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CyberInsights with VonWallace.com: Navigating the World of IT and Cybersecurity
CyberInsights with VonWallace.com: Navigating the World of IT and Cybersecurity
Browse the most recent videos from channel CyberInsights with VonWallace.com: Navigating the World of IT and Cybersecurity uploaded to Rumble.com
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IPStack - Powerful IP Geolocation API
IPStack - Powerful IP Geolocation API
IPStack provides a powerful IP geolocation API that allows you to locate and identify website visitors by IP address. Sign up now!
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Pro-Palestine Activists arrested blocking New Jersey Port
Pro-Palestine Activists arrested blocking New Jersey Port
The protesters attempted to blockade weapons bound for Israel, part of a growing global movement to undercut the war machine.
Source: www.juancole.com
Successful meeting at Berlin’s Humboldt University calls for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk
Successful meeting at Berlin’s Humboldt University calls for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk
The meeting took place at a time when Bogdan’s trial is at a critical turning point. Two expert reports have now exposed the core of the charge that Bogdan spreads Russian propaganda as baseless.
Source: www.wsws.org
Fake Wars & Higher Prices: What a Multipolar World Order REALLY Means
Fake Wars & Higher Prices: What a Multipolar World Order REALLY Means
Delve into the Multipolar World Order, witnessing the decline of dominance and the rise of new global influences around us.
Source: www.activistpost.com
Iranians speak out over possible Trump-regime deal
Iranians speak out over possible Trump-regime deal
Iranians inside Iran express fear and frustration that a potential U.S.-Iran deal could leave the Islamic Republic intact despite economic devastation.
Source: www.foxnews.com
A Beginner’s Guide to Reopening the Strait
A Beginner’s Guide to Reopening the Strait
Even if the Iran war ended today, rebuilding the Middle East’s energy shipping and production capacity could take months or even years.
Source: thedispatch.com
Why is Ukraine so eager to start a new war? RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Why is Ukraine so eager to start a new war? RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
As Kiev revives fears of a northern front, the lack of visible Belarusian moves points to a political gambit rather than an imminent offensive
Source: www.rt.com
Archbishop Wester at arms control conference: There is no such thing as a just nuclear war’
Archbishop Wester at arms control conference: There is no such thing as a just nuclear war’
Archbishop John Wester reiterated papal concerns about nuclear weapons and the use of artificial intelligence in weaponry during a keynote address.
Source: www.ewtnnews.com
Outgoing Mossad Chief Calls for Israel to Pursue Regime Change in Iran
Outgoing Mossad Chief Calls for Israel to Pursue Regime Change in Iran
David Barnea, the head of the Israeli Mossad, attends an honor guard ceremony for Israel’s incoming military chief Herzi Halevi
Source: www.algemeiner.com
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
WASHINGTON Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
The reality of US-Israel relations Part 3
The reality of US-Israel relations Part 3
Reducing the origins of the war to the manoeuvres of the Israel lobby or the decisions of Israel’s government sidelines the historical, geopolitical, socio economic and class dynamics that have shaped the conflict.
Source: www.wsws.org
US demands Oman break Iran ties, sees Muscat's neutrality as threat
US demands Oman break Iran ties, sees Muscat's neutrality as threat
The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: www.jpost.com
Melissa Casias' body discovered: From Los Alamos to NASA, the timeline behind America's missing scientists mystery
Melissa Casias' body discovered: From Los Alamos to NASA, the timeline behind America's missing scientists mystery
Melissa Casias, a nuclear lab worker, was found dead in Carson National Forest after disappearing on 26 June, 2025. Her case adds to a trend of mysterious deaths and disappearances among individuals connected to US nuclear and aerospace programs. Here we examine the timeline of these events.
Source: www.livemint.com
U.S.-Iran negotiations, still a road to nowhere
U.S.-Iran negotiations, still a road to nowhere
Several obstacles stand in the way of transforming the proposed U.S.-Iran memorandum even if it is signed into a lasting peace agreement
Source: www.thehindu.com
Heather Cox Richardson: Trump Is Stuck in a Quagmire, Lashes out at Critics, and Praises Himself
Heather Cox Richardson: Trump Is Stuck in a Quagmire, Lashes out at Critics, and Praises Himself
Heather Cox Richardson sums up the quagmire in which Trump is stuck, unable to bully Iran, and, according to him, bored by the stalemate in negotiations. His response, as she shows, i
Source: dianeravitch.net
News Nation Host Begs Trump To Help MAGA Base Suffering From His Economy
News Nation Host Begs Trump To Help MAGA Base Suffering From His Economy
Batya Ungar-Sargon outlines how bad things are in Trump's economy for his peeps.
Source: crooksandliars.com
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Heralds a Post-human Era of Economic, Social and Moral Upheavals - Global Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Heralds a Post-human Era of Economic, Social and Moral Upheavals - Global Research
As Artificial Intelligence reshapes work and society, economists warn of rising inequality, job displacement, and the urgent need for regulation and safeguards.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
The Best Deal With Iran Is No Deal At All
The Best Deal With Iran Is No Deal At All
The president went so far as to turn on our long time ally to attain a false peace.
Source: gellerreport.com
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning
Ceasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and Lebanon. The US and Iran trade fire, impacting global fuel supplies. Despite agreements, hostilities persist, leaving many in dire conditions and raising questions about the meaning of peace.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Is Europe Being Drawn into a New Great War? - Global Research
Is Europe Being Drawn into a New Great War? - Global Research
Analysis of escalating Russia-Ukraine war, rising NATO-Russia tensions, European security risks, and T rkiye’s strategic balancing role.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
Tuesday: Hili dialogue
Tuesday: Hili dialogue
Welcome to the cruelest day: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and National I Love My Dentist Day.  Although I don't love my dentist, he is honest, cautious, won't do work...
Source: whyevolutionistrue.com
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting?
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com
Former Senior Trump NSC Official Says Diplomacy 'Alive' As US, Iran, Battle For Leverage
Former Senior Trump NSC Official Says Diplomacy 'Alive' As US, Iran, Battle For Leverage
As Washington and Tehran edge toward a preliminary peace deal, renewed fighting in Lebanon has cast uncertainty over the diplomatic track.
Source: www.rferl.org
Ian Bremmer on the Risks America Poses to the World - The New York Times
Ian Bremmer on the Risks America Poses to the World - The New York Times
The political risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the greatest driver of risk in the world right now is President Trump.
Source: www.nytimes.com
From Universities to the Vatican, the AI Backlash Can’t Be Ignored
From Universities to the Vatican, the AI Backlash Can’t Be Ignored
If AI devours entire industries, who believes that the precariat’s newest members will receive more support than autoworkers and textile makers before them?
Source: www.thenation.com
TRUMP’S SNEAK & FLAW DEFEATS HEGSETH’S SHOCK & AWE THE LIMITS OF THE US WAR AGAINST IRAN
TRUMP’S SNEAK & FLAW DEFEATS HEGSETH’S SHOCK & AWE THE LIMITS OF THE US WAR AGAINST IRAN
By John Helmer, Moscow  @bears_with Tehran Times spoke with John Helmer, a veteran journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Moscow, to
Source: johnhelmer.net
Ukraine repatriates the remains of Nazi collaborator Andriy Melnyk
Ukraine repatriates the remains of Nazi collaborator Andriy Melnyk
In reburying and celebrating this Nazi criminal as a hero, the ruling class is attempting to reanimate the political corpse of fascism.
Source: www.wsws.org
The Strait of Hormuz: The Supply Chain Loop that broke the World
The Strait of Hormuz: The Supply Chain Loop that broke the World
Understanding why the strait stayed open for so long, and why it’s not open now, requires thinkingin terms of loops
Source: www.juancole.com
Trump Finds High-Stakes Iran Negotiations Boring
Trump Finds High-Stakes Iran Negotiations Boring
The high-tension theater of global diplomacy has long been defined by its agonizingly slow pace, its reliance on dense bureaucratic minutiae, and its sudden,
Source: commstrader.com
Crystal Nights Greg Egan
Crystal Nights Greg Egan

Source: www.gregegan.net
Editorial Roundup: United States
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com
Japan defense chief rejects China's militarism claims
Japan defense chief rejects China's militarism claims
Japan's defense chief rejected China's new militarism claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military.
Source: www.upi.com
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 2)
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 2)
S. Korea can no longer afford to delay nuclear submarine ambitionsBenefits to deterrence, ...
Source: en.yna.co.kr
We Won: It's Time for Trump to Declare Victory in Iran and Leave the Region
We Won: It's Time for Trump to Declare Victory in Iran and Leave the Region
We've won, folks. It's time to pop the champagne, bring our assets home, and move on to the next challenge.
Source: www.westernjournal.com
The last exit from the Ukraine conflict may already be closing RT World News
The last exit from the Ukraine conflict may already be closing RT World News
The Anchorage framework once promised a face-saving end to the Ukraine war, but US priorities and Kiev’s resistance are weakening it
Source: www.rt.com
Iran-US deal on nuclear weapons, missiles, Strait of Hormuz, terror funding
Iran-US deal on nuclear weapons, missiles, Strait of Hormuz, terror funding
For Israel to properly understand its security needs and future risks, it is also important to come to a dispassionate and apolitical evaluation of the major issues involved in the US-Iran deal.
Source: www.jpost.com
China’s fragile relationship with Russia and North Korea
China’s fragile relationship with Russia and North Korea
China's recent summit with Russia and the likely upcoming visit of President Xi Jinping to North Korea are tactical moves that ignore the historical tensions be...
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
A Trump Deal With Iran Could Spell Trouble for Netanyahu
A Trump Deal With Iran Could Spell Trouble for Netanyahu
The Israeli leader needs a win ahead of a key election.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Global operations depend on securing subsea cable networks
Global operations depend on securing subsea cable networks
Global operations depend on securing subsea cable networks against physical threats to guarantee continuous data transport.
Source: www.telecomstechnews.com
Why Donald Trump should target Iran’s sinking IRGC Titanic’
Why Donald Trump should target Iran’s sinking IRGC Titanic’
Trump needs to make it clear to Iran: Either you do what I am telling you, or Kharg Island will be wiped off the map.
Source: www.jpost.com
Trump says Iran did not tell him it wanted to withdraw from talks, but it would be fine’
Trump says Iran did not tell him it wanted to withdraw from talks, but it would be fine’
President Trump said Iran has not informed him of their desire to quit peace negotiations over Israel's actions in Lebanon, but he said it is
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Pivot Makes It a Trump-Era Power Player
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Pivot Makes It a Trump-Era Power Player
Islamabad is happy to give the U.S. president the image he craves.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
'Sit back and relax': Can Trump afford to go back to war with Iran?
'Sit back and relax': Can Trump afford to go back to war with Iran?
US President Trump's cautious optimism regarding Iran negotiations has been shattered as Tehran suspends talks, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon. This escalation threatens the Strait of Hormuz, reignites military exchanges, and jeopardizes Trump's political standing and economic stability ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
There Once Was A Dream That Was MAGA
There Once Was A Dream That Was MAGA
It’s difficult to describe the level of optimism I had for the future of our country in the days, weeks, and months after Donald Trump’s improbable victory.
Source: dailycaller.com
Kindle Buffet Free Books and Discounts for Monday, June 1, 2026
Kindle Buffet Free Books and Discounts for Monday, June 1, 2026
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Against All Odds: Heroes of Quantico Series, Book 1 Author: Hannon, Irene FREE Romantic Suspense Romance, jeopardy, and international intri
Source: www.weberbooks.com
How US law protects Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge
How US law protects Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge
For decades Washington has ensured its ally has superior forces - is that about to change?
Source: www.middleeasteye.net
IRGC Launches New Strikes On Kuwait After US Attacks: Until The Last American Soldier Leaves
IRGC Launches New Strikes On Kuwait After US Attacks: Until The Last American Soldier Leaves
Trump soon after announced the shooting will stop in Lebanon...
Source: www.zerohedge.com
AI eclipses nuclear weapons at Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit
AI eclipses nuclear weapons at Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit
Senior military officials from Pakistan, the Netherlands, China, and the ICRC warned at the Shangri-La Dialogue that AI is compressing war decisions faster than humans can think.
Source: thenextweb.com
7 weapons used in World War II that changed military tech forever
7 weapons used in World War II that changed military tech forever
Discover seven secret weapons developed during World War II and learn how they shaped modern military technology.
Source: interestingengineering.com
Americans echo Pope Leo’s concerns about AI: It threatens workers, privacy and human life’
Americans echo Pope Leo’s concerns about AI: It threatens workers, privacy and human life’
Guardian readers in the US spoke of fears about unregulated AI in response to the pope’s encyclical warning about the risks of the technology
Source: www.theguardian.com
Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #692
Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #692
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.. Albert Einstein
Source: wattsupwiththat.com
ED S. Korea can no longer afford to delay nuclear submarine ambitions
ED S. Korea can no longer afford to delay nuclear submarine ambitions
South Korea’s decision to move forward with a nuclear-powered submarine program marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of its national defense str...
Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
The Recipe for an Iran Nuclear Deal Hasn’t Changed
The Recipe for an Iran Nuclear Deal Hasn’t Changed
Keeping negotiations narrowly on the nuclear file is the best way to secure success.
Source: www.theamericanconservative.com
U.S., Japan accelerate joint missile production
U.S., Japan accelerate joint missile production
The United States and Japan are accelerating joint missile production as China warns against what it calls Japan's return to militarism.
Source: www.upi.com
Israeli Claims About an Iran Threat’ Were Always a Lie. Now We Have Proof
Israeli Claims About an Iran Threat’ Were Always a Lie. Now We Have Proof
Could it be that Israel’s 30-year narrative about Iran one that persuaded US President Donald Trump to wage a criminal and disastrous war of aggression was always a fiction, an invention cooked up in Tel Aviv? Far from Tehran posing an existential danger to Israel, as Prime Minister Benjam
Source: original.antiwar.com
Trump Blasts Judges After Ballroom, Kennedy Center Setbacks
Trump Blasts Judges After Ballroom, Kennedy Center Setbacks
The corridors of power in Washington, D.C., have long stood as silent monuments to a quiet, bureaucratic decorum, where historic preservation and stately
Source: commstrader.com
Trump's nuclear review, and why it's needed in an uncertain world * WorldNetDaily * by Madelyn Creedon, Eric S. Edelman, Franklin C. Miller, Vipin Narang & Keith B. Payne, Real Clear Wire
Trump's nuclear review, and why it's needed in an uncertain world * WorldNetDaily * by Madelyn Creedon, Eric S. Edelman, Franklin C. Miller, Vipin Narang & Keith B. Payne, Real Clear Wire
'Any decision to modify this decades-long approach must advance a truly compelling rationale for change'
Source: www.wnd.com
New Report: Iran President Pezeshkian Steps Down Citing Total IRGC Control
New Report: Iran President Pezeshkian Steps Down Citing Total IRGC Control
Iran President Pezeshkian resigns amid IRGC's growing control over the government.
Source: redstate.com
The hesitation behind the Iran deal: This is not the Trump we know Ya Libnan
The hesitation behind the Iran deal: This is not the Trump we know Ya Libnan

