The United States ignited a new trade war, slapping massive tariffs on Canada and Mexico, immediately followed by retaliatory measures from each Alberta and Mexico. The executive orders signed on Saturday, February 1, 2025, by President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and most Canadian imports while a 10% tariff […]
Introduction to BRICS Currency In recent years, the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—became more openly vocal about setting up a reserve currency. The envisaged currency, with the support of the economic prowess of this bloc of emerging economies, could threaten US dollar hegemony in global trade. But what exactly might it mean […]
Introduction to Trump’s tariff threat In the changing landscape of global finance, while BRIC nations are puttering toward finalizing a new reserve currency, the issue of whether it can usurp the dollar from its perch is critical. Donald Trump, now back for a second run as President, is angrily warning, among other threats, the BRICS […]
Salwan Momika Death Sends Shockwaves Across Sweden Amid Diplomatic and Security Concerns The case of the Salwan Momika death has sent shockwaves not only across Sweden but also abroad. Momika was an Iraqi refugee infamous for burning the Quran in Stockholm earlier this year. He was shot and killed late Wednesday night in Södertälje, a […]
President Donald Trump has announced a historic shift in U.S. immigration policy by envisioning the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as what he envisions to be the Trump’s Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. The intention is to make it accommodate nearly 30,000 criminal migrants. This is happening just after the signing of what is arguably […]
Introduction: On January 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, a major triumph in his second term. The bill is named after the 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, who was murdered by a Venezuelan immigrant who had entered the U.S. illegally. The bill makes it easier to deport undocumented immigrants. […]
Jim Acosta Leaving CNN: A Major Shift in Cable News Veteran journalist Jim Acosta leaving CNN after nearly 18 years, marking the end of an era for the network. Acosta, who gained national recognition for his confrontations with former President Donald Trump, announced his departure on air, delivering a farewell message that appeared to take […]
President Trump Pauses Federal Grants The Trump administration ordered a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans, asking agencies to stop disbursements as part of a wide-ranging review to ensure that spending aligns with the president’s policy priorities. The freeze, effective from 5 pm on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves among the nonprofit sector, contractors, and […]
