Pope Francis Life and Legacy
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at 88 after serving 12 years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Category: International News
China Reaffirms Protection for U.S. Firms Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
China has pledged to protect the rights of U.S.-funded companies despite escalating trade tensions with the United States, aiming to maintain foreign investment and economic stability.
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Europe’s Foreign Policy and U.S. Influence: A Crossroads for Global Strategy [VIDEO]
Economist Jeffrey Sachs addressed the European Parliament, criticizing U.S. influence over European foreign policy, NATO expansion, and the potential for future conflicts. His speech reignited discussions on whether Europe should pursue a more independent international strategy.
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German Farmers and Truckers Protest Against Government’s ‘Green’ Plan to End Diesel Tax Breaks [VIDEO]
In a massive demonstration in Berlin, German farmers, truck drivers, and agricultural workers gathered to protest the government’s ‘green’ plan to end tax breaks on diesel fuel. Finance Minister Christian Lindner informed the protesting farmers that the country has run out of money for further subsidies. Despite the government’s justification of the cuts as ‘required,’ the farmers continue to demand a better solution to the government’s ‘green’ plan that will not leave them financially strained.
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The Unfolding Crisis in China: Economic, Political, and Demographic
The narrative of China as an unstoppable global powerhouse is increasingly challenged by a series of emerging crises, from economic downturns to political instability and a dramatic demographic decline. China is currently facing multi-dimensional challenges and the potential global implications of its decline could be staggering, urging the rest of its trading partners in the world (China is the U.S. third largest trading partner) into preparedness for these monumental shifts that could reshape the world order.
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