Francis Kapper

Francis Kapper is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation.

World
Taliban gets into the oil game

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Taliban has just opened the spigot on five new oil wells in Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrew from the country during the… Read More

June 3, 2026
World
China tries tightening its grip on Panama Canal

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Chinese government officials are working to shore up their country’s grip over the Panama Canal, the South China Morning Post reported, as a battle… Read More

May 28, 2026
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Taiwan scrambles fighter jets as China encroaches with combat patrols

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation. The encroachment from Chinese aircraft… Read More

May 26, 2026
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NATO’s Rutte says not all allies paying up for Ukraine war

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – NATO’s top official said that many allies are not providing enough financial support to Ukraine as the U.S. prepares possible changes to its military… Read More

May 22, 2026
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Trump to speak with Taiwanese president in historic dialogue

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in the first dialogue between the presidents of the… Read More

May 21, 2026