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U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets
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U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets

U.S. seizure and interception of Venezuelan oil tankers have choked the nation's crude exports, causing a spike in global oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the energy market.

Trump Administration Halts Major Offshore Wind Projects, Citing National Security Risks
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Trump Administration Halts Major Offshore Wind Projects, Citing National Security Risks

The Trump administration has paused five major offshore wind projects, citing unspecified national security risks from the Pentagon and drawing sharp criticism from industry leaders.

VP JD Vance Faces Racism Accusations, Reigniting Debate on American Identity
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VP JD Vance Faces Racism Accusations, Reigniting Debate on American Identity

Vice President JD Vance faces sharp accusations of racism and tolerating anti-semitism from a blog post, sparking a wider debate on Christian nationalism and political polarization in the U.S.

The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling
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The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling

From Syria and Gaza to the killing of journalists and the climate crisis, a collection of documentaries serves as an archive of modern conflict. We analyze the role of conflict journalism today.

After the Fire: Hong Kong's Housing Crisis Is the Deeper Tragedy
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After the Fire: Hong Kong's Housing Crisis Is the Deeper Tragedy

A fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district killed 159, but the real tragedy it exposes is the city's chronic housing crisis, a systemic failure impacting its economy, politics, and social stability.

Trump's Venezuela Oil Blockade Is About Toppling Maduro, Top Democrat Says
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Trump's Venezuela Oil Blockade Is About Toppling Maduro, Top Democrat Says

Rep. Adam Smith, the leading Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, says the Trump administration's oil blockade on Venezuela is primarily a tool for regime change against President Maduro, challenging the official U.S. justification.

From Periphery to Powerhouse: How Sarawak is Remaking Malaysia's Political and Economic Landscape
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From Periphery to Powerhouse: How Sarawak is Remaking Malaysia's Political and Economic Landscape

An in-depth look at how Sarawak, once a Malaysian periphery, is leveraging federal political fragmentation and its own internal stability to become a green economic powerhouse.

The Unraveling Order: Seven Questions Defining Global Geopolitics at the Close of 2025
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The Unraveling Order: Seven Questions Defining Global Geopolitics at the Close of 2025

At the end of 2025, the world faces tough geopolitical questions on Trump's foreign policy, South America's rightward shift, the Gaza ceasefire, and more. PRISM analyzes the key global hotspots.

UPS Scrambles as Trump's 'De Minimis' Repeal Triggers Pre-Holiday Shipping Chaos
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UPS Scrambles as Trump's 'De Minimis' Repeal Triggers Pre-Holiday Shipping Chaos

The repeal of the U.S. 'de minimis' trade rule by President Trump has caused a logistical crisis for UPS, leading to lost packages, unexpected tariffs, and a chaotic holiday season.

Sanction or Piracy? US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Ignites International Legal Firestorm
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Sanction or Piracy? US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Ignites International Legal Firestorm

The recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker has sparked a fierce debate over international law, pitting claims of legitimate sanction enforcement against accusations of state-sponsored piracy. We analyze the legal and geopolitical fallout.

Trump Administration Halts 5 Major Offshore Wind Projects, Citing National Security Risks
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Trump Administration Halts 5 Major Offshore Wind Projects, Citing National Security Risks

The Trump administration has suspended five major offshore wind projects on the U.S. Atlantic coast, citing national security concerns over radar interference. The move has sent shockwaves through the renewable energy industry.

Russia Intensifies Odesa Assault, Squeezing Ukraine's Maritime Lifeline Amid Diplomatic Stalemate
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Russia Intensifies Odesa Assault, Squeezing Ukraine's Maritime Lifeline Amid Diplomatic Stalemate

Russia is intensifying its systematic attacks on Ukraine's key port city of Odesa, causing widespread power outages and threatening critical grain export routes. The escalation comes as diplomatic talks show no clear progress.