U.S. Deficit in 2025 Fell—But Mostly On Paper
America closed fiscal year 2025 with a $1.775 trillion deficit, $41 billion smaller than in 2024—the first annual improvement since...
October 17, 2025Section
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Who Decides War? The U.S. Senate’s Venezuela Fight, Explained
Three U.S. senators—Democrats Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff, joined by Republican Rand Paul—are pressing a resolution to bar
October 17, 2025
Africa Intelligence Brief — October 16, 2025
Cairo intensified preparations for a reopened Rafah corridor and Gaza reconstruction. Morocco’s foreign minister met Russia’s
October 16, 2025
Spain’s ‘Koldo’ Affair: A Quiet Courtroom, Loud Questions
Koldo García invoked his right to silence at Spain's Supreme Court as prosecutors weigh tighter controls. Key facts on Spain's...
October 16, 2025
Davos And The World Economic Forum At An Inflection Point
(Analysis) For half a century, Davos stood for elite consensus. Between 2019 and 2025, that aura faded as governance turmoil
October 16, 2025
Global Economy Briefing: October 15, 2025
Investors digested softer activity in Japan, a mixed European inflation and production picture, and renewed signs of cooling U.S.
October 16, 2025
Pentagon Tries To Restrict Media Inside Its Headquarters—Will It Work?
The U.S. Defense Department has introduced a new rule for reporters covering the Pentagon: keep your building pass
October 15, 2025
America’s Port Security Turn: 100% Tariffs On Chinese Cranes, New Ship Fees
The United States is taking a hard turn on port security and supply-chain risk. Starting November 9, 2025, Washington
October 15, 2025
Africa Intelligence Brief — October 15, 2025
Egypt moved its 3,000-MW Europe interconnector toward feasibility as Algeria tightened bank and FX rules; Nigeria struck
October 15, 2025