US Congress House of Representatives

U.S. Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill Amid Democratic Backlash

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a stopgap spending bill late Friday, averting a partial government shutdown but exposing deep rifts within the Democratic Party over how to counter President Donald Trump’s aggressive cost-cutting measures. The vote, which saw Senate Democrats...
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Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Excluded From Peace Talks After Russia Objection

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, was notably absent from high-level negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. His exclusion came after the Kremlin objected to his participation, according to U.S....
Gold

Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariffs and Inflation Data Spur Safe-Haven Demand

Gold surged to an all-time high of $2,990.21 per ounce as investors sought safety amid concerns about U.S. economic growth, aggressive trade policies from former President Donald Trump, and weak inflation data. The metal's rally was fueled by expectations of...
US-China Chip

China’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid Renewed U.S. Trade War

Despite renewed trade tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s second term, China’s economy has shown signs of stability in the first two months of 2025. Key economic indicators due for release Monday are expected to highlight steady retail...
Bull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong

Chinese Equities Emerge as a Safe Haven Amid Trump’s Trade War Uncertainty

Amid growing fears of a global recession sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, investors are looking for alternative markets to safeguard their wealth. In an unexpected shift, many are turning to Chinese equities, with Hong Kong’s Hang...
Russia Tightens Control Over Kursk Region

Russia Tightens Control Over Kursk Region, Recapturing Sudzha and Two Nearby Settlements After Military Offensive

Russia claims to have recaptured Sudzha, a significant town in the Kursk region, following a military offensive and a visit from President Vladimir Putin. This claim has not been independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have yet to comment. The United...
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Trump’s Tariff Hike Sparks Swift Retaliation from Major Trade Partners

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports has triggered immediate retaliation from key trade partners, threatening to escalate tensions and disrupt global commerce. Canada and the European Union (EU) have responded with reciprocal tariffs...
Greenland

Greenlanders Head to the Polls as Trump Eyes the Arctic Island

Greenlanders are casting their votes in a high-stakes election Tuesday, as the world’s largest island finds itself at the center of international attention—and in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump. Just weeks into his second term, Trump has renewed...
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White House Reiterates Trump’s Stance on Iran Amid Nuclear Deal Stalemate

The White House reaffirmed former President Donald Trump’s firm stance on dealing with Iran after Tehran’s outright rejection of Trump’s call for new negotiations on a nuclear agreement. In a statement on Saturday, White House National Security Council spokesman Brian...
Icebergs in the High Arctic.

Trump-Putin’s Arctic Ambitions: The End of Circumpolar Cooperation?

In a sweeping 90-minute speech to the U.S. Congress on March 4, President Donald Trump reignited one of his most controversial geopolitical ambitions: acquiring Greenland. Reiterating his administration’s interest in the massive Arctic island, Trump declared that the United States...
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