#United States
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PoliticsIran Military Warns of Potential US Strikes as Tensions Rise Ahead of UN Assembly
Iran's military command warns that the United States is preparing to resume strikes, raising tensions as leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
PoliticsFrance and Canada Forge Closer Alliance Amid US Trade Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to build stronger ties in energy, defence, and other sectors as Canada looks to reduce its reliance on the United States and move closer to the European Union.
PoliticsDecoding the New US-Denmark-Greenland Security Pact: Substance or Just Good Optics?
A new security agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland eases diplomatic tensions and grants the US formal oversight, though much of the deal mirrors existing frameworks.
PoliticsDenmark and Greenland Agree to US Security Pact While Protecting Sovereignty
Denmark and Greenland have announced a binding security agreement with the United States that grants Washington permanent control over the Arctic territory's defense while safeguarding local sovereignty.
PoliticsUnited States Lifts Eritrea Sanctions to Strengthen Strategic Red Sea Position
The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea to advance regional interests in the Red Sea, a move welcomed by the Eritrean government.
PoliticsEU Calls on US to Reconsider Visa Denial for Palestinian Delegation Ahead of UNGA
The European Union has urged the United States to reverse its decision denying visas to Palestinian Authority officials for the UNGA meeting. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed concern over the restrictions affecting Palestinian participation.
PoliticsTrump Announces Historic Security Agreement Securing Permanent US Control Over Greenland
President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving the United States permanent security control over the island with no cost to taxpayers.
Breaking NewsNew UN Findings Reveal United States Strikes on Minab May Constitute War Crimes
New UN findings suggest that US strikes on Minab could be war crimes, while political analysts question if other parties can challenge United Russia in the upcoming election.
EconomyUS Approves $414M Uranium Investment in Niger Despite Past Troop Withdrawal
The US has approved up to $414m in financing for a high-grade uranium project in Niger, two years after American troops withdrew from the African nation.
PoliticsTrump Administration Seeks Congressional Approval for $24.3bn F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has asked lawmakers to clear a $24.3bn sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, amid congressional concerns over potential Chinese espionage and regional security dynamics.
PoliticsUN Fact-Finding Mission Accuses US of War Crimes in Iran and Charges Tehran with Crimes Against Humanity
A United Nations fact-finding mission reports that the US likely committed war crimes during air strikes in Iran, while also accusing Tehran of crimes against humanity during recent protests.
PoliticsWhy Kosovo’s Alignment with US Policy Drives Its Controversial Steps Toward Israel
Kosovo's decision to join US-backed initiatives in Gaza highlights a foreign policy driven by a sense of moral debt to Washington and the pursuit of strategic international partnerships.
PoliticsChallenging Global Power Dynamics: The Case for a New International Relations Lexicon
This article proposes a new analytical concept in international relations—the pernicious state—to challenge Western-centric terminology and examine the structural violence and impunity of global superpowers.
PoliticsIntense Fighting Escalates in Yemen as US Holds Direct Talks with Houthi Representatives
Fighting has escalated between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen as the US reaffirms support for the recognised government while holding direct talks with Houthi representatives in Oman.
EconomyWhy China is Expanding Economic Ties in the Gulf Without Replacing US Security
China is expanding its trade and technology footprint in the Gulf through economic leverage rather than military replacement, aligning with regional diversification strategies.
PoliticsTrump Nominates Representative Wesley Hunt as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has nominated Representative Wesley Hunt to serve as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, filling a post that has been vacant for months amidst regional tensions.
EconomyHow the War on Iran Exposes the Geopolitical Boundaries and Limitations of BRICS
The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi revealed the bloc's internal divisions and limitations regarding the US-Israel war on Iran, highlighting the challenges of uniting diverse national interests into a single geopolitical strategy.
PoliticsStrategic Houthi Advances Along Yemen's Coast Raise Global Oil Concerns and Intensify US-Iran Tensions
Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast threaten critical oil supply routes and raise fears of a broader conflict, pushing oil prices above $100.
PoliticsCilia Flores Requests Manhattan Home Detention as Health Deteriorates in US Custody
Former Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores de Maduro has asked a US judge for home detention in Manhattan, citing a worsening heart condition and declining health while in federal custody.
PoliticsPakistan Pushes US and Iran Toward Talks Amid Renewed Strikes, UN Envoy Says
Pakistan's UN ambassador states that Islamabad is urging the US and Iran to return to negotiations using an Islamabad-brokered memorandum of understanding despite ongoing tensions and strikes.
TechnologyChina Rejects US Allegations of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Model Theft
China has strongly dismissed accusations from US federal agencies claiming that Chinese artificial intelligence firms engaged in industrial-scale theft of US models.
EconomyBombardier Plans to Hire 500 US Workers Amid Trade Pressures and Trump Threats
Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier is moving forward with plans to hire 500 new workers in the United States despite recent trade threats from US President Donald Trump.
PoliticsWhy the Gulf Conflict Cannot End in Decisive Victory and Requires Compromise
The ongoing Gulf conflict defies traditional military patterns of decisive victory or mutual exhaustion, making an international compromise and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz essential to prevent global economic crisis.
PoliticsCuba Confirms No Ongoing Talks With US Amid Severe Economic Pressures and Energy Crisis
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that there are no current negotiations with the United States as the decades-long embargo and worsening energy crisis continue to devastate the island's economy.