WASHINGTON — In a vote that exposed deep fractures in the global moral order, the United States stood among just three countries to oppose a landmark United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” placing it at odds with more than 120 nations and much
The so-called “Special Relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom has long been defined by private disagreements and public unity. Today, that balance is unraveling in real time. In a striking moment that underscores the shifting tone of transatlantic ties, U.S. President Donald Trump amplified a satirical sketch
While the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has been defined by airstrikes, cyber operations, and escalating rhetoric in the Middle East, a quieter but equally consequential theater has emerged across Europe. It is here—far from the frontlines—that the infrastructure enabling the Iran War is being sustained. The
Just weeks before calling on allies for support in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly downplayed the value of NATO, suggesting the United States had never truly needed its partners and minimizing their contributions in past conflicts. The remarks struck a nerve across Europe, particularly among countries
The future of offshore wind in the United States is entering a new and uncertain phase, as the federal government considers paying nearly $1 billion to cancel major clean energy projects. The development, first reported by The New York Times, underscores how sharply energy policy is shifting under President Donald
Cuba and the United States have quietly opened diplomatic talks amid a deepening energy and economic crisis on the island, marking a significant moment in one of the world’s longest-running geopolitical standoffs. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that discussions with U.S. officials have taken place in recent weeks as Havana
The United States’ solar boom is showing signs of strain as the Trump administration reshapes federal energy policy, scaling back incentives that fueled rapid growth while promoting battery storage as a cornerstone of the country’s future power system. New data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association and the energy
Infrastructure ownership rarely changes through dramatic announcements. More often, it shifts quietly as operating assets migrate from developer balance sheets into the portfolios of long-duration capital. That transition is now visible across a portfolio of wind and solar projects spanning U.S. electricity markets. British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, Norges Bank
Artificial intelligence competition is no longer confined to model performance or capital scale. It is now being filtered through federal procurement authority. On Friday, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology from Anthropic, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated the company a “supply chain risk,” effectively cutting it
A sudden reprieve for major U.S. allies highlights the chaotic evolution of American tariff policy, which has shaken markets and diplomatic trust. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the European Union and the United Kingdom would be spared the highest tariff burdens under his expanding trade regime,
