Global Flashpoints: A Week of Decision-Making

The global scene witnessed major events this past week. In the US, the Washington Post’s publisher, Will Lewis, announced his resignation following significant layoffs intended to secure the newspaper's future. This news coincides with a diplomatic push by the US for Russia and Ukraine to find a peaceful resolution to their ongoing conflict by the summer.

Meanwhile, trade relations are taking a positive turn in Asia, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, recommitted to strengthening collaborations across multiple sectors, including semiconductors and defense. This follows Modi's visit to Malaysia, marking an important step in their comprehensive strategic partnership established in August 2024.

The protest scene is heating up in Italy, where suspected saboteurs targeted the rail network near Bologna, impacting train services just as the Winter Olympics began. The Italian Prime Minister and the International Olympic Committee have condemned these acts, emphasizing that violence has no place in sporting events of this magnitude.