Energy

National emergency declared at U.S. southern border

2025-01-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Trump declared national emergency at southern border citing “invasion” by cartels, criminal gangs, and “unvetted military-age males.” Deployed 1,500 active-duty troops (1,000 Army, 500 Marines) with helicopters and intelligence analysts. Ordered Pentagon to develop 10-day …

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Annexation of Crimea: Putin's Strategic Asset Seizure

2014-03-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Vladimir Putin orchestrated the illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, violating international law and multiple treaties. The operation involved deploying unmarked Russian special forces, conducting a disputed referendum, and subsequently integrating Crimean territories into Russian control. The …

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