Germany's Debt King Merz Gets a Greek Lesson in Fiscal Policy

Officials say Iran and Oman are making progress toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran and Muscat’s joint control.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Qatari counterpart said that talks between Oman and Iran have resulted in “progress” towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials speaking with […]

The State Of Democracy After eight consecutive years of declining scores, the 2025 EIU Democracy Index showed a stabilization of democracy around the world. In the latest edition, almost 75 percent of countries either saw their score improve or remain stable compared to 2024, as the global average score across 167 countries and territories improved slightly to 5.2 out of 10. You will find more infographics at Statista The index, which assesses electoral processes, governance, civil liberties, political participation and political culture classified 26 countries as full democracies, including all Scandinavian countries, several...

Former Alabama Basketball Player Wins Defamation Suit Against NY Times Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, An Alabama jury ruled on Aug. 20 that The New York Times defamed ex-college basketball player Kai Spears when the newspaper falsely reported in 2023 that he was present during a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Kai Spears #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles the ball during a practice session at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on April 5, 2024. Christian Petersen/Getty Images Spears, who was then a walk-on basketball player for the University...