According to the IMF, China’s economic growth is projected to remain resilient at 5% this year, driven by its strong first-quarter data. The move underscored growing global confidence for a continued rebound in the world’s second-largest economy. Meanwhile, the UN reports global economic prospects have […]
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Renewable energy is expected to shrink fossil fuels’ reigning share of the global electricity market for the first time, according to Ember, a leading energy think tank. China is considered a global leader in clean energy, with the manufacturing and installation of solar panels and […]
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Defense lawyers and prosecutors made their final case to the jurors in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with 2016 hush money payment to an adult film actress. It marks the […]
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After more than a four-year hiatus, China, South Korea and Japan have resumed their trilateral meetings. They made progress towards a trilateral free-trade agreement in two days of talks in Seoul. China’s premier Li Qiang urged Japan and South Korea to reject protectionism and uphold […]
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The race for the White House is heating up with less than six months to go. Key issues such as abortion, immigration and the economy hang over the presidential election in November. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business […]
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There is now a record number of displaced people around the world, as violence and climate change forcibly remove people from their homelands, according to a report from the United Nations. What are the challenges of mass migration? Joining the discussion: Shada Islam is the […]
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Scientists say climate change is making torrential rains more frequent around the world. The southern part of Brazil is devastated by persistent rains and floods over the past couple of weeks. Flooding has also hit China and Africa. Dubai had the highest volume of rain […]
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As a new government in Pakistan settles in, we examine Islamabad’s relations with the U.S. and China, the impact of CPEC, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, as well as its economic challenges. Joining the discussion: Masood Khan is Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Khurram Shahzad […]
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Spain and Ireland, along with Slovenia and Malta, have reportedly agreed to take the first steps towards recognition of a Palestinian state, seeing a two-state solution as essential for lasting peace. In the wake of the Gaza conflict, support for Palestine has been gaining momentum. […]
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U.S. President Joe Biden issued a challenge to his adversary, Donald Trump, to debate him. Trump quickly accepted it and they will face off twice, months before the election. Meanwhile, the former President is still dealing with the hush money trial. Joining the discussion: Eleanor […]
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Arab leaders representing 22 countries gathered in Bahrain for the 33rd Arab Summit on Thursday. The Israel-Hamas conflict topped the agenda as Israel intensifies its military operation against Hamas in eastern Rafah. Joining the discussion: Mohamed Higazy is a former ambassador and former assistant Foreign […]
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China says efforts to expand the AUKUS security pact will destabilize Asia and the Indo-Pacific. AUKUS, the security alliance formed by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, is reaching out to other nations including Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Canada. Would expansion […]
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is in China for four days of talks. Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing has pledged more than $65 billion for road, rail and other infrastructure […]
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African countries in the Sahel region have asked western forces to withdraw. Burkina-Faso, Mali, Chad and Niger have expelled the French military and now Chad and Niger have revoked security pacts with the Americans. What is behind that move and how will that impact the […]
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April 20, 1999 is a day etched in the memories of many Americans who watched 24-hour news coverage of a mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Two gunmen shot and killed twelve fellow students and a teacher and injured two dozen others. Since […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to France, Serbia and Hungary this week. The visits were intended to inject momentum towards the further development of China-Europe relations. Economic, trade and cultural cooperation were high on the agenda as the Chinese president met with leaders to chart […]
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China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft has officially entered lunar orbit. The China National Space Administration’s mission to the far side of the Moon launched last Friday in the first human endeavor to collect and retrieve lunar samples. How will it impact future lunar missions? Joining the discussion: […]
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Key witness Stormy Daniels took the stand to describe her alleged sexual encounter with the former U.S. President Donald Trump and how she received payment to keep quiet about it during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, a payment that may have broken election laws. Joining the […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe this week and his first stop is in France. President Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday. During the trip, he also met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen […]
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Violence erupts again in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, days after Haiti’s transitional council names a new Prime Minister.
