President Donald Trump accused the U.S. bureaucracy of massive fraud, waste, and abuse, citing an investigation led by Elon Musk that uncovered billions of dollars in misused funds. He condemned judges for obstructing his reform agenda, calling their block on his $3 billion federal grant freeze “intolerable judicial interference.” Trump also charged the Pentagon with […]
Trump’s $8 Trillion Deportation Dilemma
Colombia collapsed under the wrath of the US President after facing intense pressure. Initially refusing to accept deported illegal immigrants, Colombia reversed its stance when President Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff increase on Colombian exports. Although the Colombian President initially retaliated with threats of similar countermeasures, he ultimately relented, conceding not only to accept […]
Will Trump Reconsider the Paris Accord?
The American nation consistently demonstrates remarkable resilience and unity in combating natural and man-made disasters. Currently, while Donald Trump advocates reversing global climate change efforts under the Paris Accord and reintroducing coal, gas, and oil as primary energy sources – key contributors to global warming – the state of California is grappling with devastating wildfires. […]
Trump Predicts Canada as the 51st State
The notion of the United States annexing Canada has recently gained attention, primarily due to remarks by US President-elect Donald Trump. During a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump reportedly joked about Canada becoming the 51st state, causing nervous laughter from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation. Following this, Trump’s son, Eric Trump, shared a […]
Sunshine Gold Dethrones Black Gold
Oil has been a dominant force shaping global economies over the past two centuries, acting as both a maker and breaker of fortunes. Fluctuations in oil prices and supply chain disruptions have historically been a nightmare for governments worldwide. Low oil prices in the mid-20th century encouraged the production of large, fuel-inefficient vehicles, the conversion […]
US-China: Pillars of Global Prosperity
In December 2024, the United States and China renewed their government-to-government Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with a five-year protocol, continuing a collaboration first established in 1979. Over the decades, the STA has yielded significant mutual benefits, with the US leveraging China’s biodiversity to advance agriculture, medicine, and environmental science, besides joining hands in climate […]
‘Golden Dream’
A young, pregnant woman from Lebanon fled to the United States – the “Land of Opportunity” – with her husband and family, escaping the horrors of a war-torn homeland. They arrived in America shattered, both emotionally and financially. Struggling to find their footing in a foreign land, they faced a harsh new reality that seemed […]
Looming Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Efforts to challenge the US dollar’s global dominance have historically been hindered by disparities among nations in economic strength, foreign reserves, human resource development, infrastructure, productivity, innovation, and wealth creation. However, recent advancements have enabled international and regional organizations to make significant progress in reducing reliance on the dollar for investment, trade, and reserves. Emerging […]
Trump’s Bureaucracy Cuts
The stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented victory was accompanied by Republican wins in the US Senate and House of Representatives. Before the 2024 elections, Democrats controlled the Senate with 51 seats to Republicans’ 49, while Republicans held a narrow majority in the House with 220 seats […]
Democrats and Trump
Being in the field a month before the elections, going door to door and meeting a diverse range of people – from rich to poor, from White to Black, and including Asian, African, and other communities – was an experience like no other. Each of these individuals was preparing to choose the upcoming leader of […]