The ASEAN Advantage: Powering Growth, Shaping Influence
The ASEAN region is often cited as a successful example of regional cooperation. The ASEAN regional bloc consisting of 10 South East Asian countries —…
Trump accepting luxury jetliner from Qatar raises alarm on both sides of political aisle
President Trump has spent the first major overseas trip of his second administration — next stop Wednesday in Qatar — beating back allegations that he…
China allegedly tried to influence this politician. She says she’s not going anywhere
After being sworn in as second-in-command of the Arcadia City Council, Eileen Wang addressed a controversy that has taken a back seat in the months…
How Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool influence helped Arne Slot to title success
Success in the form of silverware had proved elusive.Liverpool had achieved an impressive 97 points in 2018-2019 and, even though that would have won them…
Hegseth says China’s military presence in Western Hemisphere is ‘too large’
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday focused again on China’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, one day after calling the world power…
New art documentary ‘Asco: Without Permission’ premieres at SXSW
In the 1970s and ‘80s, traces of the artist collective Asco, named after the Spanish word for “disgust,” could be seen all over East L.A.…
Reputation, Power & Influence: Brand Finance’s Chairman Breaks Down Soft Power 2025
Soft power has become an essential force in shaping global influence, with nations leveraging diplomacy, culture, and reputation to assert their standing on the world…
Karen Huger of ‘Housewives of Potomac’ sentenced for DUI
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger will spend some time behind bars after she was convicted last year of driving under the influence.A judge…
Why is America’s Middle East strategy undermining its own global influence
One thing’s for sure: U.S. relations with Arab nations are sailing through stormy seas these days. Every unilateral move by Washington further erodes the delicate…
The Power Play: How China Wields Its Retaliatory Influence
China’s investigations into the EU and Canada show its readiness to use economic tools in response to trade restrictions or foreign policy actions. These actions…
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global focus…
Fox Corp. acquires conservative podcast marketer Red Seat Ventures
Fox Corp. has acquired Red Seat Ventures, a media company that specializes in right-leaning podcasts and live events.The deal announced Monday is another move by…
U.S. shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine
WASHINGTON — U.S-funded aid programs around the world have begun firing staff and shutting down or pausing their operations, as the Trump administration’s unprecedented freeze on…
Xi Dodges Early Trump Tariffs, Buying China Time to Influence US
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessFor President Xi Jinping, the stage was set for an explosive start to Donald Trump’s presidency, after he campaigned on a promise…
Column: Trump wants Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal. He already bungled it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign excursions into foreign policy were few and far between. He promised to build a stronger military and keep the country out…
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson charged in DUI case
Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was arrested in November, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to…
The Influence on European Union Politics of China’s Expanding Digital Presence
During the past three decades, China has emerged as a dominant power in digital technology, including in the development and application of cyber technology.i As…
Denis Villeneuve is not at peace. And he’s OK with that
Denis Villeneuve just ordered a short espresso, enough to reinvigorate his mind but not interfere with the nap he wants to take in a couple…
Video: Trump rejects claims Elon Musk has too much influence | Government
NewsFeedPresident-elect Donald Trump told his supporters at a rally that billionaire ally Elon Musk was ‘not taking the presidency’.Published On 23 Dec 202423 Dec 2024…
Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push | Russia-Ukraine war
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a…