Data shows that over 700 women die each day around the world from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. There has been notable progress in lowering the maternal mortality ratio, but momentum is slowing. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

Netanyahu has promised total victory for nearly three years – against Hamas, against Hezbollah, and against the Islamic Republic – but he’s failed to deliver each time. Is he about to pay the price? @ianbremmer.com explains: @gzeromedia.com

The more Germany has tried to de-risk, the more dependent it’s become on China’s supply chain, says our expert Dan Wang. Dan joins @cnbc.com to discuss the key issues for the German Economic Minister's visit to China: trade, supply chains, and critical minerals.

“Iran has played its hand very well,” says our expert @gbrew24.bsky.social. “Ceasefire, end the US blockade, unfreeze frozen funds, and deliver some sanctions relief, with virtually no nuclear concessions in exchange.” @timmcdonnell.bsky.social

As the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, countries in Africa and Southeast Asia are accelerating their shift toward renewable energy. In April, there was an 83% year-on-year increase in solar panel exports from China to the African continent. #HardNumbers via @gzeromedia.com:

With the help of govt funds and the police, new settlements are rapidly forming. There are also settlements that the Israeli government does not recognize, known as outposts, which benefit from a security system where law enforcement is reluctant to act against them. @gzeromedia.com

For the first time since the Ukrainian counteroffensive three years ago, the tide of the war is turning in Kyiv’s favor. The change? Technology and a shift to unmanned warfare. @ianbremmer explains what this means for the war going forward: @gzeromedia.com

The US Department of Justice may be pushing to expand its sanctions list to include more Chinese companies. But our expert Dan Wang says a move against Beijing’s firms risks imperiling any prospect of a September visit to the US by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. @cnbc.com

Chinese officials said tariffs were discussed during last week’s talks – a sign that Beijing may be laying the groundwork for retaliation. Our expert Dan Wang says this reflects a baseline for China that tariffs cannot increase. @nytimes.com

Russian fatalities in Ukraine surpass all combat-related deaths suffered by the US in Vietnam, the Soviet Union in Afghanistan, and Russia’s post-Soviet wars in Chechnya – combined. This is Moscow’s deadliest military engagement since World War II. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Two months into the Iran war, differences between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have become a full-scale rupture. Our expert Firas Maksad joins @gzeromedia.com to discuss mounting tensions and the UAE’s departure from OPEC:

What are Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar’s priorities once he comes into office? Our expert Orsolya Raczova says: EU funding, the anti-corruption agenda, health care, education – and of course, balancing the budget. @gzeromedia.com

The Trump admin’s delegation is notably smaller than that of 2017. Our expert Dominic Chiu says this reflects the admin’s awareness of the tension between bringing a large convoy and its rhetoric around derisking and reshoring.

For all the pageantry of the Trump-Xi summit, the expectation going in is heavy atmospherics and light on substance. @ianbremmer says there is one wildcard to watch for: Taiwan. @gzeromedia.com

Heading into the Trump-Xi summit, our expert Dan Wang says that Chinese exporters are expressing more concern about the duration of the Iran war than tariffs. Some businesses have already drawn up contingency plans to downsize if the conflict drags on.

Shipping companies are trying to adapt to the energy shock by reducing vessel speeds and revising schedules. Our expert Henning Gloystein says that some companies won’t survive with this approach for long – the pain will spread through global supply chains.

When Trump and Xi meet in Beijing on Thursday, Taiwan will be top of mind for Xi. Beijing has slowly cut Taiwan off from the outside world – Taipei has lost more than a dozen diplomatic allies since 1970. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Taipei will be paying close attention to any shift in the US boilerplate language around Taiwan at this week’s Trump-Xi summit. Our experts say that a subtle shift would set a new cross-strait baseline for the US and other foreign govts.

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, US Treasury Secretary Bessent will meet with his Chinese counterpart. Our expert Jeremy Chan says that overall, the meeting is a positive signal that suggests there may be a surprise upside outcome.

So, how does President Trump get out of the Iran war? @ianbremmer.com says there’s no silver bullet – and Trump appears more willing to absorb the costs than to walk away without a win. @gzeromedia.com

“Chronic water stress is now the baseline reality we live in,” says our expert Nick Kraft. Water scarcity is a growing problem. As access dwindles, water is being weaponized in some of the world’s most dangerous rivalries. #TopRisks2026 @gzeromedia.com#TopRisks2026

Beijing’s order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks the first invocation of a 2021 law. Our expert Dominic Chiu says the move signals that Beijing is taking a more assertive approach to countering US sanctions.

Iran can close the Strait of Hormuz and keep it closed – there is no returning to the status quo. Our expert @gbrew24.bsky.social says the US needs to grow energy networks, invest in infrastructure that avoids the strait, expand domestic crude reserves, and support renewables. @foreignaffairs.com

Our expert say that June may be the turning point for markets, which have surprisingly taken the Iran war in stride. $5 gas prices appear unavoidable by June due to the combination of high crude prices, refinery outages, and declining inventories.

The BJP’s landslide election in West Bengal shows PM Modi’s ability to appeal to voters across India. Our expert Pramit Pal Chaudhuri says that after Modi's 2024 setback, he was nervous about losing touch w/ the public and focused on getting dissenting opinions.

