Analysis

Harvard University

In July, the number of visitors to the US arriving on student visas saw a significant decline, marking a year-on-year drop for the fourth consecutive month. The declines were particularly evident from Asia, which is the largest international education market.

Russia Ukraine Flags

Global financial markets are observing with keen interest the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, where they are expected to finalize a potential ceasefire agreement concerning Ukraine. This conflict has triggered

China Senior Citizens

China’s boldest pro-birth move may not reverse its demographic decline due to fundamental economic and societal forces. China declared a nationwide annual childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child under the age of three, as reported by Chinese state media

Open AI & ChatGPT

MIT researchers found that utilizing ChatGPT to compose essays can cause ‘cognitive debt’ and a ‘probable decline in learning skills’. There is significant concern that the use of AI may result in a widespread “dumbing down” or a decline in

DOGE Deferred Resignation Programme (DRP)

Nasa is poised to lose nearly 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation initiative, part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to decrease the federal workforce. Nasa stated on July 25 that the figures, while substantial, are still provisional