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The Falkland Islands: Don't Cry Argentina Authored by Noel Williams via AmericanThinker.com, Yesterday, Mr. Noel S. Williams noted the impudent and impertinent behavior of Argentina’s soccer players after their World Cup semi-final match against England (you’re welcome). The unfurling of the banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” may have flown under the radar for many, but it was actually a rather sizable geopolitical offense. The Falkland Islands Government has now issued a statement condemning the Argentinian team’s hubris. Here is part of it: That said, it is hardly news to anyone that the people of the Islands were...

Hormuz Oil Flows Unlikely To Return To Pre-War Levels, Rystad Says Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice,The United States and Iran could reach some form of a limited agreement by the middle of 2027, which would allow oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz to continue to gradually recover, but fundamental differences will remain, and the Middle East situation will remain far from normal next year, according to Rystad Energy."Achieving a comprehensive settlement would require addressing issues related to Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, Tehran-backed armed groups in the region, and...

Tipping Point: When Populations Peak Last weekend (July 11 to be exact) marked World Population Day, celebrating the approximate day that the world's population reached 5 billion on July 11, 1987. With that in mind, Statista's Felix Richter takes a closer look at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st century: population decline. You will find more infographics at Statista Especially prevalent across Europe and developed Asia, this demographic trend is a consequence of declining birth rates and ageing populations and poses significant challenges to the countries affected. In...