Politics

 Trump Draws Direct Line Between Iran’s Diplomatic Lies and Coming Consequences

President Donald Trump drew a direct and explicit line on Thursday between what he described as Iran's diplomatic dishonesty and the consequences that would follow if the country failed to change course. His Truth Social post accused Iranian negotiators of contradicting their government's public messaging by secretly seeking a deal, and Trump argued that this kind of deception was leading Iran toward a point...

The Price of War: How Iran’s Strategy Is Costing the World Billions

Iran's strategy in the war against the United States was becoming clear on Saturday: inflict maximum economic pain on US allies and the global economy in order to force Washington to the negotiating table. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28 had already pushed oil prices toward $120 per barrel. Ballistic missile strikes on Fujairah in the UAE threatened the region's...

Amid Gaza Talks, Trump Blocks West Bank Annexation

Amid a major push for a Gaza peace deal, Donald Trump has blocked any potential Israeli annexation of the West Bank. His statement that...

A Tectonic Shift in the Middle East: Israel and Syria Negotiate Peace

A tectonic shift is underway in the Middle East, cracking the foundations of old animosities and creating new diplomatic openings. The most significant evidence...

Trump in UK: President Reaffirms Opposition to Unilateral Statehood for Palestine

During a high-profile visit to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump took the opportunity to reaffirm America's resolute opposition to the unilateral recognition of...

A PM’s Nightmare: Starmer Faces Calls to Release All Mandelson Documents

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a political nightmare as the opposition demands the release of all documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment. This...

A Brain Drain Next? Pharma Cuts Threaten UK Science Jobs

The recent wave of investment cuts by major pharmaceutical companies is raising fears of a potential "brain drain" of top scientific talent from the...

Trump on a Tightrope: Reassuring Allies Without Provoking Russia

President Donald Trump is walking a diplomatic tightrope, trying to reassure a rattled Poland without provoking a wider conflict with Russia. His suggestion that...

The Economics of Anger: Per Capita Income vs. Political Porsches

At its heart, the anger on Nepal's streets is fueled by simple but powerful economics: the stark contrast between a national per capita income...

Mandelson Argues for Partnership with the America that IS, Not the America Liberals Want

Peter Mandelson's speech was a blunt message to the British and European establishment: it is time to forge a partnership with the America that...

A Vicious Cycle: No Peace Deal, No Security Force, as Putin Threatens War

The situation in Ukraine is locked in a vicious cycle: there can be no Western security force without a peace deal, but there is...

Kim’s Daughter Makes Debut as Global Leaders Converge for Beijing Parade

History was made in Beijing as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived for a major diplomatic event, with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, making her...

Trump’s “Emergency” Tariff Justification Fails in Court

The legal justification for a large portion of Donald Trump’s tariffs—that they were a response to a national emergency—has failed in federal court. An...

Trump’s Ambitions Laid Bare: Newsom’s Account of an Oval Office Meeting

Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions have been laid bare, according to a stunning new account from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The governor has revealed details...