At a time when international media attention has focused on Israel’s military assault on Gaza, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there, a major new development that will impact millions of Palestinians has been announced for the West Bank. The Israeli government has approved 22 new […]
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U.S. President Trump announced hefty tariffs on dozens of countries and territories on April second and, almost immediately, paused them for 90 days to give them time to negotiate. A promise of 90 deals in 90 days has been hard to achieve. A month from […]
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Russia launches a massive air assault on Ukraine, targeting the capital of Kyiv with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
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From robots performing daily tasks, to breakthroughs in industrial automation, China’s innovations promise to transform global industries, enhance public services, and ease labor shortages. So how will these advances reshape our daily lives?
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Higher U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. And, tensions continue between Washington and Europe over levies and trade.
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Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza have been attacked and killed for a third day in a row, according to medics and officials in the south of the territory. Hamas says at least 27 people were shot dead, and many others wounded by Israeli fire, at […]
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Uncertainty and outrage as international students across the U.S. try to navigate President Trump’s controversial student visa policies. In its latest announcement, the U.S. State Department says it will be vetting students’ social media accounts as part of the visa approval process. This is the […]
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China is calling for a new vision of cooperative security for Asia and beyond, one based on mutual respect and multilateral engagement. At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Beijing has pushed back against hegemonism and foreign interference in Asia-Pacific affairs. But can dialogue help close […]
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Climate change is accelerating with devastating effects across the globe from sweltering heat and wildfires to torrential storms. 2024 was the hottest year on record and a new forecast says rising temperatures will likely break more heat records in the next five years. The World […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly laid out conditions for ending the conflict in Ukraine, among them is a demand for a written pledge from Western leaders to stop enlarging NATO eastwards. Meanwhile, Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help […]
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It’s been five years since the killing of George Floyd shocked the world and ignited a global movement. A White police officer pinned the unarmed Black man to the ground for over nine minutes, ignoring Floyd’s cries: “I can’t breathe.” That moment became a rallying […]
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Dozens more Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as the Israeli military onslaught continues. The latest victims include many who were sheltering at a school for displaced families in Gaza City. Meanwhile, although some aid trucks have been able to enter Gaza in recent days, […]
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Negotiating teams from Iran and the United States met again in Rome on Friday in hopes of ironing out a new deal and removing U.S. sanctions. The two sides are said to be at odds over uranium enrichment. Washington wants Tehran not just to scale […]
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After days of intense negotiations, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax and spending bill that would enact much of President Trump’s policy agenda and add to the country’s trillions of dollars of debt. The bill faces an uncertain future in the […]
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Last year, Donald Trump vowed to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in “24 hours” after re-taking the White House. This week, he said conditions for a peace deal can only be negotiated between the two countries. The U.S. President made the comments after […]
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Concern continues to grow over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza that is causing starvation and the threat of famine. After a food, medicine and fuel blockade imposed by Israel in early March, it is now approving some aid trucks to enter Gaza. Experts warn that […]
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The United States federal debt is now much larger than its GDP, meaning, the country owes more than it produces in a year. Moody’s ratings agency was the third, and last, to downgrade the U.S. debt rating, citing a rising budget deficit. Meanwhile, the trade […]
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Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct peace talks in three years. What was accomplished?
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As U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his visit to the Middle East, what are the key challenges facing the region?
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Dozens killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza. As the humanitarian crisis there worsens.
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China calls for deepening cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries at an important gathering in Beijing.
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After months of escalating trade tension, China and the United States agree to temporary cuts in tariffs.
