North Korea-Russia Ties Make China Wary Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea was aimed at strengthening China’s influence over Pyongyang while trying to prevent North Korea’s growing nuclear, military, and… Inflationary Pressures in Europe Pushes ECB to Raise Rates The ECB raised interest rates as expected to help prevent an energy-price shock from the Iran war to prevent broader inflation… US Canadian Relations on the Line The upcoming USMCA review is a critical moment for U.S.-Canada trade relations. At the moment, Canada has not meaningfully addressed several U.S. complaints, especially… The European Union Plan to Catch up on Tech The European Union has proposed a broad plan to strengthen its domestic tech supply chains and reduce dependence on US and… Chinese Economic Coersion on the EU China has warned it will retaliate if the EU adopts a proposal to ban Huawei and ZTE equipment across the bloc. Beijing’s mission to… Deal to Open Strait of Hormuz is Close The U.S. and Iran are close to a preliminary agreement that could extend the cease-fire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and set…
Xi Visit to North Korea as Pyongyang Deepens Russia Ties
ECB Raises Interest Rate: Energy Costs Push Inflation
USMCA Review 2026 and Negotiations: A Test for US Canadian Relations
The EU Push for Tech Sovereignty and Digital Independence
China Threatens EU Plans to Ban Huawei and ZTE
US and Iran: Tentative Deal to Extend Ceasefire
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