International Affairs
Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away Monday morning at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American pontiff. His last public appearance was on Easter Sunday. He also met with Vice President JD Vance that day. From AP News: Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed […]
Mixed messages from Washington
Seems like we are not getting consistency from our elected and appointed officials. Let’s go first to tariffs… the President has said they will return millions of jobs to our country, right? That companies are standing in line to build new factories for all intents? Welcome news, indeed. I’ve watched the steel industry shutter, the […]
President Trump suggests Iran’s getting bombed if they don’t reach a nuclear agreement
Iran rejected President Donald Trump’s call for direct negotiations. Iran argued that it was not its policy to engage in direct negotiations with the United States while the latter is applying a direct pressure campaign. This campaign includes military threats. Iran did say that indirect negotiations are continuing. Some countries have accused Iran of intending […]
Trump effect: Germany taking defense spending and readiness seriously
During his first term, President Donald Trump was mocked when he wanted our European allies to spend more on their defense while relying less on Russian energy. Ironically, After Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many European countries moved in the direction Trump tried to get them to move years earlier. […]
President Trump to treat Houthi attacks as if they were Iranian attacks
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to address the Houthi attacks. In addition to calling the Houthis mobsters and thugs, Trump indicated that he saw attacks by the Houthis as if they were attacks by Iran. Trump said that the Iranians are directing the Houthis as well as giving them military equipment, money, and […]
A French politician demands return of the Statue of Liberty
French member of parliament Raphaël Glucksmann demanded that the United States return the Statue of Liberty to France. Glucksmann argued that Americans have sided with tyranny and accused the U.S. of “firing” its best researchers. He insinuated that this individuals, through freedom and innovation, were the reason for our being the leading power. Glucksmann, a […]
Iranian general warns of a potential ‘decisive and devastating’ response
Iranian General Hossein Salami provided a warning regarding any threats that were executed. He warned about a “decisive and devastating” response. Salami argued that Iran was not behind the the group subject to attacks by the US. Salami insisted that Iran doesn’t hide, and if they they were to attack, Iran would announce it. From […]
President Trump temporarily suspends military aid to Ukraine
Delivering on what he said he would do if Ukraine refused to negotiate with the Russians, President Donald Trump temporarily suspended military aid going to Ukraine. Trump’s decision impacts over $1 billion in arms and ammunition. Not only does this temporarily halts those in the pipeline, it also temporarily stops those on order. This directive […]
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