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How will Trump’s Second Presidency Affect the Economy?
Inflation and Tariffs One of the main concerns for voters is how the president will deal with inflation. Trump has promised to ‘defeat’ inflation in the coming years, yet has also made a firm stand on raising tariffs for imported goods. He proposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US, with a 60%…
Weekly Politics Summary – 25/05/24: ICC Targets Netanyahu
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu and Hamas On Monday the 19th, the International Criminal Court, based in the Hague, applied for an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The ICC believes Netanyahu has committed war crimes in Gaza. Three senior Hamas leaders, Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri,…
Sunak’s Election Timing and Political Dynamics:
When is the Election taking place and why then? Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK General Election will take place on July 4th. Rishi Sunak and the Conservative team have been very intentional in the selection of the date, to maximise their chances of winning the election. During the hot summer months, Sunak is relying on the younger Labour voters to…
Putin Strengthens China Ties Amid Leadership Shake-Up
Putin visits China President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has visited China for the 4th time since the beginning of the Ukraine war. He met with Chinese President, Xi Jin Ping, in the North-Eastern city of Harbin. They met to discuss continued Chinese trade with Russia, as Chinese exports to Russia have declined by 16% year on year in March. Recently, Chinese…
Weekly Politics Summary – 6/5/24: Palestine Protesters arrested
Violent Palestine Protesters arrested Between Tuesday and Thursday evening, violent Palestine protesters were arrested at notable US Colleges. Columbia University, the University of Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of Texas–Austin were the major sites of the arrest. Riot police were called to de-escalate the protests. Protesters at Columbia University had entered Hamilton Hall and occupied it as a protest.…
Riot Police arrest Palestine Protesters at top Universities
Between Tuesday Evening and Wednesday morning, riot police were arresting, detaining, and removing violent pro-Palestine protesters who were leading riots. Columbia University, City College of New York, and University of Los Angeles (UCLA) were the two most violent and primary incidents of police intervention. Columbia University called the police to remove protesters from Hamilton Hall.…
