US slaps Iran with new sanctions shortly after nuclear talks
The new restrictions were announced right after the two countries wrapped up indirect talks in Oman on Tehran’s nuclear program Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached…
The return of the atom: Survival of nations means embracing energy realism
No ideology can stand up to literal power. Countries that generate it survive Energy policy reveals the true structure of power. Liberal speeches are filled with essentially meaningless abstractions such…
Davos forum ‘tainted’ by Epstein revelations – Putin envoy
The World Economic Forum has launched an investigation into its CEO Borge Brende over links to the late pedophile financier The World Economic Forum’s reputation has been “tainted” by revelations…
US to fund free speech activists in Europe – FT
Washington is reportedly building a network of influencers to counter Brussels’ censorship machine The US State Department will fund “MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities” in Europe as Washington steps up its…
EU court approves state theft of private cars bought in Russia
Judges have upheld a 2023 seizure of a €50,000 vehicle in Germany, confirming a blanket ban on imports from the sanctioned country The EU Court of Justice has ruled this…
Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing
A suicide bomber blew himself up while the mosque was packed for Friday prayers More than 30 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in the…
Baltic state admits ‘huge mistake’ with China
Lithuania’s decision to allow Taipei to establish a diplomatic presence on its territory led to a years-long rift with Beijing Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has admitted that allowing a…
Olympic ski jumpers face penis enlargement probe
Ski jumpers with pumped-up packages can reportedly glide further than their competitors The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating a bizarre scheme in which ski jumpers allegedly injected hyaluronic acid…
Who is Nouri al-Maliki and why is the US opposing his comeback in Iraq?
The former prime minister’s nomination to return to the post has elicited warnings from Washington Nouri al-Maliki, a two-term Iraqi prime minister viewed in Washington as being too close to…
Why Washington may test Iran, and live to regret It
How close Is the United States to military action against Tehran? The deployment of substantial US military forces to the Persian Gulf has once again revived speculation about the possibility…