own crypto tokens just before the inauguration. This was a first for a U. S. president and raised eyebrows about potential conflicts of interest. The tok
A shaky peace has taken hold between Thailand and Cambodia. The two nations have managed to keep a ceasefire going for three days. This is a small win after weeks of fighting. The conflict has caused a lot of damage. Over 100 people have died. More than half a million have been forced to leave their
