U.S. Wants Sweden and Finland in NATO, Turkey Objects to Linkage

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a joint news conference in Ankara, during which Blinken urged the swift admission of Sweden and Finland into NATO.  However, Cavusoglu dismissed any connection between their accession…

President Biden’s Secret Trip to Ukraine

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the president left the White House on a modified Boeing 757 called Air Force C-32 instead of Air Force One and arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, 20 hours later.  The visit was kept secret from the…

Massive Flight Disruptions as German Airport Employees Strike

On Friday, a massive number of flights to and from German airports were cancelled as workers went on strike to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation.  The labour action, which took place at seven major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and…

Ukrainian Refugees and Their Journey to Safety

A Ukrainian woman and her Russian husband began visiting their home after Russian forces occupied the Kherson province in southern Ukraine last year. They vandalized their refrigerator and claimed ownership of their car. One day, the wife and her teenage daughter were…

The Legacy of Nikki Haley’s Presidential Bid

Nikki Haley’s run for the Republican presidential nomination highlights the delicate balancing act women in politics must perform, particularly conservative women seeking the top political office in the US.  Haley, the first woman to be elected governor of South Carolina and a…

Inflation Fears Drag Down Wall Street Stocks

Stocks on Wall Street have taken a dip on Thursday as concerns about persistent high inflation and rising interest rates persist.  The S&P 500 index was down 0.6% following a report that showed inflation at the wholesale level was lower than expected,…

The Impact of the Ukraine War on US Planning for China

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is serving as a source of lessons for the United States as it prepares for a potential future confrontation with China.  Beijing is the biggest threat to the US, with military officials believing that the country is…

Archer Artillery Cannons: Sweden’s Promise to Ukraine

The Swedish government has promised to deliver the feared Archer artillery cannons to Ukraine as soon as possible. However, the country’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, warned that future military aid must be balanced with Sweden’s defence needs as a potential member of…

Rising Sea Levels: A Threat to International Peace and Security

On Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, issued a warning about the increasing global sea levels and the threat they pose to international peace and security.  The Security Council held its first-ever meeting to address this issue, and Guterres…

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