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Hard Number: US holds up cash for Iraq
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Hard Number: US holds up cash for Iraq

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Hard Number: Trump’s tariff refunds on their way
Eileen Zhang
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Hard Number: Trump’s tariff refunds on their way

Hard number: Haiti’s hunger crisis
Natalie Johnson
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Hard number: Haiti’s hunger crisis

Hard Number: Saudi Arabia picks up Pakistan’s tab again
Natalie Johnson
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Hard Number: Saudi Arabia picks up Pakistan’s tab again

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​Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez attends a meeting with Colombia's Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez and Colombia's Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 13, 2026.
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Colombia’s Petro to finally meet Venezuela’s Rodríguez, Iran’s foreign minister wants more talks, The US reportedly mulls gift for Argentina

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - April 24, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

China plays the long game, Cuba faces mounting US pressure
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China plays the long game, Cuba faces mounting US pressure

In the first edition of “ask ian” Live, Ian Bremmer takes questions directly from the GZERO community on two geopolitical flashpoints: China’s strategic patience and the US campaign to squeeze Cuba economically.

​CEO and Co-Founder of Anthropic Dario Amodei in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026.
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Could Mythos prompt Trump admin U-turn on AI regulation?

The release of Antrhopic’s Mythos, a powerful AI model with an extraordinary ability to identify software vulnerabilities, appears to have rattled the Trump administration.

​A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska from USS Spruance (DDG 111) in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released on April 19, 2026.
What We're Watching

US expands its blockade, Argentina’s Milei seeks electoral reforms, EU finally greenlights massive loan to Ukraine

The US Navy isn’t just intercepting Iranian-linked ships outside the Strait of Hormuz. It’s redirecting Iranian-linked ships in Asian waters, too.

The US Senate is suddenly in play
by ian bremmer

The US Senate is suddenly in play

The prevailing view a few months ago was that Democrats were likely to retake the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, but not the Senate. That calculus has now changed.

Book cover: The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
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What’s Good Wednesdays™, April 22, 2026

​US President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on April 21, 2026.
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US extends Iran ceasefire, Ukraine explores Donbas name change, Evidence emerges of possible UAE support for Sudanese rebels

Donald Trump said he was extending the ceasefire with Iran, while adding that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue, too. With US-Iran talks in Pakistan postponed indefinitely, the path to long-term peace remains unclear.

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Preserving presidential history for America’s 250th

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Bank of America is investing in the legacy of leadership — committing $5M to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and conserving 110 presidential portraits at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, so the history of leaders who defined our nation is preserved for generations to come. Learn more here.

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Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

A triptych of three employees in construction vests and helmets
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Putting AI to work with the building trades

Microsoft and North America’s Building Trades Unions announced an expanded partnership to bring no‑cost AI training to millions of workers in the building trades. The effort reflects a simple idea: the people building the future should also be equipped to thrive in it. The partnership builds on training that has already reached more than 1,500 instructors across 50 states and North America, expanding access through a recognized AI literacy credential on LinkedIn Learning. It also extends to the next generation of skilled professionals through NABTU’s TradesFutures programs in 34 states, helping strengthen workforce pathways as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Read the full blog here.

The teen girl tapped to rule North Korea next
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The teen girl tapped to rule North Korea next

Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter Kim Ju Ae, reportedly around 12 years old, as a potential successor, something that would break every precedent in the Kim dynasty's 80-year history.