Trump’s meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians’ hopes

Donald Trump has said his administration is now exploring the possibility of normalising relations with Syria – his comments coming shortly after he met Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose forces ended the decades-long dictatorship of the Assad family. The extraordinary encounter, unthinkable just months ago, was short but significant. “I think he has got…

Neeraj Chopra honoured as Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army; all eyes on Diamond League comeback

Olympic gold medallist and javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The Ministry of Defence made the announcement on May 13, 2025, recognising his stellar contribution to Indian sports and military service. The honour comes days before his highly-anticipated return at the Doha Diamond League…

Was Reagan a Protectionist? | The Daily Economy

Ronald Reagan is, famously, known for being a free trader, a globalist perhaps, in today’s parlance.  He believed very firmly in the importance of American industry but also believed that American industry was best served by lowering our barriers to trade, not by erecting new ones through protectionist policies. A cornucopia of evidence has borne…

My $100 Tomato: Is Self-Sufficiency Overrated?

The main principle of trade policy is make or buy.   “Economics” comes from the Greek word oikonomia, deriving from oikos, meaning “house” or “household,” and nomos, meaning “law” or “rule”. Thus, oikonomia originally meant “prudent household management,” including labor, finances, and property, to ensure stability and self-sufficiency for the family. Over time, the term expanded…

Zee Business Impact | CCPA issues notices to e-commerce platforms over sale of Pakistani flags, merchandise

Zee Business Impact: Following the India-Pakistan conflict, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon India and Flipkart, regarding the sale of flags and merchandise featuring Pakistani symbols. Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday, shared this via a post on X, formerly Twitter. “The CCPA…