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Russian Parliament: “We Can ‘Mirror’ in Venezuela What West Is Doing in Ukraine”–Sends Air Defenses
Foreign Policy

Russian Parliament: “We Can ‘Mirror’ in Venezuela What West Is Doing in Ukraine”–Sends Air Defenses

November 6, 2025

When regional relations Iran and Syria called on Russia to help defend them against attacks by America, Israel, and…

Lessons from History Loom Large as Trump Weighs War Options in Venezuela
Foreign Policy

Lessons from History Loom Large as Trump Weighs War Options in Venezuela

November 5, 2025

A report in the New York Times claims that Trump has major legal and military considerations to make having arrived at…

Is Nuclear Weapons Testing Starting Back Up Again?
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Is Nuclear Weapons Testing Starting Back Up Again?

October 30, 2025

Banned since the early 90s, the testing of nuclear weapons may or may not now be coming back into…

UN Condemns Aircraft Carrier and “Night Stalkers” On Standby for Regime Change in Venezuela
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UN Condemns Aircraft Carrier and “Night Stalkers” On Standby for Regime Change in Venezuela

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Story at a glance… The US military continues bombing boats in international waters accusing them of drug trafficking. The…

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
World News

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Japan elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister five days ago. This is a historic shift in…

Weekend Sees Raft of Ceasefire Violations as Israelis Massacre Civilians in Gaza City, Rafah
War

Weekend Sees Raft of Ceasefire Violations as Israelis Massacre Civilians in Gaza City, Rafah

October 20, 2025

More than 100 civilians have been killed in Gaza, news outlets and rights groups report, as the weekend saw…

US Admiral Resigns Amid Unprecedented Escalation Against Venezuela, Boat Bombing Continues
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US Admiral Resigns Amid Unprecedented Escalation Against Venezuela, Boat Bombing Continues

October 17, 2025

Story at a glance… Venezuela is at risk of regime change and invasion by the Trump government, which has…

Regime Change Awareness in Venezuela as US Strikes Fourth Suspected Drug Vessel
World & Conflict

Regime Change Awareness in Venezuela as US Strikes Fourth Suspected Drug Vessel

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

On October 3rd, the US carried out its fourth strike on a Venezuelan vessel off the country’s coast, making…

Late Edits to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Mirror Drastic Changes Made by Netanyahu at Oslo
War

Late Edits to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Mirror Drastic Changes Made by Netanyahu at Oslo

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

On September 29th, President Trump announced, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a ceasefire plan to end Israel’s genocidal…

Venezuela Prepares for Invasion: Pentagon Officials Tell NYT the Goal Is Regime Change
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Venezuela Prepares for Invasion: Pentagon Officials Tell NYT the Goal Is Regime Change

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The independently-run Venezuela Analysis reports that the national militia of Venezuela has swelled as thousands rush to sign-up following a…

The Facts and Context: Israeli Support Fractures as Nations Recognize Palestine Officially
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The Facts and Context: Israeli Support Fractures as Nations Recognize Palestine Officially

September 22, 2025

Several longtime Israeli allies: Australia, the UK, and Canada, have changed their decades-long stance on the recognition of Palestine…

Trump Dreams of Taking Back Afghan Air Base, Citing Proximity to China
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Trump Dreams of Taking Back Afghan Air Base, Citing Proximity to China

September 19, 2025

President Trump claimed his administration was “working” on getting back the massive Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, abandoned by…

‘Most Authoritative Finding’ Shows Israel Guilty of Genocide–While 250 US Lawmakers Party in Jerusalem
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‘Most Authoritative Finding’ Shows Israel Guilty of Genocide–While 250 US Lawmakers Party in Jerusalem

September 17, 2025

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Palestine and Israel has concluded in the “most authoritative finding” yet, that the…

Kurds Attacked Again in Syria as Stalemate on Agreement with Damascus Drags On
War

Kurds Attacked Again in Syria as Stalemate on Agreement with Damascus Drags On

September 15, 2025

Forces loyal to the al-Qaeda-led government in Damascus (HTS) have traded fire with the Kurdish military in the northeast…

Macron’s Credibility at Stake After Government’s Collapse
World News

Macron’s Credibility at Stake After Government’s Collapse

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed his defense minister, Sébastien Lecornu, as the country’s new prime minister on Tuesday after…

No Partner for Peace: Israel’s 50-Year History Assassinating Palestinian Leaders Abroad
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No Partner for Peace: Israel’s 50-Year History Assassinating Palestinian Leaders Abroad

September 10, 2025

On Tuesday, 10 Israeli warplanes penetrated Qatari airspace and bombed a residential building in the capital of Doha, sparking…

The War Department Returns–an Overdue Reality
War

The War Department Returns–an Overdue Reality

September 9, 2025

On September 5th, President Trump signed his 200th executive order since retaking the Oval Office to rename the Department…

“Unsettling” Extrajudicial Killing of Venezuelan Boat and 11 Crew Had No Legal Basis
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“Unsettling” Extrajudicial Killing of Venezuelan Boat and 11 Crew Had No Legal Basis

September 5, 2025

On September 2nd, the US conducted an airstrike or drone bombing against an unflagged, unidentified civilian vessel which killed…

Israel Looks to Put “Nail in the Coffin” of Two-State Solution with Massive Settlement Expansion
War

Israel Looks to Put “Nail in the Coffin” of Two-State Solution with Massive Settlement Expansion

September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

Israel recently approved its long-delayed settlement plan for the E1 area in the West Bank, a move that could…

Europe Activates Sanctions on Iran, Calls for Return to Long-Abandoned JCPOA Commitments
Foreign Policy

Europe Activates Sanctions on Iran, Calls for Return to Long-Abandoned JCPOA Commitments

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

France, the UK, and Germany, a group referring to itself as the E3, have reimposed United Nations economic sanctions…

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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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