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How politicians and governments around the world are dealing with climate change, solar energy and harnessing renewable resources.
Trump’s Record in Full Context (Part 3). AI-Generated.
(Continued from Part 2...) --- The Other Side of the Ledger Parts 1 and 2 documented what actually happened on the accomplishment side: laws signed, executive actions taken, policies reversed, agencies redirected, courts reshaped, enforcement priorities changed, and measurable outcomes claimed or recorded. Part 3 completes the record by looking at the other side of the ledger: promises that were not fully delivered, policies that were blocked, outcomes that fell short of public expectation, legal battles that shaped the presidency, and cultural events that cannot honestly be ignored.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in The Swamp
Fuel on Fire: How Rising Petrol Prices Are Crushing the Public in 2026
Fuel on Fire: How Rising Petrol Prices Are Crushing the Public in 2026 The Introduction The price of gasoline is continuing to rise in Pakistan, which is having an impact on every sector of society. From daily wage earners to salaried professionals, the rising cost of fuel has become more than just an economic issue—it is a national crisis impacting livelihoods, mobility, and overall quality of life.
By Farida Kabir6 months ago in The Swamp
Targets- a political “get out of jail free” card.
Targets- a political “get out of jail free” card. Targets have replaced “continuous review” A target is an artificial construct, a media and political device to avoid the complex reality of any and every part of existence. Neither politicians nor media hacks will admit that anything is way too complex and consists of so many constantly changing variables, for them to control. Such constantly changing variables mean that having rigid plans is a recipe for disaster, rather than admit this they invent Targets. Then claim anything and everything is subject to this simplistic artificial construct, with responsibility for reaching these abstract ambitions, down to the general population. Taxes levied, freedoms eroded, choices limited all in the name of reaching a target that is a guess based on a theory, at best and a figment of someone's imagination at worst.
By Peter Rose6 months ago in The Swamp
Charles in The Court of King Donald.
Can Charles' visit to the US smooth over the cracks that have appeared between Starmer and Trump? The US and UK's relationship remains strained, particularly over the recent Iran, Israel, US, War. Also, comments made by Trump about Starmer and the UK in general have soured relations between the two. And one has to ask, is there even a special relationship any more between the two countries? As one pundit said, Israel has replaced the UK in a special relationship. The UK and the US have much in common, and yet the US looks towards a Jewish nation in the Middle East to stand shoulder to shoulder with. More so, since Trump threw his lot in with a wanted criminal and fascist Benjamin Netanyahu, launching war after war. So Bibi does not have to face prosecution for corruption at home and for war crimes at the ICC or International Court.
By Nicholas Bishop6 months ago in The Swamp
Ed Miliband: The Once and Future Leader?
Current Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is seen by many on the left and right of the Labour Party as a good replacement for the Leader of the party and denizen of No 10 should Sir Keir fall on his sword. Ed Miliband served as Labour leader from 2010 to 2015 after Gordon Brown was defeated in a general election. Known as "Red Ed", shifting Labour more to the left. Ed Miliband, who is of a Jewish background (and Polish), though not a practising Jew, unveiled the famous "Ed Stone" with commitments he was committed to engraved on a giant stone not unlike the ones you see at Stonehenge. Also, compared to the Ten Commandments, which Moses brought down from Mount Sinai, hence the ironic Jewish mention.
By Nicholas Bishop6 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan's Strategic Importance and Global Impact in US-Iran Relations A Silent Power in a Dangerous Conflict
Pakistan's Strategic Importance and Global Impact in US-Iran Relations A Silent Power in a Dangerous Conflict An Introduction In the complex world of global politics, not every influential country dominates headlines.
By Farida Kabir6 months ago in The Swamp
Iranian Currency vs US Dollar
Iranian Currency vs US Dollar The comparison between the Iranian Rial and the US Dollar presents one of the most striking examples of how currency value affects wealth perception. At first glance, earning millions or even billions in Iranian currency may appear to represent significant financial success. However, when compared with the US Dollar, the reality becomes very different. This comparative analysis examines whether becoming a millionaire in Iranian currency truly reflects financial wealth.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in The Swamp
Beyond the AI Hype: 5 Shocking Realities Defining the 2026 Economy
As we navigate the second quarter of 2026, the global economic narrative has completed a violent rotation. While the last two years were characterized by the "digital magic" of generative AI, the current landscape is defined by the grit of the physical world. We have reached the point where the "intangible" economy of software and silicon has finally collided with the "tangible" reality of power grids, supply chains, and sovereign borders.
By The INFORMER6 months ago in The Swamp
Europe’s Commercial Drone Boom: How Smart Skies Are Creating a Multi-Billion Dollar Market by 2034. AI-Generated.
Europe is entering a new era of commercial aviation—but this time, no pilots are sitting inside the aircraft. Commercial drones, once considered niche gadgets or experimental tools, are now becoming a core part of Europe’s digital economy. Businesses across the continent are using drones for mapping land, monitoring crops, inspecting bridges, surveying construction sites, delivering goods, and even assisting emergency services.
By Aman Ahirwar6 months ago in The Swamp
Talks in Islamabad: Can Pakistan Resolve the US-Iran Conflict? A World Holding Its Breath in the Beginning
Talks in Islamabad: Can Pakistan Resolve the US-Iran Conflict? A World Holding Its Breath in the Beginning In April 2026, the world witnessed a rare and historic diplomatic moment: high-level talks between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Islamabad Talks, or these talks, were the first time the two countries had spoken directly to each other at such a high level in decades.
By Farida Kabir6 months ago in The Swamp
