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US-China trade war puts investors in harm’s way

The recent escalation in US-China trade tensions, marked by the imposition of significant tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and a subsequent Chinese anti-dumping probe, signals the potential onset of a renewed trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The

Happy Cool Sword Day

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Senate Republicans see Trump verdict as political wild card

Senate Republicans are nervously anticipating the verdict in former President Trump's Manhattan hush-money trial and warn that it could have a significant impact on the election. GOP lawmakers say a failure to secure a conviction would be a major embarrassment for Manhattan

Will Raisi’s death spark instability in Iran?

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods. Raisi, a prominent figure in the political elite, held substantial sway over Iran’s domestic policies. He was also central to

A solar power policy crisis for Pakistan

The Pakistani government’s recent announcement to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the impending shift from net metering to gross metering for rooftop solar panels has sparked considerable concern. This policy change, driven by the need to address financial

Noodling for professionals

When Miles Davis recorded Kind of Blue with his quartet, they spent a total of four days in the recording studio. They created one of the bestselling and most important jazz albums of all time in less than a week. Of course, they’d been exploring for months. In clubs, in front