The dollar isn’t going to collapse in 2026. But it might start to matter less. Countries are building alternatives—new payment systems, digital currencies, trade deals that bypass the greenback entirely. China’s cross-border system now handles more than half of its trade. Central[...]
Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Florida Saturday evening for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump—one his own delegation says they’re approaching ready for “all scenarios.” On the table: security guarantees, economic cooperation, and a revised 20-point peace framework that Zelensky says is 90[...]
The tariffs were supposed to help American industry. But for U.S. distillers, they’ve done the opposite. Canadian provinces pulled American alcohol from shelves, and sales collapsed—down 85 percent in the second quarter. Jim Beam just announced it’s closing its flagship Kentucky distillery[...]
You’ve heard it a thousand times—that cascading four-note melody that shows up in malls, movies, and church concerts every December. But “Carol of the Bells” didn’t start as a Christmas song. It started as Shchedryk, a Ukrainian choral piece sent to Europe[...]
Sweden is confronting a demographic problem that’s starting to look less abstract and more urgent. A government-appointed inquiry has released its first findings on the country’s falling birth rate, warning that fewer children today could strain the welfare system and slow economic[...]
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The pressure on Venezuela is entering a sharper, more dangerous phase. President Trump has ordered a partial blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, paired with sweeping claims that Venezuela “stole” U.S. assets and a renewed push to isolate President Nicolás Maduro. The move[...]
The European Union has quietly removed one of the biggest political risks hanging over its Russia sanctions. By agreeing to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets, EU leaders no longer need unanimous votes every six months to keep the funds locked down.[...]
Countries are beginning to test how far they’re willing to go to shield young people from the pressures of social media, and Denmark is preparing one of the strongest measures yet. Building on Australia’s new under-16 ban, Danish leaders are pushing a[...]
A sweeping change to the H-1B visa system is rippling through employers, workers, and immigration lawyers alike. President Trump’s new $100,000 application fee—aimed at curbing alleged abuses—has instead injected uncertainty into hiring plans across industries. Large tech firms may absorb the cost,[...]
Australia’s sweeping new ban on social media use for anyone under 16 has sparked outrage among teens, but for researchers it opens an unprecedented window into how digital limits shape young lives. The policy forces tech companies to block youth accounts or[...]
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Australia has moved to ban social media use for anyone under 16, setting off a tense debate among teenagers, parents, and experts. Supporters say the move protects young people from bullying and harmful content; critics view it as government overreach that sidelines[...]
A new U.S. national security strategy is drawing attention in Europe, and not in a comforting way. Swedish military expert Joakim Paasikivi argues the framework recasts Europe less as a partner and more as an obstacle, signaling a shift in Washington’s priorities.[...]
A new report argues Canada is overlooking some of its closest economic opportunities—and they’re not across the Pacific, but just to the south. The Canadian Council for the Americas is urging Ottawa to complement its infrastructure agenda by building deeper partnerships in[...]
The protective dome covering Chornobyl’s ruined reactor—designed to stop radiation leaks—has taken on new urgency after a Russian drone strike damaged its steel shell earlier this year. The International Atomic Energy Agency now says part of the structure has lost its core[...]
Border politics collided with on-the-ground reality in Manitoba this year, and the gap between the two is striking. Nearly a year after conservation officers were reassigned to monitor the U.S. border—part of Canada’s response to tariff threats from President Trump—officials say they[...]
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Ukraine’s defense industry is taking another step toward long-term self-reliance. Kyiv and Oslo have signed an agreement to begin joint drone production, with a pilot line planned for 2026. The partnership blends Ukraine’s battlefield-tested innovation with Norway’s industrial base and research strength,[...]