Source: yalibnan.com
Khamenei has not yet responded to either latest US proposal, nor MoU
Khamenei has not yet responded to either latest US proposal, nor MoU
The latest proposal sent by the United States, which was shared with the Israeli sources, reflects a tougher stance by US President Trump on both the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program.
Source: www.jpost.com
Cal Thomas is right: Costlier gas a small price to pay to stop Iran
Cal Thomas is right: Costlier gas a small price to pay to stop Iran
Last Tuesday, Cal Thomas wrote an opinion piece for this newspaper titled Americans whining over gas prices ignore Iran’s greater threat.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof
Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof

Source: www.middleeasteye.net
Japan Is Stepping Up as Asia’s New Powerbroker
Japan Is Stepping Up as Asia’s New Powerbroker
The US would have you believe it is showing leadership in Asia. Yet the nation displaying real resolve is Japan.
Source: www.livemint.com
Timeline of Trump’s U.S. Military Interventions Abroad
Timeline of Trump’s U.S. Military Interventions Abroad
During his first term in the Oval Office, Donald J. Trump established himself as a fierce and vocal critic of the sweeping foreign military campaigns
Source: commstrader.com
Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel's ability...would be unwise: US Senator Graham draws red line
Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel's ability...would be unwise: US Senator Graham draws red line
Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stern warning against any Middle East diplomatic deal that would impede Israel's military actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. He emphasized that Israel must be allowed to neutralize threats from Hezbollah, stating that any ceasefire would enable rearmament. Graham also expressed confidence that President Trump would not accept a detrimental deal with Iran.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Is the Iran deal a decisive victory or an agreement with metastases?
Is the Iran deal a decisive victory or an agreement with metastases?
Critics warn the proposed Iran deal could repeat past mistakes, delaying rather than eliminating strategic danger.
Source: www.jpost.com
Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades
Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades
Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Attack on Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Playing With Fire,’ UN Says
Attack on Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Playing With Fire,’ UN Says
The international community was once again shaken by a chilling reminder of the catastrophic risks brewing in southern Ukraine, as the United Nations' nuclear
Source: commstrader.com
U.S. forces use Hellfire missile to stop ship sailing to Iran; Tehran claims to shoot down drone
U.S. forces use Hellfire missile to stop ship sailing to Iran; Tehran claims to shoot down drone
Iran claimed to have shot down another U.S. drone on Sunday just hours after American forces fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of a commercial ship trying to circumvent a U.S.-led blockade of the Islamic republic’s ports.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
What Do the Gulf States Really Want?
What Do the Gulf States Really Want?
The confrontation is not with the Iranian people, heirs to a great civilization and among the first victims of the regime that rules over them. The confrontation is with the Iranian regime: the Revolutionary Guards, the militias, hostage diplomacy,
Source: www.gatestoneinstitute.org
Trump in no hurry’ to sign deal with Iran: There will be no nuclear weapons’
Trump in no hurry’ to sign deal with Iran: There will be no nuclear weapons’
In an era defined by rapid-fire geopolitical shifts and high-stakes international posturing, President Donald Trump has made it clear that when it comes to
Source: commstrader.com
FBI leading push to uncover truth about mystery objects near US nuclear facilities, filmmaker says
FBI leading push to uncover truth about mystery objects near US nuclear facilities, filmmaker says
The FBI is leading the federal push to uncover the truth about UAPs and working with the White House, documentary filmmaker Dan Farah claims.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance; Crypto Markets Steady
Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance; Crypto Markets Steady
Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has issued a stern warning regarding ongoing international negotiations, stating that
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Iran: Truce Doesn't End Wars
Iran: Truce Doesn't End Wars
Though Israel was included in the various ceasefires that President Donald Trump has declared, almost always without securing Israel's consent, it is clear that Israel will not be a party to the truce mediated by half a dozen countries, notably Pakistan.
Source: www.gatestoneinstitute.org
US to Reduce Military Commitments to NATO, Officials Say NaturalNews.com
US to Reduce Military Commitments to NATO, Officials Say NaturalNews.com
The Trump administration plans to significantly reduce the number of U.S. fighter jets, warships, and submarines reserved for NATO’s common defense, according to a classified briefing held last week in Brussels. The announcement was made by Pentagon adviser Alexander Velez-Green in a closed-door meeting of NATO policy directors, blindsiding senior alliance officials, according to two [ ]
Source: www.naturalnews.com
Copper Tariff Trade Tightens Global Supply NaturalNews.com
Copper Tariff Trade Tightens Global Supply NaturalNews.com
Traders are once again scouring global markets for copper to ship to the United States, as renewed speculation over import tariffs widens the price spread between New York’s Comex and the London Metal Exchange (LME), according to several industry executives. The revived trade is tightening global availability of the industrial metal, with front-month Comex contracts [ ]
Source: www.naturalnews.com
Tel Aviv in the Dilemma of the Washington-Tehran Agreement; Forced Acceptance or Strategic Deadlock?
Tel Aviv in the Dilemma of the Washington-Tehran Agreement; Forced Acceptance or Strategic Deadlock?
As negotiations between the United States and Iran move toward a gradual agreement, the Zionist regime finds itself in a more difficult position than ever before.
Source: en.abna24.com
The Litani is no longer the frontier
The Litani is no longer the frontier
Why Israel's security now starts at the Strait of Hormuz. Opinion.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Submarine deal with Germany in a few months with tech transfer; Navy delivered blow to Pak's economy during Op Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi
Submarine deal with Germany in a few months with tech transfer; Navy delivered blow to Pak's economy during Op Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi
News News: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who led the Indian Navy during Op Sindoor and spearheaded operations to safeguard India’s energy vessels during the Gul.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Getting Iran's right to enrich wrong * WorldNetDaily * by Henry Sokolski, Real Clear Wire
Getting Iran's right to enrich wrong * WorldNetDaily * by Henry Sokolski, Real Clear Wire
'The U.S., in short, should hang tough, insist Iran stop making nuclear fuel'
Source: www.wnd.com
Hormuz The strait where America stalled
Hormuz The strait where America stalled
Explore the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israeli tensions and Iran's control over this vital waterway.
Source: www.thehindu.com
US Military Hasn't Identified A Single Confirmed Mine In Strait Of Hormuz, Officials Tell NBC
US Military Hasn't Identified A Single Confirmed Mine In Strait Of Hormuz, Officials Tell NBC
On Friday morning, Trump boasted about US military detonating numerous mines...
Source: www.zerohedge.com
UK says nearly 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine
UK says nearly 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine

Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Iranian missile fired at Americans intercepted, but wreckage still leaves injuries * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Iranian missile fired at Americans intercepted, but wreckage still leaves injuries * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Followed launch of drone wave that was intercepted by U.S. forces
Source: www.wnd.com
Pakistani journalist flubs with poser on India's Agni-6; how US war secretary Peter Hegseth reacted
Pakistani journalist flubs with poser on India's Agni-6; how US war secretary Peter Hegseth reacted
A Pakistani Analyst Asks Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Department of War- American National Security called Pakistan of developing an ICBM which can reach the US, but INDIA recently tested AGNI 6 Of 12000 km which can reach till Europe and some parts of America pic.twitter.com/gai7CQgwBx
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Ramp up military spending, Hegseth urges Asian allies
Ramp up military spending, Hegseth urges Asian allies
(UPDATE) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of rightful alarm over its rapid military buildup.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
Peter Thiel buys 12M Buenos Aires mansion, temporarily relocates family to Argentina
Peter Thiel buys 12M Buenos Aires mansion, temporarily relocates family to Argentina
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel has purchased a 12 million mansion in Buenos Aires and temporarily moved his family to Argentina, driven by concerns over taxation, the threat of nuclear war and the risks of artificial intelligence
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
President Trump's Ultimate Intent: The Annexation of Canada, The Annexation of Greenland, the Militarization of the Arctic. Militarization of the Western Hemisphere - Global Research
President Trump's Ultimate Intent: The Annexation of Canada, The Annexation of Greenland, the Militarization of the Arctic. Militarization of the Western Hemisphere - Global Research
Former senior Canadian intelligence officials say Canada needs to be on the lookout for campaigns aimed at destabilizing the country amid U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating 51st state threats.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
US keeps Iran strike option open as peace breakthrough remains elusive
US keeps Iran strike option open as peace breakthrough remains elusive
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his country is prepared to launch fresh strikes on Iran if talks fail, as efforts to secure a peace agreement remain deadlocked despite months of diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
Source: www.indiatoday.in
Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman why the tiny Gulf kingdom is caught between DC and Iran
Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman why the tiny Gulf kingdom is caught between DC and Iran
Trump's threat to Oman exposes a rift with a key U.S. partner that has served as Washington's backchannel to Iran for decades in the Middle East.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously challenged freedom of navigation in the sea lane, raising questions about the future.
Source: www.cnbc.com
Geopolitical Volatility Surges: Hormuz Mine Alert, Ukrainian Oil Strike, and Iran Nuclear Standoff
Geopolitical Volatility Surges: Hormuz Mine Alert, Ukrainian Oil Strike, and Iran Nuclear Standoff
Global energy markets are facing a dual-threat scenario as maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz and Russian oil infrastructure both come under significant
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Hegseth tones down warnings about China: We respect their ambitions, but position hasn't changed on Taiwan
Hegseth tones down warnings about China: We respect their ambitions, but position hasn't changed on Taiwan
Last year, Hegseth called China a threat to Taiwan and said an attack might be imminent.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
Pete Hegseth says US is ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal is reached
Pete Hegseth says US is ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal is reached
The grand, air-conditioned halls of the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, usually a forum for polite diplomatic posturing, bilateral handshakes, and strategic
Source: commstrader.com
Abraham Accords Explained: What They Are, Who Has Signed, and Why Saudi Arabia Is Still Refusing to Join
Abraham Accords Explained: What They Are, Who Has Signed, and Why Saudi Arabia Is Still Refusing to Join
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and others are refusing to sign the Abraham Accords and their reason is the same. Discover the one condition blocking Middle East peace.
Source: www.inquisitr.com
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday warned that North Korea is emerging as a growing security threat beyond the Korean Peninsula as its military ties with Russia deepen, while outlining Seoul’s plans to build a more technologically advanced and self-reliant military. Speaking during the fourth plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, [ ]
Source: www.nknews.org
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says U.S. remains committed to Pacific security
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says U.S. remains committed to Pacific security
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Amid India-Pakistan arms race, concerns grow for more frequent clashes
Amid India-Pakistan arms race, concerns grow for more frequent clashes
India and Pakistan are accelerating a largely underexamined arms buildup. After last year’s military clash, the shift toward faster, less predictable technologies is raising new concerns about future confrontation between old rivals.
Source: www.csmonitor.com
US War Secy Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy
US War Secy Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy
US War Secretary Hegseth praises Trump’s role in India-Pakistan peace while outlining a strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com
Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof
Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof
It is not Tehran led by unhinged, genocidal megalomaniacs threatening the security of the region and the world. It is Tel Aviv and Washington
Source: www.middleeasteye.net
U.S. War Secretary Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy
U.S. War Secretary Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy
U.S. War Secretary Hegseth endorses Trump's role in India-Pak ceasefire while outlining a strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.
Source: www.thehindu.com
Hegseth unveils 1.5 trillion defence push, cites Iran nuclear threat
Hegseth unveils 1.5 trillion defence push, cites Iran nuclear threat

Source: www.middleeasteye.net
(2nd LD) Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where U.S. military roles are 'honored'
(2nd LD) Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where U.S. military roles are 'honored'
(ATTN: ADDS more details from Hegseth's session in last 3 paras)By Kim Seung-yeon ...
Source: en.yna.co.kr
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided
Trump considers Iran deal to extend ceasefire and curb nuclear ambitions but has yet to make a final decision.
Source: www.thehindu.com
Q&A with Gen. Frank Donovan
Q&A with Gen. Frank Donovan
I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare, and are we really willing to take a step forward and embrace autonomous warfare, says the commander of SOUTHCOM.
Source: www.defenseone.com
What will it mean if Trump takes this Iran deal?
What will it mean if Trump takes this Iran deal?
Even if the regime does commit on paper to giving up the enriched uranium, Iran has repeatedly proved its promises mean nothing.
Source: nypost.com
Iranian Hard-Liners Move to Block Potential U.S. Deal
Iranian Hard-Liners Move to Block Potential U.S. Deal
As negotiators from Tehran and Washington edge closer to a historic defense of diplomacy that could theoretically end decades of bitter regional hostility, a
Source: commstrader.com
Putin talks relations with Astana, drone incident in Romania, near end to Ukraine conflict
Putin talks relations with Astana, drone incident in Romania, near end to Ukraine conflict
The Russin leader emphasized that all the objectives of his state visit to Kazakhstan have been attained
Source: tass.com
Green Lantern Lore Officially Debuts Superman's Exact Opposite
Green Lantern Lore Officially Debuts Superman's Exact Opposite
DC introduces a new version of Superman whose origin story mirrors both Krypton's destruction and an unexpected piece of Earth's real-world history.
Source: screenrant.com
Iran seen loading two million barrels of crude on VLCC - TankerTrackers
Iran seen loading two million barrels of crude on VLCC - TankerTrackers

Source: www.iranintl.com
China Keeps a Low Profile at Major Asian Defense Summit
China Keeps a Low Profile at Major Asian Defense Summit
China kept a low profile at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, sending only a group of academics instead of top military officials.
Source: www.breitbart.com
Draft US MoU breaches eight of 10 terms approved by Khamenei, insider says
Draft US MoU breaches eight of 10 terms approved by Khamenei, insider says

Source: www.iranintl.com
Trump concludes meeting on potential Iran deal without announcing decision
Trump concludes meeting on potential Iran deal without announcing decision
The US president has been weighing a tentative agreement that would open the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
Source: www.abc.net.au
SpaceX gets 4 billion contract to build missile-tracking Golden Dome’ satellites
SpaceX gets 4 billion contract to build missile-tracking Golden Dome’ satellites
The satellites will track missiles and other airborne targets.
Source: www.theverge.com
Israel Suggests Renewing Iran Military Strikes if U.S. Deal Does Not Materialize
Israel Suggests Renewing Iran Military Strikes if U.S. Deal Does Not Materialize
Israeli Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman said on Wednesday that renewed military against Iran is possible.
Source: www.breitbart.com
European warmongers seize on Russian drone crash in Romania to escalate war
European warmongers seize on Russian drone crash in Romania to escalate war
The growing intensity of drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia has made incursions into neighbouring countries a regularity, presenting opportunities for the European leaders to warmonger.
Source: www.wsws.org
U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict
U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Both countries have refuted the allegations and accused the agency of bias.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Iran’s multi-domain blackmail must end Ya Libnan
Iran’s multi-domain blackmail must end Ya Libnan

