Trump Postpones China Trip Amid Iran War Tensions US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is planning to postpone his high-stakes visit to China by about a month. He cited that he needs to remain in US as the Iran war has intensified. Although, his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping had been … Read more
Oil Prices Jump After Strait of Hormuz Attacks Global oil prices have surged sharply on Monday after multiple vessels came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz. It intensified fears of supply disruptions as Iran escalates military strikes across the Middle East. The vital waterway, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and gas … Read more
US-Indonesia Tariff Deal Cuts Duties to 19% The administration of Donald Trump and the Indonesian government have finalized a new trade agreement. It will reduce US tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19% from 32%. Officials from both sides confirmed the move on Thursday. They stated that the deal aimed to ease trade tensions while strengthening … Read more
Japan Commits $36bn to US Oil, Gas and Mineral Projects Japan has outlined plans to invest roughly $36 billion in United States oil, gas, and critical mineral projects. This project will be part of the first phase of a broader bilateral trade agreement with the Donald Trump administration. The initiative was announced jointly by Trump … Read more
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Fifth in US House Deposition Ghislaine Maxwell, who was the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has refused to answer questions during a closed-door deposition. Before the US House Oversight Committee on Monday, she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The testimony took place virtually from a Texas prison, where … Read more
Super Bowl half-time show Sees Bad Bunny Spotlight Puerto Rico Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl half-time show into a sweeping tribute to Puerto Rico. He used the global stage to celebrate Latin culture, family, and unity rather than delivering a pointed political protest. The 14-minute performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara was marked … Read more
US-Iran Talks in Oman Sets as War Fears Intensify As diplomatic channels reopen in the Gulf, Iran and the United States are preparing for sensitive negotiations in Oman that could shape the future of regional security. Although both governments said that they want to revive dialogue, sharp disagreements over the scope of the talks that … Read more
Trump Endorses Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Before Election As Japan heads into a pivotal national election, the campaign has taken on a distinctly international dimension. With markets unsettled, voters divided, and regional tensions simmering, the outcome is being closely watched not only in Tokyo but also in US, China, and global financial centers. U.S. President … Read more
US Partial Government Shutdown Continues Amid Immigration Row The partial shutdown of the US government entered its third day on Monday. Meanwhile, Congress remains deadlocked over immigration policy and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. It left several federal agencies without a full-year budget that heightened the political tensions in Washington. The impasse persists … Read more