A confidential U.S. intelligence report obtained by The Washington Post warns that China is using the war in Iran to expand its military, economic and diplomatic leverage while the United States remains heavily tied down in the Middle East. The assessment, prepared recently for Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine,Continue Reading
A group of Democratic senators are pushing back on attempts by the Department of Homeland Security to develop its own smart glasses for biometric identification by immigration officers and other federal agents. The lawmakers say the effort, outlined in the department’s 2027 budget proposal, “presents a grave threat to theContinue Reading
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger., The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger. The next global food crisis is unfolding in a narrowContinue Reading
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran., NewsFeed Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says despite the summit in Beijing, the US and China are still in an adversarial relationship. He says China is benefiting from the war on Iran, using the crisis to expandContinue Reading
commentary A rival Advanced Placement curriculum is offering a dangerous view of the Constitution and America’s founders Published May 14, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Florida’s new high school history course presents the nation’s founders as opposed to slavery (Getty Images) Florida has long been a laboratory for autocracy . Several of theContinue Reading
Two people were killed after a plane crashed into a residence in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, local and federal authorities said, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Welcome to The Iron Triangle, the Cipher Brief column serving Procurement Officers tasked with buying the future, Investors funding the next generation of defense technology, and the Policy Wonks analyzing its impact on the global order. At least once per week, I meet well-intended, patriotic investors putting together funds aimedContinue Reading
KREMLIN FILES/COLUMN: As Washington’s attention continues to be diverted with an Iran unwilling to come to a comprehensive peace, a more dangerous question lurks in the strategic shadows: what if America’s most daunting rivals, one of whom is already at war, and the other not, decide to act with whatContinue Reading
From the Canadian Atheist: Episode 218 “This week we welcome back Melanie Trecek-King. We had such amazing response to Melanie’s first appearance that we knew a round two was needed & here it is! Today, we take a deeper dive into critical thinking, why it’s important and some of theContinue Reading
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad., Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad. France coach Didier Deschamps has assembled a World Cup squad with formidableContinue Reading
As The Traitor meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?, As The Traitor meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained? US President Traitor 47Continue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s.Continue Reading