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May 9th marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War, a critical front of World War II. The Soviet Union lost an estimated 27 million people during the war. Russia’s efforts were pivotal to the victory over fascism. Joining […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks and met with the media. President Xi is on a four-day state visit to Moscow and will attend celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. […]
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Israel announced a major escalation this week in its military operation in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages. For over two months, Israel has blocked food and medical supplies from entering the enclave […]
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China has set a target of around 5% GDP growth in 2025, accompanied by a significant increase in fiscal spending. To stimulate domestic consumption and reduce reliance on foreign markets, Beijing is implementing the “dual circulation” strategy, focusing on internal demand while maintaining external trade […]
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It is no secret that U.S. President Donald Trump harbors strong criticisms of the nation’s most prestigious universities, which he perceives as having become excessively liberal or as he often characterizes them, “woke.” Last week, Trump delivered the commencement speech at the University of Alabama […]
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The International Committee of the Red Cross says Palestinians are now facing a daily struggle to survive and are appealing to Israel to reopen the humanitarian corridors. Israel halted all aid into Gaza on March 2nd, just days before the collapse of a ceasefire with […]
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After months of negotiations, Ukraine and the United States have finally signed a minerals and hydrocarbons deal. Could this mark a turning point in the conflict? Joining the discussion: Sergiy Kudelia is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University. Dmitry Babich is a […]
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The U.S. economy is shrinking at an annualized rate of 0.3%, after nearly three years of solid growth. That bad news comes on the heels of Trump’s 100 days in office and he is already battling historic low approval ratings. Americans are looking at core […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s national election on Monday. Just a few months ago, the Liberals appeared headed for a major defeat at the hands of the Conservatives. Then came U.S. President Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Joining the discussion: lan […]
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The IMF-World Bank meetings held in Washington, D.C. saw a number of economic leaders and delegations in attendance. This year’s gathering overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s worldwide tariffs have placed a strain on the global economy. Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor […]
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Global trade tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s tariffs are taking center stage at this year’s IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. Countries like Malaysia and Pakistan, which count the U.S. among their major trading partners, are closely watching how these developments could reshape their economic […]
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It was 70 years ago this week when 29 nations from Asia and Africa gathered for the historic Bandung Conference to chart a new path for developing countries. Recognized as a milestone in fostering global solidarity, the meeting championed the fight against European colonialism, while […]
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The International Monetary Fund said the global economy will face a significant slowdown this year, in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It’s not the news the IMF expected to deliver this week, but acknowledged the global tariffs announced by President Trump earlier […]
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The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are hosting their annual Spring Meetings under the shadow of U.S. tariffs, amid concerns of a global economic slowdown in the coming months. How much damage are trade wars inflicting on the global economy? Joining the discussion: […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump is on a mission to ramp up deportations of huge numbers of people who have entered the United States illegally. Among those deported so far are hundreds of alleged hardcore gang members who are being detained at a maximum-security prison in […]
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On a three-nation swing through Southeast Asia, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s message was clear: in a world grappling with growing uncertainty and instability fueled by rising protectionism and unilateralism, China reaffirms the continuity and stability of its neighborhood diplomacy and its vision for lasting peace […]
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The largest consumer products expo in the Asia-Pacific region is well underway in China’s Hainan Province. The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo kicked off on Sunday. This year’s theme is “Share Open Opportunities, Co-create a Better Life,” with participants from over 70 nations gathered in […]
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China’s President Xi Jinping is highlighting the importance of Southeast Asia with a three-nation tour. After a state visit to Vietnam, President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday, the second stop of a trip that will head next to Cambodia. During a time of […]
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Iran and the United States have scheduled a second round of negotiations for this weekend in Rome over Tehran’s nuclear program. Both countries described Saturday’s indirect talks in Oman’s capital of Muscat as positive and constructive. The talks are considered an important first step in […]
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It’s been nearly ten years since Iran signed an agreement to limit its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief and other provisions. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action took effect in January 2016. Two and a half years later, then-President Donald Trump withdrew the […]
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More than two million Palestinians living in Gaza face a dire situation as food, fuel, medicine and other necessities are running out. The worsening conditions follow the Israeli government’s blockade of humanitarian assistance into the enclave over a month ago. Joining the discussion: Khalil Jahshan […]
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China has increased tariffs on U.S. imports to 84% in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. On Wednesday, Washington added even further tariffs on Beijing which now stand at 125%. Meanwhile, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for all trading partners, […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to move forward with more sweeping tariffs, including a 50% duty on Chinese imports. In response, Beijing stated it is ready to fight until the end if the U.S. persists in waging a trade war. As many as 70 […]
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A new report from United Nations agencies shows that women today are more likely than ever to survive childbirth, but they warn progress could be undone due to widespread cuts to aid. The UN released its material mortality report on Monday, World Health Day, kicking […]
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The world is bracing for a global trade conflict as nations weigh their responses to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of worldwide import taxes. China has imposed a 34% tariff on American products after Trump hit Beijing with a combined levy of 54%. Joining the […]
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Haiti continues to spiral out of control as violence and a humanitarian disaster pose a massive threat to the country. The small Caribbean nation, home to over 11 million people, has been gripped in crisis since its president was assassinated in July 2021. Joining the […]
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In what’s been described as liberation day for the United States economy, U.S. President Trump moves forward with sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries including China, the European Union and Vietnam. President Trump says the move will bring back manufacturing jobs to the United […]
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