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Author: Andy Corbley

Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Recon Post Hours After Defense Minister Speech as Part of Ongoing Retaliations
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Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Recon Post Hours After Defense Minister Speech as Part of Ongoing Retaliations

July 10, 2024

In the largest strike since the outbreak of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, Hezbollah bombed an Israeli Defense Force…

Italy’s Tourist Spots Are More Crowded Than Ever–Here Are Some Breathtaking Alternatives
Travel

Italy’s Tourist Spots Are More Crowded Than Ever–Here Are Some Breathtaking Alternatives

July 9, 2024

The high season in Europe is already well underway, and many famous cities in several European countries are already…

Moderate Reformer Wins in Iran: What Does it Mean for US and Regional Relations?
World News

Moderate Reformer Wins in Iran: What Does it Mean for US and Regional Relations?

July 8, 2024

The 70-year-old cardiac surgeon from the reformist political factions in Iran has won the country’s presidential elections. Masoud Pezeshkian…

Official Says Forgotten US Troops in Syria Will Stay in the Country, Currently Skirmishing with Iran Proxies
Foreign Policy

Official Says Forgotten US Troops in Syria Will Stay in the Country, Currently Skirmishing with Iran Proxies

July 5, 2024

One can only imagine what the mother or wife of one of the 200 members of the Army’s al-Tanf…

For a Summer Holiday, There May Literally Never Be a Better Time to Visit Taiwan
Travel

For a Summer Holiday, There May Literally Never Be a Better Time to Visit Taiwan

July 4, 2024

In my book On the Face of It: A Traveler on His World, I explain that I had the good…

Reformer Gains Highest Vote Tally in Iran Elections, Not Enough to Prevent Risky Second Round
World News

Reformer Gains Highest Vote Tally in Iran Elections, Not Enough to Prevent Risky Second Round

July 1, 2024July 8, 2024

A moderate reformer came in first place at the polls of the Iranian presidential elections amid record-low turnout, beating…

A Slice of Middle America in the Middle of the Caucasus Mountains—Ohio Inn and Cafe
Travel

A Slice of Middle America in the Middle of the Caucasus Mountains—Ohio Inn and Cafe

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Far beyond the tourist haunts of Asia and Europe lies Azerbaijan, home of the nevertheless very touristy, gorgeous, chic,…

What Would a Wider War Look Like for Israel and the US?
War

What Would a Wider War Look Like for Israel and the US?

June 26, 2024July 10, 2024

The risk for the slaughter in Gaza to expand into a wider war in Lebanon and other neighboring countries…

Freed and Heading Home, Julian Assange’s Struggle Seemingly Over
World News

Freed and Heading Home, Julian Assange’s Struggle Seemingly Over

June 25, 2024

Julian Assange is a free man after agreeing to a plea deal with the United States. He left Belmarsh…

Mongolia Signs Ambitious Conservation Agreement with The Nature Conservancy to Protect 75% of Land
Environment

Mongolia Signs Ambitious Conservation Agreement with The Nature Conservancy to Protect 75% of Land

June 21, 2024

Operating for over 100 years and renowned throughout the world for its dedication to preserving the natural world, The…

6/19 End of the Empire: The North Korea-Russia Summit and Increasing De-Dollarization
End of the Empire

6/19 End of the Empire: The North Korea-Russia Summit and Increasing De-Dollarization

June 19, 2024

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

Ukraine Civil Society Plagued by ‘Conscription Squads’ at the Same Time US Congress Considers Automatic Draft Registration
Foreign Policy

Ukraine Civil Society Plagued by ‘Conscription Squads’ at the Same Time US Congress Considers Automatic Draft Registration

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

A report from the BBC details that Ukrainian society is growing deeply uneasy at the prevalence of “conscription squads”…

Lava Tubes and Water Frost Found on Mars Offer Double Opportunity in Search for Life
Space

Lava Tubes and Water Frost Found on Mars Offer Double Opportunity in Search for Life

June 17, 2024

Yet more evidence for liquid water on Mars has been uncovered by a European space probe in the form…

Iranian Reformers and Nuclear Deal Signees Rally Around Lone Moderate for June 28th Election
World News

Iranian Reformers and Nuclear Deal Signees Rally Around Lone Moderate for June 28th Election

June 14, 2024

The presidential elections set to take place in Iran on June 28th as part of the year-long democracy marathon…

World at Large Misses Out on Ukrainian ‘Enemies List’–Collaborators Rozoff and Antiwar Make the Grade
War

World at Large Misses Out on Ukrainian ‘Enemies List’–Collaborators Rozoff and Antiwar Make the Grade

June 13, 2024

In a strange episode in the history of American media, news broke on June 6th that a Ukrainian NGO…

Would the President Be in Charge During a War in Taiwan?
Foreign Policy

Would the President Be in Charge During a War in Taiwan?

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

With 5 months remaining until the November elections, candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have, over the last few…

US Debt Per Citizen Grows 10% Faster Than the Population Since 2008
US Economy

US Debt Per Citizen Grows 10% Faster Than the Population Since 2008

June 10, 2024

Financial analysts have looked at the growth rate in the share of the national debt per citizen and found…

Spain, ‘to put an end to the war’ Applies to Join Genocide Case Against Israel in Rare 180°
Foreign Policy

Spain, ‘to put an end to the war’ Applies to Join Genocide Case Against Israel in Rare 180°

June 7, 2024

Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares announced on Thursday that his nation would seek to join South Africa’s case…

It’s Not Easy Running a Private Night Train in Europe – a Year of Operations at European Sleeper
Travel

It’s Not Easy Running a Private Night Train in Europe – a Year of Operations at European Sleeper

June 6, 2024June 7, 2024

While thousands of nocturnal trains depart and arrive at stations across Asia every day, the idea of a train…

Chinese Media Revels in Trump, Biden Election Campaigns Using TikTok for Voter Outreach
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Chinese Media Revels in Trump, Biden Election Campaigns Using TikTok for Voter Outreach

June 5, 2024June 11, 2024

Editors at the Chinese state-affiliated media outlet, Xinhua, enjoyed the irony of watching Donald Trump and Joe Biden both…

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Putin Proposes an Extension to the New START Nuclear Deal Through to 2027

Julien Torres October 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that his government will adhere to the NEW START treaty with the US…

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July Tariff Revenues Generate a Meager One-Fourth of Deficit Spending Increase

Andy Corbley September 8, 2025

Despite year-over-year revenue from import duties growing 252% compared to July of last year, government inlays were dwarfed by…

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Israel’s Destruction of Palestinian Olive Trees: Security Meets Environmental Warfare

Suzanne Latre August 28, 2025

At dawn on Monday, Israeli military bulldozers entered the Nablus area. They began uprooting thousands of olive trees, which…

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