The notion of a “white genocide” in South Africa—often framed as a systematic, government-orchestrated campaign of violence and land seizures targeting white Afrikaner farmers—has gained renewed attention in 2025 amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic actions, including aid cuts and refugee offers for white South Africans. Proponents, including Trump and figures like Elon Musk, cite…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomacy, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa will be barred from attending the 2026 Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, Florida. The decision, shared via a fiery post on Truth Social, marks the first time a founding member of the economic forum…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Washington and European capitals, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday effectively tore up a closely guarded 28-point peace framework negotiated between the incoming Trump administration and the Kremlin, insisting instead on the “unconditional” capitulation of Ukrainian forces. Appearing in full military fatigues at a concealed command post…
The entire fairness standard is the strictest and most defendant-unfriendly standard of judicial review in Delaware corporate law. Delaware courts apply it when a corporate transaction (such as executive compensation, mergers, or squeeze-outs) involves a conflict of interest—most commonly when a controlling shareholder or a conflicted board stands on both sides of the deal. Unlike…
The legal battle over Elon Musk’s record-breaking 2018 compensation package from Tesla has been one of the most high-profile corporate governance cases in recent years. Known formally as Tornetta v. Musk (or more fully, Richard J. Tornetta v. Elon Musk et al.), the case originated in the Delaware Court of Chancery and centers on whether…
In a landmark decision that reverberates through the halls of American higher education, a federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s aggressive bid to impose a $1.2 billion fine on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and sever federal funding to the broader UC system. U.S. District Judge Rita…
With President Trump’s second term just 10 months old, yesterday’s stunning Democratic sweep in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City has supercharged speculation about the 2026 midterms. Trump’s approval ratings hover at 37-43%, battered by a prolonged government shutdown costing the economy up to $14 billion, economic anxiety over affordability, and policy missteps like…
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, inching closer to a historic duration, the chasm between a deeply divided Congress and the White House appears to widen with each passing day. The political stalemate, primarily centered on funding for border security, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the halls of Washington D.C., directly impacting the lives…
In a pivotal development amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Pentagon has approved the transfer of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. This decision, handed off to President Donald Trump for final authorization, could dramatically shift the dynamics on the battlefield. As tensions escalate with Russia, including nuclear saber-rattling and canceled diplomatic summits, the potential…
As the autumn harvest wraps up in America’s breadbasket, a timely olive branch from across the Pacific is injecting much-needed optimism into farm country. On October 29, 2025, China’s state-owned COFCO Corp. confirmed the purchase of three cargoes of US soybeans—totaling around 180,000 metric tons—for delivery in December and January. This marks the first buy…
