NATO recently made a significant statement, accusing China of being a crucial supporter of Russia in its war against Ukraine. The military coalition labeled Beijing as a “decisive enabler” of Moscow’s actions and expressed concerns over China’s nuclear arsenal and the security challenges it poses to the alliance. This marks a notable shift in NATO’s
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Aimee Harris, a Florida woman, was arrested in Georgia just one day before she was scheduled to surrender for a month-long jail term. This arrest stemmed from the stolen diary of President Joe Biden’s daughter, Ashley Biden, which Harris had stolen and sold to a right-wing media group, Project Veritas. Harris was arrested in Georgia
As the NATO alliance gathers for its 75th anniversary summit in Washington, all eyes are on U.S. President Joe Biden. Concerns about his age and mental fitness have been raised following a less than stellar debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Former NATO deputy secretary-general Rose Gottemoeller emphasized the importance of this summit for
French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election in an attempt to gain clarity and support for his government has ultimately backfired. According to Armin Steinbach, Professor of EU Law and economics at HEC Paris, Macron’s gamble did not pay off as expected. The election did not provide the clarity he sought, as
The proposal for President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 race and to launch an expedited Democratic primary to select a new nominee before the August convention is gaining traction. This proposal, authored by Rosa Brooks, a law professor with experience in previous administrations, and Ted Dintersmith, a high-dollar Democratic donor, has been
Iran recently held its presidential election, resulting in the unexpected victory of Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate. Despite facing deep social discontent, economic hardship, and regional war, Pezeshkian managed to secure 16.3 million votes, defeating his rival Saeed Jalili, a hard-line right-wing former nuclear negotiator. The election saw a 49.8% turnout, indicating significant participation from
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has recently come under fire from the EU for his Friday trip to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Orban, who has been dubbed a “peacemaker,” has been known for his opposition to EU and NATO military and financial aid measures in support of war-torn Ukraine. Despite most
President Joe Biden is currently facing backlash from some of his party’s wealthy donors, including Abigail Disney, a prominent figure in the Disney family fortune. She has expressed her intentions to cease donations to the Democratic Party until Biden steps down from the presidential race. This decision follows Biden’s lackluster debate performance against former President
The Biden administration has taken steps to revoke eight licenses this year that had previously allowed certain companies to ship goods to Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei. The Commerce Department, responsible for overseeing U.S. export policy, confirmed the revocation of “certain” licenses in response to an inquiry raised by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul. Among the
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Ukraine marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region. Despite being seen as Russia’s closest ally within the European Union, Orban has expressed intentions to improve ties with Ukraine and sign a broad bilateral cooperation agreement. His meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused