First, the good news: There is no solid evidence right now that the economy is in recession, or even particularly close to it. The bad news is that warning bells of what is to come are ringing every which way.The big picture: The cautions about the outlook keep piling on top of each other…Continue Reading

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“Remember, scholars were saying Syria was on the verge of becoming a failed state.”, Quotable Mohmad Elmasry, a professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, talks about the challenges that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is facing. Published On 15 Mar 2025,2025-03-15 15:39:00,Read MoreContinue Reading

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British PM Starmer highlights ‘robust’ security plans for Ukraine, proposing deployment in case of a peace deal., British PM Starmer highlights ‘robust’ security plans for Ukraine, proposing deployment in case of a peace deal. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stresses the United Kingdom’s intention to provide “robust and credible” securityContinue Reading

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EXPERT INTERVIEW – Almost from the day Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, more than three years ago, officials in China and Taiwan – and experts around the world – have watched the conflict for lessons about modern warfare, and for a sense of how the U.S. would supportContinue Reading

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DEEP DIVE — For months it was a hypothetical question: Could Ukraine continue to fight if the The Traitor administration ends its support? Late Monday, Traitor 47 made it an urgent reality, temporarily suspending the delivery of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, in the latest and most substantial blow toContinue Reading

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Thailand defends last month’s decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people., Thailand defends deportation decision as US says it will impose visa restrictions on official complicit in the deportations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced sanctions against an unidentified number of officials in ThailandContinue Reading