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Shifting Power and Policy: From Ukraine’s Battlefront to Saudi Arabia’s Rebrand

Global Update: From Ukraine’s Defence Boost to Saudi Arabia’s Social Transformation Ukraine to Receive a Boost from the U.S. Ukraine is set to gain a major military boost as Washington steps up its support in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The U.S. has approved plans to send longer-range missiles and air-defence systems, significantly improving Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian targets and defend its territory. However, this move signals a deeper U.S. role in the war — something not without controversy. President Trump has reportedly resisted direct taxpayer funding for new aid packages, instead urging NATO allies to shoulder more of the financial and logistical burden. The new approach seeks to balance military support with domestic caution, as officials try to avoid fuelling further escalation with Moscow. The fresh wave of assistance marks a turning point in how Washington engages with the war: less about direct financing, more about strategic coordination — and ensuring th...
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Boardroom Shake-Ups, Booming Euros, and Billion-Dollar Buyouts

From Tesla to xAI: Musk’s Leadership Drain Deepens: Elon Musk is facing a wave of high-profile departures across his companies, raising eyebrows in the business world. Tesla has recently lost key members from its US sales, public affairs, and leadership teams, including its Chief Information Officer. Meanwhile, xAI—Musk’s ambitious AI start-up merged with social network X earlier this year—has seen rapid churn, with its Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel leaving within days of each other. While some executives have stepped away after long careers, others are said to be struggling with burnout. Adding to the turbulence, insiders suggest unease about Musk’s vocal support of Trump and far-right figures in both the US and Europe may be contributing to the exits, casting doubt on stability at the heart of his ventures. Can the Euro replace the dollar as the global reserve? The euro has been on a tear this year, and many on Wall Street believe it still has further to climb. Recen...

From Washington Gridlock to Copenhagen Skies: US Shutdown Fears, Denmark’s Drone Ban, and America’s Coffee Craze

 Will the US Face Yet Another Shutdown? With a Tuesday deadline looming, Washington is bracing for yet another potential shutdown showdown. President Trump is set to host top Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries at the White House, but negotiations have been thin, and both sides are already pointing fingers over who would bear the blame if talks collapse. Republicans need at least seven Democratic votes in the Senate to pass their stop-gap bill, which would keep the government funded until November 20th, while Democrats are demanding an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at year’s end. Republicans have dismissed this as a backdoor bid to funnel billions into healthcare for undocumented migrants, while Democrats argue it’s about protecting working families. The White House has raised the stakes with an OMB memo warning that not only could federal workers be furloughed, but in some cases, fired—amplifying the political risk for both parties. With memori...