Newsletter Archive

Nearly 3-in-4 people in Mohave County, Arizona, voted for Donald Trump. They’re cheering the rapid changes they’re seeing in Washington, and applaud the president for having an understanding of business and Western values. And, even though Trump can be bombastic at times, based on what they’ve seen so far, these supporters are convinced that behind the bluster is a president truly determined to ‘make America great again.’

When U.S. agents arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in cities around the United States earlier this month, it was hailed as the first ‘mass enforcement operation’ of the Donald Trump era. Former President Barack Obama deported more than 2.5 million people between 2009 and 2015. So how do the two compare when it comes to immigration enforcement?

VIDEO: Attacks on the media were a centerpiece of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Some expected him to be less combative toward the press once he took office. But after a month as president, the media smackdown continues.

More Africans than ever are heading to the United States, with the number of African immigrants more than doubling since 2000. Although many come from war-torn countries, the immigrants also include large numbers of highly educated professionals.

Iran sits on what are thought to be the world’s largest gas reserves, yet can barely supply its own domestic demand. Eager to develop oil fields and upgrade its aging infrastructure, Iran is hoping to attract foreign investors willing to sink billions into the country. But will anyone bite?

With brothers like this… The apparent assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is drawing the world’s attention to the secretive Kim family’s inner circle. The colorful family history includes secret mistresses, gambling, drinking and botched assassination attempts.

The disappearance of a politically-connected Chinese billionaire — and China’s silence about it — is perpetuating a state of fear among investors and businesses. Xiao Jianhua was seized from the Four Seasons Hotel late last month and taken to China. While it’s difficult for businessmen operating in China to flourish without maintaining close connections with politicians, those ties can come with risks.