Foreign Policy
Renewed Calls for Windfall Tax on Oil Companies as Profits Surge After Iran Strike
A U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran has driven oil prices up, boosting energy company profits and reigniting advocacy for taxing those gains to fund clean energy and consumer relief.
Chinese Regulators Block Meta's Acquisition of AI Firm Manus
Chinese regulators have halted Meta's planned takeover of AI firm Manus, dealing a setback to the company's expansion ambitions amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
New Report Details Shift in U.S. South China Sea Strategy Under Trump
A new report from the South China Sea NewsWire analyzes the Trump administration's recalibration of U.S. policy in the South China Sea, emphasizing deterrence and burden-sharing over direct confrontation with China.
New Book Examines Tragic Clash Between Idealism and Terrorism in Central Asia Cycling Journey
William Elliott Hazelgrove's new narrative nonfiction book reconstructs the 2018 murder of two American cyclists in Tajikistan by ISIS members, exploring the collision between idealism and violent extremism that continues to resonate in global travel and security discussions.
New Book Chronicles American Cyclists' Tragic Encounter with ISIS in Tajikistan
William Elliott Hazelgrove's upcoming book 'Evil on the Roof of the World' examines the 2018 terrorist killing of American cyclists Lauren Geoghegan and Jay Austin, highlighting the risks facing modern adventure seekers in volatile regions.
Bolivia's Presidential Runoff Signals Potential Shift for Mining Investment
Bolivia's upcoming presidential runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates could mark a turning point for foreign mining investment, particularly for companies like New Pacific Metals that hold major undeveloped silver projects in the mineral-rich country.
American Party Proposes Senate-Led Diplomatic Approach to Resolve Ukraine-Russia War
The American Party has unveiled a three-phase 'Plan B' strategy involving bipartisan Senate negotiations and European air defense deployment to break the diplomatic stalemate in the Ukraine conflict.
Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Endorses France's Move Toward Recognizing Palestine
The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace supports France's intention to recognize Palestine, highlighting it as a crucial step toward Middle East peace and international stability.