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World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2018
Ivanka Trump under scrutiny
One of Ivanka Trump’s international business deals is reportedly under scrutiny by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The daughter of the US President Donald Trump..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
Hope leaves the White House
Hope Hicks, the White House Director of Strategic Communications and President Donald Trump’s longest serving aide has resigned from her position..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
China’s nuclear ambitions
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has revealed that China could possibly have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the water by 2025. CSIC is the country’s..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
Putin to address poverty?
In a State of the Nation address on the 1st of March, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the country’s poverty. Approximately 20 million Russian citizens live below..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Taliban’s legitimacy in Afghanistan
In a bid to bring peace to the region, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made the unprecedented offer to official recognize the Taliban as a legitimate political group..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Kushner loses clearance
Reports have emerged that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who also worked in the White House as a senior advisor, has lost his top security clearance..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Jerusalem church reopens
Earlier this week, one of the most holy churches in the world closed its doors in response to the Israeli government’s proposed tax plans and land expropriation bill..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
More hikes in US interest rates?
The new Chairman of the Federal Reserve has stated the interest rates will be further raised in the near future. He also assured to policy makers that the US economy..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Japan manufacturing falls
Japanese manufacturing outputs saw a sharp drop of 6.6% in the month of January. This was higher than the industry forecast of 4%, and is also the biggest fall..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
Russia being a threat to US?
The highly advanced Russia's Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet was sent to Syria last week. This will increase the level of threat to the US forces operating inside the country..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
The issue with China’s Silk Road
Australia, Japan, India, and the United States, known as the “Quad”, are reportedly in talks to develop an alternative to China’s ambitious One Belt One Road Initiative..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
Credit Suisse to begin Brexit plan
According to media reports, Credit Suisse is planning to relocate 250 investment banker jobs from London to the continent. This is the “first phase” of its Brexit plan..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
Jinping in power
The Communist Party of China (CCP) has proposed an amendment to the nation’s constitution that will allow current President Xi Jinping to serve for a third consecutive year..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
Compromise to win
South Korean President Moon Jae-In has stated that both North Korea and the United States have to be willing to compromise in order to enter talks to discuss a solution..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
The rich benefit from tax cuts
Warren Buffett, the third richest man in the world and a business magnate has revealed to investors that his conglomerate, the Berkshire Hathaway received a profit boost..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
110 girls missing in Nigeria
Days after terrorist group Boko Haram attacked a boarding school in Nigeria, the government has confirmed that 110 girl students are missing and unaccounted for..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
Government takes over Anbang Insurance
On the 23rd of February, the Beijing-based Anbang Insurance Group was seized by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission. Chairman Wu Xiaohui was dismissed for fraud..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2018
Rick Gates pleads guilty
Rick Gates, former member of the Trump election campaign, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges brought forward by the Muller special council investigation..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2018
Mogadishu bombed
At least 27 people have died and many more injured after twin car bombings and gunfire took place in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. A turbulent nation, Somalia has been..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2018
Oil prices rise, again
After a minor slump, oil prices continue to gain on February 23rd, 2018. The value rose to the highest in two weeks and was partly due to the shutdown of an oilfield in Libya..