Source: yalibnan.com
US-Israel alliance faces a political threat, despite military peak in Iran
US-Israel alliance faces a political threat, despite military peak in Iran
There’s no denying the historic trust and battlefield cooperation during the recent war with Iran. Yet future prospects for Washington’s support are bleak.
Source: www.jpost.com
The Situation Room is the New Boardroom: Diplomacy by Truth Social
The Situation Room is the New Boardroom: Diplomacy by Truth Social
If you spent Friday afternoon trying to figure out whether the global economy was heading toward a golden age of Iranian trade or a tactical strike on a
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Ghalibaf: Iran has no trust in words, will judge by actions
Ghalibaf: Iran has no trust in words, will judge by actions
Iran's Foreign Minister also made comments on Friday, saying he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
Source: www.jpost.com
Gold’s Recovery Looks Fragile as Yields Keep Pressure on Bullion
Gold’s Recovery Looks Fragile as Yields Keep Pressure on Bullion
Market Analysis by covering: Euro US Dollar, Gold Spot US Dollar, Gold Futures, United States 10-Year. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com
Source: www.investing.com
US Cyber Command vs China offensive cyber gap and CYBERCOM 2.0 mastery strategy is US falling behind?
US Cyber Command vs China offensive cyber gap and CYBERCOM 2.0 mastery strategy is US falling behind?
The U.S.-China cyber race is entering a decisive phase. China has rapidly expanded its offensive cyber capabilities, with U.S. officials warning that Beijing-linked hackers have penetrated critical infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and strategic systems. At the same time, U.S. Cyber Command is rolling out CYBERCOM 2.0, a major modernization effort focused on artificial intelligence, automation, offensive cyber operations, and faster digital warfare response.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 29
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 29
Rabbi Michael Barclay's May 29 update on Iran tensions, ceasefire talks, and nuclear program delays.
Source: pjmedia.com
Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped
Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped
Roughly one-quarter of the non-Iranian large oil tankers trapped inside the Persian Gulf at the outbreak of the Iran war have managed to slip out in a slow, stealthy trickle.
Source: gcaptain.com
Donald Trump Announces Lifting of Iran Sanctions
Donald Trump Announces Lifting of Iran Sanctions
In a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles, US President Donald Trump announced that a crucial, high-level meeting is
Source: commstrader.com
Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza
Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza
While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.
Source: www.wsws.org
Disney Wins 15 Awards at the 47th Annual News Emmys
Disney Wins 15 Awards at the 47th Annual News Emmys
In last night's 47th Annual Emmys - News Category ceremony, ABC and National Geographic took home a combined total of 15 wins.
Source: wdwnt.com
Groundhog Day: Iran War Edition
Groundhog Day: Iran War Edition
It’s an open question if negotiators can break the repetitive cycle engulfing the war.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Prime Video’s 4-Part Spy Thriller Resurrected As US Streaming Hit After Film Revival
Prime Video’s 4-Part Spy Thriller Resurrected As US Streaming Hit After Film Revival
Prime Video's 4-part spy thriller series is one of the streamer's most important shows, and it has been resurrected as an American sensation.
Source: screenrant.com
Trump reveals the line Iran has to cross for US to restart offensive military campaign
Trump reveals the line Iran has to cross for US to restart offensive military campaign
President Donald Trump reveals what Iranian move could trigger renewed U.S. military action during an interview on My View with Lara Trump.
Source: www.foxnews.com
It's time for a Cyber Monroe Doctrine
It's time for a Cyber Monroe Doctrine
The Trump administration draws a civilizational line in the silicon sand.
Source: www.theblaze.com
Tentative U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Extension Deal Awaits Trump’s Approval
Tentative U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Extension Deal Awaits Trump’s Approval
Tehran’s leadership has also not publicly signed off on the agreement yet.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
US diplomacy unraveling under President Donald Trump
US diplomacy unraveling under President Donald Trump
At a moment when a uniquely unpredictable US president is rattling markets, governments around the world are scrambling for clarity, only to discover that US embassies are missing.
Source: www.jpost.com
Ceasefire Day 51: Iran, U.S. Exchange Strikes
Ceasefire Day 51: Iran, U.S. Exchange Strikes
State of the Union: Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people in southern Lebanon Thursday.
Source: www.theamericanconservative.com
MFA comments on 'shocking' reaction from UNESCO, ties with Armenia, drone attacks via NATO
MFA comments on 'shocking' reaction from UNESCO, ties with Armenia, drone attacks via NATO
Maria Zakharova stressed that all Russian diplomatic missions would work systemically to bring the truth about the terrorist attack on Starobelsk
Source: tass.com
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 27 and 28
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 27 and 28
Rabbi Michael Barclay updates on U.S.-Iran tensions, Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and rising antisemitism in May 2026.
Source: pjmedia.com
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none and now says adversaries are using the data to target soldiers during a war.
Source: www.wired.com
US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire
US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire
US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.The development came after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating the truce, underscoring the volatility of talks three months after the Middle East war began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off: sources
US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off: sources
US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.The development came after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating the truce, underscoring the volatility of talks three months after the Middle East war began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
Could the Iran War End with Tehran’s Uranium in China’s Vaults?
Could the Iran War End with Tehran’s Uranium in China’s Vaults?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they meet, in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2025.
Source: www.algemeiner.com
The Strait of Hormuz: The supply chain loop that broke the world
The Strait of Hormuz: The supply chain loop that broke the world
The Strait of Hormuz is closed for the first time in the life of the Islamic Republic. Restoring the brake requires a credible diplomatic offer from the West.
Source: theconversation.com
Report: Adversaries Target U.S. Military in War Zones Via Location Data
Report: Adversaries Target U.S. Military in War Zones Via Location Data
Adversaries of the United States are reportedly using location data to target military forces deployed to war zones.
Source: www.breitbart.com
US Strikes Iranian Site, As Iran Commits 'Ceasefire Violation' in Attack Against Kuwait
US Strikes Iranian Site, As Iran Commits 'Ceasefire Violation' in Attack Against Kuwait
US strikes Iranian drone site after Iran's ceasefire violation attacking Kuwait near Strait of Hormuz.
Source: redstate.com
The Brits, French, and Germans Are Now Right on Russia’s Doorstep. - Global Research
The Brits, French, and Germans Are Now Right on Russia’s Doorstep. - Global Research
Europe’s military buildup near Russia raises fears of confrontation, escalating tensions, and a possible reshaping of Europe’s security order.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
The Brits, French, & Germans Are Now Right on Russia’s Doorstep
The Brits, French, & Germans Are Now Right on Russia’s Doorstep
Russia has cleared its throat about naked European escalatory threats and belligerent moves. What next?
Source: www.nakedcapitalism.com
Iran Targets US Military Base as Nations Trade Fresh Round of Attacks
Iran Targets US Military Base as Nations Trade Fresh Round of Attacks
Iran launched a ballistic missile at a base where U.S. forces are stationed, and the U.S. exchanged attacks.
Source: www.westernjournal.com
Russia conducting daily attacks on UK 'from seabed to cyberspace,' spy chief warns
Russia conducting daily attacks on UK 'from seabed to cyberspace,' spy chief warns
Anne Keast-Butler, director of GCHQ, said Russia's actions have prompted the agency to defend subsea cables and energy pipelines in British waters, disrupt Russian networks smuggling sanctioned technology and countering reckless sabotage and assassination attempts.
Source: therecord.media
Japan’s ambassador: Why the new Middle East matters to Asia
Japan’s ambassador: Why the new Middle East matters to Asia
As Israel and Gulf states build deeper strategic and economic ties, Tokyo has a growing interest in regional stability and cooperation.
Source: www.jpost.com
State media: Iran guards target US base over strikes
State media: Iran guards target US base over strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US airbase after the US military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: www.rte.ie
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com
With Iran Deal in Limbo, Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War?
With Iran Deal in Limbo, Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War?
Since no agreement with the United States or Israel is worth anything it is hard to imagine one that would protect Iran from future attacks
Source: www.juancole.com
U.S. Military Conducts Another Strike Against Iran After Trump Says Iran Negotiating On Fumes’
U.S. Military Conducts Another Strike Against Iran After Trump Says Iran Negotiating On Fumes’
Washington, May 28: US forces carried out new defensive strikes on Wednesday on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to US officials. The officials, who were not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz. US forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch [ ]
Source: www.dailyexcelsior.com
US Launches Strike on Iran as Trump Says Tehran is Negotiating on Fumes
US Launches Strike on Iran as Trump Says Tehran is Negotiating on Fumes
U.S. Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials
Source: www.deccanchronicle.com
News Emmys: ABC, Nat Geo Top 2026 Wins, Thanks to World News Tonight’ and Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller’
News Emmys: ABC, Nat Geo Top 2026 Wins, Thanks to World News Tonight’ and Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller’

Source: variety.com
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
WASHINGTON, D.C. US forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is negotiating on fumes and insisted that November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
U.S. military conducts another defensive strike against Iran
U.S. military conducts another defensive strike against Iran
U.S. military conducts defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating tensions, as Trump asserts confidence in nearing a deal.
Source: www.thehindu.com
US military conducts another defensive strike against Iranian drones
US military conducts another defensive strike against Iranian drones
Two U.S. officials told AP that U.S. military forces shot down four Iranian drones and struck a base that was about to launch a fifth drone after determining they posed a threat to the Strait of Ho...
Source: www.reviewjournal.com
US strikes Iran again after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
US strikes Iran again after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
The US military carried out new strikes in Iran targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to US forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, hours after President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian report of a deal to restore traffic through the strategic waterway.The US official, who requested anonymity to speak...
Source: www.asiaone.com
US strikes Iran again during ceasefire
US strikes Iran again during ceasefire
American forces hit targets near Bandar Abbas after earlier strikes on Iranian boats and missile launchers; Iran says it retaliated against a US base as Kuwait reports intercepting missiles and drones overnight
Source: www.ynetnews.com
Trump threatens to blow up’ Oman if it sides with Iran over Hormuz Ya Libnan
Trump threatens to blow up’ Oman if it sides with Iran over Hormuz Ya Libnan

Source: yalibnan.com
10 Best Hulk Team-Up Stories in Marvel Comics
10 Best Hulk Team-Up Stories in Marvel Comics
Hulk usually prefers to go at it alone, but he has been involved in some great team ups over his time in Marvel Comics.
Source: comicbook.com
Zelenskyy asks Trump for air defense as Russia escalates strike threats
Zelenskyy asks Trump for air defense as Russia escalates strike threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help Ukraine with air defense systems and interceptors as Russia threatens new strikes, sa...
Source: japantoday.com
'We Are Ready': Czech Republic Now Backing Trump Hormuz Strategy
'We Are Ready': Czech Republic Now Backing Trump Hormuz Strategy
Czech Republic backs Trump’s Hormuz strategy, offering surveillance tech to secure vital shipping routes.
Source: redstate.com
From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting
From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'I don't care about the midterms': Trump makes clear he's in no rush to reach deal with Iran
'I don't care about the midterms': Trump makes clear he's in no rush to reach deal with Iran
With tensions escalating with Iran and gas prices still up across the country, Trump made it clear he's in no rush to make a deal and feels no urgency to end the war.
Source: abcnews.com
Trump Dismisses Political Pressure to Strike Iran Deal
Trump Dismisses Political Pressure to Strike Iran Deal
During a high-stakes cabinet meeting on Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump projectively recalibrated the geopolitical narrative surrounding the active
Source: commstrader.com
Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?
Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?
The Trump administration invokes the notoriously vague FARA to threaten a critic.
Source: reason.com
Trump Cabinet Meeting: Rubio Highlights Iran Red Line and New Armenia Deal
Trump Cabinet Meeting: Rubio Highlights Iran Red Line and New Armenia Deal
Rubio updates on Iran nuclear red line, Armenia minerals deal, and US foreign policy in Trump's cabinet meeting.
Source: redstate.com
US ally pledges support for Trump’s push to break Iran’s grip on Hormuz: We are ready to contribute’
US ally pledges support for Trump’s push to break Iran’s grip on Hormuz: We are ready to contribute’
In the high-stakes, marble-clad corridors of the United Nations headquarters in New York, where international diplomacy often dissolves into rehearsed
Source: commstrader.com
Iran No Longer Speaks Language of Diplomacy. It Speaks Language of Victor
Iran No Longer Speaks Language of Diplomacy. It Speaks Language of Victor
Critics argue that Washington continues to misunderstand the Middle East as Iran strengthens its regional position and challenges American influence through confrontation
Source: english.pravda.ru
Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?
Iran war drives India’s cockroaches out, but can Modi crush them?
When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ) , a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitti...
Source: www.france24.com
Lebanon, Hezbollah and the price of caution
Lebanon, Hezbollah and the price of caution
As northern Israel remains under drone and missile threat, Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home while trying to coordinate with Trump over Iran.
Source: www.jns.org
China Needs North Korea on Side
China Needs North Korea on Side
A Xi visit to Pyongyang is likely soon, after a seven-year gap.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Israel escalates rampage in Lebanon
Israel escalates rampage in Lebanon
Israeli forces struck Lebanon with more than 120 air raids on Tuesday, the sharpest single-day escalation since Israel resumed its bombing of the country in early March. The Lebanese health ministry said at least 31 people were killed and 40 wounded in attacks across the south and the Bekaa Valley.
Source: www.wsws.org
Trump Doesn’t Need a Big Iran Deal
Trump Doesn’t Need a Big Iran Deal
The deal or war choice is a false binary and a good thing too.
Source: www.theamericanconservative.com
Iran accuses US of truce violations after strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Iran accuses US of truce violations after strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims the US violated the ceasefire after CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes in the Gulf.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
British Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russian Threat
British Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russian Threat
At Bletchley Park, the historic Buckinghamshire estate where Allied codebreakers once painstakingly shattered the German Enigma cipher to shift the course of
Source: commstrader.com
Trump admin wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
Trump admin wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
Source: techcrunch.com
Pyongyang Unveils AI-Guided Cruise Missile: Kim Jong Un Accelerates Autonomous Weapons Program
Pyongyang Unveils AI-Guided Cruise Missile: Kim Jong Un Accelerates Autonomous Weapons Program
North Korea has announced the successful test-firing of a new lightweight multi-purpose cruise missile, marking a significant technological leap in its
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Trump nixes plans for Cabinet meeting at Camp David
Trump nixes plans for Cabinet meeting at Camp David
President Trump canceled plans for a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at Camp David, the presidential retreat in rural Maryland.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
The Iran War Has Remade the Gulf
The Iran War Has Remade the Gulf
The region knows that Iran won the war and is hedging its bets as a result.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury
The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury
Trump says that a deal to end the war with Iran is imminent. On key issues, it’s back to square one or worse.
Source: www.newyorker.com
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 26
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Iran War Update for May 26
Rabbi Michael Barclay updates on Iran tensions, US-Iran talks, and regional conflicts on May 26, 2026.
Source: pjmedia.com
Trump Calls Full Cabinet Meeting at Camp David As Iran Talks Come to a Head, Gabbard Expected to Attend
Trump Calls Full Cabinet Meeting at Camp David As Iran Talks Come to a Head, Gabbard Expected to Attend
Trump calls full Cabinet meeting at Camp David amid critical Iran ceasefire talks.
Source: redstate.com
Peace between Israel, Gulf States 'possible,' even amid Iran tensions
Peace between Israel, Gulf States 'possible,' even amid Iran tensions
Faisal J. Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, noted that peace is possible with Israel but that the country needs to embrace a two-state solution.
Source: www.jpost.com
Morning Joe’ Slams Trump’s Iran War Deal as a Complete and Total Surrender’ Video
Morning Joe’ Slams Trump’s Iran War Deal as a Complete and Total Surrender’ Video
Morning Joe slammed a developing ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, calling it a total surrender on Trump's part.
Source: www.thewrap.com
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House as Iran talks intensify
Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House as Iran talks intensify
President Donald Trump said weather concerns forced a planned Camp David Cabinet meeting to be moved to the White House as the administration navigates escalating tensions with Iran, recent U.S. defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
Source: www.foxnews.com
In rare move, Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David
In rare move, Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David
President Trump is expected to take the unusual step of holding a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday, The Washington Times has confirmed.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Trump-Iran deal draft explained: Ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening and uranium disposal on table
Trump-Iran deal draft explained: Ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening and uranium disposal on table
The proposal comes amid intensified backchannel negotiations as the administration of Donald Trump seeks to avoid renewed military escalation in the Middle East.
Source: www.livemint.com
Iran Claims It Downed U.S. Drone, Threatens Devastating’ Response Next Time U.S. Violates Ceasefire
Iran Claims It Downed U.S. Drone, Threatens Devastating’ Response Next Time U.S. Violates Ceasefire
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened very devastating response to any future military activity by the United States.
Source: www.breitbart.com
The Energy Report: Mine Your Own Business
The Energy Report: Mine Your Own Business
Market Analysis by covering: Brent Oil Futures, Crude Oil WTI Futures, Gasoline RBOB Futures, Crude Oil WTI Spot US Dollar. Read 's Market Analysis on Investin...
Source: www.investing.com
Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War and Chaos? - Global Research
Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War and Chaos? - Global Research
Iran rejects Trump’s peace claims as US war policy, sanctions and violations of international law push the Middle East toward deeper conflict.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
Two Murphys, Part 5
Two Murphys, Part 5

