International

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar weeks after a deadly temblor. Foreign nationals affected too—here’s why the region keeps shaking and what can be done Another Quake, Same Fault Line—What’s Going On in Myanmar? Imagine waking up on a peaceful holiday morning, only to feel the ground beneath you tremble. That’s what happened in central […]

As inflation fears spike and consumer sentiment plunges, tariffs threaten to derail the global microprocessor market in this fragile economic moment. Is the Microchip Industry on the Brink? Imagine buying a new smartphone or laptop and suddenly noticing a price jump — not because of new features, but because of global politics. That’s the story

A Quiet Hotel, a Loud Message Imagine this: a luxury hotel in St. Petersburg, stainless steel conference in full swing, and behind closed doors, a four-hour discussion that could shape the future of Europe. That’s what went down on Friday when US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the setting might have

Trouble Brewing in the East: Asian Markets Open in the Red What happens in Washington doesn’t always stay in Washington—especially when it comes to global trade.Just hours after Wall Street took another nosedive, major Asian stock markets opened Friday morning in the red, reflecting rising anxiety over the deepening US-China trade war. At the heart

A Surprising Detour in the Tariff Tug-of-War It’s not every day you see a major U-turn in international trade policy—but that’s exactly what unfolded this week. After weeks of tough talk, former US President Donald Trump has hit the brakes on his aggressive new tariff hikes for 90 days. And in response, the European Union

The Trade War Just Got Real: 104% Tariffs on China Have you ever seen a game of poker go too far? That’s what it feels like right now in the global economy. On April 9, 2025, former President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs—including a jaw-dropping 104% on Chinese imports—sparking fears of an all-out trade war.

In a move that could shake up global oil markets, Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil—and India, being a major oil importer, could feel the heat. If Trump makes a White House comeback in 2025, this policy could spike India’s fuel costs, shift trade alliances, and complicate U.S.-India relations.

Fresh Wave of Violence as Ceasefire Breaks Down The conflict in Gaza has escalated once again after Israel expanded its ground operations following the collapse of a ceasefire that had largely held since January. On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed at least 70 Palestinians and left many injured, according to Gaza health officials. Israel Expands

Bold Terms That Challenge Peace EffortsRussian President Vladimir Putin has made extraordinary demands as a condition for a ceasefire in Ukraine. His proposal, which includes a halt to all foreign military aid to Kyiv, raises doubts about his seriousness in pursuing peace. Many believe this could undermine any potential agreement. Trump’s Call with Putin: A

Trump’s Possible Call with Putin Raises Concerns Former President Donald Trump may speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war this week, according to a top US envoy. This possible discussion has sparked both hope and concern among global leaders. US Officials Weigh In The US ambassador to Russia suggested that Trump wants