Alex Nowrasteh The Trump administration issued an executive order (EO) on January 20, 2025, to create a process to designate some international criminal organizations and drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). There have been no updates to the State Department’s list of FTOs yet. To be designated an FTO, the State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (SDBCT) must demonstrate that ...
Latex clothing has proven to be a bold statement in fashion; its daring, sleek look, and skin-tight fit are unmistakable. Regardless of whether you’re sporting a latex dress, latex bodysuit, latex catsuit or latex corset making an accessories add-on can elevate your latex outfit to a new stratosphere. Accessories have an amazing ability to amp up an outfit and give ...
After President Donald Trump announced that America ‘will take over the Gaza strip,’ Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., pushed back against the idea, suggesting that the move would betray the ‘America First’ principle Trump voters expected. During his inauguration speech last month, Trump unequivocally declared that throughout his administration he will ‘put America first,’ echoing a longstanding pillar of his political ...
The Palestinian terrorist group whose attack on Israel launched the war in Gaza is now calling President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to rebuild the territory a ‘recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region.’ Trump sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East after announcing last night that the U.S. will ‘take over the Gaza Strip,’ level it and ...
JERUSALEM—President Donald Trump’s decision to restore his maximum pressure campaign on the Islamic Republic of Iran jolted the clerical regime in Tehran and established a clean break with the Biden administration’s concessionary policy toward the rogue nation, according to Mideast experts. Trump also warned the regime on Tuesday that if it carries out his assassination, advisers will ensure that the ...
Jeffrey Miron Since at least Aristotle, new technologies have raised fears of major job losses as businesses substitute machines for people. The industrial revolution led to the Luddite movement in early 19th-century England; 100 years later, Ford’s assembly line sparked fears that skilled artisans would no longer be needed. A priori, the net impact of “labor-saving” technologies is ambiguous. In some ...
When it comes to hiring a conveyancing solicitor, one of the key concerns is how much you’ll be paying for their services. Solicitors typically offer two main types of fee structures: fixed-fee and hourly rate. Understanding these options can help you make an informed decision and avoid unexpected costs. Let’s take a closer look at both methods to see how ...
If you plan to operate Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) or Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in the UK for commercial purposes, obtaining an Operator Licence is a legal requirement. Issued by the Traffic Commissioner, this licence ensures that businesses comply with road safety, environmental, and financial regulations when transporting goods or passengers. Whether you’re an individual driver or a business owner ...
The US Postal Service (USPS) has ceased accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong “until further notice,” as fresh rules have shut a loophole allowing duty-free imports of low-value goods. The suspension comes amid rising tensions between the US and China, sparked by former President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extra 10% tariff on all imports from the country. ...
Citigroup has confirmed it will press ahead with hybrid working for most of its global workforce, bucking a growing shift among Wall Street rivals towards five days a week in the office. The US banking giant’s chief executive, Jane Fraser, recently assured managing directors that Citi staff may continue working up to two days a week remotely. The decision contrasts ...