Graham Vandenburg Michael O’Hanlon, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, recently shared his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s proposed Golden Dome defense system for the United States. In an interview published on May 23, 2025, O’Hanlon evaluated the feasibility and strategic value of this ambitious plan. The Golden Dome defense system is designed to protect … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), now led by Republicans, has decided to drop its efforts to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company behind the popular Call of Duty video game series. This decision was announced on Thursday, with the FTC stating that it believes dismissing the case serves the public interest better. This … Read more
For a government that isn’t recognized by any other nation, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been surprisingly active lately. He has met with officials from Pakistan, spoken with India’s foreign minister, and visited Iran and China. In Beijing, he met with Pakistan’s foreign minister again and participated in trilateral talks with delegations … Read more
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive night, scoring 38 points and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. This win, which took place at the Thunder’s home court, puts Oklahoma City up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series as they prepare for Game … Read more
The United States is set to impose sanctions on Sudan after confirming that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during its ongoing conflict with paramilitary forces. This decision was announced by U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who emphasized the need for Sudan to stop using such weapons and adhere to the Chemical Weapons … Read more
The UK government has recently taken a strong stance against Israel’s actions in Gaza, marking a significant shift in its approach to the ongoing conflict. On May 20th, Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke in the House of Commons, condemning Israel’s blockade of Gaza as “morally wrong” and pausing free trade agreement negotiations with the country. … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked over a case involving a proposed religious charter school in Oklahoma. This tie vote means a lower court’s decision will remain in place, which ruled against using government funds to support the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. The Oklahoma Supreme Court had previously blocked the funding, citing … Read more
The Trump administration has taken a significant step affecting Harvard University by blocking its ability to enroll international students. This decision comes from the Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, who claims that Harvard has fostered violence and antisemitism on campus while allegedly coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. In a recent … Read more
Two staff members from Israel’s embassy in the United States were tragically shot and killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC. The incident took place around 9 PM on Wednesday, just outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The victims have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. They were described by Israel’s ambassador … Read more
Indian security forces have intensified their campaign against Maoist fighters in Chhattisgarh, a state rich in minerals and home to many Indigenous people. The federal government has declared an all-out war to eradicate the long-standing armed rebellion in the region. More than 10,000 soldiers are currently involved in an operation called “Operation Zero or Kagar,” … Read more
