Somalia Grapples with Resurgence of Piracy Along Northeastern Coast
Somalia’s Coast Guard has confirmed a series of piracy incidents along the country’s northeastern coastline, including recent vessel hijackings near…
China
Trump and Xi Set for High-Stakes Beijing Summit on Trade, Tech, and Regional Conflicts
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Beijing this week for a two-day summit…
Tariffs Served as ‘Illuminating Beacon’ for Small Businesses, Public Square Founder Says
As ‘Made in America’ push gains steam, consumers are voting with their wallets for patriotic brands Michael Seifert, founder of…
US Sanctions 11 Companies in China and West Asia Over Alleged Military Ties, as Russia Accused of Aiding Iran
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on 11 companies across China and West Asia, citing alleged links to restricted activities…
‘One-Party System’ Blamed as California Families Struggle Under Rising Costs
As California’s affordability crisis deepens, community leaders in Los Angeles County are voicing sharp criticism of the state’s political leadership,…
Iran Does Not Want US to Restart Airstrikes, Expert Says
Former CIA station chief warns that Tehran will likely offer counterproposal in nuclear talks, as military pressure and oil politics…
Fed Up: Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Trade Compliance
President Donald Trump has escalated his trade dispute with the European Union, demanding the bloc comply with a previously agreed…
Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Love Tap’ as Fragile Ceasefire Holds, Expert Says
President Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets were merely a “love tap,” while confirming that…
‘Brutal’ Economic Lesson for Iran as Regime Faces Collapsing Currency, U.S. Pressure Intensifies
Former U.S. special representative for Iran Brian Hook and former Army special ops intel analyst Brett Velicovich have warned that…
Japan Fires Anti-Ship Missile in Expanded Balikatan Drills; Beijing Warns of ‘Neo-Militarist’ Threat
In a notable show of force, Japanese troops have for the first time fired a live Type 88 anti-ship missile…