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The U.S. Dollar could rally 3% if former President Donald Trump wins re-election in November, Bloomberg reported, citing an analyst note from Barclays plc. What Happened: The GOP front-runner is currently proposing a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. imports and a levy of 60% or higher on Chinese...

Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent nuclear war threat made by Russian President Vladimir Putin against the U.S. What Happened: Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, responded to the news of Putin’s threat with a simple “Of course” on his social media platform X formerly known as...

Former U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton, has expressed criticism over President Donald Trump‘s approach towards the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, suggesting that the United Nations (U.N.) would be a better target for scrutiny. What Happened: In an opinion piece for The Wall...

In his final State of the Union address late Thursday, President Joe Biden warned of potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine, sparking global concerns. What Happened: Biden invoked Franklin Roosevelt's World War II-era speech, highlighting the threat to freedom and democracy in Ukraine. He...

In light of the possibility of former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 election race, the European Union is already making “contingency plans,” according to a top expert, to “jump over potential risk of Trump returning to White House.” What Happened: Célia Belin, who...

French President Emmanuel Macron‘s recent suggestion of NATO troop deployment in Ukraine has sparked a warning from Russia and division among European leaders. What Happened: The Kremlin cautioned on Tuesday that any NATO ground intervention in Ukraine could lead to a direct confrontation...

In a recent episode of his show, Jon Stewart, the renowned comedian, and political commentator, proposed a novel solution to the ongoing Gaza conflict. What Happened: Stewart, on his show, “The Daily Show,” suggested a unique approach to resolve the Gaza conflict, reported Business...

With Hungary’s endorsement, the Swedish government’s aspiration to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has taken a significant step forward as the geopolitical landscape shifts due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: On Monday, Hungary’s parliament...

Turkey has been welcomed back into NATO’s good graces, and the U.S. has given the green light for a long-delayed $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets. What Happened: The decision to allow Sweden into NATO in late January, which required unanimous approval by all 31 members of the alliance,...

In a surprising development, China has offered to support Hungary in security matters, a move that could potentially challenge NATO’s influence in Europe. What Happened: China has expressed its willingness to extend support to Hungary in public security matters, a step that goes beyond their...

Mark Rutte, the outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands, advised Europe to cease complaining about former U.S. President Donald Trump and instead focus on supporting Ukraine. What Happened: Rutte, who is a leading candidate for the position of NATO secretary-general, addressed the Munich...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for former President Donald Trump‘s stance on NATO members’ financial contributions on Sunday. What Happened: Graham, in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” backed Trump’s call for NATO members to pay their...

At the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to NATO were front and center. Hillary Clinton warned that former President Donald Trump could withdraw the U.S. from the alliance if he were re-elected. Clinton's comments came amid...

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is using Valentine's Day to highlight the international relations of former President Donald Trump, her opponent in the 2024 presidential race. What Happened: Haley has gone on the offensive in recent months, launching an ad campaign against Trump and current...