Richard Sanders Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Washington’s refusal to support military action, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations come as the second round of US-Iran negotiations have concluded in Rome, with expert-level talks expected to continue on April 26 in…
NATO to abandon ‘woke language’ – Politico
Francis Tuschek NATO staff are softening language related to climate, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to avoid a potential backlash from the administration of US President Donald Trump, Politico has reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. Phrases concerning climate, as well as gender diversity and security, have been reworded in new NATO legislation…
China replacing US oil with Canadian – Bloomberg
Richard Sanders China has been importing record amounts of crude oil from Canada and drastically reducing supplies from the US in light of the trade war with Washington, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Washington and Beijing have implemented a series of reciprocal tariff hikes over the past two months in light of which the latter has…
US to tie tariff deals to China curbs – WSJ Dave Sullivan The US plans to use tariff negotiations to push trade partners to scale back economic ties with China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the talks. The strategy is reportedly aimed at securing commitments from countries hit by…
China orders its airlines to dump Boeing – Bloomberg
Richard Sanders China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets as the trade war with the US continues to escalate, Bloomberg wrote on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. This development follows a series of reciprocal tariff hikes between the two nations. Last week, Washington increased tariffs on Chinese imports to…
Chinese Interest in the Philippines Linked to US Military Presence
Dave Chamberlain Recent developments have highlighted a growing concern regarding foreign surveillance activities in the Philippines, particularly following the increased military presence of the United States in the region. Authorities have apprehended six foreign nationals, along with their Filipino bodyguard, for allegedly conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations on Grande Island in Subic, Zambales,…
‘Not good for China’ to retaliate over tariffs – White House
The White House has warned China that further retaliation through tariff hikes would not serve Beijing’s interests, as the world’s two largest economies clash over trade. Press secretary Caroline Leavitt has stated that over 75 countries reached out to US President Donald Trump’s administration to initiate trade talks, a sign that Washington’s tariff policy is…
Hegseth delivers Panama Canal ultimatum to China
Dave Sullivan The United States has vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal from Chinese influence and has launched a series of military deployments and joint exercises with Panama to reinforce that commitment, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Pentagon chief attended the inauguration of a new US-financed dock at the Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval…
UK touts hypersonic missile test
Richard Sanders UK scientists have collaborated with the US and private firms to successfully test hypersonic missile propulsion, the British Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Hypersonic missiles are projectiles that can travel at speeds at least five times the speed of sound, velocities that make them either extremely difficult or impossible to…
Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariff
Francis Tuschek President Donald Trump has threatened to slap an additional 50% tariff on all Chinese imports, unless Beijing recalls its proposed retaliatory 34% levy hike in another escalation of the trade war that has wiped trillions of dollars from stock markets. Last week, the US president rolled out sweeping tariffs ranging from 10% to…
