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Global Pulse: For the first time in 60 years, there will be a non-Castro Cuban president tomorrow

April 17 is Raul Castro's last day as the President of Cuba, and the transition to a new presidency is a landmark for the country.

Global Pulse: Punishing al-Assad is easier for the US than devising a coherent Syria strategy

On April 14, the three countries launched an early morning strike inside Syria, that struck three facilities to punish a suspected chemical attack by President Bashar al-Assad against his own people last week.

Global Pulse: ‘Sputnik Syndrome’ in America has pushed it ahead of other countries

The 'Sputnik Syndrome' in America has constantly pushed it ahead of other countries. Mike Pompoe is here to dismantle Rex Tillerson's legacy and Finland has solved homelessness. 

Global Pulse: All talk and no action by Trump to help chemical attack victims in Syria

Trumps bluster does nothing to help the victims of a viscous chemical attack in Syria. In the Philippines a live volcano has become the new destination to get the perfect instagram. Paul Ryan's exit from the GOP may further the party's 'wipeout.'

Global Pulse: Xi now paints China as the opposite of protectionist USA

Venezuela is struggling to provide its citizens even necessities like power and water. At Boao, Chinese President Xi paints China as the new flag bearer of free trade and liberalization. Southeast Asia is now tackling fake news-using questionable methods.

Global Pulse: Trump may hold Russia accountable for Syrian chemical weapons attack

Trump deliberates what action to take in the aftermath of the Syrian chemical weapons attack. Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull loses an opinion poll, for the 30th time.  Former President of South Korea is sentenced to jail for corruption, just like many of her predecessors.

Global pulse: Trump fails Syria as Assad continues to bomb his own people

As Assad allegedly attacks his own people with chemical weapons, it is a failure of Trump’s policy towards Syria. Brazil’s former president Lula is sent to jail but continues to determine the course of politics.

Global Pulse: China, US and South Korea must co-operate on North Korea

If the nuclear crisis is resolved, all three countries should harmonise their strategies and work together.

Global Pulse: Brazil’s ex-president is going to jail for corruption

Brazil's top court ruled Thursday that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sent to prison, ruining his plans to return to power. 

Global Pulse: Indonesia declares state of emergency because of deadly oil spill

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has further legitimised his stance on Israel by saying that the country has the right to its own land.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.