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Trump’s Midterm Strategy Harks Back to 1970
Trump’s 2024 campaign uses 1970s-style polarization tactics to fuel voter anger.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Algeria's New Regional Influence Bid
Algeria cuts UAE ties to reassert regional power after decades of isolation.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Why US surrogacy is almost entirely unregulated
It's easier to open a surrogacy agency than a nail salon in most US states, leaving the industry vulnerable to abuse and legal chaos.
Vox · 3m

Flu season is arriving early across America
Some US regions are already seeing case levels typical of late fall or early winter, weeks ahead of schedule.
Vox · 2m
America unprepared for AI-powered propaganda
As foreign adversaries integrate AI into coordinated influence campaigns, the U.S. government dismantles the agencies designed to track them.
Foreign Affairs · 4m

China's Long Twilight
Demographic collapse and political paralysis are hollowing out China's future, with consequences that could reshape global power.
Foreign Affairs · 4m

Argentina and US amend trade deal for ratification
Argentina and US finalize trade deal changes to secure legislative approval.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Worldwide Solar Power Boom Offers Hope
Solar power surge could shift global energy to clean sources faster than expected.
Jalopnik · 1m

American Decay in Trump's Second Term
Trump administration's actions reveal deepening moral and institutional decay.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Wall Street Hosts Africa Cocoa Forum
Wall Street to host Africa's cocoa finance and investment forum in New York.
Allafrica · 1m

LTCG STT Tax Debate: Investors on Removal
Investors say LTCG tax removal could boost foreign capital but government remains hesitant.
mint · 1m
Social Security Checks Rise
Seniors get $75 monthly Social Security boost to fight inflation.
The Washington Post · 1m

IMF chief warns wealthy nations must cut debt
The IMF says the US and other rich countries must urgently tackle mounting global debt that is straining the world's poorest nations and the financial system.
ABC News · 2m

Africa's investment boom will bypass half the continent
As global powers race for minerals and markets, only stable countries will prosper. The rest risk being left further behind.
Foreign Affairs · 4m

Americans juggle multiple jobs as inflation squeezes budgets
Rising costs force working families to take on extra work, skip holidays and rethink daily purchases.
BBC News · 2m
Why airpower alone cannot win the Iran war
Israel and the US have destroyed much of Iran's military, yet the regime survives. History shows bombing campaigns rarely force political surrender.
Foreign Affairs · 4m

2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Standings
US hockey team leads Group A with 12 points after Milano Cortina 2026 tournament.
TSN · 1m

America's Last Annexation
Trump's Greenland push echoes U.S. territorial history.
Salon · 1m

Trump's diesel deal opens rift with Europe over Ukraine
Russia claims it can supply 3.5 million tonnes of diesel monthly under a new agreement with President Trump, potentially dividing Western allies over Ukraine policy.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Ukraine caught off guard by Russian missile strike
President Zelenskyy says Kyiv received no warning of a Russian attack with over 100 drones and five ballistic missiles, raising questions about U.S. intelligence sharing.
POLITICO · 1m

Iran believes it can outlast America
Tehran thinks it has won great-power status by surviving U.S. bombardment and rallying its people, and plans to keep fighting until Washington accepts defeat.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
China's robot bet could win the AI race
Beijing is building physical AI while Washington focuses on software, risking American technological dominance.
Foreign Affairs · 3m

Milei's US Trip Details
Milei heads to US for fifth visit this year with business talks and awards.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Czechoslovakia Wins Fed Cup Third Straight
Czechoslovakia clinches Fed Cup title for third consecutive year with Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova.
Tennis Majors · 1m

War game shows solar geoengineering could spark global arms race
A simulation of international talks on sun-dimming technology revealed how distrust, national interest and fossil fuel influence could derail any global agreement.
WIRED · 4m
America's creepiest urban legend from every state
From Mothman to the Jersey Devil, each US state has its own paranormal tale that locals swear is real.
Business Insider · 3m

North Korea Fires Missiles Near Sea of Japan
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as tensions rise with South Korea.
euronews · 1m

SWI Group Raises €800M for AI Expansion
SWI Group secures €800m investment to scale AI infrastructure across Europe and US.
RuntimeWire · 1m

Countries warn citizens away from Saudi Arabia
Multiple nations issue travel advisories after Houthi attacks on airports in the kingdom.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 13
Saudi airport strike kills 13 as Trump weighs U.S. military response.
Dallas Express · 1m

