Trump Administration proposes $46.54 billion cut in agricultural subsidies

This will be the biggest cut in federal funding for the rural economy. This has wide ranging repercussions not only for the U.S. rural economy but for all U.S. tax payers as well. In a significant development that could see food prices move up northwards, the White House budget has proposed $46.54 billion in federal…

Britain’s Labour Party closes in on May’s lead: Opinion Polls

The Labour Party aims to secure Britain’s access to EU’s lucrative single bloc market. With Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party shortening the lead that British Prime Minister Theresa May had when she plunged country into elections, May has urged voters to back her if they want Britain to exit the EU. Last week, having announced her…

The Art Of The Deal May Have Already Been Figured Out By Trump And Saudi Arabia’s Millennial Prince

For the big ambitions of Saudi Arabia’s young deputy crown prince, who is trying to steer the kingdom’s fortunes away from oil, U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia could be a boost. While affirming its decades long support as Saudi Arabia’s regional power struggle with Iran intensifies, the U.S. brings an arms deal worth…

Britain ready to spend $64 million to boost its cyber security defences

Hospitals across the country were forced to turn away patients due to the cyberattacks. Britain’s defence minister Michael Fallon has disclosed that the country is spending $64 million (50 million pounds) on improving the security of the National Health Service’s computer systems while warning that the institutions faced cyber threats. During an interview on BBC’s…

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at upgrading U.S. cyber defences

The order builds on efforts made by the previous Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has made its first significant move in what U.S. President Donald Trump called a top priority, on Thursday, the U.S. President signed an executive order that aims to bolster the government’s cyber security defences and protect its critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.…

In a strategic show of strength, Taiwan highlights its military purchase from U.S

Taiwan’s move will not only boost U.S. defence jobs, but will also help defend Taiwan from any external aggression. In a comment aimed at countering Chinese influence, Taiwan has stated it will continue to buy U.S. arms. The purchases will boost U.S employment in at least 6 states and narrow the bilateral trade gap. In…