Trump Orders Crackdown on Defense Industry Stock Buybacks

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In a bold move aimed at reshaping the defense sector, President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting stock buybacks by major defense contractors. The order directs companies to cap executive compensation and prioritize investments in production capacity over shareholder payouts. Officials said the measure seeks to ensure that federal defense spending translates more directly […]

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Markets Mixed as Geopolitics, Policy Signals, and AI Optimism Pull in Opposite Directions

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Global equity markets traded unevenly on Wednesday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty against sustained enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and select corporate developments. In the United States, stock indexes diverged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower after opening the year with a three-day winning streak, reflecting cautious sentiment around policy risks

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US MILITARY PLANES LAND IN UK AS ATLANTIC OIL TANKER SEIZURE UNFOLDS

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AC-130J Ghostrider gunship Multiple United States military aircraft have recently landed at Royal Air Force (RAF) bases in the United Kingdom amid heightened naval and air operations linked to the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The deployments took place at RAF Fairford, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, and other UK airfields

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Beyond Oil: Venezuela and the Return of Hard Geopolitics

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The impulse to explain Venezuela’s crisis through oil is understandable. Few countries are as closely associated with a single strategic resource, and history offers numerous examples of energy interests shaping foreign intervention. Yet reducing the current confrontation to hydrocarbons alone obscures the more consequential forces at work. Venezuela today is less an oil story than

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US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Energy Flows Amid Broader Regional Tensions

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Washington / Caracas Senior United States officials have confirmed that Washington is pursuing a strategy centered on controlling Venezuela’s oil exports as part of a broader pressure campaign against the country’s interim authorities. The disclosures were made through interviews, congressional briefings, and official statements reports between January 5 and January 7, 2026. US officials insist

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When Power Forgets Diplomacy: A Foreign Policy Lecture Reflected in Trump’s Legacy

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In teaching foreign policy at the university level, one principle recurs with striking consistency: power, by itself, is not strategy. States endure not merely because of their military or economic weight, but because of their ability to convert power into legitimacy, predictability, and influence through diplomacy. When power is detached from restraint, persuasion, and institutional

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DANGOTE REFINERY DENIES SHUTDOWN, CONFIRMS 50 MILLION LITRES DAILY OUTPUT

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Lagos, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected reports suggesting a shutdown for maintenance, describing such claims as false and misleading. The company confirmed that production remains stable and uninterrupted, with the capacity to supply 40–50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily. In a statement on Monday, the refinery said it produced 50

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SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIAN CONCERNS OVER SECURITY, GOVERNANCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICES

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Abuja, Nigeria – A recent survey by Vanguard has revealed growing public concern over governance, security, and the delivery of essential services across Nigeria. Citizens cited insecurity, corruption, and gaps in public utilities as key issues affecting daily life. Respondents highlighted ongoing security challenges, including terrorist attacks and violent incidents in public spaces. One participant,

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SAHARA POWER TARGETS 7,000MW CAPACITY AS SECTOR REFORMS BOOST INVESTMENT

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Sahara Power Group has announced plans to increase electricity generation to between 6,500 and 7,000 megawatts over the next three to five years, following Federal Government reforms and initiatives to address legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector. Group Managing Director Kola Adesina said the company intends to invest heavily in both gas and renewable energy

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AFRICAN UNION EXTENDS MANDATE OF MULTINATIONAL TASK FORCE AGAINST BOKO HARAM

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The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has renewed the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) combating Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin for another 12 months, covering February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The MNJTF comprises military personnel from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Benin, following Niger’s withdrawal from the

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