For the first time since 2021, the U.S. has revealed how many nuclear warheads it has, showing a dramatic drop from Cold War levels. As of September 2023, America’s stockpile includes 3,748 warheads, a huge decrease from the peak of over 31,000 in 1967. Last year, only 69 warheads were
A new world order is coming into being. Many call it “multipolar,” but it is better described as “multi-nodal.” A “pole” is the end of a line between two points. But the emerging order is a three-dimensional network, not a two-dimensional axis, or even a collection of axes. “Nodes” [节点] are
Kazakhstan is teaming up with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to boost green energy exports, aiming to tap into Europe’s energy market with clean power. They plan to lay a high-voltage cable under the Caspian Sea to export electricity, despite Kazakhstan’s own struggle to meet growing energy demands. The country is pushing
In a dramatic escalation, Ukraine launched a successful drone attack on Russia’s largest Black Sea refinery, causing significant damage and igniting a fire. This is the first major strike on a Russian refinery since May, with Ukrainian drones targeting the Tuapse facility in a bid to disrupt Russia’s energy supplies
In response to a deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv, Israel launched Operation Outstretched Arm, a high-stakes mission targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen. Using advanced air strikes, Israel destroyed crucial fuel storage and port infrastructure in Hudaydah, aiming to cripple the Houthis’ operations and send a strong deterrent message. Satellite
Germany may host US long-range missiles by 2026, sparking fears of a new arms race with Russia, which threatens to deploy its own nuclear missiles in response. As tensions escalate, Germany’s Alternative for Germany party is pushing for urgent discussions, while experts warn of a potential European crisis reminiscent of
Euroclear, a Brussels-based clearing house, announced it will transfer €1.55 billion from interest generated by frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine. This decision follows EU and G7 discussions on using Russia’s immobilized assets, totaling €210 billion, sanctioned due to the Ukraine conflict. The first payment will aid Ukraine’s defense, with
Earlier this year, a viral TikTok video showed an illegal immigrant, Leonel Moreno, revealing how migrants could exploit progressive squatter laws to take over empty homes in the U.S. Since his arrest by ICE in March, it has been uncovered that Moreno was a Venezuelan military intelligence sergeant before entering
On July 17, Oxfam unveiled a shocking report (view below) accusing Israel of using water as a weapon in Gaza, drastically cutting the region’s water supply by 94% through targeted attacks on facilities. With 88% of Gaza’s water wells destroyed and all desalination plants out of commission, nearly a quarter