China UK Overtakes China as Second-Largest Holder of US Treasuries The UK surpasses China in US Treasury holdings amid trade tensions, reshaping global finance and investment dynamics. May 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Israel Launches Operation Gideon's Chariots Amid Humanitarian Crisis Israel's Operation Gideon's Chariots targets Hamas in Gaza, escalating the humanitarian crisis affecting millions. May 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Ukraine and Russia Agree on Prisoner Exchange After Istanbul Talks Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners each after Istanbul peace talks. Fighting continues as sanctions intensify amid ongoing Russia geopolitical conflict. May 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia and Ukraine Hold First Direct Peace Talks, Exchange 1,000 Prisoners Russia and Ukraine conduct first direct talks in over three years in Istanbul, exchanging 1,000 prisoners each amid ongoing conflict and unresolved ceasefire disputes. May 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Israel Launches Operation Gideon’s Chariots in Gaza Israel's military operation targets Hamas in Gaza, exacerbating humanitarian issues. Discover the latest developments and implications. May 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul Yield Prisoner Swap but No Ceasefire Ukraine and Russia agree on large prisoner swap in Istanbul talks but fail to secure ceasefire. Western leaders back sanctions and military aid amid ongoing conflict. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Israel Launches Strikes Against Houthi Ports Amid Gaza Tensions Israel's recent military actions against Houthi ports elevate concerns over Gaza and regional stability amid rising tensions and humanitarian crises. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China Suspends Chicken Imports from Brazil Over Bird Flu China has suspended chicken imports from Brazil due to bird flu concerns, impacting trade and raising prices. Find out more about the implications. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Trump Urges Iran to Negotiate on Nuclear Program Amid Gaza Conflict Trump calls on Iran to negotiate nuclear plans as Gaza conflict escalates. U.S. seeks to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions while supporting Israel's military efforts. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Begin in Istanbul Amid Ceasefire Demands Russia-Ukraine peace talks start in Istanbul as Zelensky demands immediate ceasefire. Despite diplomacy, drone attacks persist and EU intensifies sanctions on Russia. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Gaza Military Conflict Escalates, Sparking Humanitarian Crisis The Gaza military conflict intensifies with over 53,000 casualties. Urgent humanitarian aid and international intervention are critical now. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Fighting Escalates as Istanbul Talks Proceed Without Putin Intense fighting continues in Ukraine amid Istanbul peace talks where Putin is absent. Drone attacks persist, Ukraine loses first F-16; international sanctions and tensions rise. May 16, 2025 | Intel Desk