A catastrophic wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people and leaving more than 400 missing, including 54 American citizens whose fate remains unknown. The disaster struck along the border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet, sending floodwaters surging through villages, roads, and construction sites with almost […] The post Deadly flash floods along Nepal-China border leave 54 Americans missing and hundreds feared dead appeared first on American Almanac .
A catastrophic wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people and leaving more than 400 missing, including 54 American citizens whose fate remains unknown. The disaster struck along the border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet, sending floodwaters surging through villages, roads, and construction sites with almost no warning. Nepal's tourism board reported 391 foreign nationals missing from the region, with Americans making up the largest single national group. At least 157 people died on the Nepali side and three more in Tibet, where Chinese state media reported "significant" casualties in the border town of Gyirong. Hundreds of tourists, pilgrims, and workers were caught in the path…Open
U.S. partners all lack either the capability or motivation to join a credible anti-China coalition. The post Washington Doesn’t Have the Right Teammates to Contain Beijing appeared first on The American Conservative .
China Washington Doesn’t Have the Right Teammates to Contain Beijing U.S. partners all lack either the capability or motivation to join a credible anti-China coalition. U.S. political leaders and opinion shapers now openly regard the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as a dangerous challenger to America’s status as the dominant global power. Sometimes that point is made in relatively polite ways, for example, using the term “economic competitor” or “peer power” with respect to China. Increasingly, though, the preferred labels in Washington are: rival, challenger, expansionist threat, security threat, and the like. Although many prominent figures within America’s political and foreign policy establishments treat Russia as…Open
The pro-Israel activist says Tucker Carlson should be jailed for “treason.” The post How Laura Loomer Weaponizes Anti-Muslim Sentiment to Stifle Dissent appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics How Laura Loomer Weaponizes Anti-Muslim Sentiment to Stifle Dissent The pro-Israel activist says Tucker Carlson should be jailed for “treason.” Laura Loomer has declared open season on Tucker Carlson, and with him, on the very principle that Americans can question their government’s foreign wars without being labeled traitors. A pro-Israel right-wing activist, Loomer boasts of close ties to President Donald Trump and is now demanding that Carlson be investigated and jailed for “treason.” His crime? Opposing the genocide in Gaza and the war on Iran. Such attacks on Carlson have prompted his allies to speak up. As the former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wrote recently on X: If you’re noticing Tucker Carlson being…Open
The president signed an executive order that lowered reciprocal tariffs on India from 25% to 18% as agreed upon in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, and removed tariffs on Indian aircrafts and aircraft parts.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a trade deal with India that includes reduced tariffs and increased U.S. exports.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.WHEN & WHERE: Announced Monday following a call between the two leaders.KEY QUOTE: “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per […] The post Trump Strikes Trade Deal with India, Says Modi Has Agreed to Stop Buying Russian Oil. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a trade deal with India that includes reduced tariffs and increased U.S. exports. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. WHEN & WHERE: Announced Monday following a call between the two leaders. KEY QUOTE: “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%.” – Donald Trump IMPACT: India will reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero, increase purchases of American goods, and stop purchasing Russian oil. IN FULL President…Open