Gavin Lee

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Gavin Lee

This week, a high-stakes call between Russian and U.S. leaders shaped the Ukraine conflict, with Russia claiming a diplomatic victory while key issues remained unresolved. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes reignited violence, killing over 600 Palestinians, including children, and deepening Netanyahu’s political crisis. Meanwhile, after 287 days in space, astronauts Butch and Suni finally returned to Earth, splashing down off the Florida coast.

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Gavin Lee

This week, our set of experts gathered around Gavin Lee to take a look at the latest in Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, clashes and mass killings in Syria and Donald Trump’s tariff war against EU and its neighbouring countries. Source link

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Gavin Lee

This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv shows more willingness to negotiate—starting with handing over half its rare earth resources to America. Moscow welcomed the shift, calling it “aligned with the Kremlin’s vision,” while Ukraine scrambled to smooth things over with a letter to Trump. Trump also kicked off the biggest protectionist move since 1930, slapping heavy tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Gavin Lee

There have been unprecedented scenes in the White House today: a fierce row unfolding in front of cameras at the Oval Office between Presidents Trump and Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader was described as a “disrespectful” by both Trump and JD Vance, who also accused him of playing to the media. Four World Correspondents discuss the unprecedented fall out with Gavin Lee and and talk through the ‘excruciating’ scenes at the Oval office.

Jan 17, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Gavin Lee

It’s been a week of high-stakes developments around the globe. In Gaza, a long-awaited ceasefire deal has been reached, set to begin Sunday, with plans to exchange hostages for prisoners in a bid for “sustainable calm.” In South Korea, the dramatic arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol unfolded amid accusations of insurrection. Meanwhile, in the U.S., TikTok’s future hangs in the balance, driving users to a Chinese rival app as a court ruling edges the platform closer to a potential shutdown.