Colossal Biosciences Announces Plan to De‑Extinct Giant Moa Bird In a bold and controversial move, Colossal Biosciences has announced its latest de-extinction project: bringing back the giant South Island moa, a flightless bird that once towered up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) tall and weighed over 500 pounds. The moa, which went extinct around 600 … Read more
U.S. factory inflation gains raise doubts about Fed rate cuts Recent data show that U.S. consumer and producer price indexes have risen more than anticipated—fueling concern that inflation may linger and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key inflation indicators: Consumer Price Index (CPI): In June, headline CPI increased by 0.3% month-over-month—the fastest monthly gain since … Read more
Trump Plots 100% Tariff Threat on Russia if Ukraine Ceasefire Not Met In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to impose a 100% tariff on all Russian imports if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not agreed upon within a specified time frame. The announcement, made during a … Read more
Trump Announces Massive Arms Deal Including Patriot Missiles for Ukraine With 50‑Day Ceasefire Ultimatum In a dramatic shift in the Ukraine war strategy, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new arms deal that includes advanced weaponry such as Patriot missile systems for Ukraine—on the condition that both Kyiv and Moscow agree to … Read more
UN Finds Child Malnutrition in Gaza Doubles as Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens The United Nations has issued a grave warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, revealing that child malnutrition rates have more than doubled in the past few months. This alarming development comes as Israeli military strikes continue to escalate, reportedly killing dozens … Read more
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025: A Show of Indo‑Pacific Force From July 13 to August 4, 2025, Australia is hosting Exercise Talisman Sabre, an expansive military drill involving over 35,000 personnel from 19 participating nations and 3 observers, marking it the largest in the exercise’s 20-year history Participating Countries & Scope Major contributors include: Traditional partners like the U.S., U.K., Canada, … Read more
A Year After the Uprising: Bangladesh in Flux On July 15, 2024, a student-led uprising forced long‑time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into exile, ending her 15‑year rule. One year later, under interim leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the nation grapples with political fragmentation, institutional reform, human rights concerns, and a shifting foreign policy . … Read more
Context & Market ReactionOn July 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets remained near historic highs despite President Trump announcing 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico, the EU, Japan, South Korea, and other nations—set to take effect August 1. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, reaching within 0.2% of its all-time high; the Dow gained ~88 points (+0.2%); and the … Read more