Source: dothemath.ucsd.edu
Sam Brownback: Our Silence Fuels China’s Religious Persecution
Sam Brownback: Our Silence Fuels China’s Religious Persecution
COMMENTARY: In an interview with the Register, the former U.S. religious freedom envoy says the Chinese Communist Party fears religious freedom more than aircraft carriers or nuclear weapons.’
Source: www.ncregister.com
Manufacturing a substitute enemy: When Iran replaces Palestine in Arab media
Manufacturing a substitute enemy: When Iran replaces Palestine in Arab media
...
Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com
The Disasters of War. Trump's
The Disasters of War. Trump's
US military spending surges past 2 trillion as wars, energy blockades, hunger crises, and rising nuclear tensions deepen global instability.
Source: www.globalresearch.ca
RTMH: Pope Leo’s Magnifica Humanitas on AI
RTMH: Pope Leo’s Magnifica Humanitas on AI
His holiness has spoken, frequently about AI. At eighty two pages of length. The full Magnifica Humanitas can be found here. I am very happy that Pope Leo takes these issues seriously, and is shari
Source: thezvi.wordpress.com
Iran Decries US 'Ceasefire Violation' After Overnight Port Raid, Insists On 12BN Fund Release To Advance Talks
Iran Decries US 'Ceasefire Violation' After Overnight Port Raid, Insists On 12BN Fund Release To Advance Talks
...while Rubio signals optimism on peace deal in 'days'.
Source: www.zerohedge.com
What are Trump's Abraham Accords, and will other countries join?
What are Trump's Abraham Accords, and will other countries join?
As the US president pushes for a deal with Iran, he is reviving one of the signature foreign policy projects of his first term: the Abraham Accords. Here's what to know about the series of agreements, and whether Arab countries will answer his call to formally establish diplomatic ties with Israel. 
Source: www.abc.net.au
US attacks missile sites in Iran, despite ceasefire
US attacks missile sites in Iran, despite ceasefire
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war.
Source: www.rte.ie
North Korea: Time for a major policy reset
North Korea: Time for a major policy reset
North Korea today is a very different proposition from the North Korea of five years ago. The shift is prompting a reassessment in U.S. policy circ...
Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
India’s Integrity and Sovereignty Under Internal and Deep-State Threats
India’s Integrity and Sovereignty Under Internal and Deep-State Threats
Prof D Mukherjee [email protected] India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations and the largest democracy, has since 1947 faced a wide range of internal and external challenges affecting its territorial integrity, constitutional order, internal security, and socio-economic development. These include partition-related violence, insurgencies, cross-border terrorism, separatist movements, ideological extremism, demographic pressures, cyber threats, economic coercion, and occasio
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Trump calls on Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords
Trump calls on Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords
The geopolitical landscape of the modern Middle East is currently undergoing a profound and highly orchestrated seismic shift, driven by a characteristic
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Trump stuns Arab leaders into silence in dramatic leaked phone call as President demands 'great deal' from Iran: 'I will blow s*** up'
Trump stuns Arab leaders into silence in dramatic leaked phone call as President demands 'great deal' from Iran: 'I will blow s*** up'
Arab leaders were so stunned by Trump's demand that they refused to respond, remaining entirely silent on the call.
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Trump-Iran Deal on Edge as Tehran Vows 'Mass Sacrifice' and Total Resistance
Trump-Iran Deal on Edge as Tehran Vows 'Mass Sacrifice' and Total Resistance
Trump-Iran deal faces uncertainty as Tehran vows total resistance and mass sacrifice.
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Republicans Rally Behind Trump as Iran Deal Talks Advance
Republicans Rally Behind Trump as Iran Deal Talks Advance
Republican lawmakers backed Trump’s Iran negotiations as talks continued over nuclear limits, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Abraham Accords.
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Iran has won the war. Trump and Netanyahu now face a reckoning
Iran has won the war. Trump and Netanyahu now face a reckoning
The balance of power has shifted, and nations of the Middle East will no longer accept a regional order dictated by the US and Israel
Source: www.middleeasteye.net
Can Iran's ballistic missiles and the proxy network be rebuilt?
Can Iran's ballistic missiles and the proxy network be rebuilt?
With all of the angst about what the new likely Trump Iran deal will and will not include, it is critical to recall the game-changing achievements that cannot be taken away.
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Jason H. Campbell: US Is Taking The Least Bad’ Option In Iran Conflict
Jason H. Campbell: US Is Taking The Least Bad’ Option In Iran Conflict
RFE/RL interviewed Jason H. Campbell, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and former Pentagon official during Trump’s first administration, about a potential peace deal between Washington and Tehran.
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Ukrainian Museums and Cultural Sites Damaged in Massive Russian Attack
Ukrainian Museums and Cultural Sites Damaged in Massive Russian Attack
Russian missiles damaged several notable museums and cultural sites in Ukraine amidst its latest major attack.
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Iran’s president orders restoration of internet access, report Ya Libnan
Iran’s president orders restoration of internet access, report Ya Libnan

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Haaretz: Netanyahu’s Promises of Victory in Iran End in a Glorious U.S. Capitulation The Occidental Observer
Haaretz: Netanyahu’s Promises of Victory in Iran End in a Glorious U.S. Capitulation The Occidental Observer

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Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Peace Deal Talks
Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Peace Deal Talks
The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East remains suspended in a state of anxious anticipation as both Washington and Tehran signal that a definitive
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Trump links normalizing ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
Trump links normalizing ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
WASHINGTON, United States   US President Donald Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations must normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations.
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Ceasefire Day 48: Trump Says It Should Be Mandatory’ for Saudi Arabia and Others to Join Abraham Accords
Ceasefire Day 48: Trump Says It Should Be Mandatory’ for Saudi Arabia and Others to Join Abraham Accords
State of the Union: Elevated Treasury yields caused by the war could add more than 30 billion to U.S. interest payments through 2027, FT reports.
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AI needs to be disarmed’: Pope Leo sees threat to humanity in technological arms race
AI needs to be disarmed’: Pope Leo sees threat to humanity in technological arms race
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV has called for much closer regulation of AI technology, particularly in military settings.
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Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.
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The Praxian Genocidal Kill Chain Part 2
The Praxian Genocidal Kill Chain Part 2
In Part 2 of his series on the Praxians the Silicon Valley-rooted wing of the global oligarchy Iain Davis focuses on how they employ State Crimes Against Democracy (SCADs) and show how they benefit from practically every SCAD they manufacture. As we pick apart propaganda narratives, we’ll come to terms with the hybrid war we’re all now fighting, whether we know it or not.
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'Failure': Israel reacts with alarm as emerging US-Iran deal draws criticism
'Failure': Israel reacts with alarm as emerging US-Iran deal draws criticism

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Iran Sends Negotiators to Qatar, Complaining That U.S. Demands Are Excessive’
Iran Sends Negotiators to Qatar, Complaining That U.S. Demands Are Excessive’
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are in Doha, Qatar, as of Monday.
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Jennifer Rubin on Trump’s Rumored Deal with Iran
Jennifer Rubin on Trump’s Rumored Deal with Iran
Ever since Trump decided to go to war in Iran, we have heard only good news from the administration. Trump has said repeatedly that we won, but it is not true. Iran still has uranium
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War games behind the Iran Curtain
War games behind the Iran Curtain
The US and UK governments continue to ignore their parliaments and public opinion, on the most important issue, going to war. Again Australia is on the wrong side.
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What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect.
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Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations
Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations
The announcement Saturday by the Trump administration that it had largely reached an agreement with Iran has drawn denunciations from broad factions of the US political establishment, with Democrats joining Republicans to attack the proposed agreement as insufficiently advantageous to US imperialism.
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Hegseth’s Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity
Hegseth’s Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity
Much to Hegseth's chagrin, however, his career as an Army officer corresponded to a series of distinctly failed military campaigns
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The major sticking points holding up a US-Iran peace deal
The major sticking points holding up a US-Iran peace deal
A possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape, but the toughest issues are still unsettled, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and ending regional fighting.
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U.S. blames other nations for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure
U.S. blames other nations for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure
The United States blamed the collapse of a U.N. nuclear nonproliferation conference on what it called some countries' inability to take Iran's threat to global nonproliferation seriously.
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To Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for Later
To Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for Later
The world was holding its collective breath, staring down the barrel of a devastating military conflict in the Middle East that threatened to spiral
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Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, United States  US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday he had told his negotiators not to 'rush,' even after both Tehran and Washington signalled progress towards an agreement to end the war.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
Professor at BFSU in China: The World's Eyes Are Fixed on Iran
Professor at BFSU in China: The World's Eyes Are Fixed on Iran
Mo Hongyan, a professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), said, When the dust of war by the river and the haze of the American-Zionist assault in the Middle East settles, the sun of Iran's greatness and the brilliance of its power will be dazzling to the world.
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The British Tom Clancy Created An Underrated Action Series That's Perfect For Jack Ryan Fans
The British Tom Clancy Created An Underrated Action Series That's Perfect For Jack Ryan Fans
Chris Ryan has been described as the British equivalent of Tom Clancy, and he created an action show that's perfect for Jack Ryan fans.
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Trump Administration Reads In Conservative Podcasters On State Of Iran Negotiations
Trump Administration Reads In Conservative Podcasters On State Of Iran Negotiations
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to target critics of provisions reportedly in a potential peace deal to end the conflict with Iran.
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Understanding the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Understanding the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East stands at a critical, highly volatile crossroads following the announcement that the United States and Iran
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Scott Ritter: The US administration lost a patriot and truth-teller in Tulsi Gabbard
Scott Ritter: The US administration lost a patriot and truth-teller in Tulsi Gabbard
As DNI, she brought candor and integrity to intelligence but in a White House that prizes loyalty, truth became a liability
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Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Admin Cools Iran Deal Hopes; US Futures Rise Amid Geopolitical Escalation
Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Admin Cools Iran Deal Hopes; US Futures Rise Amid Geopolitical Escalation
Crude oil prices slid more than 3 on Sunday evening after the Trump administration signaled that a comprehensive deal with Tehran may not be as imminent as
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Trump says 'not to rush into a deal' as potential Iran agreement emerges
Trump says 'not to rush into a deal' as potential Iran agreement emerges
Regional officials say the US is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
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5 Major Hurdles to an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
5 Major Hurdles to an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
The United States and Iran have signaled that they are moving closer to a historic deal to end the devastating war in the Middle East, yet the precise terms
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Trump's agreement weakens Iran's threat, but doesn't end it
Trump's agreement weakens Iran's threat, but doesn't end it
How should the deal be judged? One useful way is to measure it against the objectives Trump and Netanyahu themselves laid out when they launched the attack on February 28.
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Netanyahu demanded a better Iran deal’ since 2015; is he about to get one?
Netanyahu demanded a better Iran deal’ since 2015; is he about to get one?
Eleven years after the original nuclear agreement, Washington and Tehran are again moving toward a deal, with ballistic missiles apparently left out and key questions over enrichment, sanctions and inspections still unresolved
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Trump Eyes Historic Middle East Peace Expansion; Saturday Call Signals Post-War Abraham Accords Push
Trump Eyes Historic Middle East Peace Expansion; Saturday Call Signals Post-War Abraham Accords Push
President Donald Trump moved to reshape the Middle East's geopolitical landscape on Saturday, holding a comprehensive conference call with leaders from
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Donald Trump's deal making leaves Iran in the driver's seat and Israel more vulnerable
Donald Trump's deal making leaves Iran in the driver's seat and Israel more vulnerable
Israel goes from looking like the new regional hegemon to looking like it is under greater threat now than it has in years, while Iran now has room to rebuild its proxies.
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Experts tell Post’ control over Strait of Hormuz is lifeline’ for the regime
Experts tell Post’ control over Strait of Hormuz is lifeline’ for the regime
The Islamic Republic’s financial woes have already led to significant internal unrest, igniting the violently suppressed January protests.
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Ukraine’s battlefield is transforming the future of NATO
Ukraine’s battlefield is transforming the future of NATO
NATO allies increasingly study Ukraine's wartime innovations in drones and defense production as the alliance prepares for its July summit in Ankara.
Source: www.foxnews.com
IDF frustration grows over emerging Iran deal: 'Buying temporary quiet for long-term nuclear threat'
IDF frustration grows over emerging Iran deal: 'Buying temporary quiet for long-term nuclear threat'
Senior officers warn Iran could remain a nuclear threshold state if enrichment sites are not dismantled and enriched uranium is not removed; military also fears Lebanon clauses could limit action against Hezbollah
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Explainer: what’s in the emerging Iran deal, and why Israel is worried
Explainer: what’s in the emerging Iran deal, and why Israel is worried
US officials say the deal could reopen Hormuz and launch 60 days of nuclear talks, but questions remain over uranium, sanctions relief, oil prices, Lebanon and Israel’s freedom to act
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How Donald Trump's Iran deal betrays the Iranian people
How Donald Trump's Iran deal betrays the Iranian people
Now, months after Trump's promises, those same Iranians are watching Trump move toward an agreement with the very regime he once appeared determined to isolate and weaken, and they feel betrayed.
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Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday he had told his negotiators not to rush, even after both Tehran and Washington signalled progress towards an agreement to end the war.The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and the US has blockaded Iran's ports.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran
'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to rush into a deal with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, wa...
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VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: America: The real crouching tiger, hidden dragon
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: America: The real crouching tiger, hidden dragon
China just the latest challenger to U.S. dominance
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Trump says deal 'negotiated' but Iran disputes terms
Trump says deal 'negotiated' but Iran disputes terms
A largely negotiated memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has said although the Iranian Fars news agency disputed that claim.
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Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
Eleven weeks ago, the digital landscape was set ablaze by the uncompromising, high-stakes bravado of President Donald J. Trump, who boldly declared on social
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Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation
Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation
A large Russian ballistic missile attack struck Kyiv early on Sunday, wounding at least five people and damaging residential buildings after Moscow threatened r...
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Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
Kyiv faces heavy missile strikes as Russia retaliates for drone attacks, resulting in casualties and widespread damage.
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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated', dispute over strait reopening
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated', dispute over strait reopening
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI - A largely negotiated memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (May 23), although the Iranian Fars news agency disputed that claim.Trump posted on social media that the emerging agreement would reopen the strait, the vital shipping passage whose closure upended global energy markets...
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Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is Near
Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is Near
In an unexpected announcement that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets and diplomatic corridors alike, President Donald J. Trump declared on
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Report: Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal
Report: Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal
Iran reportedly agrees to US demand that it surrender its 970-pound highly enriched uranium stockpile to secure peace.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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Agreement with Iran largely negotiated,’ Trump says
Agreement with Iran largely negotiated,’ Trump says
Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, the president said. In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.
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Donald Trump’s Fascist Romp
Donald Trump’s Fascist Romp
After the former president described American citizens as the enemy within, Glenn Youngkin reveals his own complicity.
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Iran war live updates: Trump says peace deal is near Ya Libnan
Iran war live updates: Trump says peace deal is near Ya Libnan

