Category: United States International Relations

Charles de Gaulle Is Conquering France’s Box Office

The New York Times – Movies:
An epic historical film about Charles de Gaulle has become an unexpected hit, introducing him to a new generation.
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices

The New York Times – Business:
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the US war with Iran.
The President Can’t Handle the Truth

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Trump’s fantasy-reality problem is deepening.
Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.
Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil Riches

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production there.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says US Has Support for Economic War Against Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

The New York Times – Business:
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.