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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development updated its global economic growth forecast to 3.1 percent this year. The organization’s Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said the outlook is positive. However, there are still concerns about the impact of ongoing regional conflicts and looming international debt. Joining […]
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China, Russia, Brazil, and India came together in 2009 to form the initial BRIC group. South Africa was added in 2010. Now, those five countries have been joined by five more countries in a newly-expanded trade, economic, and political alliance. What kind of impact will […]
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The UK parliament has passed a controversial bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Thousands of migrants could now be forced to leave the United Kingdom as early as July. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the scheme will deter […]
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Hundreds of students and faculty members have been arrested over the weekend as Pro-Palestinian protests intensify across college campuses in the U.S. Some colleges have even canceled graduation ceremonies over security fears and the threat of violence. Meanwhile, Donald Trump will be back in court […]
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It was the hottest March on record as global temperatures over the past 12 months soared past pre-industrial levels. Forecasters are expecting another sweltering summer in the northern hemisphere. The impact of record-breaking heat is already affecting some of the most vulnerable parts of our […]
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South Africa marks 30 years of democracy. On April 26th 1994, the country closed the door on apartheid and entered a new system of governance under President Nelson Mandela. But the cracks are showing with mounting challenges such as unemployment, poverty, crime and weak economic […]
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The U.S. Senate has approved a major $95 billion foreign aid package with the bulk of it going to Ukraine and Israel. The package includes $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine to bolster it in its fight with Russia. And $26 billion for Israel […]
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More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Hamas struck Israel on October 7, according to Hamas officials in Gaza. They report more than 77,000 others have been injured. Tensions are high in the West Bank too with hundreds of Palestinians killed there […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump was back in a New York courtroom on Monday for the start of his so-called ‘hush money’ criminal trial. Attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense delivered their opening statements and a former publisher took the stand as the first […]
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Pakistan and Egypt: two countries working to improve their economies amid global challenges.
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The IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. What’s on the agenda?
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The IMF says the global economy remains resilient and raised its global growth forecast to 3.2% this year. The report comes as finance leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C. for the IMF/World Bank Spring meetings. We discuss inflation, climate change and mounting global debt with: […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to a New York courtroom on Tuesday for a second day of jury selection. They will decide whether the former president is guilty of 34 charges alleging he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal during the […]
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It’s been one month since Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned from his post. This after gangs across Port-au-Prince attacked several government buildings in late February, driving more than 53,000 people to leave as violence continues to rock the nation’s capital. Political leaders have now […]
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Policy makers will gather in Washington next week for the annual IMF – World Bank spring meetings. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, says the meetings come at a sensitive time for the world economy. Joining the discussion: Qu Qiang ie […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is on a state visit to the United States and was greeted at the White House by President Biden. Both leaders announced plans for closer cooperation in areas like military and defense. But, the visit is drawing attention to a […]
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U.S. President Joe Biden is under fire over his handling of the Gaza crisis. During primary contests, Democratic voters in some states marked “uncommitted” on ballots, in a sign of protest against Biden. Will that hinder his chances for reelection in November? Joining the discussion: […]
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Six months ago, Hamas crossed the border into Israel, leaving 1,200 people dead and taking more than 250 hostage. The Gaza Healthy Ministry says more than 33,000 people have been killed by Israel. Meanwhile, Israel has become increasingly isolated internationally, with even its closest ally, […]
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The global economy. How is it performing? And what is the outlook for the rest of the year?
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The United States is known for having some of the most relaxed firearms laws in the world, to the delight and dismay of the domestic population, depending on one’s political views. But the availability of guns also creates problems for America’s geographical neighbors in Latin […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israeli forces “unintentionally” hit civilians in Gaza and killed seven foreign aid workers with the World Central Kitchen. The incident drew global outrage. Meanwhile, Iran and Syria have accused Israel of bombing an Iranian consulate in Damascus. Joining […]
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With seven months to the presidential elections, U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President Donald Trump already have enough delegates to win their parties’ nomination ahead of the summer conventions. What are the key issues voters care about? Joining the discussion: Rina Shah is […]
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AI is transforming the way we live but it is happening so quickly that it is also raising serious issues. One of them is the deceptive use of AI to manipulate and create video, images and audio. What are the major challenges posed by the […]
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World leaders gathered for the annual Boao Forum to discuss regional and global development. China’s top legislator made a keynote speech reaffirming the country’s commitment to being open for business and to lead economic growth. Joining the discussion: Carl Fey is a Professor at BI […]
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After months of defending Israel’s actions in Gaza and blocking measures at the United Nations Security Council, the United States changed its position and abstained from a vote allowing a resolution to pass calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all […]
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A cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore after the vessel lost power. The structure gave way instantly, sending cars and construction workers into the water below. Joining the discussion: Adolfo Franco is an Attorney and Republican Strategist. Joseph Williams […]
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China and Honduras celebrate one year of formal diplomatic ties. The relationship is making progress in areas such as trade and Chinese investment. Joining the discussion: Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute and the founder and chairman of Asia Narratives. Jorge […]
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China launched a Long March 8 rocket carrying a satellite that will serve as a communication relay for the Chang’e 6 mission. The probe will gather lunar material from the far side of the moon. Beijing is planning for a record 100 launches this year […]
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The United States has submitted a draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas. It comes after a declaration by the UN this week of imminent famine in parts […]
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The crisis in Haiti continues to worsen with deadly violence on the rise and growing humanitarian concerns. There are also real fears that the capital Port-au-Prince is descending into anarchy. Is there any hope for a political solution? Joining the discussion: Albert DeCady is a […]
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