Trump and Putin Meet—War Continues, World Waits for Real Change
On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at a military base in Alaska...
August 16, 2025Section
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Senator Cruz Urges Trump: Recognize Somaliland as Key Ally Against China in Africa’s Horn
In a move that could reshape US policy in the volatile Horn of Africa, Republican Senator Ted Cruz, chair of...
August 15, 2025
New York’s Factory Boom Signals Possible U.S. Turnaround
New York’s manufacturing sector posted a major surprise this month, with the Empire State Manufacturing Index jumping
August 15, 2025
Rising Business Costs in the U.S. in July Threaten to Push Inflation Back to Shoppers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that producer prices jumped 0.9% in July 2025, marking the sharpest increase
August 14, 2025
U.S. Puts $1 Billion Into Securing Vital Minerals and Breaking Reliance on China
The U.S. Department of Energy announced on August 13, 2025, that it will direct $1 billion into boosting the country’s...
August 14, 2025
The Great Diversification: Equity Funds Exit the U.S. as FDI and ETFs Signal Confidence
Reuters reports on August 13, 2025, that global equity funds excluding the US drew $13.6 billion in July. This marks...
August 13, 2025
Tariff Revenues and Fiscal Discipline Offset 2025 U.S. Pressure from Rising Debt Payments
The U.S. federal budget deficit widened significantly in July, underscoring the country’s deepening fiscal pressures.
August 13, 2025
Perplexity Challenges Google’s Power With $34.5 Billion Chrome Takeover Bid
Perplexity, a fast-growing artificial intelligence company, has offered $34.5 billion in cash to buy Google’s Chrome browser.
August 13, 2025
Moderate Inflation and Rising Optimism Signal Steady U.S. Economic Momentum in July
The latest figures from the U.S reveal two key economic truths for July: inflation stayed steady and small businesses kept...
August 12, 2025