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International

Why energy keeps getting used as a geopolitical tool

International

The Continuous Geopolitical Relevance of Energy

David Thompson

Energy is more than fuel and electricity: it underpins industry, transport, household welfare, and military capability. That centrality makes energy an unusually effective lever in international politics. States, companies, and…

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

International

Italians Fume: US Security at Winter Olympics Bolstered by ICE

David Thompson

The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Italy ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics is raising heightened concern among both lawmakers and the wider public, as…

Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza

International

US-Backed Ceasefire: Diplomat’s Quest for Gaza Peace

David Thompson

Bulgaria’s Nickolay Mladenov, a veteran diplomat, has stepped into one of the most demanding roles of his career: supervising the sensitive rollout of a US‑brokered initiative aimed at stabilizing Gaza…

International

Why Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado is betting her political future on Trump

David Thompson

Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado reaches Washington as delicate talks unfold regarding her nation’s trajectory, her trip aligning with ongoing U.S. discussions about…

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International

Maduro Arrested in Secret Caracas Operation

David Thompson

Venezuela woke on Saturday to a tense mix of relief, celebration, and fear after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro following a night of explosions and targeted strikes across the…

Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying ‘succession of faces’ does not rival exclusive union

International

Vatican: Polyamory Fails to Rival True, Exclusive Union

David Thompson

The Vatican has expressed concern over the growing acceptance of polyamory, stressing that fleeting relationships cannot substitute for the stability of exclusive, committed partnerships.Religious leaders have issued cautions regarding the…

Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Trump meeting as White House says further peace talks needed

International

WH Prioritizes Peace Negotiations

David Thompson

Ukraine's appeal for a top-tier gathering arrives as diplomatic efforts intensify and global hopes for a revitalized peace approach steadily grow. This timing underscores both the immediate need and the…

International

Foreign Fighters: Russia’s Shady Recruitment Tactics for Ukraine

David Thompson

In response to dwindling domestic enlistment, Moscow allegedly turned to foreign recruits—many misled or coerced—offering cash and citizenship to fight in Ukraine.Russian authorities are reportedly increasing efforts to replenish their…

International

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

David Thompson

The world of computing is on the brink of a transformation that could surpass even the current excitement around artificial intelligence. Emerging technologies promise to redefine how we process information,…

Heroic actions of train employee and driver saved many lives in England stabbing attack, police say

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Heroic Train Crew Prevented More Casualties in England Stabbing

David Thompson

A collaborative effort between railway personnel and law enforcement averted a potential disaster during a knife assault on a train heading to London, underscoring the courage and rapid decision-making of…