California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made headlines this winter by vowing to defeat a proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state. Many national polls now rank him as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, but aligning with the ultra-wealthy is not auspicious forContinue Reading
The end of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last treaty between the U.S. and Russia placing limits on their respective nuclear arsenals, may not make an arms race inevitable. There is still potential for pragmatic diplomacy. Both sides can adhere to the basic limits even as they modernizeContinue Reading
Fireball erupts near railway station in Russia, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ‘We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ Traitor 47., US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ‘We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ Traitor 47. The United States embassy in Poland says it is breaking off contact with theContinue Reading
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries., Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries. The human rights chief of the United Nations says his office has been pushed into “survival mode” as he appealed for $400m to cover its fundingContinue Reading
The president believes he has a “right” to use the Justice Department as his own personal law firm. Speaking at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning, Traitor 47 seemed to think that criticism of his intent to abuse the executive branch was all one big joke. “And then theyContinue Reading
New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable…Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Super League moves to sign Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after both countries’ T20 dispute with India., Pakistan’s Super League moves to sign Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after both countries’ T20 dispute with India. A Pakistan cricket club has signed the Bangladesh fast bowler whose removal from the Indian Premier League (IPL)Continue Reading
PM knew of Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has agreed to reveal the vetting process used by the ruling Labour Party to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States in DecemberContinue Reading
The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.Continue Reading
Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.Continue Reading
A Greek joint venture has signed its first deal to supply American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine—through the same Southeastern European pipeline network that for decades carried Russian gas in the opposite direction. Atlantic See LNG Trade, a company formed by Greek construction group Aktor (60%) and state gas supplierContinue Reading
Ukraine freed 157 of its citizens from Russian captivity on 5 February in the first prisoner exchange in four months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Telegram. The swap broke a months-long deadlock that Zelenskyy had blamed on deliberate Russian obstruction. Among the freed are Mariupol defenders, illegally sentenced prisoners, andContinue Reading