Category: Americas
The Betrayal Ledger: Trump Has Threatened US Allies 200+ Times and Praised Putin and Xi Almost as Often
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has called Canada “one of the nastiest countries to deal with,” threatened to leave NATO, ambushed South Africa’s president with debunked conspiracy theories, and turned on even his closest European ally, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. Meanwhile, he has flown to Beijing to toast Xi Jinping as “a great leader” and defended Putin’s war aims as positions he personally “understands.” This is the fully sourced record — date by date, quote by quote.
Tiffany Meier Interview: Hollywood Influence, Critical Minerals, and Global Power Shifts
NTD broadcaster Tiffany Meier discusses investigative journalism, China’s global influence, Hollywood soft power, critical minerals, information warfare, and the future of independent media in an exclusive interview with IJ-Reportika.
RightsCon Cancelled by Zambia: Economic Colonialism or Transnational Repression?
The cancellation of the RightsCon conference in Zambia under alleged Chinese pressure has reignited debate over economic colonialism, transnational repression, and the growing influence of authoritarian power in Africa. The incident raises urgent questions about democracy, human rights, and global silence in the face of mounting geopolitical pressure.
Global Surge in Refinery Fires Raises Questions Amid Ongoing Conflict
A surge in global refinery fires raises concerns over energy security, with over 45 incidents reported in 45 days amid geopolitical tensions.
The Defective Chinese Weapons (Part 2)
An investigative analysis exposing failure rates of Chinese weapons exports, comparing global arms suppliers and revealing reliability gaps, operational risks, and the true cost of low-cost defence systems.
Beijing’s Cyber Crackdown: Draft Law Aims to End Online Anonymity and Expand Global Control
China’s draft Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law could end online anonymity, ban VPNs, and expand Beijing’s digital control globally, raising serious concerns for privacy, cybersecurity, and international businesses.
900 Strikes in 12 Hours: The Explosive Timeline of the US–Israel–Iran War
The US–Israel–Iran war enters its second week after massive strikes, missile barrages, and regional escalation. Over 1,300 dead as global powers including China, Russia, and India maneuver amid rising tensions.
US-Israel Strikes Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, Over 200 Dead
A joint US-Israel operation kills Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and over 200 others, triggering massive Iranian retaliation across Israel and Gulf states, disrupting oil flows and raising fears of wider Middle East war.
Trump’s “New Monroe Doctrine”: Latin America the Frontline of U.S.–China Economic War
Trump’s revived “Monroe Doctrine” targets China’s growing influence in Latin America, reshaping power dynamics in Venezuela, Panama, Peru, and Argentina while risking regional instability and economic disruption.
On the Brink of War: U.S. Military Poised to Strike Iran as Trump Weighs Historic Decision
The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend as President Trump weighs his final decision. Air and naval forces are positioned amid rising tensions and fragile diplomacy.