The Reason China Can’t Stop Its Decline
Herd sentiment among pundits and others who analyze the direction of Chinese affairs has always been subject to sudden shifts. In the late 1970s and early ’80s, China was mostly a neat geopolitical story in the West: Mao Zedong had…
Russian Oil Price Cap, EU Ban Aim to Limit Kremlin War Chest
Frankfurt, Germany (AP) — Major Western measures to limit Russia’s oil profits over the war in Ukraine took effect Monday, bringing with them uncertainty about how much crude could be lost to the world and whether they will unleash the…
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera Arrested in Venezuela Probe
A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government withoutDavid Rivera, a Republican who has been marred by scandals stretching back…
Italy returns Ethiopia’s ‘first plane’ after nine decades
Italy has handed back Ethiopia’s first ever plane, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday, about nine decades after it was taken by Italy’s Fascist invading forces. “Today is a day of great pride for Ethiopians as we celebrate the…
Biden says it’s fine for Trump to stay on 2024 ballots
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images/File President Joe Biden said Tuesday he has no issue with Donald Trump being on state ballots…
U.S. and Germany Push to Delay Ukraine NATO Membership Invite
Ukraine and some of its strongest supporters are pushing NATO to formally invite Kyiv to become a member of the military alliance during a major upcoming summit, but their efforts are facing significant behind-the-scenes pushback from the United States and…
Ukraine’s president Zelensky makes Income public, calls for transparency in government
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy made public his income over two years on Sunday, January 28 as part of a drive to promote transparency and end endemic corruption. In a post on the presidential website, Zelenskiy noted that his income had…
Rihanna and Lisa Meet Up In Presidential Fashion
Paris couture week brought us everything from a legendary actress summit at Armani to Zendaya mingling with J.Lo during Schiaparelli. Perhaps the most unexpected meet up of them all, though, occurred not on the front row but at the Gala…
Biden Vows Border ‘Shut Down’ If Congress Passes Deal
US President Joe Biden has said he backs a bipartisan Senate border deal that gives him powers to shut down the southern border “when it becomes overwhelmed”. “If given that authority, I would use it the day I sign the…
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of recreating Steffi Graf’s historic Golden Slam achievement comes to end once again following Australian Open exit
Novak Djokovic’s dream of winning a Golden Slam has ended after he exited the 2024 Australian Open in the semifinal stage.Djokovic, the defending champion, was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the semifinal of the 2024 Australian Open, 6-1, 6-2, 7-6(6),…