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President Trump imposes an additional 10% tariff on Canada after Ontario airs a Reagan-themed ad criticizing U.S. trade policies during the World Series. TheInterviewTimes.com | October 26, 2025 — In a move that reignited trade tensions across North America, President Donald Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on Canada, effective immediately, following a controversial advertisement … Read more
Billionaire donor Timothy Mellon gives $130 million to the Pentagon to fund U.S. troops during the government shutdown, igniting debate over money and power. A Billionaire Steps In During America’s Longest Shutdown In an unprecedented act of private intervention, billionaire heir Timothy Mellon has quietly transferred $130 million to the U.S. Department of Defense to … Read more
ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur redefines Southeast Asian unity, tackling U.S.-China rivalry, climate risks, and digital economy challenges. ASEAN Summit 2025: Why It Matters The ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, convenes world leaders from October 26–28 to reinforce regional cooperation amid global uncertainty. As Southeast Asia’s premier diplomatic platform, the ASEAN Summit … Read more
US-China Trade Talk in Malaysia aims to ease tariff tensions before the Trump-Xi Summit, as Washington and Beijing race to prevent a new trade war. TheInterviewTimes.com | October 25, 2025 | Kuala Lumpur — Senior US and Chinese officials held a crucial US-China Trade Talk in Malaysia on Saturday, seeking to defuse escalating tariff tensions … Read more
Saudi Arabia abolishes the Kafala Sponsorship System, ending decades of restrictive labor laws for 13.4 million foreign workers. Here’s what changes. Riyadh Ends the Kafala Sponsorship System After Seven Decades In a landmark labor reform, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the Kafala Sponsorship System, ending a seven-decade-old legal framework that governed the employment and residency … Read more
Afghanistan’s new Kunar River Dam Project, dubbed the “Afghanistan Water Bomb,” escalates the Afghanistan-Pakistan water dispute, threatening South Asia’s stability. TheInterviewTimes.com | October 24, 2025 | Kabul/Islamabad — A new flashpoint is emerging in South Asia’s fragile geopolitics as the Taliban launches the Kunar River Dam Project, triggering what experts call the “Afghanistan Water Bomb” … Read more
Global Firepower Index 2025 ranks the U.S. as the top military power, with China and Russia tied for second and India steady at fourth. U.S. Remains the World’s Most Powerful Military The United States continues to dominate the Global Firepower Index 2025, released today, maintaining its position as the world’s strongest military. With a PowerIndex … Read more
The BRICS Currency plan faces setbacks as internal rifts, U.S. tariffs, and technical barriers push the 2026 target beyond 2030. The ambitious BRICS Currency plan, once hailed as a symbol of economic independence from the U.S. dollar, now faces mounting obstacles. Internal divisions among member nations, U.S. trade pressure, and unresolved technical challenges have made … Read more
The Putin-Trump Budapest Summit has been indefinitely postponed due to a ceasefire impasse in Ukraine, as both leaders refuse to compromise on core demands. Putin-Trump Budapest Summit Faces Indefinite Delay The highly anticipated Putin-Trump Budapest Summit—originally expected to take place in late October 2025—has been indefinitely postponed amid an escalating standoff over Ukraine’s ceasefire terms. … Read more
India upgrades its mission to a full Indian Embassy in Kabul, restoring diplomatic presence and signaling a strategic shift in India-Afghanistan relations. In a landmark move, India has upgraded its Technical Mission to a full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul, restoring full diplomatic presence in Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban’s takeover in August … Read more
Power of America 2025 – A deep dive into U.S. military, economic, and technological strength that keeps it the world’s most powerful and influential nation. The Power of America 2025: A Global Benchmark of Strength In an increasingly multipolar and uncertain world, the Power of America 2025 continues to define the global balance. Despite growing … Read more
US President Trump threatens a 155% tariff on China starting November 1, escalating trade tensions ahead of APEC talks with Xi Jinping. Washington | October 21, 2025 | The Interview Times — US President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with China by threatening to impose a tariff on China of up to 155 percent … Read more
The Global Terrorism 2025 report reveals the ten most dangerous terrorist organizations shaping global security, from ISIS and Al-Qaeda to the TTP and Boko Haram. Global Terrorism 2025: A Shifting Landscape of Violence As of 2025, terrorism remains heavily concentrated across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, where extremist networks continue to exploit regional … Read more
The rise of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from tribal insurgency to regional powerhouse has fueled the 2025 Pakistan-Afghanistan border war, reshaping South Asia’s security landscape. The Origins of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), now at the heart of the ongoing border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, traces its roots back to the post-2001 landscape … Read more
WHO will host a global #EndTB Webinar on October 22, 2025, to launch new guidance on tackling TB and undernutrition together under its End TB Strategy. The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to host a global #EndTB Webinar on October 22, 2025, to launch new guidance addressing the dual challenges of tuberculosis (TB) and … Read more
Afghanistan withdraws from Tri-Nation Cricket Series after Pakistani airstrikes kill three players, deepening border tensions and diplomatic fallout. Afghanistan Withdraws from Tri-Nation Cricket Series After Tragic Airstrikes In a move blending grief with geopolitical protest, Afghanistan has officially withdrawn from the Tri-Nation Cricket Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The decision follows deadly Pakistani airstrikes … Read more
Saudi Arabia is negotiating a Saudi Arabia US Defense Pact with the US, with Crown Prince MBS expected to visit the White House in November 2025. Saudi Arabia US Defense Pact Talks Mirror Qatar Security Agreement Saudi Arabia is in advanced discussions with the Trump administration for a comprehensive Saudi Arabia US Defense Pact, modeled … Read more
Egypt urges greater Indian investments in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) for industrial zones, green energy, and AI. Explore bilateral trade growth, incentives, and challenges amid Red Sea tensions. In a bold push to strengthen economic ties, Egypt is seeking greater Indian investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), aiming to establish a … Read more
Amazon Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington marks a breakthrough in modular nuclear power, fueling AI data centers with carbon-free energy. Amazon Cascade Advanced Energy Facility: A New Era in Clean Energy Amazon has announced its Amazon Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Richland, Washington, signaling a bold leap into modular nuclear power to meet the … Read more
US tariffs on China may reach 500% as Washington accuses Beijing over Russian oil imports and rare earth export curbs, heightening global trade tensions. US Tariffs on China Escalate Over Russian Oil and Rare Earth Dispute The US tariffs on China have become the latest flashpoint in an intensifying global trade war. Washington has threatened … Read more