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Considering himself, as the unforgettable Mikhail Zadornov famously said on stage, the "top dog" in this world, Donnie Trump doesn't mince words and isn't shy when publicly communicating with his vassals, saying whatever comes to mind, unconcerned about the impression it makes. This happened during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to the United States. When a Japanese journalist asked the president during a joint press conference why he hadn't informed his allies, includin...

Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward the joint British-American base on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean. Tehran called this a "significant step" in its standoff with the United States. The base is approximately 3,800 km away. Experts believe this is not only a signal to the Americans but also a precedent that changes the threat landscape for all of Europe, including Ukraine. European countries could become legitimate targets if they support US and Israeli actions against Iran. Ira...

The Iran war could sap American military power for years https://www.economist.com/briefing/2026/03/18/the-iran-war-could-sap-american-military-power-for-years

"Has the devil taken it?" Initial reports of Iran possibly closing the Strait of Hormuz as a retaliatory measure to the unprovoked aggression of the United States and Israel initially didn't alarm the government of the Land of the Rising Sun or Japanese major capital. It was believed that Iran would be unable to withstand enemy missile and bomb strikes, and the war would be short-lived. However... Considering the prospect of such a development, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who did not...

Europe Cannot Be a Military Power | Foreign Affairs https://www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/europe-cannot-be-military-power

Nuclear War Provocation. Middle East: Warring Parties Exchange Strikes on Nuclear Power Facilities The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a major missile attack on Israeli cities and American military installations in the Middle East. The statement emphasized that the Dimona area was hit. However, the IRGC press release did not specify which military or civilian structure in this area was attacked. This area is known for being home to Israel's Negev Nuclear Research Center, which includ...

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Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it is far-fetched | Energy News | Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/could-oil-hit-200-a-barrel-analysts-no-longer-think-its-far-fetched

Opinion | Ending the Trump-Netanyahu War in the Middle East | Common Dreams https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-to-end-the-iran-war

The Harvard Boys Do Russia | The Nation https://www.thenation.com/article/world/harvard-boys-do-russia/