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Young Republican Leaders’ Leaked Chats: Racist, Violent Rhetoric Triggers Fallout
POLITICO obtained 2,900 pages of Telegram messages over seven months among Young Republican leaders in NY, KS, AZ, and VT. The chats include slurs, praise for slavery, and talk of gas chambers and rape.
Oct 151 min read


Government Shutdown Bites; White House Freezes/Cancels ~$28B Mainly in Blue States
Two weeks in, the shutdown is tangible: delayed flights, quiet tax hotlines, farmers without loans. The administration has frozen or canceled about $28B in projects, primarily in Democratic-led areas.
Oct 151 min read


Trump–FBI Dir. Patel Briefing: Sharp Claims on India, Iran–Pakistan, Ukraine
President Trump said PM Narendra Modi “assured him today that India won’t be buying any oil from Russia.” We have not seen corroborating reports.
Oct 151 min read


Trump in Egypt: Diplomacy, Drama, and a "3000-Year" Peace Deal Claim
Trump concluded his appearance in Egypt by boarding Air Force One to the sound of music, leaving behind a summit filled with spectacle, symbolism, and unresolved questions about the future of Middle East peace
Oct 133 min read


Trump’s Middle East Gamble: Hero, Savior… or Chaos Ahead?
Two years after the Hamas attack, the last Israeli hostages are free as part of a landmark ceasefire that also releases 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Donald Trump lands in Tel Aviv to a hero’s welcome, receives Israel’s highest honor, and calls for Netanyahu’s pardon. But major questions remain: Will Hamas disarm? Who will rebuild Gaza? And is this the dawn of peace — or the start of a new and uncertain chapter in the Middle East?
Oct 135 min read


China Signals Firm Stance amid New U.S. Tariff Threats
What is clear is that both sides are layering new risks over an already volatile U.S.–China relationship — and global markets, supply chains
Oct 114 min read


Taiwan’s Lessons from Ukraine: AI, Democracy, and Global Misconceptions
In this exclusive ONEST Network interview, Dr Lee, Senior Advisor to Taiwan’s National Security Council, shares insights on Taiwan’s role in global security, lessons learned from Ukraine’s war, and how innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping the island’s defense strategy.
Sep 265 min read


Europe Unveils 19th Sanctions Package as Russia Escalates War on Ukraine
The EU has unveiled its 19th package of sanctions on Russia, targeting energy, finance, and military technology.
Sep 192 min read


High-Stakes Beijing Parade: A Global Stage for Xi, Putin, and Geopolitical Tensions
The military display will feature over 10,000 Chinese troops, hundreds of pieces of military hardware, and the debut of new weapons systems,
Aug 313 min read


U.S. Naval Buildup in Caribbean Raises Questions Over Motives Toward Venezuela
Seven U.S. warships and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, carrying more than 4,500 sailors and marines, have moved into the region.
Aug 302 min read


Trouble From Where Moscow Least Expected: Russia–China Trade Plunges 8% in Just Half a Year
With its own economy slowing and geopolitical calculations shifting, Beijing appears less willing to play the role of Moscow’s lifeline.
Aug 283 min read


G7 Pressure Mounts—but U.S. Exceptions Undermine Impact of Sanctions on Russian Diamond Trade
As long as loopholes persist, questions remain about the political will to enforce ethical consistency over commercial expediency.
Aug 272 min read
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