On April 22, 2025, the United States and India signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement aimed at significantly enhancing economic cooperation. This agreement, which builds upon prior discussions and negotiations, is poised to reshape global trade dynamics, particularly in relation to China and the existing Russia-Iran strategic partnership. Key Provisions of the
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The Hidden Red Flags: “Com” and “Track” in SMS Texts as Indicators of Chinese-Origin Scams
The landscape of digital fraud is increasingly transnational, sophisticated, and difficult to trace. One particularly concerning trend in recent years is the rise of SMS-based phishing (smishing) campaigns, often originating from organized scam operations in China and Southeast Asia. Within this evolving threat matrix, cybersecurity experts and fraud investigators have
Crimea: A Legal Flashpoint and Geopolitical Bargaining Chip in the Ukraine War
The Crimean Peninsula, perched strategically atop the Black Sea, remains one of the most geopolitically charged territories in modern history. Since Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, the region has become both a symbol of national sovereignty and a legal quagmire in international law. As the Russia–Ukraine war grinds
China’s Seized Digital Assets: A Paradox of Repression and Economic Pragmatism
China has long maintained one of the most stringent regulatory environments for cryptocurrencies, banning their trading and mining activities in 2021 under the guise of consumer protection, financial security, and environmental concerns. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has continually reinforced this stance, positioning cryptocurrency as a threat to the nation’s
The Rising Tide of Stockpiling: US vs. China in the Deep Sea Metals Race
These critical metals are essential for the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, solar panels, and various high-tech components, positioning them at the heart of the ongoing global competition for energy and technological supremacy. The Deep-Sea Metals Gamble Deep-sea mining, which involves extracting valuable metals from the ocean floor, has been gaining
As China Moves Away from Pangolin-Based Remedies Calls for Global Regulation on Wildlife-Derived Medicines Rise
In a significant shift that could reshape traditional medical practices and conservation efforts worldwide, China has officially dropped pangolin-based ingredients from its list of approved traditional medicines. In a significant shift that could reshape traditional medical practices and conservation efforts worldwide, China has officially dropped pangolin-based ingredients from its list of
East-West Trade War: Implications for the Global Economy and World Markets
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, two of the world’s largest economies, has escalated into one of the most significant geopolitical and economic conflicts of the 21st century. Originating in 2018 with the imposition of tariffs by both nations, this trade war has had profound implications
Indonesia’s Move to Relocate Capital from Jakarta to Nusantara: Legal Ramifications of Lost Property and the Future of Urban Planning
Global Debt Crisis: Implications and Legal Measures to Prevent Financial Collapse
In recent years, global debt has reached unprecedented levels, a trend that poses significant challenges for the global economy. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, global debt has surged past $300 trillion, equivalent to over 350% of global GDP. This massive accumulation of debt is not
Canada’s Tariffs on Chinese EV’s: A Double-Edged Sword for Consumers, Industry, and Trade
In recent months, Canada has imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), a move that is part of broader trade tensions between the two countries. The decision to levy tariffs on Chinese-made EVs has sparked debate about its economic ramifications for Canadian consumers, the automotive industry, and international trade relations.