This week, Malta became the first European country to legalize cannabis for recreational use, joining the ranks of pot-friendly countries like Canada, Mexico, and South Africa. But even as more places move to decriminalize or legalize weed, rolling a blunt in most of the rest of the world could still land you in hot water. We take a look at where it’s okay to grab some ganja, while Ian Bremmer breaks it down for us on GZERO World.
The case, which alleges that the purchase of Instagram violated anti-monopoly laws, is seen as a bellwether for Big Tech's relationship with Trump 2.0.
The Chinese president began a three-country tour of Southeast Asia, a region caught between the US and China as the two global giants square off in a trade war.
El Salvador's president said it was "preposterous" to ask him to return Kilmar Abrego García, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador because of an "administrative error."
With Russia’s Vladimir Putin pressing forward on one side and America’s Donald Trump potentially stepping back on the other, curious new things are happening in the European defense sector.
The United States has become the principal driver of geopolitical uncertainty on the global stage. In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer looks at how reversing globalization will impact the world and the US itself.
Get insights from RBC Capital Markets’ experts on the evolving global trade dynamics and the potential effects of tariffs on the economy, financial markets, and across industries.
President Trump has made it clear: He wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. The White House has been engaging with Russia diplomatically, while making it clear to Kyiv that ongoing US military support isn’t a guarantee. The problem? Moscow has so far shown no interest in meaningful compromise. On GZERO World, Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins Ian Brmmer to discuss President Trump’s negotiation strategy, Russia’s goals, and Ukraine’s uncertain future.
Supporters of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa gather outside National Electoral Council (CNE) building, in Quito, Ecuador, on April 13, 2025.
After a tight first round, Daniel Noboa's tough-on-crime approach carried the day in Sunday's runoff against progressive candidate Luisa González.