Since the Cold War’s end, Canada and Ireland have navigated a shifting geopolitical landscape increasingly defined by multipolarity, a retreating Pax Americana, and the erosion of the rules-based international order. Both nations, historically adept at leveraging diplomacy to amplify their influence, now face the challenge of adapting their grand strategies to these emerging realities. However,…
Photojournalist Ted Soqui’s visual recap of the year in Los Angeles. The climate dominated most of what I decided to photograph in 2024. People are always my favorite subjects, and they make the best images. The power of protest was another subject I photographed, often to the point of exhausting the batteries in my cameras. This…
By China Business Spotlight China is waging an all-out production war that is redefining the global economic order. While the USA is fighting an open trade conflict with punitive tariffs and subsidies, Beijing is pursuing a quieter but more effective strategy: control over global supply chains and production sites. Europe is not only facing the…
On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a young Nigerian, was arrested after attempting to detonate a bomb aboard a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit. The plane, carrying 289 passengers and crew members, was targeted by Abdulmutallab, who had concealed a plastic explosive sewn into his underwear. However, his attempt to detonate the bomb…
By Lone Star American (@MadDog_TX) Look, I respect Elon and Vivek and look forward to their DOGE-cutting government by a lot, but let’s be real here. The following are all American software engineers, love them or hate them, they are significant in their respective fields. They all have made major contributions. So if you tell…
Alabama, U.S. – Rev. R.A. Mathews, an acclaimed theologian and author, has released Reaching to God – The Christmas Edition, a detailed exploration of the Christmas story from biblical and historical perspectives. The book delves into lesser-known events, characters, and prophecies surrounding the birth of Jesus, weaving together scripture and history for a deeper understanding…
Let’s introduce you to Wyatt O’Brian Evans, a journalist, author, radio personality, voice-over talent/instructor, and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)/advocate/public speaker.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Yvonne Pierre, a prolific write at the top of her game. It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today? My journey to becoming a writer is not…
In a world where ambition and achievement often come later in life, some individuals defy the norms and pursue their dreams at an early age. One such extraordinary story is that of Graham Shema, an 8-year-old aviation enthusiast from Uganda who is already soaring to new heights in the field of aviation. Graham’s journey into…
On Monday, Governor Bassey Otu, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, announced the party’s consensus chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections. In Obudu, Peter Undiandenye (Pita Pax), the candidate with the highest grassroots support emerged, beating out Martha Agba and Hon. Emmanuel Akwagiobe. While Peter is the candidate,…