Germany has been hard hit by the economic standoff with the Kremlin because of its reliance on Russian gas and oil. In an effort to prevent blackouts this winter, last Friday Germany took control of a major Russian-owned oil refinery which supplies around 90% of Berlin’s fuel. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan talks about…

On Sept. 15, 2022, a labor agreement for union railroad workers has been reached ahead of a scheduled strike, China and Russia will hold a private meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine, and migrants are flown to Martha’s Vineyard in another Republican-led effort to share the burden of the border crisis. Railroad labor agreement…

Ukraine continues to press forward with its counteroffensive in Kharkiv that has the Russian army on the verge of collapse. The Ukrainian troops have maintained the pressure despite Russia launching air strikes against power plants in retaliation. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says that while it is too soon to know if this is…

The Ukraine war and subsequent sanctions are placing a massive strain on the Russian military engine. Putin’s ability to buy weaponry has been severely hampered, forcing the country to seek more questionable suppliers like Iran and North Korea. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan argues that if the world’s largest artillery manufacturer — Russia — is…

On Sept. 7, 2022, former President Donald Trump’s pick in the Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial primary celebrates a victory, Russia’s president is set to meet with China’s leader next week, and Apple will hold its Far Out event likely to unveil the new iPhone 14. Trump endorsement primary win – Former President Trump picked up another…

On August 25, 2022, Ukraine is devastated from a deadly Russian attack on Wednesday, marking their independence anniversary, the Uvalde School District police chief is fired, and Japan’s police chief resigns following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination. Deadly attack on Ukraine’s Independence Day – The death toll from Wednesday’s Russian rocket attack on a Ukrainian…

Officials in Germany announced the launch of what they called the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains. The 14 trains in the fleet use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, powering the engines. They have a range of up to 621 miles and a maximum speed of 87 miles per hour. The total cost…

On August 24, 2022, U.S. fired airstrikes in Syria, primary results are in for New York and Florida, and Ukraine is celebrating its independence from the Soviet Union amid current war with Russia. U.S. fires airstrikes in Syria overnight – The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria in the early morning hours Wednesday.…

The simmering tension between Taiwan and China dramatically escalated after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) controversial visit. For China, the conflict is about retaking control and imposing its communist will over an island that has embraced democratic principles. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker says the U.S. faces a similar challenge at home. Parker warns that…

Satellite images of Crimea gave a new look inside the raging war between Russia and Ukraine. Evidence of explosions and fighter jet debris is depicted in the images released Thursday. The site is a Russian air base. Videos from Ukrainian news outlets on Twitter show the explosions in action. While most footage from the war…