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Trump Promised 90 Deals in 90 Days: He Got Just 2 and Now Looks for More Time
Global Economy

Trump Promised 90 Deals in 90 Days: He Got Just 2 and Now Looks for More Time

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

“We invite you to participate in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the…

As the Trump Tariff Deadline Looms, Vietnam Is Relieved, Japan Resigned
Global Economy

As the Trump Tariff Deadline Looms, Vietnam Is Relieved, Japan Resigned

July 7, 2025

A 90 day pause in the implementation of President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates will expire on Wednesday, and…

As Japan Retires Reliable Rocket, Honda Motors Blasts Off into the Space Sector with Surprise Rocket Test
Space

As Japan Retires Reliable Rocket, Honda Motors Blasts Off into the Space Sector with Surprise Rocket Test

June 30, 2025

Surprising investors and industry experts alike, Honda Motor Company announced on June 17th that it had successfully tested its…

Brooklyn Bonsai Museum Celebrates 100th Birthday Bash with Largest-Ever Exhibition on These Mini Trees
Culture

Brooklyn Bonsai Museum Celebrates 100th Birthday Bash with Largest-Ever Exhibition on These Mini Trees

June 19, 2025June 22, 2025

One of America’s largest bonsai tree collections recently celebrated its centennial with the largest exhibition on these miniature trees…

Is Finland Really the Happiest Country? New Global Flourishing Study Find Indonesians Are Most Fulfilled
Human Sciences

Is Finland Really the Happiest Country? New Global Flourishing Study Find Indonesians Are Most Fulfilled

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

A new measure of global mental wellbeing was recently released through a series of papers from Harvard University and…

Trump Doubles Down on Biden-Era Policy of Missiles in the Philippines
Foreign Policy

Trump Doubles Down on Biden-Era Policy of Missiles in the Philippines

March 31, 2025

In his first major trip to Asia since taking the role as civilian leader of the US military, Sect.…

Travelers Are Being Increasingly Turned Off by Overtourism—Consider Skipping These Trending Destinations
Travel

Travelers Are Being Increasingly Turned Off by Overtourism—Consider Skipping These Trending Destinations

February 7, 2025

WaL reported last year that 2024 was the most touristy year in human history, with many European destinations reeling from…

Scientist Exposes ‘Blue Zones’ to be Myth Based on Pension Fraud, Not Diet and Lifestyle
Nutrition

Scientist Exposes ‘Blue Zones’ to be Myth Based on Pension Fraud, Not Diet and Lifestyle

January 7, 2025

In what is likely to be seen as the health and fitness equivalent of something like the Watergate or…

Japanese Defense Strategy Paper Is ‘Tensest’ in History, Shedding All Language of Diplomacy
Foreign Policy

Japanese Defense Strategy Paper Is ‘Tensest’ in History, Shedding All Language of Diplomacy

July 23, 2024

Japan’s ongoing military defense buildup accelerated, at least rhetorically, in line with the recent release of a national defense…

Relocation of the US Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam Still Ongoing–as Are the Rapes Off-Base
Foreign Policy

Relocation of the US Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam Still Ongoing–as Are the Rapes Off-Base

July 2, 2024July 5, 2024

The Kyodo News reported that Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has said about 100 US Marines will move to…

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…

What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?
Culture

What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Depending on where you live in the world, you may be opening this story with every tree in your…

Denmark is Latest to Announce Dramatic Increases in Military Spending
ArchivesCoffee Break Reads

Denmark is Latest to Announce Dramatic Increases in Military Spending

May 30, 2023June 28, 2023

As WaL has covered over the last 6 months, the world, and particularly NATO member states, are continuing to…

World Military Spending Continues to Soar Inside and Outside of Warzones
ArchivesWorld News

World Military Spending Continues to Soar Inside and Outside of Warzones

May 5, 2023June 29, 2023

Global military expenditures continue to rise around the world, with the 11 highest spenders all continuing to increase budgetary…

France Commits to 40% Increase in Military Spending, Nuclear Weapon Modernization
ArchivesForeign Policy

France Commits to 40% Increase in Military Spending, Nuclear Weapon Modernization

January 23, 2023July 17, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron announced recently his administration would increase France’s national defense spending 40% over the next 6…

Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase
ArchivesWorld News

Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase

January 10, 2023July 17, 2023

Citing “the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II,” the Kishida government of…

Gaffes in Tokyo – Biden Claims US Will Militarily Defend Taiwan – Calls Indo-Pacific “Our Region”
ArchivesForeign Policy

Gaffes in Tokyo – Biden Claims US Will Militarily Defend Taiwan – Calls Indo-Pacific “Our Region”

May 24, 2022July 10, 2025

President Biden has forced his administration yet again to walk back comments he has made about the US commitment…

Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?
ArchivesNutrition

Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?

March 8, 2021September 25, 2023

After years of gaining popularity as some sort of secret aging cure, the traditional Japanese diet and method of…


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UN’s ‘Genocide Chronicler’ Issues New Report on Mass Corporate Facilitation of Israel’s War on Palestine

Andy Corbley July 4, 2025

From civilian machinists like Hyundai and Caterpillar, to tourist platforms like Airbnb and Booking, to more obvious culprits like…

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Italy Quietly Tries to Renew Military Cooperation Agreement with Israel, Law firm Notices and Objects

Andy Corbley May 23, 2025

Signed in 2002 and entering into force in 2005, few Italian citizens will know what has resulted from a…

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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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