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Author: Andy Corbley

Beijing Announces Date for Manned Mission to the Moon’s Surface in Rare Public Statement
Space

Beijing Announces Date for Manned Mission to the Moon’s Surface in Rare Public Statement

May 1, 2024May 16, 2024

Officials with the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO), who rarely comment on the details of future space missions,…

Following Lowered Draft Age, Euro Countries Willing to Send Immigrants Back to Ukraine to Fight
War

Following Lowered Draft Age, Euro Countries Willing to Send Immigrants Back to Ukraine to Fight

April 26, 2024

Voices across the West are celebrating the recent passage of the National Security Supplemental Act which will approve 61…

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting
World News

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting

April 23, 2024

After a pause extending to February 4th, US forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack again, with…

4/22 End of the Empire: America in Uncharted Economic Waters Following Foreign Aid Bills
End of the Empire

4/22 End of the Empire: America in Uncharted Economic Waters Following Foreign Aid Bills

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

As Long as a Whale, New Extinct Snake Found in India May Be Largest to Have Ever Slithered the Earth
Earth Sciences

As Long as a Whale, New Extinct Snake Found in India May Be Largest to Have Ever Slithered the Earth

April 19, 2024

A giant snake, now thought to have been almost the largest to ever slither the Earth, has been identified…

Philippines Witnesses the Failure of Arms Control as Once-Prohibited Missiles Arrive on Luzon
Foreign Policy

Philippines Witnesses the Failure of Arms Control as Once-Prohibited Missiles Arrive on Luzon

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Beijing is likely to further militarize its positions in the South China Sea after a once-prohibited missile system’s “surprise”…

Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections
Foreign Policy

Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

In a major milestone for the upcoming elections in Venezuela, all candidates and parties have been registered and registration…

Crushing Parliamentary Defeat Signals Lame Duck Period for North Korea Hawk Yoon Suk-yeol
World News

Crushing Parliamentary Defeat Signals Lame Duck Period for North Korea Hawk Yoon Suk-yeol

April 15, 2024

2024 is setting records for voting. More elections are taking place this year than any other in the history…

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
World News

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice

April 11, 2024

The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…

Ukrainian, Western Officials Talk Apocalyptically of 10 Years of War and Retaking Crimea
War

Ukrainian, Western Officials Talk Apocalyptically of 10 Years of War and Retaking Crimea

April 10, 2024April 11, 2024

Reasoning that negotiations with Moscow are “politically toxic” to use one reporter’s words, some Ukrainian lawmakers and Western diplomats…

Nicaragua Takes Germany to International Court of Justice Over Israel Support
World News

Nicaragua Takes Germany to International Court of Justice Over Israel Support

April 9, 2024

The Central American nation of Nicaragua joined Colombia as one of two other nations, apart from South Africa, which…

Taiwan Opposition Promotes ‘Journey of Peace’ While Ruling Party Harshens Nat. Sec. Law
World News

Taiwan Opposition Promotes ‘Journey of Peace’ While Ruling Party Harshens Nat. Sec. Law

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Legislators within Taiwan’s multi-decadal ruling party, the DPP, have introduced amendments to a variety of existing laws aimed at…

Going on 18 Years, North Korea Sanctions Finally Ended by Russian Sec. Council Veto
Foreign Policy

Going on 18 Years, North Korea Sanctions Finally Ended by Russian Sec. Council Veto

April 4, 2024

Following a veto from the Russian Federation, the strict sanctions policy on North Korea that was set to be…

Holiest Mountain in Korean Buddhism Enshrined as South Korea’s 23rd National Park
Coffee Break Reads

Holiest Mountain in Korean Buddhism Enshrined as South Korea’s 23rd National Park

April 3, 2024

On March 4th, South Korean Environment Minister, Han Hwa-Jin, and the National Park Service Chairman, Song Hyung-Geun, held a…

‘Turtle Islands’ in Micronesia’s Yap State Cleared of Invasive Rats in Win for Wildlife and Gardens
Conservation

‘Turtle Islands’ in Micronesia’s Yap State Cleared of Invasive Rats in Win for Wildlife and Gardens

April 2, 2024

The rich tropical “gardening island” of Loosiep is now confirmed to be free from rats, a damaging invasive species,…

More Evidence Modern Humans Are Rapidly Losing Microbiome Diversity
Nutrition

More Evidence Modern Humans Are Rapidly Losing Microbiome Diversity

March 29, 2024

It’s never been a better time to add fiber into your diet. Whether you follow a vegetable-light diet like…

Backpacking in Asia, Africa? Think Twice Before Bringing This Key Item
Travel

Backpacking in Asia, Africa? Think Twice Before Bringing This Key Item

March 28, 2024March 29, 2024

This article contains affiliate links. Whether you sprain an ankle high in the Hindu Kush, break an axle in…

Ukrainian Diplomats Change from Pleading to Demanding More Weapons Amid Blackouts
War

Ukrainian Diplomats Change from Pleading to Demanding More Weapons Amid Blackouts

March 27, 2024

As it became clear that the US Congress was not united behind replenishing the stores of Ukrainian weaponry following…

Nearly Every Form of Exercise Has Greater Treatment Potential for Depression Than SSRIs
Medicine

Nearly Every Form of Exercise Has Greater Treatment Potential for Depression Than SSRIs

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

In a large meta-analysis that compared the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) against various forms of exercise,…

03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain
End of the Empire

03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain

March 25, 2024

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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