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Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Largely Negotiated Iran Deal
Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Largely Negotiated Iran Deal
President Trump announced Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran has been largely negotiated, signaling what could become one of the most consequential foreign policy developments of his presidency.
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Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran is lar...
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Latest Updates from The New York Times
Latest Updates from The New York Times
In a diplomatic maneuver that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of international power, President Donald J. Trump announced on Saturday that the
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Netanyahu 'beside himself with rage' after furious phone call with Trump over Iran war that left the Israeli leader 'with his hair on fire'
Netanyahu 'beside himself with rage' after furious phone call with Trump over Iran war that left the Israeli leader 'with his hair on fire'
Netanyahu increasingly doubts further negotiations with Tehran will yield a peace deal and wants to resume military strikes, according to Israel's Channel 12.
Source: www.dailymail.com
Europe’s Push for an EU Army Signals the Beginning of NATO’s Fragmentation
Europe’s Push for an EU Army Signals the Beginning of NATO’s Fragmentation
Explore NATO fragmentation and the call for a unified European army as geopolitical tensions rise in the current political landscape.
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China deployed over 100 vessels near Taiwan in the wake of Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan security official claims
China deployed over 100 vessels near Taiwan in the wake of Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan security official claims
For the twenty-three million residents of Taiwan, the azure waters of the Taiwan Strait have long been a source of both economic vitality and quiet anxiety,
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Burn Down the House of Trump : IRGC Terrorist Targeted Ivanka
Burn Down the House of Trump : IRGC Terrorist Targeted Ivanka
'e need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump.'
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The Indie Era: Why Independent Creators Are Rewriting the Rules of Entertainment
The Indie Era: Why Independent Creators Are Rewriting the Rules of Entertainment
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We, at Mortfield Industries, believe that something has quietly broken open in the entertainment industry, and it wasn't a studio...
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Trump Rates New Iran Peace Offer a Solid 'Maybe'
Trump Rates New Iran Peace Offer a Solid 'Maybe'
Trump rates new Iran peace offer a solid 'maybe' amid ongoing negotiations and regional talks.
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US and Iran report progress on talks to end war
US and Iran report progress on talks to end war
Tehran is focused on finalising a memorandum of understanding
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America's gas prices are Iran's weapons * WorldNetDaily * by David S. Cohen, Real Clear Wire
America's gas prices are Iran's weapons * WorldNetDaily * by David S. Cohen, Real Clear Wire
Islamists do not 'need to win a single military engagement.' They only need to keep making chaos until consumers rebel
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Conference at UN to review nuclear non-proliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
Conference at UN to review nuclear non-proliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
UN conference on nuclear non-proliferation fails to achieve consensus, highlighting tensions between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear issues.
Source: www.thehindu.com
Conflict nearing end? US, Iran say getting 'a lot closer' to a deal
Conflict nearing end? US, Iran say getting 'a lot closer' to a deal
Talks between Iran and the United States have reportedly shown progress towards ending the prolonged conflict. Pakistan is mediating these crucial discussions. A memorandum of understanding is being finalised. Both sides have expressed cautious optimism about resolving the crisis.
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June Political Notes

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Logic Of Violence: We Are Nowhere Near The Endgame In Drone Wars
Logic Of Violence: We Are Nowhere Near The Endgame In Drone Wars
The problem is so enormous, it's bigger than you think...  
Source: www.zerohedge.com
Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
WASHINGTON, D.C.  US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a controversial pick who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
Source: www.manilatimes.net
Breitbart Business Digest: World War Warsh The Battle Over the Fed’s Future
Breitbart Business Digest: World War Warsh The Battle Over the Fed’s Future
The dominant view on Wall Street is that Kevin Warsh's Fed is going to have to raise rates rather than cut them, likely as early as this year. Economy
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official Ya Libnan
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official Ya Libnan

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Report: 'Trump administration preparing to strike Iran again'
Report: 'Trump administration preparing to strike Iran again'
Sources with 'direct knowledge' told CBS no final decision has been made, but US military and intelligence officials have 'canceled weekend plans'; White House says Trump is keeping 'all options' on the table
Source: www.ynetnews.com
Europe Uneasy Over Trump’s Pledge to Deploy Troops to Poland
Europe Uneasy Over Trump’s Pledge to Deploy Troops to Poland
In a geopolitical landscape long accustomed to sudden shifts and rhetorical volatility, the announcement that President Donald J. Trump has promised to deploy
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Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community
Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. government, has resigned. She said her husband is suffering from a rare bone cancer that requires her full attention. Nick Schifrin and Liz Landers report, and William Brangham discusses more with Larry Pfeiffer.
Source: www.pbs.org
Last-ditch push before war? Iran talks near collapse as Trump weighs a final strike
Last-ditch push before war? Iran talks near collapse as Trump weighs a final strike
Iran insists on a full end to the war, including in Lebanon, before nuclear talks begin, as Trump grows frustrated and mediators warn fighting could resume within days while the White House fears another spike in gas prices
Source: www.ynetnews.com
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard is the fourth cabinet official to depart during Donald Trump’s second term.
Source: www.thejournal.ie
Why the US is Obsessed with Cuba
Why the US is Obsessed with Cuba
History echoes as the US increases pressure on Cuba once again. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Cuba’s unique place in American geopolitics, the cause and potential outcome of the current crisis, and how Cuba fits into the US’s new Western Hemisphere strategy. Also: Cuban parallels to other island nations.
Source: geopoliticalfutures.com
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Gabbard said she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. In her resignation letter, she said she told President Trump she would leave office on June 30.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband’s bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
Crisis in Cuba: George Friedman on the Return of US Pressure
Crisis in Cuba: George Friedman on the Return of US Pressure
History echoes as the US increases pressure on Cuba once again. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Cuba’s unique place in American geopolitics, the cause and potential outcome of the current crisis, and how Cuba fits into the US’s new Western Hemisphere strategy. Also: Cuban parallels to other island nations.
Source: geopoliticalfutures.com
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump intelligence chief, cites husband’s cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump intelligence chief, cites husband’s cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s intelligence chief, citing her husband’s rare cancer diagnosis amid tensions over US strikes on Iran.
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com
Tusli Gabbard bails on Trump administration
Tusli Gabbard bails on Trump administration
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is resigning.
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Gabbard resigning as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s cancer
Gabbard resigning as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s cancer
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as director of national intelligence, disclosing that her husband is battling cancer.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Trump’s national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Trump’s national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Gabbard is the fourth cabinet member to leave under Trump's second term
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Citing her husband’s health, Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence,
Citing her husband’s health, Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence,
There had been rumblings that she would split with Donald Trump after the president’s decision to strike Iran, which caused some division within his administration.
Source: www.reviewjournal.com
Tulsi Gabbard says she’s resigning as U.S. national intelligence director - National
Tulsi Gabbard says she’s resigning as U.S. national intelligence director - National
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer.
Source: globalnews.ca
Cuban Crisis Escalating
Cuban Crisis Escalating
The Cuban crisis is becoming far more dangerous than most people understand because this is no longer simply about Cuba. This is about the global war cycle
Source: www.armstrongeconomics.com
They’re Lying To You About Gold, It’s Not In A Bubble And Headed A Lot Higher
They’re Lying To You About Gold, It’s Not In A Bubble And Headed A Lot Higher