A fractured Middle East, a widening transatlantic rift, and China’s burgeoning influence over energy and diplomacy will redraw the map of 21st century power. @ianbremmer.com explains why the Iran war is triggering a global realignment:

Prediction markets are tightly intertwined with geopolitical developments and closely watched by traders, analysts, and the public. Here’s a look at how they’ve grown in popularity in the last two years: #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

While America may emerge relatively unscathed from the energy crisis it started by going to war with Iran, the long-term implications for its oil-based economy could be profoundly destabilizing. Our expert @gbrew24.bsky.social explains for @nytimes.com:

Friends and foes alike aren't simply Trump-proofing their trade and security strategies, says @ianbremmer.com. They’re hedging America’s longer-term uncertainty and unreliability. @gzeromedia.com https://www.gzeromedia.com/by-ian-bremmer/world-hedges-bets-on-america

Countries in Latin America, East Asia, and the Persian Gulf understand the need to keep President Trump’s favor. But @ianbremmer.com says this has less to do with long-term strategic alignment and more to do with avoiding Trump’s ill will. @gzeromedia.com

"It's difficult to say 'no' to President Trump and risk his wrath,” says our expert Firas Maksad. It's also increasingly difficult to sustain direct negotiations with Israel, amid continued death and destruction in Lebanon. @barakravid.bsky.social

“The UAE has positioned itself as the tip of the spear against Iran, while Saudi Arabia is maintaining an open channel to Tehran,” says our expert Firas Maksad. “Abu Dhabi is bandwagoning on Israeli power, whereas Riyadh and other regional heavyweights are balancing against it.” @financialtimes.com

Our experts say that the UAE leaving OPEC aligns the UAE with US policy. This is a win for the White House, which has been pushing regional producers to leave the group and maximize oil production in order to lower prices. https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/uae-quits-opec-takeaways

“The US is still a major consumer, but it seems policymakers are also thinking of the US as a producer – a force to shape the oil market.” Our expert @gbrew24.bsky.social weighs in on the UAE’s exit from OPEC and what this means for the global energy order: @wsj.com

A superyacht, owned by a Russian billionaire and estimated to be worth $500 million, managed to traverse the Strait of Hormuz despite the double blockade. This highlights Tehran’s positive relationship with Moscow. #HardNumbers via @gzeromedia.com:

China is blocking Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. “The Manus case could further divide the AI ecosystem between China and [the] US, deterring overseas AI talents from returning to China,” says our expert Dan Wang.

Attempted assassinations and attacks against politicians in the US have surged to the highest level on record since the 1960s. This is impacting local politicians’ willingness to continue holding public office. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com#GraphicTruth

"It's no secret that, under Trump, the US is pursuing a policy of 'energy dominance'," says our expert Henning Gloystein. How? By ramping up domestic oil and gas production and exports, or by gaining control over foreign assets in Venezuela or even Iran.

As USMCA negotiations approach, our expert @mgomltd.bsky.social says Pres. Sheinbaum wants to strengthen her control over the Cabinet with people she trusts and whom she considers more technically capable. Ex: Roberto Lazzeri, who will be essential for negotiations.

What would actually change if Democrats flip the US Senate? @ianbremmer.com explains that there would be less change than you might think in the near term – the real prize would be a 2029 trifecta. @gzeromedia.com https://www.gzeromedia.com/by-ian-bremmer/us-senate-suddenly-in-play

The risk of a monthslong shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is only beginning to “enter the collective mind of the markets,” says our expert Cliff Kupchan. “We’re in uncharted territory.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/strait-iran-willpower.html

For a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to have any shot at pressuring the Iranians, it would have to be tightly imposed for quite some time, says @ianbremmer.com. The selective fury of this blockade so far undermines the efficacy of Trump’s approach.

Flipping the US Senate looked out of reach for Democrats – until recently. If they pull it off, @ianbremmer says less will change in the near term, but the real prize for Democrats is a 2029 trifecta. @gzeromedia https://www.gzeromedia.com/by-ian-bremmer/us-senate-suddenly-in-play

“China appears to be stuck in a deflationary trap, with even the pressures sparked by the Iran war failing to boost prices.” Sound familiar? Maybe because China’s deflation trap ranked #7 on our #TopRisks2026. @semafor.com#TopRisks2026 https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/china-locked-in-deflation-trap

While many European countries tighten their border policies, Spain is taking a different approach. A sweeping program could grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants already living within Spain's borders. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:#GraphicTruth

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, will step down in September. Apple's market capitalization today stands at $4 trillion, up from $300 million when Cook became CEO in 2011. #HardNumbers via @gzeromedia.com:#HardNumbershttps://www.gzeromedia.com/news/hard-numbers/hard-number-apple-let-him-cook

Excited to announce that @gzeromedia.com’s Puppet Regime series won a People's Voice Webby Award in the Social/Comedy category! We love seeing audiences connect with this series and we look forward to Puppet Regime’s continued success – onward and upward!

Shippers will hold off on attempting passage through the Strait of Hormuz due to the significant risk of Iranian attack. Our experts expect shipping volumes to remain low — no more than 30 percent of normal, even at the high end. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/business/oil-stocks-gas-iran.html

5.8 million Haitians will face food insecurity in the coming months. Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse five years ago, violence and defacto leadership have plunged Haiti into a humanitarian crisis. #HardNumbers via @gzeromedia.com:

If the Iranians are coming to the table and giving President Trump what he describes as a “win,” that means there is real economic upside for Tehran. @ianbremmer.com outlines what to expect from Trump’s so-called “grand bargain” with Iran: