The Boxed-In Giant
On the map that decides a war over Taiwan, China is the trapped one, and Xi tightened the trap himself
World Affairs
tippinsights and the TIPP poll regularly gauge foreign policies coming out from Washington D.C.
CDC Warns Central Africa Ebola Outbreak Could Exceed 20,000 Cases
Simulations suggest that if only a small share of infected people isolate, total cases could surpass 20,000.
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After U.S. Intercepts Iranian Drones
The developments come amid heightened regional instability following recent military exchanges involving Iran and U.S. forces.
At Least 49 Die Of Thirst After Vehicle Failure In Niger Desert
Isolated in a remote desert region and unable to obtain assistance, the passengers endured extreme conditions that ultimately proved fatal for most of those on board.
Putin Says No Point In Meeting Zelenskyy Over Peace Talks
The comments came after Zelenskyy sent Putin a public letter, his first such message since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Judge Rules Against Immigration Policies Targeting Applicants From 39 Nations
Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. sided with immigrant advocacy organizations and labor unions that challenged the policies in a lawsuit filed earlier this year.
Iran Adviser Says Nuclear Talks Stalled Over $24 Billion Demand
U.S. officials remain reluctant to release the funds, viewing them as one of the primary sources of leverage in ongoing discussions with Tehran.
Report Claims Nuclear Talks With Iran Stalled Over Release Of $24B In Frozen Assets
Iran wants $12 billion released after an interim agreement is signed and another $12 billion at a later stage
U.S. Expands Pressure Campaign Against Cuba With New Sanctions
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel
What Did Zelensky Say In His Personal Letter To Putin
Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin in a neutral third country and called for a full ceasefire before negotiations begin
The Backfire
A year of Chinese pressure left Japan's new prime minister stronger than it found her
Nearly 40 Ships Leave Persian Gulf With U.S. Navy Coordination
While there is no formal escort program in place, the arrangement is believed to provide limited assurances that U.S. naval forces would respond to threats.
Henry Nowak’s Death Exposed Britain’s Two-Tier Justice System
Vickrum Digwa, a Sikh man, stabbed and killed 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton with his ceremonial knife
Ruto Defends U.S.-Backed Ebola Facility As Construction Accelerates
The facility, located at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, is being developed as a 50-bed quarantine center for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola.
Why Are Albanians Protesting Jared Kushner’s $1.6 Billion Resort
Clashes broke out during the demonstrations, with police reportedly using water cannons to disperse crowds
Israeli Authorities Refuse To Return Massive Trove Of Oct 7 Video. What Are They Hiding?
“They disconnected what was needed, took it and moved on – that was the last time we saw the materials,” said an Israeli army reservist