Brandon Daniel OGU
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US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Currently, U.S. oil giant Chevron confirmed a major expansion of its operations in Venezuela. Specifically, this strategic expansion follows President Donald Trump’s ambitious deal to actively…
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Postal Service work to comply with Trump’s executive order is rushed and sloppy, a whistleblower contends
Whistleblower Revelations and Systemic Risks Currently, the U.S. Postal Service is preparing to launch a rushed and error-riddled computer system for mail voting. Specifically, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal released a…
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US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
Federal Directives and CPT Restrictions Currently, international students in the United States face severe hurdles regarding off-campus internships. Specifically, multiple major universities have paused or restricted Curricular Practical Training following new…
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EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
The Diplomatic Push and Demands Currently, a European Commission delegation is holding intense talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. Specifically, these trade enforcers urgently seek a diplomatic off-ramp to avoid a…
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What does the US-Canada trade dispute mean for China?
Protecting Trade Sovereignty Currently, the escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada highlights significant limits to American tariff pressure. Specifically, Canadian negotiators walked away after Washington demanded restrictions on…
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Bond market revolt signals fading confidence in US economic leadership
The US-Canada Trade War and Economic Self-Harm Recently, a major breakdown in trade negotiations occurred between the United States and Canada. Consequently, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 50 percent…
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US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
Critical Missile Shortages in Europe Currently, the United States military is experiencing a beyond critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. Specifically, this severe shortfall primarily involves Patriot missile…
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AI demand drives triple-digit profit growth for Chinese chip foundries SMIC, Hua Hong
Surging Profits and Record Revenues Currently, China’s top two contract chipmakers, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, saw their profits surge by triple digits in the…
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Nvidia Reports Blowout Quarter, Says Demand for AI Chips Is Getting Even Hotter
Blowout Earnings and Strong Forecast Currently, Nvidia delivered a pleasant surprise to investors by reporting a quarter of blowout earnings. Specifically, Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress announced an expected 70…
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Zhipu AI shares jump as viral Ox Alpha model revealed as GLM-5.3-Flash on Chinese chips
Record Launch on Domestic Chips China’s Zhipu AI officially launched its open-weight model GLM-5.3-Flash, previously code-named Ox Alpha. Specifically, the system ran entirely on a massive cluster of 100,000 domestically…
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Why data centers are a top issue in the 2026 midterms
Public Opinion Shifts and Political Campaigns Currently, the intense focus on data centers dominates highly competitive political races, such as the Ohio Senate campaign. Specifically, Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown is actively…
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Flights, ferries cancelled in Shanghai and Shenzhen as Typhoon Saudel closes in
Typhoon Approach and Flight Suspensions Currently, the coastal Chinese province of Zhejiang is battening down for the approach of Typhoon Saudel. Specifically, the storm is forecast to make landfall between early…
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Chinese executives may join Xi’s US trip, as trade truce extension ‘almost certain’
Business Delegation and Summit Preparations Currently, Chinese and US officials are discussing whether business leaders will join President Xi Jinping’s delegation to the United States next month. Specifically, the talks…
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Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crime
Broadening the Definition of Corruption Currently, President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft campaign has expanded significantly beyond economic crimes to fundamentally reshape how the Chinese bureaucracy is run. Consequently, the campaign increasingly focuses…
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Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash
Procurement and Strategic Shifts Currently, Bangladesh has officially confirmed a long-expected deal to buy Chinese 4.5-generation J-10CE fighters. Specifically, a draft proposal for the massive procurement was recently submitted to the…
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Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
Appealing the Second Block Currently, the Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that blocked significant limitations on mail voting. Specifically, the Justice Department formally notified the U.S. District…
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TikTok, ByteDance agree to US$400 million settlement with US over children’s privacy suit
The Landmark Privacy Settlement TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, recently agreed to pay $400 million to settle a major US Justice Department lawsuit. The federal case accused the…
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The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
Treasury Report and Currency Paradox The US Treasury Department recently issued its major report on foreign exchange policies. Specifically, the publication warned international trading partners against manipulating their currencies for…
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
Proposed Defense Budget Increase Taiwan’s government recently proposed an 18 percent rise in defense spending for next year. Consequently, this budget exceeds T$1 trillion for the very first time. Taipei…
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Supreme Court’s chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
Emergency Ruling and Temporary Order Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed construction to continue on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project. This temporary order came just hours before lower-court…
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Beyond winning and losing: What Beijing wants from the Iran war
Managing Fallout and Containing Spillover As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its sixth month, China focuses primarily on managing the conflict’s fallout rather than exploiting it for geopolitical…
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The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The $40 Trillion Milestone The United States national debt officially surpassed a staggering $40 trillion on Wednesday. This unprecedented milestone was recorded just five months after the debt hit $39…
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North Korea shrugs off Trump’s scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
North Korea’s Dismissive Reaction North Korea stated that scaling back joint military exercises does not change their fundamentally provocative nature. Consequently, this dismissive stance dampens hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy…
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Malaysia’s Anwar to visit China next month with an eye on building trade ties
Upcoming Diplomatic Visit to China Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning an official visit to China next month. Consequently, the Southeast Asian nation aims to deepen bilateral trade ties…
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi seeks to improve Seoul ties amid US-South Korea friction
Calls for Strategic Autonomy Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on South Korea to exercise genuine strategic autonomy on Thursday. Specifically, he urged Seoul to develop relations with Beijing and…
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Be wary of defence contractors, Chinese study warns, pointing to US system
The Warning Against the Iron Triangle A new Chinese study strongly warns Beijing about the growing influence of defense contractors. Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University recently published this comprehensive…
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US-China ‘Board of Investment’ stalls before expected Trump-Xi meeting
The Stalled Investment Board The US-China Board of Investment is unlikely to be a deliverable for the expected meeting next month between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington. Sean…
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Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers and biofuel
Adapting to Decreased Chinese Exports US soybean growers are rapidly adapting to a steep decline in China-bound exports. According to Scott Gerlt, chief economist with the American Soybean Association, farmers…
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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
The Celestial Spectacle Millions of people crowded cloudless cities across Spain on Wednesday. They eagerly searched for the best views of a rare total solar eclipse. The alignment of the…
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China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’
Scientific Collaboration on Rare Earths China is expanding its scientific collaboration with Iran into the strategically sensitive field of rare earths. The National Natural Science Foundation of China recently unveiled…