Martina Strong, U.S. Amabassador to the United Arab Emirates, asserts that the U.S. is unequivocally the most influential foreign policy player in the Middle East. Strong’s statement comes approximately one year after President Joe Biden threatened “consequences” for Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production against the wishes of the United States and its allies. …
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks with reporters as he departs after a series of failed votes on spending packages at the U.S. Capitol in Washington ahead of a looming government shutdown, Sept. 29, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters WASHINGTON — The halls of Congress and the rest of Washington were abuzz on Monday with …
Armenian police officers walks near refugees as they queue in vehicles near the border town of Kornidzor, arriving from Nagorno-Karabakh, on September 26, 2023. Alain Jocard | Afp | Getty Images Thousands of ethnic Armenians on Tuesday fled their homes in the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, as Armenia’s prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, publicly blamed Russia …
BEIJING — Europe has launched an investigation into Chinese electric vehicle subsidies, but the outcome of the probe remains uncertain, said Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president and trade commissioner of the European Commission. Dombrovskis emphasized that the investigation will be “fact-based” and conducted in accordance with EU and World Trade Organization rules. The probe will …
China’s relationship with the European Union hangs in the balance, with the EU’s trade chief urging Beijing to prioritize openness and fairness. Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission, delivered a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing the importance of mutually beneficial relations based on open, fair trade and cooperation …
A Polish Leopard 2PL tank during a Defender Europe 2022 military exercise of NATO troops including those from France, the U.S. and Poland, at the military range in Bemowo Piskie, near Orzysz, Poland, on May 24, 2022. Kacper Pempel | Reuters Poland has decided to cease supplying weapons to Ukraine amidst an escalating dispute over …
Former US President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks at the CWA (Concerned Women for America) Summit 2023 in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2023. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit Detroit next week to engage with current and former union members instead of participating …
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X, arrives for the Inaugural AI Insight Forum in Russell Building on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to build his forthcoming Tesla factory in …
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — The U.S. and China have been engaged in a political showdown …
Predicting War: A Perplexing Task Foretelling the course of war is always a risky endeavor. Even the most confident pundits and politicians often include a caveat of uncertainty in their predictions. However, it is notable how Western governments, commentators, and leaders have consistently failed to accurately gauge the trajectory and outcomes of wars in recent …