Trump Says US Military Operation To ‘Guide’ Ships Out of the Strait of Hormuz Is Paused

Where Does Eastern Europe Begin And End? Key Takeaways There is no single definition of Eastern Europe. Its borders vary depending on historical, political, and cultural context. Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are almost always included, forming the region’s “core.” The eastern boundary is widely agreed upon, but the western edge shifts significantly across definitions. The maps below use data from various organizations to highlight interpretations of Eastern Europe’s geographical extent. At a glance, the visualizations - via Visual Capitalist - show a tight core centered on Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with boundaries stretching eastward into...

Trump Set To Suspend Jones Act To Help Tame Oil Prices One day after the Trump administration flip-flopped on using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) - eventually deciding to release 172 million barrels to try and counter the rising price of oil, they're now planning to issue temporary waivers for a century-old maritime law, the Jones Act, that requires American-built ships to be used to transport goods between US ports, in yet another attempt to control crude.  Under the plan, 30-day waivers would be issued that would allow foreign tankers to help supply refiners on...