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The Market Law Of One Price'How The Donald Bombed Energy Consumers, Too
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1395+ words) The Donald plunged into one hell of a hornets nest when he took the bait from Bibi Netanyahu and launched an all out "kinetic" war on Iran (as distinguished from the brutal economic war Washington has been waging for decades)....
Iran Prepares to Dupe the West Again
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (204+ words) On the menu today: The U. S. -Israeli war against Iran reaches a proposed two-week cease-fire. .. at least on paper; the cease-fire has not stopped Iran from firing missiles and drones at Bahrain and. .. Iran Prepares to Dupe the West Again Posted…...
China hopes "relevant parties" can grasp chance at peace in Iran war
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (221+ words) BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) " China's foreign ministry said it hoped the "relevant parties can grasp this chance at peace and "bring the region back to stability "as soon as possible" after the U. S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in the weeks-long…...
Trump's last-minute delay: Why he was never going to obliterate Iran in the first place
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (1206+ words) Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen highlights concerns over Iran's demands for tolls and unimpeded access for ships through the vital waterway after the U. S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. I've been telling anyone who would listen " yes. I…...
Vietnam's top leader will make four-day visit to China, Chinese state media says
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (138+ words) BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - Vietnam's top leader To Lam "will visit "China next week from April 14 to 17, Chinese "state "news "agency Xinhua said "on Thursday. The announcement confirms a Reuters report about Vietnam's "state president and party "chi. .. BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters)…...
China reportedly pressed Iran to accept truce
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (252+ words) China reportedly played a behind-the-scenes role in pushing for the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire. China reportedly played a behind-the-scenes role in pushing for the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire Beijing used its influence to press Tehran to accept the truce at the 11th hour, The New…...
Why China Might Have Pressed Iran To Compromise With The US
1+ day, 52+ min ago (319+ words) Authored by Andrew Korybko, The sequence that Trump threatened if no deal was reached before the expiry of his deadline would have cut China off from half of the oil that it imported by sea last year and likely set…...
China Celebrates Itself for 'Constructive Role' in Iran Ceasefire " After Its 'Peace Plan' Totally Ignored
1+ day, 5+ min ago (544+ words) The Chinese Communist Party proclaimed that it would "continue playing a constructive role" in peace in the Middle East following President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announcing a ceasefire on Wednesday. The government of Pakistan, a close…...
David French and Suhas Subramanyam: The Superpower Folded in Front of the Whole World
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (87+ words) The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture'supported by a community built on good-faith. David French…...
US Achieved Goals but Is Ready to Resume Operations If Iran Rejects Peace: Pentagon
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (494+ words) The U. S. military will remain in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure Tehran complies with the cease-fire, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. US Achieved Goals but Is Ready to Resume Operations If Iran Rejects Peace: Pentagon The Pentagon on…...