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U.S. Flight Cuts: Shutdown Forces 10% Air Travel Reduction

U.S. Flight Cuts: Shutdown Forces 10% Air Travel Reduction

November 6, 2025 2:10 am

The U.S. government will reduce air travel capacity by up to 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, warning that continued strain on unpaid air traffic controllers is threatening flight safety and efficiency.

The measure, unveiled during a Wednesday briefing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Bryan Bedford, marks one of the most significant operational cutbacks since the federal shutdown began on October 1, now the longest in U.S. history.

The FAA said the cuts will roll out gradually: 4% of domestic flights will be reduced Friday, 5% Saturday, 6% Sunday, and 10% by next …

Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Trump Diplomacy

Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Trump Diplomacy

November 4, 2025 10:01 am

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received both commendation and criticism in parliament on Tuesday following her high-profile diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump during her first week in office.

The 63-year-old leader, Japan’s first female prime minister, has drawn strong domestic approval for her energetic start, but opposition lawmakers accused her of “flattery diplomacy” after reports she planned to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, a move confirmed by the White House.

During a parliamentary session, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, congratulated Takaichi on her “big smiles” and “energetic diplomacy,” …

Kimberly Guilfoyle: First U.S. Female Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle: First U.S. Female Ambassador To Greece

November 4, 2025 9:30 am

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor and television personality closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has officially assumed office as the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, marking a historic appointment as the first woman to hold the post.

Guilfoyle, 56, presented her diplomatic credentials on Tuesday to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas during a formal ceremony in Athens. She was sworn in on Sept. 29 in Washington before departing for Greece, where she attended a weekend welcome gala alongside senior government officials and business leaders.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time in U.S.–Greek relations, as Washington seeks to …

Trump Orders Resumption Of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing

Trump Orders Resumption Of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing

October 30, 2025 12:09 am

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Defense to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, saying the United States must act “on an equal basis” with other nuclear powers. The announcement came Wednesday on Truth Social, shortly before Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

“Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis,” Trump wrote. “That process will begin immediately.”

The move marks a major shift in U.S. nuclear policy. Washington last conducted a full-scale nuclear test in 1992 under …

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

October 27, 2025 2:02 pm

The U.S. airline system entered a sharper bend in the road on Sunday, as more than 8,000 flights were delayed across the country amid staffing shortages in air traffic control and the 26-day federal government shutdown. 

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), control-tower staffing issues were noted at 22 separate locations on Saturday. The flight-tracking service FlightAware reported over 8,000 U.S. flights delayed by 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday — a sharp rise from the roughly 5,300 delays on Saturday.

Major carriers felt the impact. At Southwest Airlines, about 45% of its Sunday schedule—approximately 2,000 flights—were delayed. American …

U.S. Strike In Caribbean Kills Six Suspected Narco Terrorists

U.S. Strike In Caribbean Kills Six Suspected Narco Terrorists

October 24, 2025 4:04 pm

A United States military strike destroyed a vessel in the Caribbean overnight, killing six people Washington says were suspected members of the Tren de Aragua criminal group. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the operation on Friday, describing it as part of President Donald Trump’s expanding counter drug campaign in the region.

The Pentagon says the strike is the eleventh attack of its kind in recent months, as Washington increases missions aimed at intercepting maritime drug activity linked to organised crime networks.

Hegseth shared a short video on X showing a fast moving vessel in the water before being hit …

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

October 20, 2025 4:31 pm

‌The United States and Australia have sealed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals, in a move designed to reduce reliance on China’s dominant market position.

The deal, signed on Monday, commits both nations to accelerate investments in mining and processing projects worth $8.5 billion (£6.3 billion). It includes an initial $1 billion fund for projects to be developed across the US and Australia within the next six months, according to a framework released by the White House.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the partnership would “support a pipeline of …

Tomahawk Missiles: Zelensky Leaves Trump, But Without Promise

Tomahawk Missiles: Zelensky Leaves Trump, But Without Promise

October 18, 2025 5:54 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House on October 17 but parted without a clear U.S. commitment to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. 

The lack of a firm commitment is significant as Tomahawks could enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, potentially undermining key energy infrastructure. Zelensky has long argued that denying Kyiv these capabilities weakens its leverage in the war.

Before reporters, Trump acknowledged that long-range missiles had been discussed. He remarked, “hopefully they won’t need it, hopefully we’ll be able to get the war over without thinking about …

US Job Growth Slows As Unemployment Hits 4-Year High

US Job Growth Slows As Unemployment Hits 4-Year High

September 5, 2025 5:54 pm

The U.S. labor market showed signs of strain in August, with job growth slowing to a crawl and unemployment climbing to its highest level in nearly four years. The economy added just 22,000 jobs last month, a sharp deceleration from earlier gains, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% from 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Revisions to previous months painted a similarly sobering picture. June’s employment numbers were adjusted downward to show a loss of 13,000 jobs, marking the first negative month since December 2020 and ending what had been the second-longest period of continuous employment …

Oil Prices Rise On Ukraine Conflict And Supply Concerns

Oil Prices Rise On Ukraine Conflict And Supply Concerns

September 2, 2025 10:06 am

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday amid growing concerns over supply disruptions as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, while investors also weigh upcoming U.S. jobs data that could influence interest rate decisions.

Brent crude rose 37 cents, or 0.54%, to $68.52 per barrel by 7:17 AM WAT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.01, or 1.58%, to $65.02 per barrel. WTI futures did not settle on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday in the United States.

The market is closely watching U.S. labor data, set to be released this week ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. …

How U.S. Sanctions Quietly Cripple African Economies

How U.S. Sanctions Quietly Cripple African Economies

August 29, 2025 2:24 am

“This investigation uncovers how restrictions designed in Washington ripple far beyond their intended targets—undermining financial systems, disrupting healthcare, dismantling trade networks, and eroding the very social fabrics of African states.”

 

By
Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert

 

Editorial Statement

Sanctions are a weapon dressed up as diplomacy. Washington calls them “smart” and “targeted,” but in Africa their impact is anything but surgical. They bleed economies, choke small businesses, starve hospitals of medicine, and punish the powerless while leaving the powerful intact. The rhetoric of precision is a …

The Silent Network: Putting The World In U.S. Hands

August 15, 2025 5:09 am

“Revealing the silent forces reshaping our world and why understanding them has never been more critical.”

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert

 

Executive Summary

The Silent Network Putting the World in U.S. Hands is a forensic, high-clarity investigation into the hidden architecture of American global power—an interconnected system of military, economic, intelligence, technological, and cultural levers designed to operate with precision and deniability. Far from being an ad hoc accumulation of influence, this network is the product of decades of calculated strategy, refined from the post–World …

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