Japan's economy has unexpectedly contracted, pushing the country into a recession and ceding its position as the world's third-largest economy to Germany. The contraction comes as a result of weak domestic consumption, according to data released by the Cabinet Office....
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Transfer of Panama Canal Port Operations to BlackRock Highlights Changing Geopolitical Landscape
Photo: AFP In a significant geopolitical and economic development, a consortium led by U.S. investment firm BlackRock has agreed to acquire a majority stake in two pivotal ports at the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings. The $22.8...
Is Trump’s Speech a Signal of a Shift from Nationalism to Authoritarian Chauvinism?
Photo: AFP President Donald Trump’s March 4, 2025, address to Congress marked a significant departure from traditional nationalist rhetoric, venturing into a more extreme, authoritarian vision of America’s future. His speech laid out an agenda that not only reinforced...
Arab League’s $53 Billion Plan Aims to Preserve Gaza’s Demographics Amid Controversial U.S. Proposal
Photo: AFP In a decisive move reflecting regional unity and strategic vision, Arab leaders have collectively endorsed a $53 billion plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip. This initiative, presented during an Arab League summit in Cairo, serves as a counterproposal to...
MLB Faces Looming Crisis: Lockout Expected After 2026 CBA Expiration
Major League Baseball (MLB) is on a collision course with another labor dispute, as the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on December 1, 2026 is expected to trigger a lockout by team owners. The MLB Players Association (MLBPA), led by...
Geopolitical Currents: The Rising Stakes in East Asia’s Maritime Disputes
The Indo-Pacific region is currently witnessing heightened tensions, particularly in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. These areas have become focal points of geopolitical friction, involving major global powers and raising concerns over regional stability....