Atul Singh

Former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump is not just a loudmouth. He represents the deep concerns of a large part of the American population which feels excluded from power as America's population grows ever more diverse.

Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi has released a 400-page report on European competitiveness. Europe is falling behind the US and China; innovation is stagnating and productivity is flagging. Draghi calls for a bold €800 billion “new industrial strategy for Europe” that will restructure the financial, telecommunications and defense sectors and pour funding into research while relaxing competition rules. Will the notoriously factional Europeans be able to come together in such a Herculean effort, and will it pay off if they do?

“This is a group that we believe in, and we understand what we've done 2 years prior,” Taylor Jenkins proudly said on the Grizzlies Media Day.

“I had that mindset and once I started, I tried to fight for every opportunity to show that I'm really that guy and I could play really hard.” James

Damion Baugh “wouldn't have guessed in a million years” that his role would be this large… When the TCU Horned Frogs lost their two primary ball

Tensions in the Horn of Africa are escalating, driven by disputes over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam, which threatens Egypt's vital water supply from the Nile. Ethiopia harbors ambitions to expand its influence, including developing a port in Somaliland straining relations with Somalia and Eritrea. The balance of regional power, international trade and broader geopolitical stability depend on managing these complex conflicts.

Switzerland plays a pivotal role in global diplomacy and trade, engaging in peace talks and economic partnerships across various regions. From a Swiss perspective, the Russia–Ukraine War has significantly impacted Europe, raising energy prices and increasing defense budgets amid rising right-wing populism. In Africa, Switzerland continues its mediation efforts despite setbacks like General al-Burhan’s absence from peace talks and challenges in cocoa supply chains. Switzerland also remains concerned about American democracy and polarization, actively seeking ways to navigate these complexities on the global stage.

On October 26, Israel launched a significant strike on Iranian air-defense systems and missile facilities in response to Iran’s October 1 missile attack.

Russia hosted leaders from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in Kazan on October 22.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has introduced a £40 billion tax increase and spending plan to address the UK's economic struggles post-Brexit.