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2026 MARKET OUTLOOK: THE AI-DRIVEN ECONOMY FACES A GEOPOLITICAL CROSSROADS
[2026 market outlook AI-driven] As the global economy transitions into 2026, market forecasts suggest a period defined by two powerful, yet conflicting, forces: the accelerating, transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the persistent headwinds of geopolitical fragmentation and trade policy shifts. While major financial institutions anticipate "sturdy" global growth, the underlying dynamics point to a complex landscape marked by both opportunity and significa

Artificial Intelligence
Jan 43 min read


PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SPEAKS TO PRESS ON VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO
[Donald Trump Nicolas Maduro] Saturday, American President Donald Trump spoke to the Press from his Mar-a-Lago home after kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who is not in the custody of federal agents in New York.

Michael Thervil
Jan 41 min read


AMERICAN FORCES KIDNAP VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO & HIS WIFE CILIA MADURO
[kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro] In the early hours of this morning (3:00am) it was announced by American president Donald Trump that the U.S. military’s Delta Force has captured both Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia maduro to face drug trafficking charges. President Trump has also stated that both the Venezuelan president and the first lady have been flown out of the country. What appears to be a “large scale strike against Venezuela” by the

Michael Thervil
Jan 32 min read


PROTEST CONTINUE TO RAGE IN IRAN
[Iran protest] Due to what some are calling an “economic crisis” because of the decades long American led sanctions on Iran coupled with rising challenging living conditions, there is an increase in the number of Iranian citizens that have taken to the streets in what is now a 5-day protest of the Iranian government. However, the American led sanctions are not the sole reason why Iranians are taking to the streets. The trifecta of Iranians not having access to drinking water

Michael Thervil
Jan 13 min read


PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP MEETS WITH PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
(Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu) Yesterday's meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residences touched on Iran and its nuclear program and ambitions and the threat of adverse consequences such as bombings if Iran continues to pursue such. President Trump also talked about the need for Hamas and Hezbollah to disarm as he perceives they promised. Both Hamas and Hezbollah have stated that their possible di

Michael Thervil
Dec 30, 20252 min read


UKRAINE ATTACKS PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN’S RESIDENCE
[Vladimir Putin Ukraine residence] With Ukraine either purposely or accidentally deploying drones to Russian President Vladimir Putin's home which is in the Novgorod Region of Russia, the result appears to be the same, extreme retaliation. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: “Russia’s negotiating position will be revised considering Ukraine’s reckless actions”. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also followed this statement with: “Targets for retaliatory strikes

Michael Thervil
Dec 30, 20252 min read


PRESIDENT TRUMP DELIVERS REMARKS FROM MEETING WITH UKRAINE’S VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY
[President Trump Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy] Directly after the private talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, American President Donald Trump addressed the press answering what some are calling “soft ball” questions regarding the meeting between the two leaders. Currently, it's unknown if Press agents were briefed on what they could and couldn’t ask; but it can easily be seen throughout the duration of the Press conference that there were not any specific details

Michael Thervil
Dec 28, 20251 min read


THIS WEEK IN IRISH NEWS: KEY EVENTS, EXPERT INSIGHTS, AND PUBLIC REACTIONS
[Irish News] Ireland has experienced a week full of significant developments across politics, economy, social issues, and culture. This post highlights the top news stories shaping the country, offering clear explanations and expert opinions to help you understand their impact. Public reactions also reveal how these events resonate with communities nationwide.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 28, 20253 min read


THIS WEEK IN GLOBAL NEWS: KEY EVENTS AND TRENDS SHAPING OUR WORLD
The world has seen a series of impactful events this week, spanning politics, health, environment, and technology. These stories not only highlight immediate developments but also reveal broader trends shaping our global landscape. This post summarizes the key news from around the world, providing clear insights into what matters most right now.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 28, 20253 min read


OPED: VENEZUELA COLLAPSED THE MONROE DOCTRINE
[Monroe Doctrine Venezuela] No longer is the world centered upon the weight of any one country such as the United States. The days of unipolarity are over. Multipolarity is not only the name of the game now, but it has been for quite some time. The Monroe Doctrine which was created in 1823 by American President James Monroe has now collapsed. There used to be a time with America stood unchallenged in its own hemisphere of the world, that time ended in 2019 when Russia landed

