With chips, investments and defense hikes Taiwan aims to appease Trump. Will it work?

From semiconductor fabs in America to tariff deals and defense budgets chock-full of U.S. weapon purchases, Taipei continues to make headline-grabbing efforts to win Donald Trump’s favor amid concerns that the U.S. president could make Taiwan-related concessions as he angles for a trade deal with China. But is the strategy working? Experts say it’s a … Read more

Title: Exploring the Motives Behind the Government’s Decision to Label Budget Presentations to Congress as a “Waste of Time”

Spain’s Budget Impasse: Navigating Political Deadlock for Economic Stability Published March 26, 2025, by World Today News In a move that echoes budget impasses seen in other global democracies, Spain’s government has chosen to extend its 2023 budget instead of presenting a new one for 2025. This decision, rooted in political instability and lacking consensus, … Read more