In the crisp chill of Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened for a high-stakes summit that has sent ripples through international relations.

New Mexico’s State of Emergency: A Response to Violence and Drug Trafficking in Rio Arriba County / Putin Signals Openness to Nuclear Arms Deal Ahead of Alaska Summit with Trump / South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung Seeks to Ease Tensions with North Korea through Military De-escalation

In the ever-evolving landscape of international diplomacy, few events capture global attention quite like a face-to-face between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

USS Kyle Carpenter: Honoring a Hero’s Sacrifice / Reviving the 'Shark Attack': Hegseth's Push to Toughen Army Training / Irish President Calls for UN Chapter VII Action to Secure Gaza Aid Corridors

On August 6, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded at Fort Stewart, one of the largest U.S. Army bases east of the Mississippi River, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia.

Sam Brown Confirmed as VA Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs / White House Halts Hegseth’s Polygraph Use in Leak Investigation / From Thunderbird to Advocate: Nicole Malachowski’s Battle with Tick-Borne Illness

Dive into my perspective on this week's global chaos, straight from the Smoke Pit.

On July 24, 2025, the long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into violent clashes near the Ta Moan Thom Temple, located in Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.

The situation in Syria in 2025 is complex, marked by significant political shifts, ongoing violence, and international involvement.

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