Spain Pulls Plug on F-35, Embraces European Strategy

Spain Pulls Plug on F-35, Embraces European Strategy

In a decisive move, Spain has shelved its plan to acquire American F-35 fighter jets and instead redirected its defense spending toward European-made alternatives. The decision underscores Madrid’s growing ambition for strategic autonomy and signals a broader shift in Europe’s defense posture. Reports first broke on August 6, 2025, when Spain’s defense ministry confirmed it…

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China Unveils K-Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent

China Unveils K-Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent

Introduction From October 1, 2025, China will roll out a new visa category called the K-Visa, aimed at drawing young, international science and technology talent. This move was confirmed after the State Council passed amendments to the Entry-Exit Administration Regulations earlier this year (China Briefing). Policy Origins and Timing In August 2025, the government officially…

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Norway Becomes First Country to Ban Deforestation, Setting Global Sustainability Benchmark

Norway Becomes First Country to Ban Deforestation, Setting Global Sustainability Benchmark

Norway has etched its name into environmental history by becoming the first country in the world to officially ban deforestation. This bold step reflects a long-standing commitment to protecting natural resources and tackling climate change. By refusing to import products tied to forest destruction and gradually phasing out biofuels linked to deforestation, Norway has set…

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Trump Calls Powell the Worst Fed Chair, Blames Him for High Rates and Weak Confidence

Trump Calls Powell the Worst Fed Chair, Blames Him for High Rates and Weak Confidence

Trump Assails Powell in Harshest Terms Yet Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump intensified his public attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, labeling him the “worst chairman in Federal Reserve history.” Trump accused Powell of failing to reduce interest rates, thereby making borrowing prohibitively expensive, damaging housing affordability and undermining confidence in the U.S. economy….

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France’s Parliament Ousts PM Bayrou After €44 Billion Austerity Plan Fails

France’s Parliament Ousts PM Bayrou After €44 Billion Austerity Plan Fails

Paris, 8 September 2025 – In a dramatic turn, France’s National Assembly voted overwhelmingly today to dismiss Prime Minister François Bayrou and his minority government. The shock came when Bayrou himself triggered a confidence vote on his €44 billion austerity package—and lost by a wide margin of 364 votes against versus only 194 in favor….

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