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World events read through mundane astrology. Every decode carries the event chart it was written from.
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24 results for “M&A astrology”
World TradeThe Veil
The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
A war by any other name: Republicans recast Iran to fit a shifting agenda
Republicans recast U.S.–Iran hostilities to fit 2026 aims, blurring war labels and shaping policy debates, alliances, and risk signals from Tehran.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
In Dallas, Vice President JD Vance highlighted his young family to frame a values-first agenda and link personal biography to social policy aims.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
Trump proposes banning Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S., prompting GOP pushback and raising trade, airline, and legal questions in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Pentagon shake-up revives a presidential power play with a long history
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s exit spotlights Trump and Hegseth’s Pentagon resets, drawing Hill scrutiny over readiness, norms, and policy continuity.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
A US commander says facing Ukrainian hunters helped his troops figure out how to use armor in a drone-heavy fight
From Washington, a US commander says training vs Ukrainian drone teams is reshaping armor tactics with dispersion, EW, and air-defense integration.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Inside a Ukrainian maternity ward as Russian strikes intensify
Richard Engel reports from a fortified maternity ward in Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify, with staff sustaining deliveries despite power risks.
- 8 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Accuses U.S. Military of a War Crime
Tehran alleges unlawful U.S. strike after a month-long lull; Washington pressed to clarify rules of engagement as markets eye regional spillover.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
Washington confirms strikes near Strait of Hormuz; IRGC reports military and civilian casualties and vows retaliation amid shipping risk concerns.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia
Romania details Patriot, HIMARS, F‑16-to-F‑35, and Abrams buys to boost NATO burden-sharing and Black Sea defense; signals closer U.S. coordination.
- 7 min
- Romania
Military / WarThe Veil
Florida Democrat Senate nominee Angie Nixon insists ‘I’m not a socialist’ after joining DSA
Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon distances herself from DSA-linked positions in a bid to reassure moderates while retaining progressives.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Ukraine launches major drone attack near Moscow as Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian village, killing at least 10 amid rising cross-border tensions.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Two people are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire
A military helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, igniting a fire and killing two on board. Officials secured the area; investigations are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Book reviews: ‘Cool Machine: A Novel’ and ‘The Renoir Girls: A Hidden History of Art, War & Betrayal’
Evening coverage in Paris links Whitehead’s trilogy finale with a probe into art provenance and wartime France, weighing memory, justice, and institutions.
- 8 min
- France
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Russia says a Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach, killing at least 7 people
Russian officials report a drone strike on a crowded beach killed at least seven, including children, and injured about 40. Kyiv has not detailed a resp...
- 8 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Will a U.S.-Iran Deal Include Kurds?
U.S. explores a limited deal with Iran that could sideline Kurdish security and politics, risking displacement, reprisals, and friction in Baghdad.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Middle East Has a New Saudi-Led Axis
Riyadh guides a tightening bloc on security, energy, and reconstruction, shifting oil, shipping, and defense dynamics as Iran recalibrates after war.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Israel Has a Hezbollah Drone Problem
Israeli official warns of no ready fix as Hezbollah UAV incursions strain air defenses, raise northern-front risks, and force tactical and procurement s...
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Military searches for a Marine missing off California coast
Multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine missing during a June 28 training exercise off Southern California. Night ops may follow.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine
Warsaw links memorial and justice demands to current support, risking friction in arms transit, grain routes, and refugee logistics via Poland.
- 7 min
- Poland
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Is Alibaba on a Pentagon Blacklist?
Pentagon reportedly lists Alibaba as a Chinese military company, raising scrutiny on dual‑use tech and cloud, AI ties amid late‑June 2026 policy moves.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance ‘feeling good’ after a week selling his book — and a deal to end the Iran war
Vice President JD Vance links book tour optimism to signs of a potential Iran de-escalation deal centered in Tehran, though details remain uncertain.
- 7 min
- Iran