The Trabocchis were, until recently, one of DC’s most powerful restaurant couples. Maria was the stylish hostess who cultivated an impressive VIP clientele at fine-dining hotspots Fiola and Del Mar. Her husband, Fabio, was the Michelin-starred chef. Then, in 2019, they divorced. Though she remains a partner in the restaurants and says she and her ex still have a “great relationship,” she’s no longer a ubiquitous presence in their DC dining rooms. Instead, Trabocchis has been spending a lot of time in an unexpected location: Somalia. Continue reading “Fine Dinning inside Somalia’s Failed State”→
Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved its first arms sale to Taiwan, worth up to NT$21 billion. The deal includes 40 M109 self-propelled howitzers. Taiwan’s Presidential Office expressed gratitude for the deal, saying it will contribute to the security of the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading “Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan”→
Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict
Ethiopian government accusations that aid agencies are supporting rebel forces in Tigray have left international relief organizations concerned for the security of frontline staff, even as conflict escalates and hundreds of thousands of people face famine. Continue reading “Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict”→