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Progress in Iran talks undercut over Uranium, Hormuz tolls
Progress in Iran talks undercut over Uranium, Hormuz tolls
The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com
US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
WASHINGTON/DUBAI The US and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday (May 21) over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been some good signs in talks.US President Donald Trump said the US will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium which Washington believes...
Source: www.asiaone.com
US-Iran talks narrow gaps, but uranium and Hormuz remain sticking points
US-Iran talks narrow gaps, but uranium and Hormuz remain sticking points
The US and Iran signalled limited progress in talks but remained divided over Tehran's uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff has deepened concerns over oil supplies, shipping traffic and the risk of renewed military action.
Source: www.indiatoday.in
The America-worst’ crowd cheers for China but here’s what they forget
The America-worst’ crowd cheers for China but here’s what they forget
According to nearly every historical measure of power, the United States leads China by sizable margins in wealth, economic output, fuel, food and military strength.
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Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks
Marco Rubio criticizes NATO's inaction on Iran ahead of alliance talks, questioning its value to U.S. security.
Source: www.thehindu.com
U.S. and Iran Still Deadlocked on Key Issues Despite Signs of Diplomatic Progress
U.S. and Iran Still Deadlocked on Key Issues Despite Signs of Diplomatic Progress
The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been some good signs in talks.
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U.S. and Iran still at odds on key issues, but Rubio sees some good signs
U.S. and Iran still at odds on key issues, but Rubio sees some good signs
The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been some good signs in talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of
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Every James Bond Movie Ranked From Worst to Best
Every James Bond Movie Ranked From Worst to Best
Every James Bond movie ranked from worst to best. Check out our definitive 007 list, see where your favourite ranks.
Source: manofmany.com
Uranium deadline creates crisis for peace mediators: Trump threatens very drastic’ action
Uranium deadline creates crisis for peace mediators: Trump threatens very drastic’ action
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Iran keep highly enriched uranium, raising a possible sticking point in negotiations as Pakistani mediators prodded Iran to advance a peace deal.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Genocidal Zionist Beasts
Genocidal Zionist Beasts
Welcome to a world of dark prejudices and primitive superstitions.
Source: www.frontpagemag.com
A weakened Tehran faces its greatest threat: The Iranian people
A weakened Tehran faces its greatest threat: The Iranian people
In the aftermath of the military conflict between Iran and the United States, the Iranian nation itself stands at a historic crossroads.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
EXCLUSIVE: European Officials Warn Trump Against Leaving NATO As US Weighs Its Own Priorities
EXCLUSIVE: European Officials Warn Trump Against Leaving NATO As US Weighs Its Own Priorities
Officials tell the Caller that, while Trump is increasingly frustrated with Europe’s response to Iran, Eastern Europe remains focused on Russia.
Source: dailycaller.com
Israeli Minister’s Taunting of Detained Flotilla Activists Sparks Foreign Backlash
Israeli Minister’s Taunting of Detained Flotilla Activists Sparks Foreign Backlash
Foreign leaders and Israeli officials are condemning Itamar Ben-Gvir’s treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
After Venezuela and Iran, Cuba? Trump says it looks like I’ll be the one that does it’
After Venezuela and Iran, Cuba? Trump says it looks like I’ll be the one that does it’
He’d suggested the opposite a day earlier, saying further escalation isn’t necessary after prosecutors announced criminal charges against Ra l Castro.
Source: fortune.com
Trump refuses to normalize Western decline
Trump refuses to normalize Western decline
North America’s longest cascading fountain, in Meridian Hill Park in the District of Columbia, started flowing again this month after being dry since 2019. For years, the park was filled with drug addicts and homeless encampments.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Mediator Pakistan Pushes to Get US-Iran Peace Talks on Track
Mediator Pakistan Pushes to Get US-Iran Peace Talks on Track
People walk near an anti-US mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 19, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia
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Ukraine boosts border security with Belarus over attack fears
Ukraine boosts border security with Belarus over attack fears
Ukraine is increasing security along its border with Belarus. This comes amid concerns that Russia might launch a new attack from Belarusian territory. Ukraine's security service is implementing enhanced measures. Russia and Belarus are conducting joint nuclear drills. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is preparing for all enemy actions.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Drills Are Intended To Send A Signal : Russia Holds Massive Nuclear Drills On Land, Sea And Air Alongside Belarus
Drills Are Intended To Send A Signal : Russia Holds Massive Nuclear Drills On Land, Sea And Air Alongside Belarus
The drill involved 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, more than 140 aircraft, 73 surface warships and 13 submarines, including eight armed with nuclear-tipped ICBMs...
Source: www.zerohedge.com
OpenAI legal options against Apple: The 2026 AI fallout
OpenAI legal options against Apple: The 2026 AI fallout
OpenAI explores legal options against Apple in 2026 as their AI partnership frays. See why ChatGPT might leave your iPhone and what it means for SA tech.
Source: memeburn.com
Iran Threatens To Strike Nations Outside the Middle East if the US Resumes Attacks
Iran Threatens To Strike Nations Outside the Middle East if the US Resumes Attacks
Will it turn into a global war?
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com
Russia test fires ballistic, hypersonic missiles during nuclear drills with Belarus
Russia test fires ballistic, hypersonic missiles during nuclear drills with Belarus
The three-day drills began on Tuesday and marked one of the largest joint nuclear exercises conducted by Russia and Belarus since the start of the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko jointly observed the final stage of the drills.
Source: www.indiatoday.in
Trump’s War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power
Trump’s War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power
Virtually everyone killed by the US during the war on terror has been a person of color, writer Norman Solomon says
Source: www.juancole.com
Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand against Iran war
Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand against Iran war
Speakers at the Wellington meeting explained the real causes of the US-Israeli imperialist war and the need for a socialist anti-war movement based on the working class, independent and opposed to Labour, the Greens and all capitalist parties.
Source: www.wsws.org
LET’S PLAY HIDE AND SEEK PUTIN AND XI PLAY HIDERS, WE PLAY IT
LET’S PLAY HIDE AND SEEK PUTIN AND XI PLAY HIDERS, WE PLAY IT
By John Helmer, Moscow  @bears_with There’s a children’s playground called Multipolarity (aka Polycentricity). It’s large enough for
Source: johnhelmer.net
Senior Israeli official warns: 'The next war with Iran won’t be the last'
Senior Israeli official warns: 'The next war with Iran won’t be the last'
Trump said he would wait 'a few days' for Iran’s response to a new proposal, but Israeli officials believe another strike may ultimately be unavoidable, warning that as long as Tehran’s regime survives, repeated conflict is likely
Source: www.ynetnews.com
Xi, Putin rap Japan for 'accelerated remilitarization'
Xi, Putin rap Japan for 'accelerated remilitarization'
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticized Japan for what they view as its current course toward accelerated remilitarization, saying it poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability. The two leaders also said in a joint statement after their talks that they
Source: japantoday.com
Even The Most Loyal Young MAGA Warriors Jump Ship Over Iran War
Even The Most Loyal Young MAGA Warriors Jump Ship Over Iran War
Young conservative activists who overwhelmingly backed President Donald Trump’s movement just months ago are now showing signs of an anti-war fracture.
Source: dailycaller.com
We have been warned’ Distinguished Singapore diplomat raises concern about race to build super-intelligent AI
We have been warned’ Distinguished Singapore diplomat raises concern about race to build super-intelligent AI
Prof Tommy Koh said, I don’t think the industry is going to listen...They will compete to see who can build a Super-intelligent AI. We have been warned.
Source: theindependent.sg
Your alternative update on #COVID19 for 2026-05-20. UK CV inquiry: Bhattacharya dissent is the very essence of science; shameful whitewash further corrodes trust
Your alternative update on #COVID19 for 2026-05-20. UK CV inquiry: Bhattacharya dissent is the very essence of science; shameful whitewash further corrodes trust
First off, my pronouns are still kiss my ass’. Regarding the July 5 proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation and the fact this UK government is withholding information that sup
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Cuba Has a Rich History of International Solidarity. US Wants to Extinguish It.
Cuba Has a Rich History of International Solidarity. US Wants to Extinguish It.
Washington has long deployed economic pressure to challenge Cuba’s fiercely independent social and foreign policies.
Source: truthout.org
Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars
Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars
Illustration of a Mars mission that utilises nuclear propulsion. Nasa Domenico Vicinanza, Anglia Ruskin University Nasa is developing ways to use nuclear power to send spacecraft to their destinations. Nuclear propulsion could greatly reduce the journey time to Mars, perhaps cutting a voyage of more than six months to three or four months. The idea [ ]
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Trump says Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do’ following dramatic’ call about Iran strikes
Trump says Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do’ following dramatic’ call about Iran strikes
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a dramatic call overnight as high-stake talks with Iran about ending the war continue to drag on.
Source: nypost.com
Trump’s Iran War: America Loss Is China’s Win
Trump’s Iran War: America Loss Is China’s Win
Phillips O’Brien on the global fallout of Putin’s war in Russia, Trump’s war in Iran, and MAGA’s indifference toward Taiwan. Plus: Trump’s new slush fund and What Science Says About Astrology.
Source: www.theatlantic.com
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted in favor of the resolution days after losing his primary race to a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Source: truthout.org
Russia starts nuclear drill with submarines, 7,800 types of weapons
Russia starts nuclear drill with submarines, 7,800 types of weapons
Nuclear submarines, aircraft, ships, hundreds of missile launchers and multiple other vessels will take also part in the drill.
Source: interestingengineering.com
UK Column News 20th May 2026
UK Column News 20th May 2026

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The Duet of Command: Key Operational Issues for OPCON Transfer
The Duet of Command: Key Operational Issues for OPCON Transfer
The question is no longer whether to transfer OPCON, but how to design the alliance’s command structure and capabilities so that the post-transfer combined defense posture is demonstrably more efficient and more powerful.
Source: thediplomat.com
What’s The Latest With The US-Iran War And How Does It Affect Bitcoin?
What’s The Latest With The US-Iran War And How Does It Affect Bitcoin?
Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. 
Source: www.newsbtc.com
Daniel's Blog America's Greatest Strategic Blunder: The Imprisonment of Qian Xuesen

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Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End
Armed conflict is not a matter of political branding, rhetorical convenience, or domestic law positioning. It is a fact-based legal status.
Source: www.justsecurity.org
Free, Easy, Dead: The Difficult Birth And Predictable Death Of IRS Direct File
Free, Easy, Dead: The Difficult Birth And Predictable Death Of IRS Direct File
Like the universe itself, the United States tax code is ever-expanding, and no one can claim to know its exact size. There are statutes enacted by Congress; implementing regulations issued by the Treasury Department; rules from the Internal Revenue Service explaining how other rules apply to specific circumstances; and a patchwork of court decisions that
Source: defector.com
From the India Today archives (2015) The Rajiv Gandhi years
From the India Today archives (2015) The Rajiv Gandhi years
Rajiv Gandhi ruled at a very tough juncture, his degree of difficulty masked by the size of his mandate. May 21 is his death anniversary
Source: www.indiatoday.in
Root causes of conflict in Ukraine, visa formalities: Russia-China statement highlights
Root causes of conflict in Ukraine, visa formalities: Russia-China statement highlights
Russia and China will improve military cooperation mechanisms
Source: tass.com
Putin and Xi say ties are at unprecedented’ high at friendly summit after Trump visit
Putin and Xi say ties are at unprecedented’ high at friendly summit after Trump visit
Days after hosting President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to reassure Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faces pressure at home over his war in Ukraine.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
The American Question
The American Question
Progressive alliances are weakening, political identities are shifting, and emotional ties to Israel are being strained. What now?
Source: www.theatlantic.com
Iran vows to attack nations outside Middle East if Trump follows through on big hit’ threat
Iran vows to attack nations outside Middle East if Trump follows through on big hit’ threat
Iran vowed Wednesday to attack countries outside the Middle East if President Trump follows through with his threat of big hit strikes amid stalled talks to end the war.
Source: nypost.com
The threat of war
The threat of war
A Politico opinion poll conducted in the four biggest NATO countries in February revealed almost identical popular expectations about the likelihoo...
Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump’s threats against Iran as global war escalates
G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump’s threats against Iran as global war escalates
Trump’s gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
Source: www.wsws.org
California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang
California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang
California Scholars for Academic Freedom's Professor Stephen Roddy opposes the McCarthyite witch-hunt targeting Chinese scientists at American universities and calls for transparency over the recent suicide at the University of Michigan of Danhao Wang.
Source: www.wsws.org
Putin is in trouble as Ukrainian drones finally come to Moscow Ya Libnan
Putin is in trouble as Ukrainian drones finally come to Moscow Ya Libnan

