Tag: United States
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U.S. is Losing Southeast Asia to China
The recent shift in perceptions among Southeast Asian countries highlights a growing preference for China over the United States. According to a 2024 survey by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, for the first time, more respondents from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries prefer aligning with China rather than the…
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U.S. authorities confiscate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s airplane
The United States has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of US sanctions and other criminal concerns. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, likened to Venezuela’s Air Force One, was captured in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida.
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U.S. Authorities Confiscate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Airplane
The United States has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of US sanctions and other criminal concerns. The Dassault Falcon 900EX, likened to Venezuela’s Air Force One, was captured in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida. The seizure marks a significant escalation in the…
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U.S. Supports Philippines in South China Sea, Condemns China
A press release on August 31, 2024 from the U.S. Department of State condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its aggressive actions against Philippine maritime operations at Sabina Shoal on August 31, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The press release…
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Veteran Journalist Al Lewis Recognized for Excellence in Economic Reporting
Al Lewis, longtime columnist and former editor at The Wall Street Journal Sunday, has been recognized with the prestigious DUPN Recognition of Excellence Award for his distinguished career in business journalism. Spanning four decades, Lewis’s reporting and commentary have been noted for their clarity, wit and ability to humanize economic…
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Putin’s Unintended Consequence: How the Ukraine Invasion Strengthened NATO
In his recently published Op-Ed piece, Nicholas Lovric, a researcher and consultant, argues that Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a dramatic geopolitical shift, achieving the opposite of what he initially intended. Putin’s justification for the invasion, rooted in fears of Ukraine’s increasing ties with the West, led…
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Trump announces withdrawal from Iran Deal
Citing Iran’s links to terrorism, Trump said the deal with Iran is an embarrassment for him as an American. He has also promised to impose new nuclear and economic sanctions on Iran.
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