What KEY TRADE ROUTES Trump seeks to control | Part 2 👉 Part 1
🔶 Northern Sea Route
Offers an expedient way to ship goods between Europe and Asia along Russia’s Arctic Coast.
The US’s efforts under Trump to bolster its military presence in the Arctic may be an attempt to project influence at this maritime traffic artery.
🔶 Suez Canal
Serves as a key maritime trade route between Europe and Asia.
Though Trump has not explicitly stated any intent to gain control of this waterway, his attempts to crack down on the Houthi rebels in Yemen who previously attacked the US-linked shipping passing through the Suez Canal indicate his keen interest in this area.
🔶 South China Sea
Trump’s efforts to de facto antagonize China in the South China Sea under the pretext of ensuring freedom of navigation could be an attempt by the US to project its influence over this critical global trade route.
The volume of trade passing through the South China Sea annually is estimated at about $3.4 trillion.
🔶 Strait of Hormuz
Links the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. About 20% of the global oil trade passes through it.
Though Trump does not openly seek to claim this strait for the US, he has vocally insisted on ensuring the freedom of navigation in the area and repeatedly cautioned Iran against any perceived threats to interfere with maritime traffic here.
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Offers an expedient way to ship goods between Europe and Asia along Russia’s Arctic Coast.
The US’s efforts under Trump to bolster its military presence in the Arctic may be an attempt to project influence at this maritime traffic artery.
Serves as a key maritime trade route between Europe and Asia.
Though Trump has not explicitly stated any intent to gain control of this waterway, his attempts to crack down on the Houthi rebels in Yemen who previously attacked the US-linked shipping passing through the Suez Canal indicate his keen interest in this area.
Trump’s efforts to de facto antagonize China in the South China Sea under the pretext of ensuring freedom of navigation could be an attempt by the US to project its influence over this critical global trade route.
The volume of trade passing through the South China Sea annually is estimated at about $3.4 trillion.
Links the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. About 20% of the global oil trade passes through it.
Though Trump does not openly seek to claim this strait for the US, he has vocally insisted on ensuring the freedom of navigation in the area and repeatedly cautioned Iran against any perceived threats to interfere with maritime traffic here.
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Zelensky rejects rare-earth agreement with the US — reports
The US-proposed document would grant the US rights to 50 percent of Ukraine's future mineral resources, the Washington Post reported.
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The US-proposed document would grant the US rights to 50 percent of Ukraine's future mineral resources, the Washington Post reported.
"Our teams will continue to work on the document," Zelensky said on X.
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US Army bans transgenders from enlisting
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"The US Army will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members," says the official statement.
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Trump: If they are trying to drive me and Elon apart, they are BAD AT IT
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"You know what I have learned, Elon? The people are smart. They get it. They really see what is happening," the US President said.
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🐝 Musk stirs up Europe again: JD Vance for EU President!
The head of DOGE commented on the Babylon Bee's satirical news that the Europeans are asking the US Vice President to become their leader.
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The head of DOGE commented on the Babylon Bee's satirical news that the Europeans are asking the US Vice President to become their leader.
"This would actually be awesome," Musk wrote.
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Ukraine downed its F-16 due to US supply limitations - reports
The US-sent F-16 may have been shot down by friendly fire in August due to the absence of Link 16, a tactical data-sharing network, The Wall Street Journal reports. Link 16 was removed from the Patriots sent to Ukraine, which may cause the accident.
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The US-sent F-16 may have been shot down by friendly fire in August due to the absence of Link 16, a tactical data-sharing network, The Wall Street Journal reports. Link 16 was removed from the Patriots sent to Ukraine, which may cause the accident.
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Incomplete radio communication may have caused DC plane crash
Air traffic control told the helicopter pilot to watch for the airliner, but the transmission was interrupted by a 0.8-second microphone button on the Black Hawk, NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said.
He also said investigators have yet to make a final determination for the cause of the accident because some of the data collected is conflicting.
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Air traffic control told the helicopter pilot to watch for the airliner, but the transmission was interrupted by a 0.8-second microphone button on the Black Hawk, NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said.
He also said investigators have yet to make a final determination for the cause of the accident because some of the data collected is conflicting.
