Thursday

06-26-2025 Vol 2003

Category: International

Two Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into U.S. in Agroterrorism Case

Two Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into U.S. in Agroterrorism Case

U.S. federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against two Chinese nationals, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, for allegedly smuggling a toxic…
Navigating the Complex Waters of U.S.-China Relations: The Path Forward

Navigating the Complex Waters of U.S.-China Relations: The Path Forward

The U.S.-China relationship is at a critical juncture, marked by increasing cynicism among policymakers in both Washington and Beijing regarding…
Iran’s Khamenei Critiques U.S. Nuclear Proposal Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Iran’s Khamenei Critiques U.S. Nuclear Proposal Amid Ongoing Negotiations

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed criticism towards a preliminary proposal from…
Strengthening Ties: The Imperative for US Engagement in the Caribbean

Strengthening Ties: The Imperative for US Engagement in the Caribbean

The geographic proximity of the Caribbean to the United States underscores its significance as a vital hub for national interests.…
The Future of Nuclear Arms Control: Moving Beyond New START

The Future of Nuclear Arms Control: Moving Beyond New START

The impending expiration of the New START Treaty, the only remaining bilateral nuclear arms control agreement between the United States…
Challenges and Opportunities: European Military Presence in Asia Amid Changing Dynamics

Challenges and Opportunities: European Military Presence in Asia Amid Changing Dynamics

SINGAPORE — The Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest defense summit, has recently highlighted the evolving dynamics between European and Asian security…
U.S. Troop Withdrawals from South Korea: Strategic Considerations and Implications

U.S. Troop Withdrawals from South Korea: Strategic Considerations and Implications

Amid evolving geopolitical dynamics, the United States is contemplating a withdrawal of 4,500 troops from South Korea, with potential relocations…
The Demise of USAID: A Turning Point in American Foreign Policy

The Demise of USAID: A Turning Point in American Foreign Policy

In a startling shift in U.S. foreign policy, USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, has been effectively dismantled…
The Strategic Necessity of EU Enlargement for U.S. Interests

The Strategic Necessity of EU Enlargement for U.S. Interests

The European Union’s ongoing enlargement is not merely a regional project; it also serves the strategic interests of the United…
Kansas and Kakuma: A Lifeline of Wheat Amidst Drought and Refugee Struggles

Kansas and Kakuma: A Lifeline of Wheat Amidst Drought and Refugee Struggles

In Chase, Kansas, Doug Keesling stands worriedly in his wheat field, a vast expanse of young plants that stretch endlessly.…
Trump’s Diplomatic Efforts in Ukraine: A Stalled Path to Peace

Trump’s Diplomatic Efforts in Ukraine: A Stalled Path to Peace

Donald Trump, since his second-term inauguration, had consistently expressed his ambition to finalize a deal that would bring an end…
Tensions Rise as China and U.S. Trade Truce Faces Accusations

Tensions Rise as China and U.S. Trade Truce Faces Accusations

HONG KONG — In a significant escalation of tensions between China and the United States, Beijing has accused Washington of…