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IMF Projects Global Growth Slowdown as Trade Fragmentation Deepens

The IMF cut its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.8%, citing trade fragmentation, elevated interest rates, and divergence between rich and poor nations.

James Okafor · April 10, 2025

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Geopolitics

Taiwan Strait Tensions Rise After PLA Naval Exercises

The PLA Navy's largest Taiwan Strait exercises in three years deployed 62 aircraft, 21 vessels, and simulated blockade maneuvers near Taiwan.

James Okafor April 2, 2025

Diplomacy

UN Security Council Deadlocked Over Eastern Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

Russia's UN Security Council veto has blocked every Ukraine ceasefire resolution in 2025, leaving diplomacy frozen while allies fund the war outside UN channels.

James Okafor March 15, 2025