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…

As the Ukraine war rages on, Russia is reportedly turning to North Korea to purchase missiles and artillery. While Moscow denies the reports, U.S. intelligence said the move is a sign of Vladimir Putin’s increased desperation for his country’s war effort. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says there is more bad news for Russia. He…

After months of hustings (campaign events), Liz Truss, the British Foreign Secretary, won the race to become the UK’s prime minister. Truss defeated Rishi Sunak, a former member of Parliament, to become the leader of the conservative Tory Party.  “I have a bold vision for our future backed up by huge experience,” Truss said in…

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…

The Justice Department’s probe of former President Donald Trump is not the first time an ex-president has been investigated. The DOJ’s inquiry into the possession of classified documents is now on hold after a judge granted Trump’s request to appoint a special master to oversee the records. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten warns that…

It’s been quite the roller coaster for energy prices this year. After hitting record highs in March, oil prices have steadily declined to give drivers a much-needed reprieve at the pump. Now, because of those falling prices, OPEC and its allied oil-producing countries, including Russia, are going to trim back their global output. The OPEC+ coalition announced this week it…

On Sept. 6, 2022, Russia struck a deal with North Korea to buy military weapons in its fight against Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will officially resign as Liz Truss transitions into power, and schools in Uvalde begin a new school year in a new building today. Russia buys North Korean rockets – A…

The Ukrainians have launched a highly-anticipated counteroffensive, coming after weeks of targeting Russia’s supply lines with western weapons. At the center of the battle is Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, where Ukraine claimed this week it killed more than 200 Russian soldiers and destroyed a half-dozen ammunition depots. After some weeks away from discussing the war,…

United Nations inspectors are on the ground in Ukraine to survey the condition of a massive nuclear power plant that is in the middle of Russia’s war on the former Soviet state. Their presence is in response to threats of a possible nuclear disaster. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeastern Ukraine is the largest…

On Sept. 2, 2022, the world’s atomic watchdog has made it to Ukraine’s nuclear plant and is concerned over its condition, Argentina’s vice president was nearly assassinated, and NASA is preparing its moon rocket for a Saturday launch. Atomic watchdog concerned with Ukraine plant – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concern…