Diplomatic Relations
US Moves Forward with Saudi Nuclear Pact Despite Missing Safety Rules
President Donald Trump and his administration plan to finalize a massive civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia very soon. However, this new deal leaves out
Tanker Boss Warns Reopening Strait of Hormuz Could Crash Shipping Rates
The head of a major Belgian tanker company warns that the global shipping industry faces deep uncertainty in the coming months: Alexander Saverys, CEO of
Iran’s New Peace Proposal Includes Direct Reparations for War Damage and US Military Withdrawal
Tehran submitted a fresh peace proposal to the United States early Tuesday morning. This sudden move prompted President Donald Trump to halt a massive military
Gold Prices Drop as Markets Watch United States and Iran Ceasefire Talks
Gold prices took a noticeable hit on Tuesday, wiping out most of the gains investors saw the day before. The precious metal bounced around during
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Hosts Vladimir Putin for Energy Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 2-day summit this week. This marks the 25th official visit to China for
Vladimir Putin Praises Record Trade and Strong Ties Ahead of China Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday, May 19. He spoke directly to the public just before leaving for his state visit
Japanese Economy Grows 2.1% on Strong Car Exports and Consumer Spending.
Japan reached a positive milestone early this year. The national economy grew at an annualized real rate of 2.1% during the January through March period.
Greenland Leaders Tell Washington the Island Will Never Go on Sale
Greenland and the United States made real forward progress during high-stakes diplomatic meetings this week. However, local government officials delivered a very clear and blunt
Trump Cancels Tuesday Military Strike on Iran After Ally Requests
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had completely canceled a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday. He decided that top leaders from Saudi
World Leaders Gather in Baku to Fight Global Housing Crisis
World leaders and city planners gathered in Baku this week to tackle a massive problem. The 13th World Urban Forum brought together 40,000 registered delegates.
Iran Sends New Peace Offer to Washington as Fragile Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States this week. The terms look incredibly similar to offers Washington previously threw out. However, a
European Union Prepares Tough New Rules to Block Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission is actively working on new ways to protect European businesses from cheap Chinese products. Cheap goods from China currently flood the European
Global Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Meet New Peace Offers
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as military conflicts in the Middle East worsened. News about diplomatic offers from the United States to Iran kept
Iran Used Crypto Networks Backed by Trump Partners to Move Billions
When the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran needed to move massive amounts of money, it relied heavily on networks built by two major players in
Nvidia Investors Find Massive Success Through Patience After Earnings Reports
Investors love to trade Nvidia stock right around earnings day. They hope to catch a massive price jump the second the company releases its quarterly
US Rejects Iranian Peace Plan as Drones Strike Nuclear Plant
Peace talks between the United States and Iran hit a massive roadblock this week. Iranian media reported on Sunday that Washington delivered extreme, maximalist conditions
European Parliament Plans to Block Criminal Investigation into German Lawmaker
The European Parliament will hold a major vote on Tuesday to block a criminal investigation into a senior German politician. This upcoming vote sparked massive
Taiwan Defends US Arms Sales After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
United States President Donald Trump recently visited China and met with Chinese leaders. After the trip, he called weapon sales to Taiwan a simple bargaining
Gold Prices Fall as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil and Inflation Higher
Gold prices dropped on Monday to their lowest point in more than a month. Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, which
China and the United States Agree on a New Constructive Strategic Stability Plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump just agreed on a massive new vision for the future. During a highly anticipated 3-day
Two US Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show While Crews Eject Safely
Families gathered at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday afternoon to watch a spectacular display of military aviation. Instead, the weekend event quickly turned
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Swarm at Moscow and Kills Four
Ukrainian forces launched their largest overnight drone attack against the Russian capital in more than 1 year. Local officials confirmed on Sunday that the massive
Taiwan President Vows to Protect Sovereignty After Trump and Xi Meet
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivered a strong message to the world on Sunday. He promised that global powers will never sacrifice or trade Taiwan. He
EU Foreign Policy Chief Warns Against Trump’s “Divide-and-Conquer” Strategy
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued a stark warning on Sunday, asserting that the Trump administration harbors a distinct dislike for a unified