Columbus Day Observance Varies
Trump defends Columbus Day as states split on Indigenous recognition.
Straight Arrow · 1m

Riyadh airport hit again as Houthi attacks escalate
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile killed 12 people. The escalating attacks threaten to draw in greater U.S. military involvement.
NPR · 2m

Trump Tariffs Spark Factory Closures and Republican Backlash
Trump's tariffs forced U.S. factories to close or lay off workers, sparking Republican voter revolts.
Fortune · 2m
Public Executions Divide Nation
Military plans to livestream a public execution spark debate over death penalty's role in politics.
Seattletimes · 1m

Trump Vows to Protect Columbus Day as States Differ
Trump pledges to safeguard Columbus Day despite state-level variations in observance.
Newsweek · 2m

Trump Blames Ukraine for Oil Price Spike
Trump claims Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries spiked global oil prices, urging a new Ukrainian leader to negotiate peace.
Mother Jones · 1m

U.S. Defense Shortages Amid Rising Conflicts
U.S. military faces ammunition shortages despite being the world's largest spender.
TIME · 2m
Riyadh Airport Attack Claims 12 Lives
Saudi airport strike kills 12, US vows response to Houthi attack.
Dw · 1m

Trump administration imposes sweeping ICC sanctions
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, seeking to cripple its operations after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Al Jazeera · 1m

U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The United States has announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
NPR · 1m

Cameroon Geopolitics Explained 2026
Cameroon's 93-year-old president faces succession while global powers compete for influence.
The Rio Times · 1m

Foreign Powers and Investors in Kenya 2026
Kenya's foreign lenders, investors, and diaspora reshape economic and security ties with the US, China, and global markets.
The Rio Times · 2m

Pope Leo XIV Rejects Death Penalty
Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty an attack on human dignity, urging alternatives to capital punishment.
Vaticannews · 1m

Trump administration moves to dismantle ICC
The U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, cutting off its financial and technological access as part of a campaign against investigations into American actions.
Fortune · 1m

US hosts talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war
American, Ukrainian and European officials meet in Miami to discuss proposals for de-escalating the conflict before winter.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Former ICC Judge
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize amid U.S. and Israeli backlash.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Stan Smith Wins Davis Cup Final
Stan Smith and U.S. team clinch last Davis Cup Challenge Round victory.
Tennis Majors · 1m
Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global market
Trump announces Russia will supply 300,000+ tonnes of diesel to US before November elections.
The Straits Times · 1m

US Sanctions ICC Hours After Nobel Peace Prize
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ex-ICC judge.
MercoPress · 1m

U.S. prepares first public execution in 90 years
The Defense Department will livestream the execution of Army major Nidal Hasan by firing squad on December 3, marking the first public execution in the United States since 1936.
CBS News · 2m

India beats US in the .si domain rush
After Trump's executive order rebranding AI as SI, domain speculators worldwide scrambled for Slovenia's country code, with Indian buyers narrowly edging Americans.
TechRadar · 2m

G7 rejects US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Britain and seven allies say they strongly disagree with Marco Rubio's move to punish the ICC, which the US calls a rogue court.
The Independent · 1m

US Strategic Credibility From Vietnam to Iran
How U.S. credibility in Iran mirrors Vietnam's legacy of strategic failure.
The Conversation · 1m

US Sanctions International Criminal Court
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court to block prosecution of Americans.
United States Department of State · 1m

Liberia: Stop Following America
Former Liberia president urges nation to reduce U.S. policy dependence and embrace homegrown solutions.
Allafrica · 1m
Maria Kalesnikava on art and freedom
Belarusian activist Maria Kalesnikava links cultural freedom to resisting authoritarianism after prison.
Dw · 1m

Former Fuyao workers describe hazardous conditions
Former Fuyao Glass America workers detail unsafe conditions and fears for their safety at Ohio plant.
Fox News · 2m

U.S. envoy: investors overpricing Taiwan conflict risk
Michael DeSombre says markets are overestimating the chance of war across the Taiwan Strait, citing U.S. and Chinese deterrence.
CNBC · 1m

Maduro and Wife Face Torture Charges
U.S. prosecutors add torture charges to Maduro and Flores' case, expanding international criminal trial.
Newsweek · 1m

WRC Returns to U.S. After 40-Year Hiatus
World Rally Championship makes U.S. debut in 2027 after nearly 40 years.
Car and Driver · 1m