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March 11, 2026

Pentagon Eyes $200B Defense Fund With Wall Street Talent

The U.S. Department of Defense is preparing to stand up a new in-house investing team modeled on private equity, with a mandate to deploy about $200 billion over three years into defense-related

March 6, 2026

South Africa to reset rate risks as oil jumps on war

Central bank revises scenarios ahead of March 26 decision South Africa’s central bank will rewrite the risk scenarios it uses to guide policy deliberations ahead of its next interest rate decision on

February 13, 2026

Tillis Rejects Proposal on Powell Probe

GOP effort to shift investigation stalls Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Thursday dismissed a proposal designed to defuse the Department of Justice’s criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The idea,

Russia’s MIRV Missile Use Escalates Ukraine War and Global Tensions

by Jamie Spencer

Russia’s deployment of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with multiple warheads (MIRVs) in the Ukraine conflict marks a watershed moment in modern warfare. This escalation by Moscow not only intensifies the Ukraine war

November 22, 2024

Huawei’s AI Ambitions Stumble as EUV Restrictions Stall Chip Advancement

by Jamie Spencer

Huawei’s push to dominate the AI chip market has faltered as the company struggles to obtain EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography equipment from ASML. This limitation has left its Ascend AI chips stuck

November 21, 2024

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Firing Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in Escalation of Conflict

by Jamie Spencer

Ukraine’s military has claimed that Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into its territory for the first time, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing war. Western officials, however, disputed this,

November 21, 2024

U.S. Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict

by Jamie Spencer

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday its decision to supply Ukraine with antipersonnel mines as part of a $275 million military aid package. This move marks a significant shift in U.S. military

November 20, 2024

US Decision to Allow Ukraine Long-Range Strikes Escalates Tensions Amid G20 Summit

by Jamie Spencer

The United States’ decision to permit Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles within Russian territory has added complexity to diplomatic discussions as global leaders convene for the G20 summit. This move, viewed as

November 19, 2024

Peru’s Coastal Transformation – Chancay Port Brings Progress and Challenges

by Jamie Spencer

Peru’s coastal town of Chancay is undergoing a monumental shift as it transitions from a humble fishing village into a significant player in global trade. Backed by a $1.3 billion investment primarily

November 15, 2024

China Unveils J-35 Stealth Fighter at Air Show, Signaling Strategic Moves in Air Power

by Jamie Spencer

China has showcased its second fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Shenyang J-35, at its largest air show, positioning itself as the only country aside from the United States with more than one

November 12, 2024

Germany Sets Early Federal Election for February as Coalition Collapses

by Jamie Spencer

Germany is preparing for an early federal election on February 23, after the unexpected collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-year ruling coalition last Wednesday. Initially, Scholz suggested March as a potential election

November 12, 2024

Israeli Soccer Fans Attacked in Amsterdam: Antisemitic Clashes

by Jamie Spencer

Israeli soccer fans experienced violent assaults in Amsterdam following Thursday’s Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, sparking widespread condemnation. Dutch police have launched an extensive investigation into multiple antisemitic

November 8, 2024

November Social Security Payment Dates Explained

by Jamie Spencer

November brings more than just holiday preparations and shorter days—it also marks a new cycle of Social Security payments for millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes retirement, disability, and

November 7, 2024

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