Edward Stojakovic / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Global oil prices climbed past $110 per barrel this week, the surge coming amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing fears over supply disruptions, developments that economists warn could ripple through the global economy. At the same time, former U.S. President Donald Trump has remained…
According to a range of national polls conducted in early 2026, Trump’s approval rating is stuck in the low 40s, while disapproval numbers consistently trend much higher. Aggregated data places his approval between 41% and 43%, compared to roughly 55% to 59% who disapprove of his performance. This gap of more than 10 percentage points…
For more than half a century, the U.S. dollar has been the undisputed currency of global oil markets, a pillar of American economic and geopolitical power. This long‑read explores the birth of the petrodollar, its evolution through geopolitical shifts, and how the events in 2026, from Iran War to President Donald Trump’s strategic decisions, are…
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited a fresh round of international scrutiny on March 25 when he said, during a Republican fundraising event, that Iran informally proposed making him the Islamic Republic’s next Supreme Leader, an offer he “politely declined.” The remarks, widely reported by outlets including, Business Today, and Moneycontrol, immediately drew…
When the word superpower is used in geopolitics, most people think of nations like the United States, China or (in history) the Soviet Union. But France occupies a unique position in the contemporary world: a nation with a robust economy, a seat on the United Nations Security Council, nuclear weapons and perhaps most distinctively, a…
Moldova has been thrust back into an energy crisis after Russian strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure disrupted critical electricity links, exposing the country’s continued vulnerability to a war beyond its borders. Officials in Chișinău declared a state of emergency in the energy sector this week after a major transmission line supplying electricity through Ukraine was knocked…
Featured image: Photo by Anthony Quintano / CC BY 2.0 META Ordered to Pay $375 Million in Landmark Case META is once again at the center of controversy after a New Mexico jury ordered the tech giant to pay approximately $375 million in penalties, marking one of the most significant legal blows against the company…
Epstein Files Reveal Critical Oversight in Investigation New developments in the case of Jeffrey Epstein are raising fresh concerns about how authorities handled one of the most controversial criminal investigations in modern history. According to recent reporting by The Guardian, two individuals who played central roles in Epstein’s professional network, his longtime accountant and legal…
President Donald Trump has intensified his public criticism of mail‑in voting, labeling it “cheating” in a recent speech, despite having cast a mail‑in ballot himself just days earlier, The Guardian reports. The comments have drawn swift reactions from election experts, political opponents, and voters alike, underscoring how controversy over election procedures continues to shape the…
In an era defined by apps that vie for every second of attention, The Meadow, an ultra‑compact smartphone that intentionally leaves out mainstream web browsing, social media, and email functions is poised to upend traditional mobile ecosystems. The device, developed by Meadow SF, Inc. will be available for pre‑order now with deliveries expected to begin…