Michael Thervil
Dec 28, 20253 min read


RUSSIAN COUNTEROFFENSIVE ROCKS KIEV – LEAVES MILLIONS WITHOUT POWER
[Russian Kiev leaves millions without power] Despites Russia’s urgent call for peace with Ukraine, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to reject any form of Russia peace deal. With another round of peace talks on the table, Russia was forced to launch another round of counter offensive measures this time striking Kyiv with a borage of drones and missiles yesterday that left 1 person dead, 27 wounded, and plunged over half Kyiv into darkness in one of the coldest mo

Michael Thervil
Dec 28, 20252 min read


BENJAMIN NETANYAHU TO RECOGNIZE SOMALILAND IN BACK DOOR DEAL
[Benjamin Netanyahu Somaliland] Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a formal declaration recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state, a move that has inflamed both the government of Somalia and members of the western Sahel countries. All of this comes after Somaliland’s three-decade long struggle to be recognized as an independent state by any UN member state which started in 1991. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted in reference to re

Michael Thervil
Dec 27, 20253 min read


NIGER IMPOSED VISA TRAVEL BAN ON AMERICAN’S
[Niger visa ban Americans] In retaliation for the Trump Administration's band visa ban on people coming from Niger, the government of Niger imposed a counter ban on issuing Americans seeking to visit Niger. In short, Americans have been banned effective immediately from entering Niger. The official reason from the Niger government is that the issuance of visas is based upon reciprocity between nations. It has not been revealed if other African countries in the Sahel region su

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20251 min read


VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SUNDAY
[Zelenskyy Trump meeting] Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with American president Donald trump this Sunday a Mar-a-Lago to engage in high level discussion about the future of Ukraine and what possible conditions and concessions the Ukrainian leader will have to undergo to put an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. Currently, the details of the possible resolution are currently unknown to outsiders. This development comes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20252 min read


GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS: TOOLS AND INSIGHTS
[Geopolitical analysis tool insights] Understanding the complex world of geopolitics requires more than just following the news. It demands a structured approach to analyzing the relationships between countries, their strategic interests, and the global forces shaping their decisions. Geopolitical analysis offers a framework to decode these dynamics, providing valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and researchers alike.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 26, 20254 min read


CHINA SANCTIONS AMERICAN ARMS MANUFACTURES & EXECUTIVES OVER TAIWAN
[China sanctions America Taiwan] Today In the latest move from China to counter American aggression, China has increased the number of American arms producers and Executives on its list. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the reason for the additional sanctions on American arms manufacturers and Executives is due to them arming Taiwan to undermine China's sovereignty in the region and because of them continuously violating what is known as the “One China Policy”. This c

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20252 min read


TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXECUTES STRIKE ON ISIS IN NIGERIA
[Trump strikes Nigeria ISIS] Today the Trump Administration launched an airstrike against ISIS in northern Nigeria despite the pushback by Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu due to ISIS perceived targeted killing of Christians in the country. While President Tinubu has made it clear in conjunction and as data reports have shown, Christians have not been targeted in any large part in Nigeria. President Trump stated on his social media app Truth Social that:

Michael Thervil
Dec 25, 20253 min read


NEW ZEALAND ENTERS INTO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
[New Zealand India free trade agreement] Recently both India and New Zealand announced the implementation of a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will not only lessen the blow of tariffs on goods, products, and services between the two countries; but it will also allow both countries to foster stronger diplomatic and economic ties between each other. It was reported that with this new FTA, New Zealand would put itself in a better position to boost its exports markets as wel

Michael Thervil
Dec 24, 20253 min read


3 KILLED 31 WOUNDED DURING SYRIAN ARMY-KURDS CLASH IN ALEPPO
[Syrian Army Kurds] Fighting resumed between the Syrian Army and the American backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) earlier yesterday in Aleppo yesterday leaving 31 people severely wounded and three people killed as both sides struggle to assert influence and dominance in Syria. With seven days left before a national ceasefire was supposed to be declared, it appears that neither side will allow themselves to be dominated. Both the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian army

Michael Thervil
Dec 23, 20252 min read


CHINA SLAMS LATEST AMERICAN VENEZUELAN OIL SEIZURE
[China Venezuelan oil American seizure] The Chinese Foreign Ministry rendered a sharp criticism towards American actions on the high seas as the Americans executed their fourth seizure of maritime vessels that are transporting Venezuelan oil to eastern countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian stated:

Michael Thervil
Dec 22, 20252 min read
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