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Tariff Tsunami: Trump’s Century-High Levies Spark Global Trade Rivalry
New US import duties take effect as world capitals scramble to mitigate the impact In August 2025, the global trade landscape shifted dramatically as President Donald Trump’s new tariffs officially took effect, marking the highest level of US import duties…
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Russia’s Digital Repression: A New Era of Criminalised Searches
By Sarkis Darbinyan — RKS Global Co-Founder Warns of a Dangerous Shift in Internet Rights Moscow. In a troubling escalation of state censorship, Russia has moved to criminalise online searches deemed “extremist” or “undesirable,” marking a dangerous new phase in…
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Captain of Convenience: The Man Behind Phantom Shipping Registries
Authorities Hunt Elusive Figure Exploiting Offshore Flags, Even in Landlocked States Geneva. International investigators are intensifying their pursuit of a shadowy individual known only as the “Captain of Convenience,” accused of masterminding a network of dubious ship registries across remote…
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Exodus of Directors as UK Abolishes Non-Dom Tax Perks
Starmer’s Wealth Levies Trigger Departure of Top Executives Amid Tax Shake-Up London. Since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s administration moved to abolish the favourable tax regime for non-domiciled residents and introduce higher levies on the wealthy, a growing wave of…
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Epstein Inquiry Heats Up in the House: Clintons Subpoenaed
Justice Officials, Former Prosecutors, FBI Chiefs to Testify as Maxwell Seeks Transcript Privacy Washington, D.C.– The House Judiciary Committee has intensified its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case, issuing formal subpoenas for former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of…
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Desalination’s Rising Tide: A Pricey Answer to the World’s Water Crisis
With climate change stressing traditional water sources, desalination offers hope — but not without high costs and environmental trade-offs. As droughts deepen, rains grow erratic, and aquifers dry up, a growing number of countries are placing their bets on seawater.…
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Regulatory Rubicon: Bailey Blocks Reeves’ Revolut Meeting as Fintech Eyes US Expansion
Foiled UK bank ambitions push Revolut to consider US acquisition amid City regulation disputes A clash at the highest levels of British financial oversight has exposed mounting tension over City regulation. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey intervened last week…
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Off-Season Appeal: British Tourists Sidestep Peak Summer Heat for Later Getaways
Heatwave and wildfire fears drive UK holidaymakers to postpone trips to Southern Europe As temperatures soar across Southern Europe and wildfires rage through Mediterranean forests, British holidaymakers are increasingly avoiding traditional peak-season travel. Industry insiders report a marked shift in…
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Behind the Cockpit Door: The Mental Health Crisis Pilots Are Afraid to Face
Strict regulations aim to ensure passenger safety, but many pilots say fear of losing their careers keeps them from seeking the help they need. As commercial aviation returns to full capacity following years of pandemic disruptions, another crisis looms silently…
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The New Populist Wave: From Santiago to Tokyo, a Global Surge Redefines Politics
As traditional parties struggle to connect, populist leaders are resonating with frustrated electorates — in vastly different ways, from Latin America to East Asia. Populism, long a fixture of political life in various forms, is staging a powerful comeback across…
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