The North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit opened in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday with President Trump renewing his call for member nations to commit five percent of their gross domestic product to defense spending, a significant increase from current levels that has generated considerable debate among alliance partners. The President arrived in the Turkish capital shortly … [Read more...] about Trump Presses NATO Allies for Higher Defense Spending at Turkey Summit
Congressional Report Reveals Alleged Discrimination Against U.S. Firms in South Korea
More than fifty members of the United States House of Representatives have raised serious concerns about what they characterize as discriminatory business practices by the South Korean government that disadvantage American technology companies while potentially benefiting competitors with ties to China. Representative Darrell Issa leads the congressional coalition that brought … [Read more...] about Congressional Report Reveals Alleged Discrimination Against U.S. Firms in South Korea
Iranian Funeral for Khamenei Features Open Calls for Assassination of Trump and Netanyahu
The funeral ceremonies in Tehran this past weekend for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei transformed into a disturbing display of state-sanctioned calls for political assassination, with both government officials and ordinary citizens openly demanding the murder of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The multi-day funeral proceedings revealed the depth … [Read more...] about Iranian Funeral for Khamenei Features Open Calls for Assassination of Trump and Netanyahu
British Government Withdraws Funding for Women’s Higher Education Initiative
Britain has withdrawn a major educational initiative designed to provide higher education opportunities to one million girls across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, marking another significant retreat in the nation's foreign development commitments. The Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment program, launched with considerable ceremony by the previous … [Read more...] about British Government Withdraws Funding for Women’s Higher Education Initiative
Cruise Ship Carrying American Travelers Turned Away From Turkish Ports
Turkey has refused docking privileges to a cruise ship carrying American passengers, marking a significant diplomatic friction point between the NATO allies over cultural values and travel rights. The Virgin Voyages vessel Scarlet Lady, scheduled to arrive at the Turkish port of Kuşadası on July 7 as part of a ten-day Mediterranean voyage from Athens to Venice, received … [Read more...] about Cruise Ship Carrying American Travelers Turned Away From Turkish Ports