How China enables American domination 

It is a stunted financial power, leaving the US free to rule global markets

U.S. and Iran signal readiness to fight again as weekend tensions mount

Events over the weekend highlight the risk of renewed war, as the United States and Israel signal they would be ready to fight Iran again.

By Daniel Estrin

Video: US calls on G7 to impose US-led sanctions on Iran

The US Treasury Secretary says he’s calling ‘the world’ to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran.

United States launches fresh airstrikes against Islamic State in northeast Nigeria

AFRICOM confirmed no U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the strikes

By Paul Farrell

Jack Jedwab: If the United States is ‘fascist,’ what on Earth are Russia and Iran?

Jason Stanley’s academic equivalence of world powers deserves closer scrutiny

By Special to National Post

Starbucks to cut 300 corporate roles in US – report

US, Nigeria launch fresh kinetic strikes on ISIS targets

US Africa Command, in coordination with Nigeria, conducted kinetic strikes against ISIS militants in Northeastern Nigeria. This operation follows the recent killing of a top ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint US-Nigerian mission. The strikes aim to diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks threatening regional and US security.

By TOI World Desk

Is Trump’s China ‘win’ real or just pomp? The hidden trade-offs for the US

By Vivek Mishra

‘Don’t have much time': Pakistan shares revised Iran peace proposal with US

A Pakistani source said that as the peace talks between the US and Iran remain stalled, both the sides "keep changing their goalposts".

Data centre operator DayOne considering dual listing in Singapore and US, source says - The Straits Times

Data centre operator DayOne considering dual listing in Singapore and US, source says  The Straits Times

Ex-CIA Agent Reveals How Russia Recruits "Disposable" Spies Online

Sean Wiswesser explained that after the Cold War, Russia was not a top focus for the United States.

Semiconductor chokepoints define U.S.-China rivalry

Two chokepoints now stand out: advanced semiconductors for China and rare-earth minerals for the United States.

Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. on Sunday of fabricating a “fraudulent case” to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention. The minister’s comments followed a report by Axios on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, which said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones. “Cuba neither threatens nor desires war,” Rodriguez said in […]

US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence. The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana, amid growing speculation that the United States is weighing military action against the communist-run island. The Trump administration is concerned because of developments in drone warfare and t

By The Korea Herald

Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order

Shipping giants CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all bookings to and from Cuba until further notice, they said separately on Sunday, with both citing a US executive order issued on May 1.

Iran will turn Gulf of Oman into ‘graveyard’ for ships if US doesn’t end blockade: military adviser

‘A naval blockade is an act of war, responding to it is our right,’ says Major General Mohsen Rezaei

By Reuters

Trump Admin Claims of Cuban Plans for Drone Attacks Denounced as ‘Ludicrous Pretext’ for War

“Like any country, Cuba has the right to defend itself against external aggression,” said the Cuban embassy. “It is called self-defense, and it is protected by International Law and the UN Charter.”

By Conor Gallagher

Nigeria, US carry out new strikes on ISIS

Nigeria and the United States have carried out fresh strikes against Islamic State jihadists in northwest Nigeria, the US military said on Monday. The post Nigeria, US carry out new strikes on ISIS appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Aid cuts could Push 5.7 million Africans into poverty by 2026 — Mahama warns at World Health Assembly

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stark warning over the global impact of cuts in United States development assistance, cautioning that millions of Africans could be pushed into poverty if the trend continues.

By Albert Kuzor