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US to cut wartime troop commitments to NATO Reuters
US to cut wartime troop commitments to NATO Reuters
The US Department of War is reportedly set to tell European NATO members that Washington will reduce the military capabilities it would make available to the bloc in the event of a crisis, including an attack on a member state
Source: www.rt.com
U.S. position on Taiwan has stayed the same
U.S. position on Taiwan has stayed the same
Xi Jinping made abundantly clear during the recent U.S.-China summit in Beijing that the mishandling of Taiwan could lead to an extremely dangerous situation.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Why did Gulf states ask Donald Trump to hold off on Iran strikes?
Why did Gulf states ask Donald Trump to hold off on Iran strikes?
According to regional analysts, Gulf leaders fear that even a limited American strike on Iranian energy or military infrastructure could provoke retaliatory attacks targeting vital infrastructure.
Source: www.jpost.com
Scientific report on 'Golden Dome' program counters Trump's claims
Scientific report on 'Golden Dome' program counters Trump's claims
Building a national missile defense system would leave millions of Americans vulnerable to nuclear attack, a new scientific report says.
Source: www.upi.com
Trump issues new timeline for possible strikes on Iran as Tehran vows preparedness
Trump issues new timeline for possible strikes on Iran as Tehran vows preparedness
President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance gave a clear ultimatum to Iran on Tuesday, demanding Tehran either agree to a peace deal that prevents it from getting a nuclear weapon or face another military bombardment.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief Tuesday, May 19, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief Tuesday, May 19, 2026
USA-Canada intelligence brief covers Trump Iran strike halt, Massie Kentucky primary, Pentagon-Canada defence board pause, Carney economic announcement, six-st
Source: www.riotimesonline.com
Every Planet of the Apes Film, Ranked From Worst to Best
Every Planet of the Apes Film, Ranked From Worst to Best
The Planet of the Apes franchise has been going strong for over four decades, with classic and recent entries both worth of fans attention.
Source: comicbook.com
Why the Iran war is breaking the US European strategic alliance
Why the Iran war is breaking the US European strategic alliance
The continent is learning that it must not count on Washington.
Source: www.defenseone.com
Trump: I was an hour away’ from deciding whether to strike Iran
Trump: I was an hour away’ from deciding whether to strike Iran
President Donald Trump warned that he was just an hour away from deciding whether to authorize a new military strike on Iran, but postponed the plans after Gulf allies requested more time to advance peace negotiations.
Source: www.oann.com
T rkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile amid an intensifying imperialist war
T rkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile amid an intensifying imperialist war
The massive investments made by the Erdo an government in an independent defence industry must be viewed in the context of the global war that is unfolding, T rkiye’s geopolitical position and the interests of the Turkish ruling class.
Source: www.wsws.org
NATO’s nuclear moves will not go unanswered Moscow RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
NATO’s nuclear moves will not go unanswered Moscow RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Russia has said it must respond as European NATO members seek to develop their own nuclear capabilities in addition to the US umbrella
Source: www.rt.com
There’s A New Suicide Drone On The Block, And America’s Enemies Are Salivating Over It
There’s A New Suicide Drone On The Block, And America’s Enemies Are Salivating Over It
Cuba may have acquired small, portable and easy-to-operate suicide drones, the new deadly buzz heard around the world.
Source: dailycaller.com
Trump Says Iran Strike Called Off After Gulf Allies Appealed
Trump Says Iran Strike Called Off After Gulf Allies Appealed
Explore the latest updates on Hormuz as US President Trump discusses military action and diplomatic efforts in the region.
Source: gcaptain.com
Trump’s Iran Strategy Swings Between Threats and Diplomacy
Trump’s Iran Strategy Swings Between Threats and Diplomacy
The Trump administration continues balancing military threats and diplomatic delays toward Iran as Israel pushes for stronger action and regional tensions intensify
Source: english.pravda.ru
Trump: May Have To Give Iran Another Big Hit - It Has Two Or Three Days To Come To Table
Trump: May Have To Give Iran Another Big Hit - It Has Two Or Three Days To Come To Table
Meanwhile, NATO mulling near-future Hormuz Strait deployment...
Source: www.zerohedge.com
Trump’s Iran war now comes down to one brutal question: What comes next?
Trump’s Iran war now comes down to one brutal question: What comes next?
With Iran declaring enrichment non-negotiable and the Strait of Hormuz blockaded, the U.S. confronts a strategic fork with no easy off-ramp available.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Report: Iran Sends U.S. Revamped Peace Proposal’ Demanding Reparations, No Nuclear Limits
Report: Iran Sends U.S. Revamped Peace Proposal’ Demanding Reparations, No Nuclear Limits
Iran recently sent an updated peace proposal to America via Pakistani mediators, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday.
Source: www.breitbart.com
Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault
Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again -- a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal -- but Tehran's army threatened to open new fronts if he went ahead.Trump told reporters at the White House that he had been just an hour away from relaunching Washington's attacks on Iran before postponing the order, after weeks of a fragile ceasefire and talks to end the war, which began on February 28.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again -- a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal -- but Tehran's army threatened to open new fronts if he went ahead.Trump told reporters at the White House that he had been just an hour away from relaunching Washington's attacks on Iran before postponing the order, after weeks of a fragile ceasefire and talks to end the war, which began on February 28.
Source: www.al-monitor.com
Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens large-scale assault’
Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens large-scale assault’
Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcomi...
Source: www.france24.com
FACTBOX: Review of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces drills since 2020
FACTBOX: Review of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces drills since 2020
President Vladimir Putin reported in June 2025 that 95 of Russia's nuclear forces were equipped with modern weapons
Source: tass.com
Did Trump put off planned attack on Iran? US Prez signals chance for nuclear deal after Tehran's peace proposal
Did Trump put off planned attack on Iran? US Prez signals chance for nuclear deal after Tehran's peace proposal
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Washington will not be doing scheduled attack of Iran after Tehran's peace proposal. Amid ongoing nuclear deal negotiations, he signalled possibility of arriving at a peace deal.
Source: www.livemint.com
Trump’s Churchillian Foreign Policy
Trump’s Churchillian Foreign Policy
An historic overlap and the sound decision to confront Iran.
Source: www.frontpagemag.com
Revisiting US Arctic Defense Priorities: The Need Is Great Despite Ongoing Conflicts Elsewhere
Revisiting US Arctic Defense Priorities: The Need Is Great Despite Ongoing Conflicts Elsewhere
In March 2026, Sen.
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com
Iran war: Trump's series of unenforced deadlines
Iran war: Trump's series of unenforced deadlines
With the war in Iran now past the 12-week mark, Trump has threatened for weeks to restart attacks if the country doesn't reach a deal with the US, but has yet to commit.
Source: abcnews.com
Trump is really super serious about Iran this time, you guys!
Trump is really super serious about Iran this time, you guys!
There are some pathetic world leaders in our unfortunate timeline but none look as weak as Donald Trump.
Source: www.dailykos.com
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall
Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to...
Source: www.france24.com
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Monday after threatening the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire.
Source: www.pbs.org
Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran
Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran
Trump halts Iran attack as Gulf states push for serious nuclear deal negotiations.
Source: redstate.com
Nuclear double standard as the pretext for war against Iran in alliance with Israel
Nuclear double standard as the pretext for war against Iran in alliance with Israel
Israel’s nuclear programme dates to the 1950s, when Prime Minister David Ben Gurion established the Dimona reactor with French assistance, supplemented by heavy water from Norway and the UK.
Source: www.wsws.org
China’s New Era of Constructive Strategic Stability
China’s New Era of Constructive Strategic Stability
The first button of the U.S.-China garment has been realigned.
Source: fpif.org
Trump just made a truly shocking admission about Iran.
Trump just made a truly shocking admission about Iran.
This wasn’t a one-time gaffe.
Source: slate.com
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tony Mazzocchi, a Working-Class Hero
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tony Mazzocchi, a Working-Class Hero
A lifelong champion of workers’ rights and union democracy, Mazzocchi envisioned and worked to build a transformative U.S. labor movement.
Source: inthesetimes.com
Asia Intelligence Brief Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Asia intelligence brief covers Japan Q1 GDP, Philippine impeachment, China property bottom, Brent 111 after UAE strike. Daily analysis for global investors.
Source: www.riotimesonline.com
US about to resume full-throttle combat’ in Iran, former top general says
US about to resume full-throttle combat’ in Iran, former top general says
The US is on the brink of restarting full-throttle combat operations in Iran as peace talks continue to falter and tensions ramp up in the Gulf, retired top army Gen. Jack Keane warne
Source: nypost.com
Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills
Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills
Moscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capa...
Source: www.france24.com
Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal
Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal
TEHRAN Iran said Monday it had responded to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war, adding that diplomatic exchanges continue despite Irania...
Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
Rick Scott's Big Brain Strategy: 'Bomb The Living Daylights Out Of Iran'
Rick Scott's Big Brain Strategy: 'Bomb The Living Daylights Out Of Iran'
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Source: crooksandliars.com
Pakistan Deploys Thousands of Troops, Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia to Counter Iranian Threat
Pakistan Deploys Thousands of Troops, Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia to Counter Iranian Threat
A new report reveals that another Muslim nation has taken a side against Iran in the Middle East war begun by the U.S. and Israel.
Source: www.westernjournal.com
Global Markets Rise Amid Escalating Iran War Risks and EU Stagflation Warnings
Global Markets Rise Amid Escalating Iran War Risks and EU Stagflation Warnings
The threat of renewed conflict in the Middle East intensified Monday as a senior U.S. official told Axios that Iran’s updated proposal for ending the current
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
How to Win the Iran War AND Make Greta Thunberg Weep in One Easy Step
How to Win the Iran War AND Make Greta Thunberg Weep in One Easy Step
Strategic analysis on winning the Iran war swiftly to impact 2026 elections and counter environmental critiques.
Source: pjmedia.com
A City-Killing Asteroid Will Narrowly Miss the Earth Today. We Discovered It Only a Week Ago.
A City-Killing Asteroid Will Narrowly Miss the Earth Today. We Discovered It Only a Week Ago.
Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
Source: www.jezebel.com
Iran Tries One Last Gambit As Trump Appears Ready to Act
Iran Tries One Last Gambit As Trump Appears Ready to Act
Iran offers a last 14-point plan as Trump warns of military action amid escalating tensions.
Source: redstate.com
Why the US China Summit may decide the Middle East’s next war
Why the US China Summit may decide the Middle East’s next war
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Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com
After the war on Iran, the Transatlantic alliance rift grows wider
After the war on Iran, the Transatlantic alliance rift grows wider
...
Source: www.middleeastmonitor.com
Analysis: 300 new Cuban drones are causing concern in the U.S., the Trump narrative, and thoughts of intervention
Analysis: 300 new Cuban drones are causing concern in the U.S., the Trump narrative, and thoughts of intervention
Washington now sees Cuba not only as an old ideological adversary, but also as a potential platform for an asymmetric threat within the Western Hemisphere itself, and after Venezuela it may look for a way to intervene in this long-standing thorn as well
Source: en.protothema.gr
Stephen Hawking spent the final years of his life convinced humanity had to become a multi-planet species before this century was out and almost every risk he warned about has accelerated since he d
Stephen Hawking spent the final years of his life convinced humanity had to become a multi-planet species before this century was out and almost every risk he warned about has accelerated since he d
Stephen Hawking died in March 2018. In the eight years since, the world has done something genuinely strange. It has confirmed, item by item, almost every warning he spent his final decade trying to make people listen to. The climate accelerated past lines he was worried about. Artificial intelligence outpaced his most alarming predictions. The [ ]
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After Trump’s China trip, White House plans new attack on Iran
After Trump’s China trip, White House plans new attack on Iran
Just days after Trump’s return from Beijing, American imperialism is making active preparations for a renewed onslaught against Iran.
Source: www.wsws.org
Science magazine investigates FBI’s witch-hunt against Chinese researchers
Science magazine investigates FBI’s witch-hunt against Chinese researchers
Science magazine, one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed publications in the world, has published an investigative report titled Researching While Chinese, detailing the Department of Justice (DOJ) persecution of Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University.
Source: www.wsws.org
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of dividing Muslim world
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of dividing Muslim world
Iranian President Pezeshkian blames the US and Israel for regional rifts amid speculation of a possible resumption of the war.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Global Markets Retreat as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Elliott Targets Bio-Rad and Sartorius
Global Markets Retreat as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Elliott Targets Bio-Rad and Sartorius
Global markets are on edge following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the UAE, an escalation that comes as both the U.S. and Iran signal they are
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Did Trump just say he’s at war for PR reasons?
Did Trump just say he’s at war for PR reasons?
While in China, Donald Trump said the pile of 440 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium that was at the heart of his justification for going to...
Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
Lindsey Graham’s Iran Trigger Finger Needs Adult Supervision
Lindsey Graham’s Iran Trigger Finger Needs Adult Supervision
Sen. Lindsey Graham urges strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure amid rising tensions and strategic debates.
Source: pjmedia.com
The Islamic Takeover of Europe Accelerates
The Islamic Takeover of Europe Accelerates
The peril of turning a blind eye.
Source: www.frontpagemag.com
Geopolitical Tensions Flare as UK Labour Revolt Intensifies and Trump Weighs Iran Military Options
Geopolitical Tensions Flare as UK Labour Revolt Intensifies and Trump Weighs Iran Military Options
Geopolitical instability reached a fever pitch this weekend as dual crises in London and Washington sent shockwaves through global markets. In the United
Source: www2.stockmarketwatch.com
Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility
Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility
A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a t...
Source: www.france24.com
Beyond Drones
Beyond Drones
Drones are suddenly transforming warfare, from Ukraine to Iran. The first wave of a global robotization of war? Opinion.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Washington Post: The Pope-White House Divide Is Deepening
Washington Post: The Pope-White House Divide Is Deepening
The Washington Post reported that the disagreements between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration over the war against Iran and immigration policies have entered a deeper phase. The report adds that unlike previous U.S. presidents, Trump will not easily tolerate the Vatican's opposition to the war, and further tensions are likely.
Source: en.abna24.com
UAE slams 'dangerous escalation' after drone hits near nuclear plant
UAE slams 'dangerous escalation' after drone hits near nuclear plant
Abu Dhabi officials say radiation levels are normal and there was no damage to the plant, but authorities are now working to determine who carried out the attack. 
Source: www.abc.net.au
Full transcript of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, May 17, 2026
Full transcript of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, May 17, 2026
On this Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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The Art of the Squeal: How Trump’s Truth Social Feed is the New Bloomberg Terminal
The Art of the Squeal: How Trump’s Truth Social Feed is the New Bloomberg Terminal
It is Sunday, May 17, 2026, and if you were hoping for a quiet weekend of gardening or ignoring your 401(k), you clearly haven't been paying attention to the
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Drone strike starts fire outside United Arab Emirates nuclear plant
Drone strike starts fire outside United Arab Emirates nuclear plant
The United Arab Emirates says the drone that targeted the facility was one of three that entered the country from the western border direction.
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Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.
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Van Hollen argues Netanyahu found Trump stupid enough’ to drag him into Iran war
Van Hollen argues Netanyahu found Trump stupid enough’ to drag him into Iran war
Sen. Chris Van Hollen accuses Netanyahu of finding a president willing to go to war with Iran, calling on Trump to change course and stop fighting.
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Iran may escalate attacks on UAE amid rumors of renewed war
Iran may escalate attacks on UAE amid rumors of renewed war
It’s possible the drone attack on the UAE on May 17 was an Iranian message that it will increase its list of targets in the country.
Source: www.jpost.com
Uranium cap, sanction relief and more: US, Iran list 5:5 hardline truce terms
Uranium cap, sanction relief and more: US, Iran list 5:5 hardline truce terms
The US has demanded Tehran to hand over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, keep only one nuclear facility operational and accept that no American compensation would be paid for war damage caused during the conflict.
Source: www.indiatoday.in
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant escalates US-Iran tensions
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant escalates US-Iran tensions
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant escalates US-Iran tensions. Permanent peace deal between Israel and Iran by June 30, 2026 at 13 YES.
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Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, May 17, 2026
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on May 17, 2026.
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'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plant
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plant
A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The incident, targeting an electrical generator, marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions. Emergency response contained the fire, with no injuries reported.
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Robert Reich on America’s Madman-in-Chief
Robert Reich on America’s Madman-in-Chief
Robert Reich, who served as Secretary of Labor during the Clinton administration, posted a provocative column overnight. Friends, My first quote of the week comes from Trump on Air Force One, on hi
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Trump repeats the Venezuela playbook to force change in Cuba
Trump repeats the Venezuela playbook to force change in Cuba
The CIA director presented Havana with demands similar to those he made to Caracas in January. The threat of prosecuting Ra l Castro evokes Nicol s Maduro’s capture
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The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations
The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations
In Isaiah, there are many complimentary references to Cyrus and God’s support for him. It describes how God will make Jerusalem the centre
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2026's Best Attack on Titan Replacement Anime Is Officially Here
2026's Best Attack on Titan Replacement Anime Is Officially Here
One of the best anime of spring 2026 promises to be just what viewers need to fill the void left by the end of Attack on Titan.
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Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison
Next Israeli election must be about policy, not poison
As Israel heads to the 2026 elections, growing internal divisions may pose a greater threat than any external enemy.
Source: www.jpost.com
2028: Two scenarios for global AI leadership
2028: Two scenarios for global AI leadership
A blog about globalization, governance, law, corporations, religion and culture in changing times.
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Trump’s War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power
Trump’s War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power
Virtually everyone killed by the US during the war on terror has been a person of color, writer Norman Solomon says.
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Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Trump's blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues such as armed war.
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Finland points to Arctic as Trump questions value of NATO
Finland points to Arctic as Trump questions value of NATO
The Trump administration’s loudest complaints about NATO that Europe isn’t pulling its weight in defense spending and security are meeting a different reality in Finland, one of the alliance’s newest Nordic member nations.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Trump Describes Executions to Kids, While MAGA Bans Lessons Causing Discomfort
Trump Describes Executions to Kids, While MAGA Bans Lessons Causing Discomfort
Trump’s lesson to children was to fear difference, obey power, and treat vulnerable people as threats.
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Stewart Brand on Fixing Stuff, Modern Environmentalism, and the Nuclear Future
