Bolivia is at a crossroads. The country is facing its worst economic crisis in 40 years, and the people have a tough choice to make. Two pro-business candidates are in the running, and both have similar plans. They want to cut government spending, reduce fuel subsidies, let the currency drop, and improve ties with the U. S. They also want to bring in more foreign inv...
China is claiming that the U. S. National Security Agency (NSA) used sneaky cyber tools to break into a Chinese time center. They say the NSA exploited weaknesses in a foreign phone brand's messaging services to steal data from the National Time Service Center’s staff back in 2022. The exact brand wasn't mentioned, but it's clear they're not happy. From 2023 to 2024...
Brazil's criminal groups are getting their hands on more powerful guns. A recent report shows that restricted, military-style weapons are increasingly being used by organized crime. Many of these guns are made in Brazil, but a significant number come from the United States. In November 2023, a shocking crime took place at Sao Paulo’s airport. Gunmen killed a cryptoc...
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently spoke about his past interactions with former U. S. President Donald Trump. He mentioned that he has good memories of Trump and suggested that the U. S. should stop asking North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons before talks can start again. Kim also made it clear that he has no plans to talk to South Korea, a U. S...
China has spoken up about the treatment of its companies in the United States. They want a level playing field for businesses like TikTok. The Chinese government is pushing for fairness and openness. They believe that all companies, regardless of where they come from, should be treated equally. China's stance on TikTok is firm. They want the U. S. to follow market r...
Three powerful leaders—Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un—stood together in Beijing, sending a strong message to the world. But was it just for show? Experts think so. They say the big display of unity might not mean as much as it seems. The three countries have their own reasons for teaming up. They all have issues with the West, but that doesn't mean they...
Ukraine and the United States have started working together on a big investment fund. This fund is part of a deal about minerals. The first meeting of the board that runs this fund just happened. The deal is important because it helps Ukraine's economy, which has been hurt by the war with Russia. In exchange for giving the U. S. special access to Ukrainian minerals,...
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently shared some positive thoughts about the future of his country's relationship with the United States. He mentioned that there's now a "light at the end of the tunnel" in their diplomatic ties. This comes after a recent meeting between Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Putin is optimistic about Trump's leadersh...
Canada recently decided to drop a new digital tax on major US tech companies. This tax was supposed to start on Monday but was scrapped just hours before. The tax would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb with a 3% charge on revenue from Canadian users. It would have also applied to past earnings, leaving these companies with a huge $2 bill...
The Middle East is on edge. Iran has issued a stern warning to the US. If America joins Israel in attacks, it would be a grave mistake. This threat came from a high-ranking Iranian official. He spoke in Istanbul at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. This gathering happened after Israel's strikes on Iran's military sites. These attacks aimed to disr...