The United States has seen shutdowns before — in 1995 and 2013 — but the 2025 version is different. Donald Trump, former president and GOP frontrunner, is treating the crisis not as deadlock, but as a weapon for restructuring government.
Read MoreThe looming U.S. government shutdown is more than a domestic budget dispute. It reflects chronic political dysfunction, where debt-ceiling brinkmanship and hyper-partisan tactics repeatedly threaten governance, public services, and global economic stability, exposing Washington’s inability to prioritize long-term responsibility over politics.
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan promises ceasefire, disarmament, reconstruction, and governance transition. But beneath its bold packaging lies an old dilemma: can imposed blueprints deliver peace, or is this just another election-season mirage dressed as Middle East diplomacy? Donald Trump, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
Read MoreU.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent’s warning — no new tariffs on China over Russian oil unless Europe moves first — marks a pivotal shift. Sanctions are no longer American edicts; their bite now hinges on Europe’s will to bear the pain.
Read MoreAs the U.S. Fed prepares a September rate cut, recession signals flash — unemployment is rising, demand is faltering, and tariffs are distorting trade. This pivot isn’t confidence—it’s desperation, and its ripple effects could jolt economies worldwide, including India.
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