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During a White House press conference on Monday, former President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to classify antifa as a terrorist organization following the recent assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. When questioned about the tragic event, Trump indicated he would “100 percent” support such a designation, provided he receives
Recent reports from Turkish media suggest a potential deal where Russia could repurchase the S-400 air defense systems it sold to Turkiye in 2019, with the intention of redistributing them to other buyers. According to Polish sources, these systems have remained largely unused by Turkiye, lacking NATO integration, and
In a revealing television interview on Al-Ikhbariya, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, disclosed that his ascent to power in Damascus was facilitated through secret negotiations with Moscow. The former Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, who now heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), detailed
The Federal Reserve appears poised to implement its first interest rate reduction under President Trump’s second term, with the majority of analysts anticipating a 25-basis-point cut this week. According to a Bloomberg survey, 85 out of 93 analysts predict this modest decrease, while six expect rates to
In a significant law enforcement development, President Donald Trump has revealed plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, citing the need to address rising crime rates in the city. The announcement came during a Fox News interview on September 12, where Trump described Memphis as “deeply troubled” and
The United States Department of Education announced on September 10 that it will cease providing grants to colleges based on their minority student enrollment percentages, declaring such practices unconstitutional. The agency stated that using federal funds to promote enrollment quotas based on race or ethnicity violates constitutional principles. This policy
Fresh trade data analysis from Goldman’s research team, spearheaded by Patrick Creuset, reveals robust global economic performance despite heightened U.S. trade restrictions and mounting uncertainty in international commerce. The analysis employs an innovative high-frequency dataset that combines IMF Portwatch and UN Global Platform information, tracking over 90,
Recent developments in Nepal have highlighted growing tensions over a territorial dispute with India, following China and India’s agreement to resume border trade through the contested Lipulekh crossing. The situation gained renewed attention when former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised concerns during discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping
In a significant shift away from Western dominance, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in global geopolitics. The event, which brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond, demonstrated the growing influence of a
The ongoing debate over interest rate control has highlighted fundamental flaws in central banking policy, with experts arguing that market forces, not government officials, should determine rates. Critics point out that neither Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, former President Donald Trump, nor the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) possess the
Recent developments in global economic alliances have sparked discussion about competing visions for the world’s financial future. While the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) continue strengthening their cooperation, as evidenced by the recent meeting between Putin, Xi, and Modi in Tianjin, their collaboration predates current
In a surprising development, senior Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has expressed optimism about U.S.-Russia relations, suggesting that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could work together to prevent a third world war. Dmitriev made these remarks on social media platform X while sharing an image from the historic
