Influence Archives

American ‘influence ops’ in Greenland? Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged campaign; PM calls ‘interference unacceptable’ | World News

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen (left) , US President Donald Trump (rigth) Denmark has summoned the US chargé d’affaires Mark Stroh following allegations that American citizens with ties to Donald Trump attempted to carry out an influence campaign in Greenland. The move came after an investigation by Danish broadcaster DR, which reported that at least three […]

Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?

US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches […]

US deploys forces to Panama Canal: Week-long PANAMAX-Alpha exercise begins; defense secretary warns of China’s ‘maligned influence’ | World News

The United States and Panama have launched PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, a week-long joint military training operation focused on regional security and emergency preparedness for the Panama Canal.The exercise, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2025, aims to enhance strategic preparedness near the Panama Canal against “threats to the security of the Panama Canal and other […]

Brics summit: China’s Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping’s losing influence | World News

China’s Xi Jinping to skip for first time in 12 years Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the upcoming Brics Summit in Brazil, marking the first time in 12 years that the Chinese leader will be absent from the annual gathering of major emerging economies. The two-day summit, taking place in Rio de Janeiro […]

Bernie Sanders: Bernie Sanders warns of US ‘pseudo-democracy’, slams influence of billionaires ‘led by Musk’

File photo: US Senator Bernie Sanders (Picture credit: AP) US Senator Bernie Sanders has intensified his criticism of America’s political and economic system, warning that the United States is moving “rapidly toward oligarchy” and calling it a “pseudo-democracy” in which billionaires wield disproportionate power over governance. At 83, Sanders is still drawing massive crowds to […]

Elon Musk Wisconsin: Elon Musk’s Wisconsin townhall today amid row over his influence on Supreme Court race

Elon Musk will hand over $1 million checks to two voters at a rally in Wisconsin two days before the crucial Supreme Court election. Elon Musk is set to hold a townhall event in Wisconsin’s Green Bay ahead of the Supreme Court election Tuesday. The high-stakes Supreme Court race is Elon Musk’s second chance to […]