US FOREIGN POLICY

Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Putin's Move: Is Nuclear Testing Back on the Table?

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has asked his team to look into restarting nuclear tests. This comes after the U. S. president hinted that America might do the same. Putin said Russia has followed the rules of the nuclear test ban treaty, but if others start testing, Russia will too. A top Russian official, Andrei Belousov, suggested getting ready for full-scale nu...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Focus on Nigeria's Christians

Trump's attention was grabbed by a news segment on Fox News about Christians being targeted in Nigeria. This sparked a quick reaction from him, leading to a series of posts on Truth Social. He claimed that Christianity was facing a serious threat in Nigeria and that radical Islamists were responsible for the violence. Trump then announced that he was designating Nige...

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

A Former Soldier's Disappearance and a Failed Venezuelan Invasion

A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, is now wanted by the authorities after skipping his court hearing. He was supposed to be in court to discuss whether he should be put back in jail for breaking the rules of his release. Goudreau, who is 49 years old, was arrested last year for trying to smuggle weapons into Venezuela as part of a failed plan to overthrow the Ven...

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

US Military Steps Up in the Caribbean: What's Really Going On?

The US has sent a big warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, to the Caribbean. This is the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier the US has. It's not alone; other warships are joining it. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop drugs from coming into the US. The US has already attacked boats they say are involved in drug trafficking. These attacks have happened ten...

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

How to Handle Putin: A Tough Stance Needed

In the midst of ongoing conflict, a former U. S. diplomat suggests a firmer approach towards Russia. The recent drone strikes in Ukraine, which targeted a kindergarten and left several casualties, highlight the urgency of the situation. Instead of seeking a quick resolution, the diplomat argues for increased pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector, and ...

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Aug 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Talk with Putin: What Really Happened?

A recent meeting between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin left many questioning what was actually achieved. The summit, held in Anchorage, Alaska, was expected to bring progress in ending the war in Ukraine. However, it seems not much was settled. Trump and Putin did not take questions from the press. This left many wondering ...

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: Nato's Promises and the Harsh Reality

The recent Nato summit brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. European leaders breathed a sigh of relief as the US president did not withdraw from the alliance. Instead, all European Nato members agreed to boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP. This move is seen as a step towards balancing the alliance and deterring Russia. However, the situation on the ground...

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Biden's Missed Chance: How Diplomacy Could Have Avoided the Israel-Iran Conflict

In 2015, the U. S. and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, but it didn't last long. Trump pulled the U. S. out, and tensions rose. This month, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, leading to a 12-day war. Many blame Trump and Netanyahu, but Biden also played a role. Biden had a chance to fix things when he became president in 2021. He promised to undo Trump's mistak...

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's NATO Summit: Ceasefire News Steals the Show

President Donald Trump's trip to the NATO summit in The Hague took an unexpected turn. Instead of focusing on defense spending, everyone is talking about his announcement of a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran. This sudden development overshadowed Trump's plans to highlight a major military spending commitment from NATO allies. The summit was su...

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Flagpole Pause: The Unexpected Break in Iran Tensions

The world watched as a major crisis unfolded between Israel and Iran. The man at the center of it all was the US President. He was glued to updates, spending hours in strategy sessions. Then, something unexpected happened. He stepped out for a brief moment. He was not discussing the crisis. He was overseeing the installation of massive flagpoles. This pause lasted ab...

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