US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and Trump US Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
Bolton Blasts U.S. and Israel for 'Massive Failure' in Iran Deterrence Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton, known as a hardliner, has criticized the U.S. and Israel for not fully utilizing their deterrence capabilities against Iran’s attack on Israel. During his interview with CNN on the 14th (local time), Bolton stated, “We witnessed a massive failure of Israeli and American deterrence,” referring to the Iranian […]
Driving Down Emissions: EPA's New Greenhouse Gas Standards for Trucks On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the most stringent greenhouse gas standards, covering new medium and heavy-duty trucks, including delivery trucks, school, and public transportation buses, and large vehicles for the period of 2027-2032, as reported by Forbes on April 1. The EPA stated that the final standards will reduce […]
Russia's Crypto Regulation Bill Set for August Passage Amid US Sanctions The bill is expected to pass in August Russian authorities are preparing to reintroduce a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining that failed to be adopted in 2022. Due to U.S. sanctions, Russian authorities are paying attention to cryptocurrencies, which have a strong point in cross-border transactions. According to the industry, on the 15th, the Russian […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight Race The recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense' Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden' On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles in Mediterranean, Downs Drone CNN reported on the 13th (local time) that some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran in a retaliatory attack against Israel were intercepted by U.S. forces. Quoting two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, CNN stated that the U.S. military intercepted over 70 one-way attack drones and more than three ballistic missiles […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented Trial Trump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Yellen to China: U.S. Won't Stand by as Overproduction Floods Market U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that she will “leave nothing off the table,” including additional tariffs, in response to China’s problem of overproduction. She is committed to employing all possible measures to address this issue. According to Bloomberg News on the 14th (local time), Secretary Yellen expressed her constant concern about the potential […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 4 The first satellite launched last year passes over the Korean Peninsula twice a day while orbiting a sun-synchronous orbit that constantly maintains the same angle with the sun. During the day, it takes photos using visible light; at night, it uses infrared sensors. This is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) satellite. The EO equipment of the first […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 3 The Cosmos-2428 resolution in response to the U.S. Spy satellites must collect intelligence without being drawn by the Earth’s intense gravity. To do this, they must orbit the Earth at a very high speed. It is reported that they maintain a speed of about 5 miles per second when they are 311 miles above the […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 2 U.S. Spy Satellite Keyhole Identifies Objects as Small as 5cm In reality, the KH-12, managed by the U.S. Air Force Space Command, is known to descend from about 372 miles to about 124-186 miles to photograph the target area and then return to its original position. Through this, they use a top-of-the-line optical camera with […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 1 The U.S. possesses the world’s most powerful spy satelliteKeyhole means peeking through a keyholeKH-13·KH-14 can identify 5cm objects About $1 billion per unit 1998 film Enemy of the State, watchers might remember scenes of individuals being observed and tracked in real-time from satellites. While it was just a scene in a movie and technically considered […]
Ukraine to Purchase Chinese Drones U.S. drones cost thousands of dollars more per unitDevelopment limitations due to compliance with communication standardsBan on Chinese components hinders performance As the Russia-Ukraine war turns into a drone battlefield with drones being actively used, Ukraine is extensively using Chinese drones that are superior in terms of price and performance compared to American ones, according […]
Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine Defense Ahead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 2 On January 14 this year, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited Russia for talks. This was followed by a visit from the North Korean Agricultural Technology Delegation on February 9. On February 12, the WPK’s delegation attended “The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Neocolonialism” upon the invitation of the ruling […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1 CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
China's Economy on the Rise, According to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have upgraded their growth forecasts for China this year. According to Bloomberg on the 11th, Goldman Sachs predicted in a recent report that the Chinese economy would have grown at an annual rate of 7.5% in the first quarter compared to the previous quarter. The earlier estimate was 5.6%. Goldman […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press Conference Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and Trump US Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
Bolton Blasts U.S. and Israel for 'Massive Failure' in Iran Deterrence Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton, known as a hardliner, has criticized the U.S. and Israel for not fully utilizing their deterrence capabilities against Iran’s attack on Israel. During his interview with CNN on the 14th (local time), Bolton stated, “We witnessed a massive failure of Israeli and American deterrence,” referring to the Iranian […]
Driving Down Emissions: EPA's New Greenhouse Gas Standards for Trucks On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the most stringent greenhouse gas standards, covering new medium and heavy-duty trucks, including delivery trucks, school, and public transportation buses, and large vehicles for the period of 2027-2032, as reported by Forbes on April 1. The EPA stated that the final standards will reduce […]
Russia's Crypto Regulation Bill Set for August Passage Amid US Sanctions The bill is expected to pass in August Russian authorities are preparing to reintroduce a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining that failed to be adopted in 2022. Due to U.S. sanctions, Russian authorities are paying attention to cryptocurrencies, which have a strong point in cross-border transactions. According to the industry, on the 15th, the Russian […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight Race The recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense' Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden' On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles in Mediterranean, Downs Drone CNN reported on the 13th (local time) that some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran in a retaliatory attack against Israel were intercepted by U.S. forces. Quoting two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, CNN stated that the U.S. military intercepted over 70 one-way attack drones and more than three ballistic missiles […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented Trial Trump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Yellen to China: U.S. Won't Stand by as Overproduction Floods Market U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that she will “leave nothing off the table,” including additional tariffs, in response to China’s problem of overproduction. She is committed to employing all possible measures to address this issue. According to Bloomberg News on the 14th (local time), Secretary Yellen expressed her constant concern about the potential […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 4 The first satellite launched last year passes over the Korean Peninsula twice a day while orbiting a sun-synchronous orbit that constantly maintains the same angle with the sun. During the day, it takes photos using visible light; at night, it uses infrared sensors. This is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) satellite. The EO equipment of the first […]
Ukraine to Purchase Chinese Drones U.S. drones cost thousands of dollars more per unitDevelopment limitations due to compliance with communication standardsBan on Chinese components hinders performance As the Russia-Ukraine war turns into a drone battlefield with drones being actively used, Ukraine is extensively using Chinese drones that are superior in terms of price and performance compared to American ones, according […]
Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine Defense Ahead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 2 On January 14 this year, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited Russia for talks. This was followed by a visit from the North Korean Agricultural Technology Delegation on February 9. On February 12, the WPK’s delegation attended “The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Neocolonialism” upon the invitation of the ruling […]
China's Economy on the Rise, According to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have upgraded their growth forecasts for China this year. According to Bloomberg on the 11th, Goldman Sachs predicted in a recent report that the Chinese economy would have grown at an annual rate of 7.5% in the first quarter compared to the previous quarter. The earlier estimate was 5.6%. Goldman […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press Conference Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
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