🇺🇸 United States: Trump Expands Antidrug Naval Campaign, Targets Pacific Smuggling RoutesIn a bold escalation of U.S. maritime enforcement, President Donald Trump authorized a second naval strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific, expanding the administration’s antinarcotics campaign beyond the Caribbean. The operation, led by the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, intercepted a…
🇺🇸 United States: Trump’s Peace Deal and Nuclear Transparency Reassert Global PowerPresident Donald Trump’s visit to Tel Aviv this week marked the implementation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The deal secured the release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. While mainstream outlets focused on humanitarian optics, conservative analysts see…
🇺🇸 United States: Shutdown Becomes Longest Since 2019 as Trump Holds Line on ACA DemandsThe federal government shutdown entered its 23rd day, officially surpassing the 2019 record to become the longest since President Trump’s first term. Over 750,000 federal workers remain furloughed, and essential personnel—including military, border patrol, and air traffic controllers—continue working unpaid.President Trump…
🇺🇸 United States: Shutdown Hits Day 22 as Trump Refuses to Meet Democrats Until Government ReopensThe U.S. government shutdown entered its 22nd day on October 22, tying the 1995–1996 standoff as the second-longest in history. President Donald Trump reiterated his refusal to meet Democratic leaders until the government is reopened, stating, “I will only meet…
🇺🇸 United States: Government Shutdown Enters Third Week Amid Budget DeadlockThe U.S. federal government shutdown reached its 21st day, marking the third-longest in history. Over 750,000 federal workers remain furloughed, while essential personnel—including military, border patrol, and air traffic controllers—continue working without pay.At the heart of the impasse is a clash over Affordable Care Act…
Typhoon Wipha tore through East Asia on July 20, battering Hong Kong, southern China, and South Korea with winds exceeding 167 kph, torrential rain, and widespread infrastructure disruption. Though downgraded to a severe tropical storm by evening, the damage exposed critical gaps in emergency coordination and regional strategic resilience. 🌪️ Impact Snapshot 🚨 Systemic Weaknesses…
A devastating boat accident in Vietnam’s Halong Bay has left 38 dead, including eight children, and triggered urgent calls for regional reform in tourism safety and disaster response. The vessel, Wonder Sea, carrying 53 passengers, capsized on July 19 amid a sudden thunderstorm as Typhoon Wipha approached from the South China Sea. 🌀 The Incident…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Washington, D.C. on July 20 for a high-stakes three-day visit to recalibrate Philippine-U.S. relations amid mounting economic and strategic pressures. The trip marks the first for an ASEAN head of state under President Donald Trump’s second term, and it comes just weeks before a steep 20% tariff on Philippine…
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new reciprocal tariffs targeting over 20 countries, including key U.S. allies and BRICS members, in a bold move rattling global markets and reigniting trade tensions. The July 20 rollout marks a strategic escalation to restore what Trump calls “America’s economic sovereignty” after decades of trade deficits and lopsided deals….
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