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Washington’s One-Dimensional Chess in the Horn of Africa

The Trump administration is in secret talks with the Eritrean government to remove U.S. sanctions on the country. President Isaias Afwerki has been in power for more than 30 years. He has never stood for election and continues to wield …

Dating Is a Rich Person’s Game Now

According to recent research, the cost of dating in 2026 has priced out the average single person. 86% of US singles say that money concerns have led them to delay dating or reentering the dating pool. The average all-in cost …

Scientists stunned as volcano cloud destroys methane in the atmosphere

In January 2022, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific produced one of the most powerful eruptions in modern history. The eruption also triggered an unexpected atmospheric reaction that partially removed methane from the air. Formaldehyde is produced when …

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Red Dragon's Reach: An Eye on China and the CCP

Analyzing the global influence of China, including its political, military, and economic impact, as well as demographic trends.

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