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Trump Uses Cold War-Era Law to Supercharge U.S. Weapons Production

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate the production of munitions and strengthen military supply chains.

International Business Times

US vs Iran nuclear standoff enters cold war phase - is a bigger war coming?

The Iran conflict has entered a Cold War-like phase with financial sanctions and naval interdictions, leading to a tense stalemate. Higher energy prices are expected to persist, while the risk of escalation remains. President Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes against intensifying sanctions, aiming to force Iran into nuclear program…

The Times of India

The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War

There's no immediate end in sight, higher energy prices appear certain for months — and a hot war could break out at any moment.

Axios

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Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

Has the Cold War-era military alliance outlived its usefulness?

Reason

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

His use of the Defense Production Act comes amid high gasoline prices during the Iran war.

Axios

Trump tests Nato, demands pledges to secure Hormuz as Iran keeps chokehold on strait

The cracks in Nato grew wider after the bloc gave a cold shoulder to the Washington when Trump sought the Cold War-era alliance to step in the war against Iran and use it as a leverage in easing Tehran's grip over Strait of Hormuz that has squeesed oil supply. The…

The Times of India

5,500 feet deep Norwegian Sea nuclear-submarine leaking radiation: Scientists aren’t panicking

A Cold War-era nuclear submarine located almost 5,500 feet underwater might seem like the start of an environmental catastrophe. The fact that there is radioactive waste seeping from its wreckage only adds to this belief. However, scientists who are currently observing this area are surprisingly calm and composed. This is…

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New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried

The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according to new research assessing more than 200 countries.

The Conversation

Trump turns to California offshore oil to help with Iran war

He invoked a Cold War-era law in a bid to boost oil production in the midst of the Iran war.

Axios

Secert Cold War bunker unearthed under castle

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The Independent UK

US and Denmark to reopen 1951 defence agreement on Greenland

The United States and Denmark will renegotiate their 1951 defence pact covering Greenland, reopening a Cold War-era agreement after US President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the territory and punish European allies with tariffs.

Radio France Internationale

Germany readies massive defence plan to counter potential Russian threat

Until recently, the so-called Operation Plan Germany was classified. It is now clear that in the event of an armed conflict, Germany would serve as a key hub for NATO defence, in an approach reminiscent of the Cold War era.

Euronews

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals

The Independent UK

Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone

On Nov. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the most consequential trade cases in decades. The justices will decide whether a president can rely on a Cold War–era emergency law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, to impose sweeping import duties on a vast share of what…

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Sweden upgrades wartime shelters amid rising tensions with Russia

Since 2024, Sweden has invested around €7.7 million to upgrade its 64,000 shelters built during World War II and the Cold War.

MusicRadar

Music studio complex opens in former nuclear bunker in The Hague

Subterra has transformed the Cold War-era bunker into a "cultural hub for upcoming and established musical talent"

The Independent UK

Inside the Cold War bunker that could be yours for £20,000

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Euronews

Alibaba reportedly developing new AI chip as China’s Xi rejects AI’s ‘Cold War mentality’

The potential new chip could have global implications as the AI arms race makes pace.

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Jim Cramer Says Markets Are Taking A Page From Ronald Reagan's Cold War Strategy Amid Israel-Iran Tensions: '…Peace Through Strength'

CNBC’s ‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer drew a parallel between Ronald Reagan's Cold War-era “Peace Through Strength” doctrine and the current market sentiment surrounding the fragile Israel-Iran cease-fire.

The Independent UK

Experts warn Trump’s trade war with China could erupt into a cold war

Earlier this month, Trump temporarily paused most tariffs while ratcheting up rates on China

The Independent UK

If Crisis or War Comes: Sweden updates its Cold War-era warning booklet to include nuclear threats

The booklet explains what to do in case of a nuclear attack

The Independent UK

South Korea says North Korea has again launched suspected trash-carrying balloons across the border

South Korea says it has detected suspected trash-carrying balloons launched by North Korea, in the latest round of a Cold War-style psychological warfare between the war-divided rivals

The Independent UK

South Korean activists say they flew anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets across the border

A South Korean activist group says it again flew large balloons carrying anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets toward North Korea, adding to a campaign that aggravated animosities between the rivals and prompted a resumption of Cold War-style psychological warfare along their border

France 24

Unconventional campaigns continue at border between North and South Korea

Day after day, the Cold War-style yet bizarre campaigns continue at the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea – from mammoth South Korean loudspeakers blaring BTS music; to large North Korean balloons carrying manure, cigarette butts and waste batteries; to small South Korean civilian leaflets slamming North Korean…

Reason

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