EU Eyes €90bn Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets
EU leaders debate using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to secure a €90bn loan for Ukraine. This Thursday’s summit could shape the bloc’s unity and Ukraine’s future.
Geopolitics
China Warns US Over $11B Arms Sale to Taiwan Region
The Chinese Foreign Ministry this Thursday urged the US to halt its ‘dangerous act’ of arming the Taiwan region with an $11B package, warning it undermines cross-strait stability.
Trump Demands Venezuela Return Seized U.S. Oil Assets
President Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela, demanding return of oil assets nationalized decades ago amid escalating sanctions and military actions.
Japanese Firms in the Chinese Mainland Navigate Dual Pressures
Japanese enterprises in the Chinese mainland face geopolitical uncertainty and fierce local competition, pushing them to innovate and adapt.
US-Venezuela Tensions Spike as Trump Weighs Land Strikes
US-Venezuela tensions surge as the US military destroys three drug-smuggling boats and Trump considers land strikes, risking broader confrontation.
European Leaders Back Multinational Force to Secure Ukraine
European leaders propose a European-led multinational force to secure Ukraine and back peace talks, stressing Ukraine’s right to decide its borders once security is guaranteed.
Mahbubani: Western Anxiety Fuels Misreadings of China’s Rise
Kishore Mahbubani warns that Western anxiety over losing two centuries of dominance has driven persistent false narratives about China’s rise.
Jeffrey Sachs Warns US Ties Endanger Taiwan Region
Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs warns that US ties with Taiwan risk turning the region into a geopolitical pawn, endangering regional stability.
US-Venezuela Tensions Soar Over Sanctions, Military Actions
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have spiked over recent military deployments and sanctions, drawing international concern and raising stakes for regional stability.
Maduro urges US to end intervention in Latin America
President Nicolas Maduro calls on the US to end interventionist policies in Venezuela and across Latin America.