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A Pentagon report highlights that China is undertaking significant military modernization efforts, drawing lessons from Russia's mistakes in Ukraine to avoid similar pitfalls. The report suggests Beij...
Discussions regarding economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria take place amid ongoing security challenges and rebuilding efforts in Syria. The situation is further complicated by clashes inv...
Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has been appointed as an economic development advisor for Ukraine, aiming to enhance economic recovery and stability in t...
The article discusses how the semiconductor industry will face significant challenges similar to those seen in the fine spirits market in the early 2000s, where demand surged unexpectedly due to new w...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser to Ukraine. Freeland, a former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and long-time Ukraine observer, will provid...
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged protesters' economic demands but warned against violent rioting during ongoing demonstrations across over two dozen cities in Iran. The protests star...
According to The New York Times, the United States' offensive stance towards Venezuela is largely driven by strategic access to the oil-rich nation's resources. This perspective suggests that American...
Experts warn that Myanmar's junta-conducted elections cannot obscure the country's deteriorating economic situation. Ongoing civil conflict, coupled with severe inflation and energy shortages, hinders...
The article discusses how financial gains and economic motivations have become prioritized over geopolitical concerns as major corporations and startups accelerate their investments in artificial inte...
Amazon has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company amid concerns about North Korean IT workers earning and laundering funds abroad. The company's Chief Security Officer noted a signi...
Zbigniew Brzezinski has stated that only two things could potentially compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate: a significant military threat or an economic catastrophe. The analysis sugge...
The article discusses potential shifts in Chinese consumer behavior towards Apple's iPhone due to economic challenges and increasing competition from domestic smartphone manufacturers. It explores fac...
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has presented four key priorities for India’s upcoming chairmanship of BRICS in 2026: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. These princ...
Recent protests in Iran are spreading from marketplaces to universities as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, Israel. The unrest reflects growing economic dissatisfaction among the populace ...
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy marks a significant change in U.S.-Africa relations, emphasizing economic investment and trade over traditional aid. Research Fellow Lilly Har...
More than 500 deaths have reportedly occurred during the ongoing protests in Iran which started on December 28 as a response to rising prices and later shifted into opposition against the clerical rul...
President Trump made a statement claiming that the United States would receive $350 billion worth of resources from Ukraine, although no specific details or agreements supporting this claim were provi...
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to the role of economic development advisor in Ukraine. Her appointment comes amid efforts to strengt...
Affordability issues such as rising costs for rent, utilities, groceries, and medical bills have become central in the US political discourse. Democrats are leveraging these concerns to win local elec...
Chinese scholars are warning the government to address deflationary pressures urgently and set mandatory inflation targets to avoid entering into a prolonged economic downturn similar to Japan's 'lost...
A new Polymarket user has drawn attention for winning over $400,000 through speculative bets predicting the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. The gambler placed near...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarked on his inaugural two-day trip to Asia, focusing on strengthening ties with India amidst escalating global tensions. During the cultural exchange, Chancellor M...
The AP News in Brief provides an overview of key international news stories at 6:04 am Eastern Standard Time. It compiles headlines from various regions and covers a wide array of current affairs such...
Tokyo's consumer prices, excluding fresh food, increased by 2.3% year-over-year in December, a significant deceleration from the previous month's rate of 2.8%. This development suggests that inflation...
The article argues that industrial revolutions have historically emerged within advanced democratic capitalist systems, implying that such conditions are necessary for fostering technological innovati...
The employer of Uniqlo has decided to enhance entry-level wages for new university graduates joining management-track programs starting in March. This increase aims at 12%, which will bring their annu...
The progress of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) talks is facing delays due to political will concerns and potential obstacles like the situation in Gaza. Launched in 2023, IMEC a...
Oman's current Sultan, Haitham bin Tariq, has adopted a practical and understated approach to governance focusing on economic management rather than grand displays of power. His method involves detail...
POLITICO provides an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks for different countries from the EU-Mercosur trade deal, notably highlighting the potential negative impacts on France under President Emman...
The United Nations has forecasted that global economic growth will decline to 2.7% in 2026, which is below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2% observed between 2010 and 2019....
Social media posts emphasizing economic insecurity among Americans have sparked debates in China about U.S. societal issues and challenged preconceived notions. Influencers use the term 'kill line,' o...
This article provides an economic roundup focusing on the implications of soft tariff adjustments, concerns about US math education affecting its technological advancement, and highlights the robotics...
Members of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) indicated that Japan's real interest rates remain very low, hinting towards potential further rate hikes in future meetings....
Students from prestigious colleges in Tehran and technology university in Isfahan protested on Tuesday following shopkeeper demonstrations about economic difficulties the previous day. The Iranian pre...
The article provides advice and resolutions for influential individuals around the world for the year 2026. It includes recommendations on geopolitical strategies, economic practices, and diplomatic r...
The article discusses an unexpected statistical correlation observed by analysts, indicating that before significant geopolitical events, such as planned military actions or interventions, there is a ...
Financial analysts do not expect the Nikkei 225 index to reach 60,000 in the year 2026. They predict it will likely stabilize around mid-50,000 range...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Australia: a wealthy country in gentle decline, exposing itself to danger’
The article highlights Australia's economic decline following three decades of uninterrupted growth, suggesting that the once-held national identity and resilience are now showing signs of weakening....
The resurgence of overnight train services across Europe has faced significant challenges despite increasing passenger demand. Issues such as outdated rolling stock and high operational costs are impe...
The article recaps notable episodes of Foreign Policy magazine's (FP) economics podcast from the previous year featuring Hans-Werner Sinn, known as 'Tooze', who provides economic analysis and insights...
The article discusses how easy monetary policies influenced Asia's economic trajectory in 2025 and predicts tougher financial conditions ahead due to changing global economic dynamics....
Key global events of the week include Chilean voting process, ongoing diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine, and economic issues impacting Iran....
The Tallinn City Government, led by the Center-Isamaa coalition, has decided to delay approximately €100 million worth of planned investments as announced by Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan (Isamaa) on W...
An article suggests an unusual increase of 700% in pizza sales at the Pentagon canteen before a hypothetical military action against Venezuela by the US, implying that upticks in food service metrics ...
The Malaysian ringgit has reached a five-year high against the US dollar, with exchange rates at around 4.04 MYR to USD. This has led to increased activity in money-changing services among travelers d...
The article argues that wealth taxes have limited effectiveness due to wealthy individuals' responsiveness to financial incentives. The author suggests that there are insufficient numbers of extremely...
The latest data shows that Japan's average retail price for rice rose by ¥93 from the previous week to ¥4,416 per 5 kilograms across roughly 1,000 supermarkets nationwide....
Negotiations between Estonian unions and employers for the country's minimum wage have stalled due to disagreements over the national conciliator’s proposed rate of €956 per month. Employers claim thi...
The Pentagon Pizza Index, which tracks pizza orders from establishments near the Pentagon as an informal measure of defense-related activity and employment level indicators, has observed a significant...
The average winter bonus for major firms in Japan has increased by 8.57% compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive yearly rise as per a survey from the Japan Business Federation (K...