Author: Grace Johnson

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said Florida talks advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said serious and unresolved issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the discussions as constructive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the central challenge. Russia continues to demand additional Ukrainian land. Territory shapes the peace process Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly completed security guarantees for Ukraine. He said progress reached about ninety five percent. Zelensky said negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American teams will…

Rich and voiceless, Russia’s billionaires reached a historic high during the war against Ukraine. Their wealth increased, but their political influence all but vanished. Over 25 years, Vladimir Putin stripped the rich of independent power. Once-feared oligarchs now avoid public opposition. This reality serves the Kremlin perfectly. Western sanctions failed to turn the elite into opponents. Pressure and privilege instead ensured their loyalty. The Kremlin enforces control through reward and threat. Loyalty brings protection, access, and profit. Defiance brings immediate punishment. Former banking billionaire Oleg Tinkov experienced this system firsthand. One day after calling the war “crazy” online, officials contacted…

Ruben Amorim usually demands control and conviction from his Manchester United side. His footballing beliefs remain firm and deeply rooted. Against Newcastle, he chose a different route. United earned a 1-0 Premier League victory through discipline and resilience. The evening brought relief rather than celebration at Old Trafford. A principle finally put aside Amorim has long resisted tactical compromise. Earlier in the season, he joked nobody could change his system. After 13 months in charge, that stance shifted. For the first time, United started with a back four under his leadership. The change reflected circumstance rather than conversion. From the…

India’s solar drive earns strong international approval. The transition still masks a rising waste challenge. Over slightly more than a decade, India became the world’s third-largest solar power producer. Renewable energy now anchors national climate ambitions. Solar panels blanket vast parks and spread across rooftops nationwide. Large utility-scale parks generate most solar electricity. Millions of rooftop systems also feed power into the grid. Government figures show nearly 2.4 million households joined a subsidised solar scheme. Solar growth reduced dependence on coal-based power. Thermal and other non-renewables still exceed half of installed capacity. Solar energy now delivers more than 20 percent.…

BP has finalized a six billion dollar transaction. The company sells a majority stake in its Castrol motor oil business. US investment firm Stonepeak acquires the holding. The buyer operates from New York. BP sells 65 percent of Castrol. The brand produces lubricants for cars, motorcycles, and industrial vehicles. The deal values Castrol at 10.1 billion dollars. BP receives six billion dollars in cash. Management plans to lower debt and reinforce its core business. BP retains a 35 percent stake in Castrol. The company first took control of the brand in 2000. Executives described the deal as a strategic milestone.…

The US economy strengthened sharply in the three months to September as consumer spending rose and exports recovered. Economic output expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, far above expectations. Growth increased from 3.8% in the previous quarter and marked the strongest pace in two years. The data appeared after delays caused by a federal government shutdown. The report described an economy shaped by changing trade rules, immigration shifts, persistent inflation, and lower public spending. These forces caused sharp movements in trade flows. Despite that volatility, the broader economy maintained solid momentum and exceeded many forecasts. Momentum holds despite uncertainty…

Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 job applications linked to suspected North Korean operatives. Amazon chief security officer Stephen Schmidt made the disclosure publicly. He shared the information in a LinkedIn post. The applicants focused on remote IT roles across the company. They used stolen or fabricated identities to bypass hiring safeguards. Remote Tech Jobs Turned Into a Funding Channel Schmidt said the applicants followed a simple and deliberate objective. They aimed to get hired and receive regular salaries. They then redirected wages to North Korea. The funds supported weapons development and state programs. Schmidt warned this activity likely occurs…

Jim Beam will suspend production at its main Kentucky distillery for the entire next year. The company confirmed the shutdown will run through 2026. Executives said the move followed a review of demand, supply, and capacity. Management said it regularly adjusts output to meet consumer demand. Leaders recently met employees to discuss expected production volumes for 2026. That process resulted in the planned pause at the flagship site. Planned shutdown supports upgrades and efficiency The company will keep the distillery closed while it completes site improvements. Executives said the pause creates space for focused investment. Management described the decision as…

Pension income defines living standards in later life as Europe’s population grows older and public budgets tighten. Retirement outcomes differ widely between countries, creating sharp contrasts in security and comfort. Some retirees live well, while others face lasting financial stress. Pensions remain the main income source for older Europeans. Public transfers, mainly state pensions and benefits, provide about two thirds of senior income across the EU. This reliance ties retirement security closely to government policy. Despite this support, seniors earn less than the wider population. Across 28 European countries, people over 65 receive about 86% of average income. This gap…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The contest ranked among the most one-sided fights in modern boxing. Paul spent most rounds retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement instead of meaningful offense. Joshua showed visible frustration as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion imposed himself in the fifth round. Joshua cut off the ring and forced exchanges. He knocked Paul down twice with sustained pressure. The sequence highlighted the gulf in class and experience. Paul fell again early in the sixth round. Joshua followed with a clean and powerful…