For centuries, powerful Western nations have used force and manipulation to take control of countries all over the world. They dominated regions, exploited resources, and created economic systems that kept these colonized nations dependent on their Western rulers. Even after many of these nations gained political independence, they struggled to
The Gulf of Finland might be at the center of a brewing conflict between Russia, Finland, and Estonia. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, if Finland and Estonia decide to block Russian ships from using this important waterway, Russia will see this as a serious violation of international law. Recent
Europe’s paint industry is facing a major crisis that could have far-reaching consequences. The problem revolves around a key ingredient called titanium dioxide, a white powder used in making everything from paint and sunscreen to food coloring and plastics. Many European paint manufacturers rely on China to supply this crucial
Just days before he leaves office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has decided to take control of a port and quarry owned by Vulcan Materials Company, an American construction giant. Last month, Mexico accused the US of meddling in its elections via USAID. These actions have created a
The Rasht-Astara Railway is becoming a critical part of India’s strategy to boost its global trade, especially as the world faces increasing challenges like the Red Sea crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently emphasized the importance of this railway and the broader International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) during his visit
A few days ago, the first regular freight train from China to Poland arrived in Warsaw, bringing a variety of goods such as air conditioners, coffee machine parts, and egg beaters. This new train service cuts the transportation time by more than half compared to shipping by sea and reduces
Russia will begin year-round LNG shipments via the Arctic route of the NSR, a transit route spanning the entire length of Russia’s Far East and Arctic territories within its exclusive economic zone. Sergey Zybko, the head of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) operator, revealed this week that Moscow intends to
The US seized 1 million barrels of Iranian oil from the ship Suez Rajan in April, which was allegedly being sold to China by the IRGC. The American administration has acknowledged that it intercepted about a million barrels of Iranian crude oil that were reportedly headed for China. The department
After an assessment by scientists from the state-owned China Railway First Survey and Design Institute Group Co. Ltd., under the guidance of the institute’s deputy director of capital operations, Zhang Ling, China’s project to connect Kashgar to Gwadar via Kashmir has received the green light. Chinese President Xi Jinping has