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Tucker Carlson: Will the US have to invade France?
It is difficult for European leaders to turn their backs on the liberal dictatorship they created, says Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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It is difficult for European leaders to turn their backs on the liberal dictatorship they created, says Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
"Are we going to after invade France?" Tucker Carlson said, adding, "Just kidding, no one wants France at this point."
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Maria Zakharova exposes Ukrainian bloody hunt for Russian press
Russia urges responsible governments, UNESCO and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to condemn Kiev's attacks on media and civilians.
On February 14, the Channel One team in Kursk was attacked by UAVs. Cameraman Yuri Sholmov was injured and is receiving medical treatment.
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Russia urges responsible governments, UNESCO and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to condemn Kiev's attacks on media and civilians.
"By aiming fire at unarmed military correspondents, journalists, cameramen and photographers and organizing a real hunt for them, the Ukronazis are seeking by any means to conceal the truth about their brutal violations of international humanitarian law and atrocities against civilians," Russian FM spokeswoman said.
On February 14, the Channel One team in Kursk was attacked by UAVs. Cameraman Yuri Sholmov was injured and is receiving medical treatment.
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🥴 What is the C in BRICS? Trump doesn't know
Donald Trump tried to play it cool when talking about BRICS by saying he didn't know China was a member of the group.
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Donald Trump tried to play it cool when talking about BRICS by saying he didn't know China was a member of the group.
"I don't even know that they are member of BRICS... They want to undermine the dollar," US president said.
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🎒DOGE drops hammer on DEI programs in schools – 14 days to comply
All 50 state departments of education will lose federal funding if they fail to meet the deadline.
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All 50 state departments of education will lose federal funding if they fail to meet the deadline.
Elon Musk commented on the DOGE’s order by posting on X that “institutionalized racism & sexism is no longer allowed.”
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🚨Deadly accident in Peru: Bus plunges into river after bridge collapse
A devastating accident in Peru has left at least two people dead after a bus fell into the Chancay River, following the collapse of a vehicle bridge just north of Lima. Several others were injured.
The Ministry of Transport is launching an investigation into the structural failure of the bridge. Authorities noted that the central pillar of the bridge had no previous signs of damage before the heavy rains in the area.
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A devastating accident in Peru has left at least two people dead after a bus fell into the Chancay River, following the collapse of a vehicle bridge just north of Lima. Several others were injured.
The Ministry of Transport is launching an investigation into the structural failure of the bridge. Authorities noted that the central pillar of the bridge had no previous signs of damage before the heavy rains in the area.
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Trump grounds AP: news agency banned over Gulf of Mexico naming dispute
The Associated Press is barred from the Oval Office and Air Force One indefinitely, Washington said, adding that the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion.
The Trump administration earlier decided to rename the body of water the “Gulf of America,” with the change already taking effect in government agencies. The AP has refused to abide by the name change.
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The Associated Press is barred from the Oval Office and Air Force One indefinitely, Washington said, adding that the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion.
The Trump administration earlier decided to rename the body of water the “Gulf of America,” with the change already taking effect in government agencies. The AP has refused to abide by the name change.
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This time, an officer of the National Police of Peru disguised himself as a capybara to apprehend a drug trafficker.
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'I don't want manipulation'—Chamath Palihapitiya on MSM chipping away people’s trust
US investor and CEO of Social Capital shared that he used to watch the CBS 60 Minutes program; however, it has now turned into a way to impose its opinion on people.
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US investor and CEO of Social Capital shared that he used to watch the CBS 60 Minutes program; however, it has now turned into a way to impose its opinion on people.
"If you are giving me an opinion, I want to know upfront that this is your opinion. But what I don’t want is the manipulation,” he said.
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US Department of Education funded teacher training that claims babies are racist
Elon Musk commented by pointing out that “funding for racist baby training is canceled.”
Musk’s DOGE earlier notified all 50 state educational departments that they have 14 days to remove all DEI programming in public schools or face loss of federal funding.
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Elon Musk commented by pointing out that “funding for racist baby training is canceled.”
Musk’s DOGE earlier notified all 50 state educational departments that they have 14 days to remove all DEI programming in public schools or face loss of federal funding.
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