Trump’s renewed effort to reclaim his name for the Kennedy Center follows a recent federal judge’s order stripping it and involves a resolution passed by Trump-appointed trustees seeking to reinstate it. The proposal would add language to the building's facade upon reaching $100 million in donations to an endowment fund, and comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding renovation plans and a previous ruling about a full shutdown. The vote was 20–3, with dissenting votes coming…

This new trilateral defence pact between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia echoes previous failed attempts at regional security cooperation. A 1968 mutual defense pact between Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey similarly dissolved, highlighting the historical fragility of such alliances driven by disparate imperial ambitions. While the agreement’s stated goals may be laudable, its long-term viability remains questionable without addressing underlying economic dependencies like…

The Oman oil spill’s impact extends beyond immediate ecological damage to potentially significant economic repercussions, echoing the Exxon Valdez disaster which cost Exxon over $5 billion. A critical gap in reporting is the tanker's flag state, the *Caroline Bezengi* is Panamanian, raising questions about regulatory oversight and liability. Investigating insurance coverage and contractual remediation obligations for the vessel will be crucial to understanding the scope of…