Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the takeover of chip manufacturer TSMC would be catastrophic for the U.S. economy.

The key leader of Haiti's ongoing rebellion, Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue," has a clear message for acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry: resign, and the violence stops, at least temporarily.

Geopolitical risks are seen as the primary concern for forwarders and the air freight industry in 2024, according to delegates at the ACE air freight forwarding event in Abu Dhabi.

Americans' confidence in the US economy has declined, with the preliminary reading on consumer sentiment for November hitting its lowest level since May at 60.4, below economists' expectations of 63.7.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel in response to the situation in Gaza.

The advisory from the State Department is due to increased tensions in various global locations, potential terrorist threats, and demonstrations or violence against U.S. citizens and interests.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is sending two cargo planes filled with supplies to aid Israel.

After months of secrecy surrounding President Biden's decision to provide ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, it has been revealed that the missiles are now in Ukrainian possession and have been used in attacks on Russian military facilities.

Western diplomats are seeking ways to provide emergency aid to Gaza and allow foreigners to leave for Egypt.

The U.S. government is exploring various options, including land and sea routes, to assist Americans in leaving Israel.

Russia has accused Ukraine's Western allies of planning and conducting a missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet's headquarters in Crimea, alleging that the attack was coordinated with the assistance of American and British security agencies, NATO satellites, and reconnaissance planes.

Rising oil prices are impacting consumers, complicating the global fight against inflation, and contributing to Russia's war chest.

Facing an aluminum oxide shortage exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, Russia has been diversifying its supply chain for this critical raw material.

A recent survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals that over a third of U.K. importers (35%) have been impacted by escalating geopolitical tensions, primarily related to China, prompting them to reassess their supply chains.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) aims to expand the production of hypersonic weapons, but a lack of a suitable supply chain is hindering progress.

A drone attack conducted by Russia targeted more than 700 grain warehouses on the Danube River in Ukraine, damaging crucial infrastructure for Kyiv's grain export route.

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to deploy additional forces to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area of responsibility in response to Iran's attacks and seizures of commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Wheat prices experienced a significant increase following Russia's actions targeting Ukraine's grain export infrastructure.

Illinois has enacted a new law, the Drones as First Responders Act, which prohibits law enforcement from using facial recognition technology on drones, except in cases of preventing terrorist attacks or when immediate action is necessary to save lives.

The Pentagon has started utilizing the $600 million Defense Production Act funding allocated from the $40 billion Ukraine aid package.