Janet Yellen, the Treasury Secretary, addressed world financial leaders on Tuesday, emphasizing the strength of the U.S. economy under the Biden administration’s rejection of isolationism. This was seen as a criticism of former President Donald Trump’s policies, just two weeks before the U.S. election. Yellen highlighted the U.S. economic growth during the IMF and World … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow, Russia on October 18, 2024. Alexander Zemlianichenko | Via Reuters Russia is hosting the latest BRICS summit, welcoming its geopolitical allies and promoting its agenda to establish a “new world order” that challenges the Western powers. The BRICS group initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, … Read more
The inaugural GSVxPenn State: The Global Impact Forum brought together over 500 students and global changemakers from education, entrepreneurship, investment, and AI/ed-tech for more than 100 dynamic sessions at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The 2024 theme, “Accelerating AI for Good,” wasn’t just a tagline; it was the heartbeat of a movement aimed at … Read more
“ (Bloomberg) — Ahead of the upcoming meetings in Washington, global finance ministers have been urged by the International Monetary Fund to focus on tightening their budgets. Two weeks before a crucial US election and following a recent inflation crisis, ministers and central bankers gathering in Washington are facing increasing pressure to address their fiscal … Read more
The leaders’ statements aimed to strengthen Western support for Ukraine in the long term, while the elephant in the room remained. During a Berlin news conference, US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized their “strong” transatlantic bond to the world. Biden referred to Germany as the “closest and most important ally” of … Read more
One Direction’s first audition together on The X Factor in 2010 was a memorable moment. Liam Payne, who tragically passed away recently, delivered a stunning performance at just 16 years old. Singing Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn with heartfelt emotion, Payne captivated the judges and the audience. His vocal prowess and stage presence were beyond his years, … Read more