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As part of ONEST’s ongoing Diplomacy, Translated series, we examine official government statements and explain what they mean beyond the diplomatic language.

Diplomacy, Translated: What Canada and Grenada Are Really Saying

Diplomacy, Translated: What Canada and Grenada Are Really Saying Diplomatic statements are carefully written. Every phrase serves a purpose, and what is left unsaid can be just as important as what appears on the page. As part of ONEST’s ongoing Diplomacy, Translated series, we examine official government statements and explain what they mean beyond the diploma...

ONEST Newsroom: Trump Targets Forced Labor Abroad. Americans May Feel the Cost at Home.

Trump Proposes New Tariffs on 60 Economies The Trump administration plans tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, arguing that weak enforcement against forced labor creates unfair competition for American workers.

At the forum in Russia attended and promoted by far-right American (and other) influencers, they serve such drinks as “Long Epstein Island”, “Oreshnik” (the missile that kills Ukrainians), “Hard Truth”, “European Water (without Gas)”, “CaPutChino”, “Europe’s Sunset”, “Vanilla Emmanuel”, and “Hormuz Strait”.

And as a joke, they added “Red Line” drink — not available.

ONEST Newsroom: Ukraine Pushes to Accelerate Patriot Air Defense Deal as Russian Missile Threat Grows

Ukraine Pushes to Accelerate Patriot Air Defense Deal as Russian Missile Threat Grows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an agreement to purchase additional Patriot air defense systems has already been reached “at the highest political level,” but implementation remains stalled due to unresolved financial, legal, and technical issues. In a statement following a meeting ...

ONEST Newsroom: Rubio Wants the UN to Act. China Is the One Paying the Bills.

Rubio Wants the UN to Act. China Is the One Paying the Bills. As the U.S. falls behind on nearly $2 billion in UN payments as it faces a growing cash crisis, China is increasingly positioning itself as a reliable financial contributor. The shift raises questions who holds leverage inside the UN when global crises reach the Security Council.