The meeting between Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wrapped up, with military aid being the main topic of discussion. Some analysts and government officials in the West are concerned that this alliance could create instability in the region. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan breaks down what each side might…

Countries provide subsidies to industries they consider vital for their economies or national infrastructure. For instance, Taiwan, Korea and Japan offer subsidies to their semiconductor sectors, while Russia invests heavily in its energy industry, and China supports advanced manufacturing and high-tech industries. As a result, the United States has become overly dependent on specific countries…

There’s been some public speculation on a possible military and political deal between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. But while the U.S.-Israeli alliance dates back decades, relations between America, Israel and Saudi Arabia have at times been adversarial. Moreover, Israel’s new far-right government has weakened the U.S.-Israeli alliance and created an even wider…

North Korea unveiled its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine” on Friday, Sept. 8. According to state media, Submarine No. 841 has been assigned to the fleet that patrols the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said the submarine will be one of the main “underwater offensive means of the…

The Georgia special grand jury investigating the 2020 election will release their report, and a viral internet challenge turns deadly. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Georgia special grand jury report to be released The special grand jury report in Georgia that ultimately led to an indictment of…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia later in September, according to U.S. officials. The officials said Russia is looking to buy weapons and ammunition from North Korea to refill reserves drained by Russia’s war with Ukraine. When asked about a New York Times report on the potential visit, Russian presidential spokesman…

Following a system failure that forced Toyota to suspend production at all of its 14 Japan assembly plants, the company announced operations would resume Wednesday, Aug. 30. Twelve of the plants will get back to work Wednesday morning, with the other two resuming production in the afternoon. In a statement, Toyota described the system failure…

Idalia has strengthened to a hurricane on its way toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, and Toyota has stopped all production at its plants in Japan. These stories highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Idalia expected to hit Florida as Category 3 hurricane Less than 24 hours away from projected landfall in Florida, Idalia has strengthened…

The Iron Dome is one of the most widely deployed air defense systems in the world. It’s been protecting Israel from rockets, artillery, mortars, drones, and cruise missiles for over a decade. Now, the United States Marine Corps is expanding the reach of the Iron Dome by equipping its new littoral regiments with the short-range…