The World this Week
Israel & Iran back down, markets react, Google refuses activism (April 14-20, 2024)

Israel & Iran back down, markets react, Google refuses activism (April 14-20, 2024)
Microsoft announces its Majorana 1 quantum chip, Trump opens peace talks with Russia, and DOGE discovered 12 million individuals listed as “120 years old” receiving payments
US Vice President JD Vance delivered a strong message to European allies, President Trump raised steel tariffs, and DOGE reported cutting $1bn in wasteful government spending
The new US administration quickly announces border deals, hostage releases, government downsizing and new rules on women's sport
US government activates response to plane crash in DC, DeepSeek surprises markets, Trump's trade tariffs on horizon