Trump’s withdrawal of US from WHO would be a “strategic mistake” – DW – 01/13/2025

What you need to know Donald Trump is expected to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization when he becomes president on January 20. The US is the largest financial contributor to WHO, mostly through voluntary payments for its favored programmes. WHO’s funding model has been criticized for being overly dependent on such … Read more

This is what the ILM Edition #161 offers

ILM offers brands and retailers an unparalleled opportunity to discover trends, place orders and exchange ideas with the industry’s key players. In a constantly changing market landscape, ILM is a place where partnerships are strengthened, new connections are made and ideas for the future are developed. With around 300 exhibiting brands from more than 25 … Read more

Japan’s Foreign Minister to visit South Korea to enhance security cooperation

Tokyo— Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday to boost security cooperation between the East Asian neighbors and their mutual US ally, aimed at countering China’s growing regional power. The Japanese government said it is the first time in seven years that a Japanese foreign minister will visit South Korea for … Read more

A super volatile week begins for the price of bitcoin

On January 20, Trump assumes the US presidency with promises favorable to the BTC industry. This week, inflation data will be released in the world’s main economic power. Since it first surpassed $100,000, the price of bitcoin (BTC) has surprised investors, traders and analysts with its erratic behavior. When it seemed that it was shooting … Read more

Croatian populist president re-elected in landslide – DW – 01/12/2025

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won re-election for another five-year term on Sunday, almost complete official results showed. After more than 99% of the ballots were counted, Milanovic, nominated by the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), was projected to win 74% of the vote. Dragan Primorac, the candidate of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), received … Read more