Tag: United States
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Trump nominates fossil fuel advocate Chris Wright to lead U.S. Department of Energy
Donald Trump announced on November 16 that Chris Wright, the founder and CEO of oilfield services firm Liberty Energy, will be his choice to lead…
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Zelensky optimistic about Trump’s role in ending war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that the war with Russia could end sooner under Donald Trump’s policies if he assumes office in the United…
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Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services
Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and former Democrat, to lead the United States of America’s Department of Health…
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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, announced on November 12, 2024 that he has nominated former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to serve as the United…
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Europe’s path to greater autonomy
[Lukas Müller, Shongjog columnist] The European Political Community (EPC) summit took place in Budapest this past October. Lucas Dupont’s recent Op-Ed, published by Oped Column Syndication,…
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Europe’s challenge in the age of Trumpian protectionism
[Lukas Müller, Shongjog columnist] The prospect of a second Donald Trump administration heralds a tumultuous era for Europe, raising significant concerns about economic protectionism, geopolitical…
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Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election, set to return to White House
In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, defeating Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. This…
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U.S.-China trade imbalances in the wake of pandemic
[Vikram Rajesh, Shongjog columnist] The current state of global trade balances, marked by China’s widening trade surplus and the growing U.S. trade deficit, serves as…
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Russia and China launch massive “Ocean-2024” drills amid rising U.S. tensions
Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and…
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