From Crisis to Commerce: How the AIDS Epidemic Spawned a Multibillion‑Dollar Death‑Speculation Industry
The devastating AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s left a tragic legacy of loss, but it also gave rise…
Assessing Trump’s Economic War on Iran: Can Sanctions Outperform Airstrikes and Diplomacy?
Since taking office, President Trump has leaned heavily on economic sanctions as the centerpiece of his strategy to pressure Iran,…
Trump Urges Global Leaders to Isolate Iran as Supreme Court Temporarily Upholds Mail‑In Voting Restrictions
President Donald Trump has launched a diplomatic push aimed at rallying allies to tighten economic and political pressure on Iran,…
US Prepares Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History, Targeting Up to 200,000 Foreign Nationals
The Department of State revealed on August 24 that it is poised to initiate the most extensive visa revocation operation…
Indonesians Brave Choking Smoke to Pray for Rain as Wildfires Ravage the Archipelago
In the provinces of Central Java and East Kalimantan, thousands of residents gathered at makeshift altars on August 23, chanting…
UK to Share Classified Missile Technology with Ukraine to Boost Long‑Range Strike Capability
The British Ministry of Defence announced on August 22 that it will provide Ukraine with classified technical data and expertise…
Afreximbank Reports $43.4 Billion in Assets as First‑Half Profit and Lending Surge
The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) disclosed that its total assets rose to $43.4 billion at the end of the first half…
NSSF Schedules September 24 Annual Members Meeting Amid Anticipation Over Interest Rate Announcement
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Kenya announced that its Annual Members Meeting will take place on September 24,…
Umeme Shareholders Vote to Skip Final Dividend After AGM Resolutions
At the Annual General Meeting held on August 28, shareholders of Uganda’s largest electricity distributor, Umeme Limited, approved a resolution…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces New Sanctions Package Aimed at Isolating Iran’s Economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a sweeping set of economic sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping, and financial sectors. The…