Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C., U.S. Capitol — February 24, 2026. President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term before a joint session of…
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September 1, 2026
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When Economics Meets Morals: Carney’s Call To Action
On 20 January 2026, Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, a defining warning about the consequences…
Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Foreign Control of Oil Legislation
Venezuela’s oil industry, once the backbone of the country’s economy, is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its modern history. On January 29, 2026, Venezuela’s National…
China Steps Up Pressure on South Korea in the Yellow Sea
China has increased maritime pressure on South Korea in the Yellow Sea through repeated standoffs, surveillance, and unilateral installations in contested waters. It serves as a direct maritime…
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City’s First Muslim Mayor
Following the re-election of President Donald Trump, Democrats nationwide have seen a decline in their political influence, with Democrats holding 213 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives…
Water as a Global Common: The Funan Techo Canal Project
Every morning, Ms. Pim Boonratchsena, a 49-year-old Vietnamese Tamui villager, would walk down to the Mekong riverbank, basket in hand, to gather the day’s harvest: green onions, cilantro,…
Youth Vote Advocates face opposition over bill permitting 16-17 local ballots
In one of Vermont’s most demographically oldest towns, it was surprisingly the youngest residents who wished to have a seat in local elections. After a ten-year campaign led…
