Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Iran in its conflict with the United States as he greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi for […]
Year: 2026
Observers roast Pete Hegseth’s ‘joyride’ with ‘washed-up’ MAGA music star: ‘A disgrace’
Political analysts and observers roasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday after he announced he took a “joyride” with MAGA music star Kid Rock. “Joined […]
Columnist warns Trump’s ghosts will soon come back to haunt him as ‘momentary grace’ fades
A political columnist warned President Donald Trump on Monday that his administration’s ghosts will soon come back to haunt him after the “momentary grace” following […]
For Commentators on Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic
In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran […]
ASML as the last polite monopolist
Some seemingly regular events are so massive in their implications across various domains that they deserve their own write-up. TSMC’s highly unusual public complaint of […]
Thailand’s forever war greets Anutin with a vengeance
BANGKOK – As the United States struggles to find an early exit from the prospect of yet another forever war in the Middle East, recent […]
Farmers face ‘decision paralysis’ as fuel costs threaten viability
The sudden rise in fuel costs is forcing farmers to make difficult decisions, such as laying off workers and selling equipment to keep their businesses […]
The Heaven of Train Travel
Passenger rail is being remade as a luxury lifestyle product—suggesting the problem isn’t trains, but the indignity of using them when they are so badly […]
How High is the Sky?
Does DSA have a supporter ceiling? A discussion of how large DSA could grow in the United States. The post How High is the Sky? […]
Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal
STRASBOURG — Europe’s Socialists have spent years scolding the center-right for cutting deals with the far right. Now they are facing the same charge. When […]
Capitals cool on Brussels age-check app
BRUSSELS — National capitals are skeptical and even downright dismissive of a new application created by the European Commission to check the age of internet […]
Rogue Cypriot Bank Unit’s Depositors Still in Limbo
Twelve years after the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) designated the notorious FBME Bank Ltd as a “financial institution of primary money‑laundering concern” […]
King Charles on Capitol Hill as special relationship frays
When King Charles III addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday (April 28), he will become only the second British monarch to do so. […]
China defends firms as US sanctions Hengli over Iran oil
China has vowed to safeguard domestic enterprises after the United States imposed sanctions on a Dalian-based oil refiner and several Hong Kong-registered shipping firms over […]
By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation
“This investigation continues,” Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, declared last Wednesday, referring to the criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chairman […]
Suspect In Washington Shooting Charged With Assassination Attempt On Trump
The suspect in the shooting at a Washington gala where US President Donald Trump was due to speak has been charged with attempted assassination as […]
With Peace Talks Stalled, Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Putin To Solidify Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Iran in its conflict with the United States as he greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi for […]
Council of Europe calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina for constitutional and electoral reforms
Strasbourg (Fena) – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina within the framework of the […]
Eurozone growth exceeded expectations in 2025, despite Trump
Brussels – The first estimate published on Friday by Eurostat confirms the gradual recovery of the European economy, after a stall at 0.4 % in 2023, […]
Slovenia agrees with the designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Brussels – Slovenia agrees with the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on the list of terrorist organizations of the European Union, said the Slovenian […]