Economic Warfare: The Invisible Conflict Reshaping the World
This war isn’t fought with weapons or soldiers, but with tariffs, sanctions, trade restrictions, and technological supremacy. It’s called economic warfare—a silent, often invisible battle that’s reshaping nations, disrupting global markets, and impacting everyday lives. Waged in boardrooms, diplomatic backchannels, and financial markets, this conflict is as real as any traditional war. Economic warfare doesn’t […]
Migrants and millions, the dark side of hospitality
Migrants and millions: the dark side of hospitality On April 4, 2025, the Regional Court of Auditors in Calabria sentenced the National Confederation of the Misericordie of Italy to pay over 10 million euros in damages to the Ministry of the Interior. The ruling stems from years of mismanagement at migrant reception centers in Isola […]
Historic Presidential election in Gabon marks end of Bongo era
Gabon: Historic Presidential Election Marks End of Bongo Era Gabonese citizens cast their votes in the nation’s first presidential election since the military coup of August 2023, which ended the 56-year rule of the Bongo family. Approximately 920,000 registered voters participated across 3,000 polling stations. The election follows the adoption of a new constitution in […]
Australia, 16-year-old charged over bomb plot targeting Peter Dutton’s home
Australia, 16-year-old charged over bomb plot targeting Peter Dutton’s home Brisbane, Australia – A 16-year-old has been formally charged with plotting a terrorist attack against Peter Dutton, the federal opposition leader. The alleged plan involved using a drone to deliver explosives to Dutton’s private residence in Brisbane’s outer suburbs. The incident occurred in August 2024 […]
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon?
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon? Trump opens the door to talks with Xi Jinping: a glimmer of hope in the US-China trade war US President Donald Trump has declared his willingness to reopen dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling him “a longtime friend.” This […]
Inside China’s gadget hub defying the tariff war
While Donald Trump’s trade war sends tremors through global markets, in Yiwu — the eastern Chinese city famed for mass-producing everything from Halloween decorations to red Make America Great Again hats — exporters are reacting with calm defiance rather than panic. With fresh tariffs from Washington now reaching 125%, more than double the peak levels […]