Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
Month: May 2026
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe – Foreign Affairs
China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe Foreign AffairsChina Says It Can Now Build 50 Nuclear Reactors at Once. What About the United States? ZME ScienceGoing Nuclear, Getting Bigger, and Going Beyond | Proceedings – Ma…
12 Tips for Building an Effective Security Budget
Alan Saquella, CPP, shares 12 tips for building a strong security budget.
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison To House Arrest In Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi was detained February 1, 2021, when the army seized power from her elected government.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide Note? Ex-Cellmate Found ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ Letter
It is important to note that neither the Justice Department nor investigators into Epstein’s death have examined the note so far. In fact, it hasn’t even been released yet.
Trump admin claims Iran ceasefire ‘terminated’ hostilities ahead of US-Congress 60-day deadline
The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceas…
Trump and Hegseth argue Iran war ceasefire stops the clock on 60-day deadline for congressional war powers approval
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Senate on Thursday argued the ceasefire paused the deadline for war powers review, which would start today
California Governor Gavin Newsom takes on Joe Rogan after podcaster calls him a ‘cardboard cutout of a person’
Governor Gavin Newsom said Joe Rogan was ‘ALL TALK, NO ACTION’