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January 6, 2026

US gains leverage over Canadian oil, weakens China amid US plans to overhaul Venezuelan oil market

Energy experts say President Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil market boosts the United States' leverage with China, while putting Canada at a disadvantage.

January 5, 2026

North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says

Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as North Korea ramped up weapons displays ahead of a major political conference, state media reported.

January 4, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Trump restores America as the world's sole superpower

President Donald Trump's Venezuela operation against Maduro sends clear message to Russia and China about U.S. superpower status in this new geopolitical era.

January 3, 2026

Maduro met Chinese envoy hours before US capture from Caracas as Beijing slams operation

Venezuela's dictator Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country hours after meeting Chinese envoy to Latin America, Qiu Xiaoqi.

January 1, 2026

China’s global aggression check: Taiwan tensions, military posturing and US response in 2025

China-Taiwan tensions reach new heights as Beijing conducts largest military drills, responding to massive $11 billion U.S. arms package for Taipei.

December 31, 2025

China’s ‘condom tax’ sparks backlash as Beijing struggles to reverse population collapse

China introduced a 13% tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare services as the global superpower battles sustained population decline and aging demographics.

December 30, 2025

China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera

China launches biggest military encirclement of Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire drills, rockets and warships in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' exercise.

December 30, 2025

Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’

China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.

December 29, 2025

China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record

China launches largest military drills ever around Taiwan as war tensions spike following record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island nation.

December 27, 2025

Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: 'Just the tip of the iceberg'

A string of Chinese-linked espionage cases made public in 2025 spans toxin smuggling, U.S. troop recruitment and hacking that hit both the public and private sectors.