The Backbone

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 08:12 EAT Monday 16 June 2025 Elena Ramirez ran a small logistics company in Fresno, California. She didn’t wear suits or sit on government panels, but her company kept grocery shelves stocked from Bakersfield to San Francisco. She paid her taxes on time, employed fifty workers, and kept her…

Trump Hails “Incredible Day for America” as He Unveils New UK Trade Deal

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 00:36 EAT Friday 09 May 2025 UK Prime Minister Starmer says deal will ‘boost trade’ and ‘create jobs’ President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, calling it “an incredible day for America.” Speaking from the White House, Trump said, “Today’s agreement with…

Musk’s Starlink Lifeline for Ukraine at Risk Amid Trump Influence

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – at 23:06 EAT Thursday 06 March 2025 KYIV | HICGI | — With billions of dollars in U.S. military aid and critical intelligence sharing paused, fears are growing in Ukraine that Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service — a backbone of military and civilian communications — could be the next…

Trump Announces ‘Very Big Agreement’ Between Ukraine and US.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to sign a “very big agreement” in the United States on Friday. The agreement, which has been under discussion between Washington and Kyiv, reportedly involves the sharing of Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for past US financial aid and potential security guarantees….

Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ Amid Disinformation Row.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and criticizing his leadership amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump accused Zelensky of doing a “terrible job” and claimed that the Ukrainian leader was “refusing to have elections” in the country. Trump’s remarks come as…