In a speech on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned that China and the United States are headed for “conflict and confrontation” if the US does not change its approach. His combative tone comes when relations between the two nations are…
On Thursday, President Joe Biden visited the Senate to show unity among Democrats, but instead, he endorsed a Republican priority. With Democrats acknowledging the difficulties of getting much done in the closely divided Congress, Biden pledged to find areas of agreement between…
On Tuesday, Asian shares saw a mixed performance in quiet trading as investors kept a close eye on the latest economic data and awaited the next moves from the Federal Reserve. The Nikkei 225 in Japan increased by 0.4% to 28,336.98, while…
The US Justice Department has stated that former President Donald Trump can be sued for his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6th, 2021. In a federal court case, the department told a Washington appeals court to allow the lawsuits filed…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell returns to Congress this week for a two-day hearing as inflation pressures continue to pose challenges for the Fed. Last June, Powell appeared before Congress when inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% with no…
The United States views China’s propaganda efforts as becoming more similar to Russia’s tactics. While China has long been known for producing anti-American propaganda, it has been considered less aggressive than Russia, which has employed cyberattacks and covert operations to interfere with…
The United States has taken action against five Russian officials and a government witness for their role in the detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition leader. Currently, Kara-Murza faces over 30 years in prison for speaking out against Russia’s invasion of…
Costa Rica is grappling with maintaining its success in reforestation as it moves towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. Once plagued by high deforestation rates in the 1980s, the Central American country has transformed into a hub for ecotourism, attracting tourists…
Scientists have identified detecting and fixing methane leaks as crucial in mitigating global warming. To tackle this issue, Canadian company GHGSat has sent six satellites into orbit to search for these methane plumes. These satellites have made some concerning findings, including record-high…
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a private meeting at the White House on Friday to discuss their growing concerns regarding China’s potential involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. China is Germany’s largest trading partner, and while…