Stewart Brand on Fixing Stuff, Modern Environmentalism, and the Nuclear Future
There's always a place in not just the market, but a range of situations and mindsets, for things that are cheap, fast, and just barely in control, the 'Whole Earth Catalog' creator tells Reason.
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Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain; these rural voters agree
Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain; these rural voters agree
Residents in Wiggins, Colorado, face rising fuel and grocery costs. Despite economic pressures, many staunchly support President Trump. They express a willingness to endure financial sacrifices to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This loyalty highlights a strong personal connection between the President and his base, allowing him to navigate current challenges.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
The Lame-Duck Superpower
The Lame-Duck Superpower
In Beijing, a lame-duck president personified the decline of American power.
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America’s Fascist Playbook Is Wreaking Havoc around the World
America’s Fascist Playbook Is Wreaking Havoc around the World
I spoke to the brightest minds of our age to understand where we go from here
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Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters' affordability woes
Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters' affordability woes
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Democrats hoping to win control of Congress in November's elections are seizing on Republicans' support of President Donald Trump's proposed 400
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Operation Epic Fury 2.0 soon? US planning renewed strikes on Iran after China visit
Operation Epic Fury 2.0 soon? US planning renewed strikes on Iran after China visit
However, Trump faces a difficult political calculation ahead of the mid-term polls in November. The war is increasingly unpopular, and its financial cost is being felt by ordinary Americans. Allies have been pressing Trump to reach a compromise that would prompt Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow him to declare victory.
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Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating table
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating table
President Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, raising concerns among analysts who argue that this combative method is impeding a timely resolution to the crisis. The ramifications are being felt globally, especially in energy markets.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Did Rep. Pramila Jayapal finally provide a Logan Act test case?
Did Rep. Pramila Jayapal finally provide a Logan Act test case?
She admitted to working with foreign governments to bypass Trump’s oil embargo on Cuba. That’s as close to a congressional Logan Act violation as we’ll ever see.
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In War, There Is No Substitute for Victory
In War, There Is No Substitute for Victory
It is time to bring closure and victory to our conflict with Iran.
Source: www.americanthinker.com
Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks
Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks
The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
Trump Does It Again As Ally Backtracks on Comments About Iran
Trump Does It Again As Ally Backtracks on Comments About Iran
Trump shifts Germany's stance on Iran amid troop withdrawals and NATO tensions.
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Trump leaves China with breakthroughs and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights
Trump leaves China with breakthroughs and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights
Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Putin’s peace rhetoric clashes with Russia’s war demands in Ukraine
Putin’s peace rhetoric clashes with Russia’s war demands in Ukraine
That is not negotiation, Smart said. It is surrender language packaged as diplomacy.
Source: www.jpost.com
AUKUS and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific: 5 Years On
AUKUS and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific: 5 Years On
Pyongyang portrays AUKUS as a dangerous threat, but has it really influenced North Korea’s evolving grand strategy?
Source: thediplomat.com
The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum
The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum
The electric car Is the only winner in the latest Iran War.
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The Power Grid Is Dying Is It Time to Buy Its Replacement?
The Power Grid Is Dying Is It Time to Buy Its Replacement?
Market Analysis by covering: Centrus Energy, Oklo Inc, Nuscale Power Corp. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com
Source: www.investing.com
The Bureaucratic Tax on Africa Policy
The Bureaucratic Tax on Africa Policy
How Washington bargains away its Africa strategy to other regions.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Trump Talk, Taiwan, & 'Thucydides Trap' Threat Triggers Market Mayhem Overnight
Trump Talk, Taiwan, & 'Thucydides Trap' Threat Triggers Market Mayhem Overnight
They need the Strait more than we need it open, we don’t, we don’t need it at all,
Source: www.zerohedge.com
Netanyahu links Iran war to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Netanyahu links Iran war to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
The biblical heartland is our land and it will always be our land, the prime minister declared at Jerusalem Day event.
Source: www.jns.org
Futures Tumble As Reality Returns And Yields, Oil And Dollar Soar
Futures Tumble As Reality Returns And Yields, Oil And Dollar Soar
With a background of bond markets looking unsettled, with the problem of inflation, with the Strait of Hormuz not having a solution out of that Summit, I think there definitely is some volatility to come.
Source: www.zerohedge.com
61 of Americans See Trump’s Iran War as Mistake’, Far Outpacing Disapproval of Vietnam and Iraq: Poll
61 of Americans See Trump’s Iran War as Mistake’, Far Outpacing Disapproval of Vietnam and Iraq: Poll
Explore the controversies surrounding Donald Trump and the Iran war. Discover why many view it as a significant mistake.
Source: www.activistpost.com
'Received messages': Iran FM Araghchi says US wants to continue peace talks
'Received messages': Iran FM Araghchi says US wants to continue peace talks
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Tehran has received messages from the United States seeking the continuation of talks.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting
Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting
As Air Force One pierced the hazy skies above Beijing, a sense of cautious optimism lingered in the air aboard the presidential aircraft. President Donald
Source: commstrader.com
Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing U.S.-China relations but differences persist
Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing U.S.-China relations but differences persist
President Trump says he’s not yet made a determination on whether a major U.S. sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward, following his three-day visit to China.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
CENTCOM chief: Operation Epic Fury obliterated Iran’s missile and naval power
CENTCOM chief: Operation Epic Fury obliterated Iran’s missile and naval power
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper testifies before the Senate, says that Epic Fury crippled Iran’s military for years to come.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
Iran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict have stalled with Iran refusing to end its nuclear program or relinquish its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
A ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. An Indian cargo vessel was sunk off Oman. Iran is making deals for ships to pass through the strait. Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson stated seizures are under law. Iran's threat capability is degraded.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Iran’s nuke-in-progress: Letters to the Editor May 15, 2026
Iran’s nuke-in-progress: Letters to the Editor May 15, 2026
NY Post readers discuss warnings that Iran had been close to developing weapons-grade enriched uranium.
Source: nypost.com
Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA
Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA
Ex-counterterrorism chief Joe Kent claims President Donald Trump was positioned to strike a better Iran deal than the JCPOA before the current Middle East conflict.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Flattery vs. Resolve: Trump’s Contrast with Xi Speaks Volumes
Flattery vs. Resolve: Trump’s Contrast with Xi Speaks Volumes
In the crisp autumn air of Beijing, President Donald Trump's first foray into China as a one-time adversary-turned-diplomat unfolded like a carefully
Source: commstrader.com
London, US prepare for Nakba day protests
London, US prepare for Nakba day protests
On Wednesday, Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said that Saturday has the potential to be one of the busiest days for policing in London in recent years.
Source: www.jpost.com
Iran ceasefire holds: Trump's maximum pressure actually worked * WorldNetDaily * by Jay Rogers, Real Clear Wire
Iran ceasefire holds: Trump's maximum pressure actually worked * WorldNetDaily * by Jay Rogers, Real Clear Wire
'Here is the sequence the therapy-couch foreign policy crowd would prefer to skip'
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Ignoring the TDS Noise and Enjoying the Trump 47 Ride
Ignoring the TDS Noise and Enjoying the Trump 47 Ride
Enjoy the Trump 47 presidency amid 2026 challenges and political divides with optimism and realism.
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Day 1 of Beijing Summit Produces No Big Wins for Trump
Day 1 of Beijing Summit Produces No Big Wins for Trump
From the Iran war to trade, the U.S. president failed to secure major concessions from his counterpart.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
How Israel lost US support under Netanyahu’s leadership
How Israel lost US support under Netanyahu’s leadership
More than any single player, Bibi bears responsibility for the loss of American support among most Democrats, a growing number of Republicans, and increasingly within the Trump administration.
Source: www.jpost.com
Israel prepares for renewed Iran fighting, builds target bank with US; possible Lebanon fallout
Israel prepares for renewed Iran fighting, builds target bank with US; possible Lebanon fallout
US President Trump to hold series of Iran discussions after returning to Washington, with renewed negotiations, pressure in Strait of Hormuz or fresh military action on the table; Israel updates target bank and may seek green light for renewed strikes in Beirut
Source: www.ynetnews.com
During Trump's China visit, Anthropic just 'reminded' America why it should not sell top-end Nvidia chips to China: Since most ...
During Trump's China visit, Anthropic just 'reminded' America why it should not sell top-end Nvidia chips to China: Since most ...
Anthropic has released a new paper on AI competition between the US and China. In the more than 2000-word paper titled '2028: Two scenarios for global AI leadership', Anthropic seeks to explains its views on the competition on AI between the US and China.
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Ship reported seized off UAE as Strait traffic increases
Ship reported seized off UAE as Strait traffic increases
A ship was reported seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was heading for Iranian waters today, a British navy agency said, as the US and Chinese leaders met in Beijing to discuss global problems including the Iran war.
Source: www.rte.ie
Israel’s Lebanon Strategy Is Self-Defeating
Israel’s Lebanon Strategy Is Self-Defeating
A weakened state can’t disarm Hezbollah. 
Source: foreignpolicy.com
Marco Rubio dismisses Chinese President Xi Jinping’s warning of a potential clash over Taiwan
Marco Rubio dismisses Chinese President Xi Jinping’s warning of a potential clash over Taiwan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Chinese warnings of a conflict over Taiwan during the summit in Beijing have not altered the U.S. policy of supporting the island democracy.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
Xi, Trump Agree Strait of Hormuz Must Be Open, Iran Should Never Have Nuclear Weapons, White House Says
Xi, Trump Agree Strait of Hormuz Must Be Open, Iran Should Never Have Nuclear Weapons, White House Says
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer A ship was reported  seized  off the coast of the United
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Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a 1.5 Trillion Military Budget
Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a 1.5 Trillion Military Budget
Hegseth and other top officials offered few concrete answers for what new threats would justify the Pentagon needing 1.5 trillion next year.
Source: reason.com
Beijing Summits and Midnight Truths: The Market’s Guide to Trump-Induced Whiplash
Beijing Summits and Midnight Truths: The Market’s Guide to Trump-Induced Whiplash
Welcome to May 2026, where the Art of the Deal has been replaced by the Art of the High-Stakes Field Trip. As President Donald Trump lands in Beijing for
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Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on Iran, trade, Taiwan
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on Iran, trade, Taiwan
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
Source: www.jpost.com
PARTNERS NOT RIVALS : Trump and Xi Toast Great Friendship in Beijing, High Stakes Trade Talks, Taiwan Threat Looms
PARTNERS NOT RIVALS : Trump and Xi Toast Great Friendship in Beijing, High Stakes Trade Talks, Taiwan Threat Looms
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit in Beijing focused on trade, Iran, Taiwan, energy security, and stabilizing U.S.-China relations. Both leaders publicly praised the importance of the relationship, agreed Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, and emphasized keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Xi even offered to help facilitate stability in the region. Trump pushed for expanded U.S. market access, more Chinese purchases of American goods, and cooperation o
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US Senate blocks Democrats’ Iran war resolution but some Republicans break with Trump; question govt over hostilities
US Senate blocks Democrats’ Iran war resolution but some Republicans break with Trump; question govt over hostilities
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked Democrats' seventh attempt to pressure US President Donald Trump to end war in Iran. However, as the two sides fail to achieve a deal, opposition is now growing within Republicans, with some of them coming forward to support Democrats.
Source: www.livemint.com
Cardi B & Stefon Diggs’ Coffee Shop Blowup: A Therapist on Why Reconciliation Whiplash Hits This Hard
Cardi B & Stefon Diggs’ Coffee Shop Blowup: A Therapist on Why Reconciliation Whiplash Hits This Hard
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs reconciled by Mother’s Day. Seventy-two hours later, they were seen screaming at each other outside a coffee shop with phones in their faces, according to Page Six. T
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The American Passionate Attachment’ to Israel
The American Passionate Attachment’ to Israel
Israel pursues its own interests; can America?
Source: www.theamericanconservative.com
Sensex rises over 400 points to cross 75,000; Nifty above 23,500 despite weak rupee
Sensex rises over 400 points to cross 75,000; Nifty above 23,500 despite weak rupee
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday. This is happening even as oil prices remain high and the rupee nears a record low. Bharti Airtel shares are leading the gains. Other sectors like Pharma and Metal are also performing well.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US Energy Secretary: Iran is 'frighteningly close' to a nuclear bomb
US Energy Secretary: Iran is 'frighteningly close' to a nuclear bomb
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns Iran is weeks from weapons-grade uranium and must end its program.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war
Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war
The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
Source: www.wsws.org
Gottheimer leads Dem effort to force Trump to get congressional approval for war against Iran
Gottheimer leads Dem effort to force Trump to get congressional approval for war against Iran
I want to destroy their nuclear programs, their ballistic missile program, their drone programs and their terrorist proxy programs, the congressman said of Iran. But that said, you can’t leave the United States Congress in the dark any longer.
Source: www.jns.org
Trump to raise China nuclear buildup at summit
Trump to raise China nuclear buildup at summit
President Trump is expected to raise security concerns regarding China’s large-scale nuclear expansion during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to senior Trump administration officials.
Source: www.washingtontimes.com
RNC Chairman Announces Election Integrity Surge Across the US Ahead of 2026 Midterms
RNC Chairman Announces Election Integrity Surge Across the US Ahead of 2026 Midterms
RNC launches a multimillion-dollar election integrity initiative in 17 states ahead of 2026 midterms.
Source: redstate.com
Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
Capitol Hill lawmakers clash over Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension as gas prices hit 4.51 a gallon amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Source: www.foxnews.com
The oddest couple: Donnie and Vlad
The oddest couple: Donnie and Vlad
Today, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, in the irony of all ironies, are the oddest couple, drawn together by classic strategic blunders and failures.
Source: www.upi.com
Trump and Xi’s Spheres of Ignorance
Trump and Xi’s Spheres of Ignorance
Like any epic rivalry that grips the world's imagination from ancient warriors clashing over borders to modern superpowers vying for dominance the
Source: commstrader.com
6 movies that warned us about AI
6 movies that warned us about AI
'I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.'
Source: www.theblaze.com
Minister Eli Cohen: 'Israel will act against Iran even if it signs agreement with US'
Minister Eli Cohen: 'Israel will act against Iran even if it signs agreement with US'
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said that Israel would not be bound by a U.S.-Iran agreement and would act forcefully if Tehran renewed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Source: www.israelnationalnews.com
Just war, power balance and modern conflict
Just war, power balance and modern conflict
The post-Second World War order has failed to protect people in a humane manner while simultaneously providing moral justification for imperial actors.
Source: www.thehindu.com
White House counterterror chief links Tucker Carlson to extremism RT World News
White House counterterror chief links Tucker Carlson to extremism RT World News
Tucker Carlson is the kind of left-wing extremist targeted by the Trump administration’s new terror strategy, White House counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka has claimed
Source: www.rt.com
What to know about the corruption probe involving Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff
What to know about the corruption probe involving Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff has been named by two Ukrainian anti-corruption watchdogs as a suspect in a major graft probe, bringing the man who once wielded enormous influence in the country’s wartime planning under direct scrutiny.
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com
Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security.On a second major front, Israel launched a ground invasion and bombing campaign of Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah fighters after the armed group fired across the border in solidarity with Iran.This is how some countries have been impacted
Source: www.al-monitor.com
Iranian Missile Capacity May Be Higher Than Trump Suggests
Iranian Missile Capacity May Be Higher Than Trump Suggests
Trump claims Iranian missiles have been taken out, U.S. officials suggest otherwise.
Source: dailycaller.com
Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars
Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars
The technology could make it easier to send both humans and cargo to the red planet.
Source: theconversation.com
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
Trump downplays differences with China’s Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader.
Source: apnews.com
TANVI RATNA: Europe says Trump made America unreliable. The truth is tougher
TANVI RATNA: Europe says Trump made America unreliable. The truth is tougher
America's new defense strategy rewrites the transatlantic bargain, prioritizing China deterrence and allied burden-sharing over old commitments to Europe.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Why Hasn’t China Criticized Australia’s National Defense Strategy?
Why Hasn’t China Criticized Australia’s National Defense Strategy?
Unlike in 2024, China sees an opportunity to influence Australia. That has led Beijing to refrain from criticism.
Source: thediplomat.com
UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations
UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations
A DRAFT United Nations security council resolution demanding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has received the support of 112 nations, diplomatic sources revealed on Tuesday.The resolution, tabled by the United States and Bahrain, is aimed at protecting commercial shipping and energy supplies as well as ensuring seafarers’ safety through the critically important waterway.The draft resolution also calls for an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.
Source: www.morningstaronline.co.uk
From WarGames to Cyberwar
From WarGames to Cyberwar
Code War author Allie Mellen explains how nations hack, why attribution fails, and what AI changes in cyberwarfare. Learn why Fighting AI with AI is the only effective defense.
Source: www.paloaltonetworks.com
The Military Imperative for OPCON Transfer
The Military Imperative for OPCON Transfer
Military organizations must contend with operational realities, not political declarations. That’s exactly why OPCON transfer is necessary.
Source: thediplomat.com
Utah’s Hyperscale Data Center: A Betrayal of Democracy and an Environmental Catastrophe
Utah’s Hyperscale Data Center: A Betrayal of Democracy and an Environmental Catastrophe
The Stratos hyperscale data center in Box Elder County's Hansel Valley was approved without meaningful public input or independent environmental review.
Source: www.shtfplan.com
Trump threatens Iran will be decimated if it does not accept US dictated deal
Trump threatens Iran will be decimated if it does not accept US dictated deal
Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, President Trump said the US would only accept a good deal to end the war against Iran or the country would be decimated, adding, one way or another, we win.
Source: www.wsws.org
The Electric Car won the Iran War: The Twilight of Oil
The Electric Car won the Iran War: The Twilight of Oil
The deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has all the hallmarks of a chronic ailment. After all, Israel and Iran have struck each other four times
Source: www.juancole.com
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com
Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup
Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup
In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands complete victory. But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss.The city, an oasis of civilization in the Arizona desert, is set to be the base camp for Team Melli when the world's biggest sporting spectacle opens in the US, Mexico and Canada next month.
Source: www.al-monitor.com

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