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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…

Relocation of the US Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam Still Ongoing–as Are the Rapes Off-Base
Foreign Policy

Relocation of the US Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam Still Ongoing–as Are the Rapes Off-Base

July 2, 2024July 5, 2024

The Kyodo News reported that Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has said about 100 US Marines will move to…

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…

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

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”…

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…

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…

Iranian President’s Death Triggers Yet Another Election as Biggest Year for Democracy Rolls on in Mexico, India, and Europe
World News

Iranian President’s Death Triggers Yet Another Election as Biggest Year for Democracy Rolls on in Mexico, India, and Europe

June 3, 2024

There has never been a bigger year for democracy than 2024. 40% of the world’s population, including the three…

Kuomintang Propose Large Expansion of Legislative Powers in Taiwan, Sparking Protests and Political Standoff
World News

Kuomintang Propose Large Expansion of Legislative Powers in Taiwan, Sparking Protests and Political Standoff

May 30, 2024June 3, 2024

A major and controversial package of reforms was just passed by Taiwan’s legislature. In short, the reforms amend the…

Following Taiwan President Lai’s Inauguration, Beijing Launches Invasion-Scale War Games
World News

Following Taiwan President Lai’s Inauguration, Beijing Launches Invasion-Scale War Games

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

On Monday, William Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan, and during his 30-minute address, called Taiwan …

Indian Elections: Opposition Believes Modi Plans to Form Uniparty State, Weakness Shown in the PM Camp
World News

Indian Elections: Opposition Believes Modi Plans to Form Uniparty State, Weakness Shown in the PM Camp

May 20, 2024

The world’s largest democracy is in the throes of its national elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arriving…

Following Lowered Draft Age, Euro Countries Willing to Send Immigrants Back to Ukraine to Fight
War

Following Lowered Draft Age, Euro Countries Willing to Send Immigrants Back to Ukraine to Fight

April 26, 2024

Voices across the West are celebrating the recent passage of the National Security Supplemental Act which will approve 61…

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting
World News

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting

April 23, 2024

After a pause extending to February 4th, US forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack again, with…

Philippines Witnesses the Failure of Arms Control as Once-Prohibited Missiles Arrive on Luzon
Foreign Policy

Philippines Witnesses the Failure of Arms Control as Once-Prohibited Missiles Arrive on Luzon

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Beijing is likely to further militarize its positions in the South China Sea after a once-prohibited missile system’s “surprise”…

Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections
Foreign Policy

Die Is Cast: US Will Contest and Try to Delegitimize Upcoming Venezuelan Elections

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

In a major milestone for the upcoming elections in Venezuela, all candidates and parties have been registered and registration…

Crushing Parliamentary Defeat Signals Lame Duck Period for North Korea Hawk Yoon Suk-yeol
World News

Crushing Parliamentary Defeat Signals Lame Duck Period for North Korea Hawk Yoon Suk-yeol

April 15, 2024

2024 is setting records for voting. More elections are taking place this year than any other in the history…

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
World News

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice

April 11, 2024

The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…

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Italy Quietly Tries to Renew Military Cooperation Agreement with Israel, Law firm Notices and Objects

Andy Corbley May 23, 2025

Signed in 2002 and entering into force in 2005, few Italian citizens will know what has resulted from a…

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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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Former Georgia Senator Joins Trump’s Kettle of China Hawks as US Ambassador to Beijing

Andy Corbley May 1, 2025

Former Georgia Senator and businessman David Perdue was recently confirmed with a bipartisan vote as the new US Ambassador…

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