China Slams U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Deterrence Plan to Boost Taiwan Defense
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office hits back at U.S. calls to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense and Admiral Paparo’s ‘hellscape’ deterrence plan.
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US Moves to Lift Syria Sanctions, Opening Door for Reconstruction
The US Treasury’s GL25 license and a Caesar Act waiver aim to lift Syria sanctions, unlock investment, and support rebuilding after years of war.
Equinor May Scrap $2.5B Empire Wind 1 Offshore Project After US Halt
Equinor warns it may cancel its $2.5B Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project near New York after a U.S. federal stop-work order stalls construction.
Staff Shortages Strain U.S. Social Security Offices
Social Security offices nationwide face critical staff shortages and longer wait times, sparking International Workers’ Day protests as communities demand funding and reforms.
Why US ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Could Backfire on the Global Economy
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US Asia-Pacific Strategy Backfires, Fuels New Regional Alliances
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Economist Warns US Policy Chaos Is Stalling Global Business
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High Price: U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Shake Global Trade
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