Geopolitical
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Gold, Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strengthens Amid Market Sell-Off
Equity markets also slumped globally, amplifying risk-off sentiment
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Colombian Senator Calls for “Collective Action” Against U.S. Aggression
amid growing debates over U.S. influence in Colombia, where military aid and trade agreements remain contentious
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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China launches K-visa to attract global tech talent, rivalling U.S. H-1B program
China has unveiled a new K-visa program aimed at attracting foreign professionals in science and technology
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China’s Fourth Plenum: Strategic Planning Amid U.S. Tensions
The session, known as the Fourth Plenum, will focus on long-term goals
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India/BRICS Trade Tensions and Strategic Messaging
S. Jaishankar urged member nations to address trade imbalances
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Trump Penalizes India Over Russian Oil — More Tariffs May Follow
New Delhi called the move “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable,” stressing that its energy imports are based on market needs and national security
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Global Reactions Pour in After U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites
World leaders react to Trump’s bombing







