When the wheels of state stop turning, it is not always because the machinery breaks, but because someone pulled the plug. That is what is happening now in Washington, D.C. The Shutdown Fairness Act, introduced…
Participants parade with a huge rainbow flag during the Seoul Queer Culture Festival in Seoul, South Korea, June 1, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
In the span of days, three distinct but deeply revealing developments have surfaced across the breadth of our global horizon. Each one, quiet yet profound, immediate yet gesturing toward deeper currents, offers a window into…
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Estonian authorities detained an oil tanker which forms part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and which had been sailing through Estonian waters in the Gulf of Finland. The vessel Kiwala is not permitted to sail on the open seas.
Photo Eero Vabamägi, PostimeesNo Use Lithuania. No Use Estonia. No Use Latvia.
If you want to understand how sanctions work at their most complex, do not start in a ministry office in Brussels. Start on a rust stained tanker that rarely docks under its true name, that…
In September 2025, three former senior FBI officials filed a federal lawsuit that, if sustained, could reshape not just personnel decisions at the Bureau but the borders between executive power, law enforcement independence, and democratic…
The U.S. stock markets experienced a pullback this week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone in his remarks, suggesting that equity valuations are elevated and leaving the timing of future rate…
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has launched a high-stakes leadership contest to choose a successor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is stepping down after a series of electoral losses and eroded public trust. The…
When the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales sailed into Tokyo Bay this week, it did more than drop anchor. It made history. For the first time, a foreign aircraft carrier docked in Japan—a striking…
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, the spotlight was already blazing. The war in Gaza, months of escalating civilian casualties, and mounting…
The United States is repositioning itself as the magnet for global capital — that much is undeniable. Foreign investment is surging toward American industries in a way not seen for decades. At the heart of…
