Taiwan Opposition Leader Seeks China Talks
Cheng Li-wun, a teenager in 1988, condemned Taiwan's Nationalist Party. Now she leads it. She urges dialogue with China for the island's def…
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President Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccination Guidelines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 10, aimed at revising federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations.…
Economic Stagnation Grips Iraqi Kurdistan Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) reports that its economy is facing a critical crisis as regional instability intensifies. Ongoing fr…
Republicans Select Replacement Candidate After Harassment Probe
Jennifer Balkcom has been chosen by Republicans to run for a state house seat. This decision follows an investigation into the previous incu…
Trump Orders Changes to Childhood Vaccinations
US President Donald Trump signed an order affecting childhood vaccinations. The order calls for fewer vaccinations and changes to the MMR va…
Congress Marks Up 2027 Defense Budget, Leaves $350 Billion Proposal Untouched
The fiscal year 2027 begins in less than two months, and Congress is still shaping the defense budget. Three of the four House and Senate de…
US Influencers Dismiss Economic Woes Amidst Iran Conflict
As the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, American voters are primarily focused on the economy. Rising prices at home are a major concern. …
US President Demands Iran Pay for American Deaths
President Donald Trump recently called for Iran to pay reparations. He cited decades of American military casualties. This demand came durin…
Turkey Approves Limited Amnesty for PKK Members
Turkey's parliament on Monday passed a new law. This legislation offers limited amnesty to Kurdish PKK militants. This represents a major de…
Trump Alters Childhood Vaccine Schedule
A new executive order from President Trump is set to change childhood vaccination requirements. States will be asked to review their current…
US Investment Fuels Major Surge for Australian Rare Earth Producer
Shares of Sunrise Energy Metals climbed 29% on Monday following a significant financial commitment from the United States government. The co…
Iran’s Middle Class Faces Growing Hardship as War Deepens Economic Crisis
The war that erupted in early 2026 has pushed Iran’s economy into a sharper decline, tightening household budgets and threatening the liveli…
Hamas Confirms Commitment to U.S.-Backed Gaza Peace Initiative
In a statement released on Tuesday, Hamas declared it remains prepared to move forward with the United States‑backed Gaza peace plan. The an…
U.S. Senate Passes Broad Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia
The Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package on Friday, voting 86‑11 in favor of the measure first championed by the late Senator Lindse…
US Senators Push Resolution to Halt Ongoing Conflict with Iran
On Tuesday, a group of American senators introduced a formal resolution demanding an immediate end to President Trump’s undeclared war with …
Iranian Committee Considers Banning Hostile Ships from Hormuz
An Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a new law. This law would stop American, Israeli, and other „hostile„ships from using the St…
Oman and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Offering Relief to Global Shipping
The governments of Oman and Iran announced late last week that they are close to a temporary agreement to restore traffic through the Strait…
Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination Faces Uncertainty
Todd Blanche's path to becoming Attorney General is now uncertain. Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition on Friday. Thi…
Trump Renews Efforts to Limit Birthright Citizenship via Executive Action
President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on August 6, 2026, at the White House in Washington, D.C. These directives aim to res…
Iran Moves to Restrict Maritime Access in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran officials announced plans on August 7, 2026, to block American and Israeli vessels from entering the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic…
Treasury Yields Stable as Markets Await Crucial Jobs Report
Government bond yields saw little movement early Friday. Investors were waiting for important labor market statistics. These figures were ex…
Trump’s Second Term Redefines the Presidency, Podcast Explores New Imperial Style
The latest Politics Weekly podcast episode, „Trump Unbound: The Making of an Imperial Presidency,” aired this week and analyzes how Donald T…
Israeli Army to Install Voting Booths in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syrian Territories
The Israeli Defense Forces announced on August 5 that it will set up polling stations in Gaza, parts of southern Lebanon and the occupied Sy…
Oil Prices Tumble Amid Trump's Claim of Impending Iran Talks
Global oil prices saw a significant decline today. This followed an announcement from President Donald Trump. He stated that negotiations wi…