Ukraine Excluded as U.S. and Russia Discuss Peace in Saudi Arabia
Top U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine war and broader...
February 17, 2025Section
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Ukraine Rejects U.S. Rare Earth Deal, Citing Security Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a U.S. proposal granting access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
February 17, 2025
U.S. Excludes Europe from Ukraine Peace Talks, Deepening Transatlantic Rift
The United States has decided to exclude Europe from upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Coverage and analysis from...
February 17, 2025
Trump Redefines the West as Europe Struggles to Break Free from Progressive Orthodoxy
Ukraine is not joining NATO.” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement aligns with President Donald Trump. Coverage and analysis from...
February 17, 2025
J.D. Vance Calls Out Europe’s Retreat from Democratic Values on Global Stage
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a sharp critique of Europe’s governance and free speech policies during his February 14,...
February 16, 2025
U.S. Industrial Production Rises 0.5% in January, Beating Forecasts
US industrial production increased by 0.5% in January 2025, according to the Federal Reserve, surpassing economists
February 14, 2025
F-35 Proposal Marks India’s Strategic Pivot in Defense and Trade with the U.S.
India’s defense procurement strategy is moving in a new direction, marked by its potential acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 stealth fighter...
February 14, 2025
U.S. States Eye $23 Billion Bitcoin Investment with Strategic Reserve Plans
A recent report by investment firm VanEck reveals that 20 U.S. states are considering legislation to create Bitcoin reserves
February 14, 2025
Brazil’s Ethanol Tariffs Spark U.S. Retaliation Amid Trade Disputes
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on February 13 2025 directing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. Analysis from The Rio...
February 14, 2025