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The Business Cycle Narrative And War With Iran
Whenever tensions rise between the US and Iran, the “perpetual purveyors of doom” quickly start posting clips stating that “WWIII is imminent.” Read more here.
Japan trade deal to bring $600M ‘diamond grit’ factory to Georgia
President Donald Trump’s administration is promising Georgia will get a $600 million advanced manufacturing plant as part of a trade agreement with Japan.
Bhutan Sold $22.4M in Bitcoin Amid Portfolio Decline of Over 70%
Bhutan’s cryptocurrency portfolio has experienced a dramatic contraction. Arkham Intelligence data show DHI’s on-chain assets currently total about $412 million, down over 70% from the $1.4 billion ...
Prospects And Risks Of A U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria And Iraq
Analysts are divided over whether a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from both Syria and Iraq will ultimately transpire this year but warn of the consequences of one.
Philippines targets US$2.4bil in new Japan loans this year
MANILA: The Philippines is targeting to seal 11 new loan agreements worth US$2.41 billion under Japan's fiscal year 2026, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
U.S. military completes transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq
The U.S. military has moved thousands of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, where Iraqi authorities expect to try them. On Friday, U.S.
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
SEOUL, Feb 22 (Reuters) - South Korea on Sunday protested a Japanese government event commemorating a cluster of disputed islands between the two countries, calling the move an unjust assertion of sovereignty over its territory.
Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel
Ankara feels that from the Horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria and Iraq it has increased its influence greatly in the last years.
India delays U.S. trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says
By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - India has delayed plans to send a trade delegation to Washington this week, chiefly because of uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs ...