Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho
For the first time in decades, a group of U. S. House members broke from their party bosses to make sure Kyiv gets fresh military help. Their weapon? A rarely used trick called a discharge petition, which lets lawmakers force a floor vote even when leadership wants to block it. Normally, such moves
A federal judge recently put a temporary stop to US sanctions placed on a UN investigator looking into Palestinian territories. The judge argued the punishment likely broke her free-speech rights because it came after she publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. Normally, sanctions like these b
Countries often use money as a weapon in disputes, and Iran’s experience shows how digital cash can’t always escape the same fate. When the U. S. froze assets linked to Iran, it wasn’t just about politics—it exposed a hard truth about Bitcoin’s limits. Many thought crypto would be untouchable becaus
The US recently added new trade limits on Cuba, focusing hard on a big business group called GAESA. This company is run by the Cuban military, handling money and important jobs on the island. One major move was cutting Canada’s long-running nickel mine deal after 32 years. This shows how Washington’
A big business group in Cuba is now in the crosshairs of US sanctions. The company, GAESA, is run by the Cuban military and controls nearly half of Cuba's economy. That means it oversees everything from shops and hotels to banks and travel agencies. The US government recently added GAESA and its lea
The United States has deepened its pressure on Cuba by threatening to impose tariffs on nations that supply the island with oil. This move, part of a broader strategy that began in 1960, aims to force the Cuban government into submission. Only Russia continues to deliver fuel, leaving Cuba’s power g
The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri
The United States has signaled that it is ready to tighten visa restrictions on China if the Chinese government does not step up its cooperation in returning citizens who have overstayed or entered illegally. The warning came from a senior official of the former Trump administration, who said Washin
The UK is preparing to join a massive EU loan package for Ukraine, signaling stronger European defense collaboration. This move follows pressure from the US to reduce NATO’s reliance on American support. British businesses might benefit from contracts tied to the loan, especially in defense, as Ukra
