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The Island in the Mediterranean, the Taiwan Card in Washington
The Ventotene opening and the Taiwan card in Washington On the morning of September 14, Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim returned to Taoyuan International Airport after a previously unannounced trip to Italy. She delivered remarks by livestream, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. The trip had been kept confidential before departure, and the Taiwanese government said the decision was intended to minimise interference and ensure the delegation could reach its destination safely.
By Jinabout 13 hours ago in The Swamp
Madison Locals Offer Measured Takes on Lindsay Clancy Mistrial
Positioned at the far end of State Street, Derrick Williams, a Black police officer assigned to crowd control, has spent days listening to alternating angry chants from Lindsay Clancy supporters and counterprotesters. Passersby walked past, looking him knowingly in the eye, and pleaded either “Protect our children” or “Protect our mothers.” Because Derrick makes a point of not following national news, he remained confused about the specifics of the debate and simply focused on keeping the crowds moving.
By Scott Christenson🌴about 17 hours ago in The Swamp
Blood for Oil, Soldiers for Russia: Why North Korea Is Sending Its Men Into Putin’s War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia could receive as many as 50,000 North Korean troops, revising his earlier estimate of 30,000. The figure has not been independently confirmed. Reuters reported that Zelenskyy did not publicly explain the basis for the new estimate.
By Jina day ago in The Swamp
The Day Westminster’s Era Was Declared Over: Three Cracks That Could Break Britain
Three Cracks, Connected I In the meeting room at Cardiff Bay there was a long table. A dark blue tablecloth. Four chairs, one on each side. Outside, the Welsh Government building was a wall of glass. September sun hit it and threw back a glare.
By Jina day ago in The Swamp
Iran Has Eight Days to Reach Trump Through Beijing
The Messenger and the Shock Absorber At 4 p.m. on September 15, 2026, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a single sentence on its website.
By Jina day ago in The Swamp
Singapore Raised Its Prime Minister’s Pay by 64%. The Math Is Only Half the Story.
Formula Restart: How Singapore’s 64% Ministerial Pay Raise Works and What It Changes On 8 September 2026, in Singapore’s Parliament, Lawrence Wong delivered a ministerial statement. He accepted the recommendations of the independent committee on political salaries. The annual benchmark for an MR4 entry-level minister would rise from S$1.1 million to S$1.8 million. The Prime Minister’s salary would rise from S$2.2 million to S$3.6 million. The increase was about 64%. The previous adjustment was in 2012, fifteen years earlier.
By Jina day ago in The Swamp
Misogyny Is a Crime Against Humanity
We have spent years learning to recognize the narcissist in the bedroom. Now we need to learn to recognize the narcissistic pattern in the institution.
By THE HONED CRONE4 days ago in The Swamp
How Trump And His Supporters Dragged 9/11 Into Political Mud
“Such a lovely day to go flying The sky's so clear, the sun is shining Fate has given me wings Such a terrible, funny thing”
By Carl J. Petersen5 days ago in The Swamp
The Neighbor Finally Said No: Inside Canada’s Trade War With America
When the “Obedient Neighbor” Decides to Hit Back: Why Canada Dares to Say “No” to the United States August 21, Ottawa. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney halted trade negotiations with the United States and recalled the Canadian negotiating delegation from Washington.
By Jin5 days ago in The Swamp
Trump Said No to Saudi Arabia: The Red Sea Will Pay the Price
The weight of a “no” On September 10, 2026, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump twice. The first call was a briefing on Yemen. Hours later, he called again to ask U.S. forces to strike the Houthis.
By Jin5 days ago in The Swamp
September 11: 25 Years Later
September 11, 2001: a date that would forever impact the United States. Where were you on that tragic day? I was a 7th grader at the time, and it was an ordinary school day. All of a sudden, everyone was told that two buildings, which were the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center, collapsed in a matter of minutes. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives and that's when time stood still. The reaction across the country and the world ranged from shocked to sadness. Unfortunately, not even an hour after arriving at school, I was picked up early. I went upstairs to my bedroom and watched the rest of the news coverage of the attacks. My 13-year-old self struggled to process and understand why someone would do something like this. What led them to take the lives of innocent individuals? The fallen victims had families and I got emotional. There are evil people in this world and the terrorists that had absolutely no regards about human lives were an example of this. Even though I was raised in Texas, I was born in New York. I have relatives who still live in the latter state.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 days ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Midterm Promise
News of the Republican National Convention circulate social media with the most recent promise from Trump. Trump claimed to offer Americans (oh, I’m sorry, I mean, adult American citizens) a dividend of $5000 because America is economically strong. Once he spat that promise, the stadium erupted with applause while opposing content creators flooded their accounts, ready to post the latest.
By Iris Harris7 days ago in The Swamp