Trump Signals Oil Sanctions Waiver as Iran War Shakes Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington will waive some oil-related sanctions in an effort to boost global supply and reduce prices, as the war involving Iran continues to…
Stocks Fall as Middle East Tensions Stoke Inflation Concerns
Photo Credit: Reuters Global equities extended their decline in early Asian trading on Tuesday, while the US dollar strengthened, as investors weighed the economic fallout from US and Israeli strikes…
Trump Threatens Tough Action Over Iran’s Nuclear Stance
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran to halt uranium enrichment and curb its missile programme, warning that Washington is prepared to take “very tough” action if…
China Instructs Banks to Limit US Treasury Holdings Amid Market Risks
China has advised domestic banks to curb their exposure to US Treasuries amid concerns over market volatility, as the country’s holdings fall to their lowest level in 18 years, according…
Xi’s Calls with Trump and Putin Set Stage for US Summit
China’s diplomatic outreach to both Washington and Moscow was on display as President Xi Jinping held separate calls with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb…
Fears of US–EU Trade War Rise as Tariff Threats Loom
Photo Credit: Reuters Economic analysts warn that a reciprocal imposition of tariff barriers by the United States and the European Union could severely disrupt global trade, given their roles as…
Credit Card Interest Rates Emerge as Trump’s Next Target
Photo Credit: Reuters US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting Jan. 20, but has offered few details on how…
Oil markets remain unchanged despite US military action in Caracas
Global crude oil markets showed little immediate response following the US military operation in Venezuela on January 3, which aimed to detain President Nicolás Maduro, according to the Thai Energy…
UK Implements Ban on Junk Food Advertisements During Daytime TV and Online Platforms
Starting Monday, new regulations will be implemented across Britain, banning advertisements for so-called junk foods during daytime television and online platforms. The government describes this as a “world-leading initiative” aimed…
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s
Source and Credit: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/01/trump-venezuela-maduro-delcy-rodriguez/685497/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPIB9NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIxzbW9YyIQ7Ny0bcPcEu_YTk1SCc8GDcRP41vVUKBzPdK7EzyXDGVMIqCbI_aem_2WVAv-3b5TYxDhTw1WbERA The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else. In a telephone interview this morning, President Donald Trump issued a…