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What Has Caused Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties?
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What Has Caused Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties?

March 13, 2023July 3, 2023

It’s difficult to look at the joint statement released by Saudi Arabia and Iran that the old enemies will…

Georgian Government “Unconditionally” Withdraws Controversial Bill—Protests Continue Regardless
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Georgian Government “Unconditionally” Withdraws Controversial Bill—Protests Continue Regardless

March 9, 2023July 13, 2023

Thursday morning the government of Georgia announced it was “unconditionally” and “without any reservations” withdrawing the proposed legislation on…

Georgian Government Warns of Imminent Color Revolution to Pull Country into Ukraine War
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Georgian Government Warns of Imminent Color Revolution to Pull Country into Ukraine War

March 7, 2023July 13, 2023

The opposition Russo-phobic party leader in the Black Sea country of Georgia, Levan Khabeishvili, called for “revolutionary changes” three…

Could Lawfare Against the US Arms Industry Make the World Safer?
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Could Lawfare Against the US Arms Industry Make the World Safer?

March 6, 2023July 13, 2023

A series of Yemeni nationals have come to the US to file lawsuits against the American arms industry contractors…

Taiwan’s KMT Party Thinks a Strategy on Cooperation with the Mainland Will Win in 2024 Elections
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Taiwan’s KMT Party Thinks a Strategy on Cooperation with the Mainland Will Win in 2024 Elections

February 21, 2023July 13, 2023

On Sunday, a delegation from Taiwan’s current opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), returned from a 10-day trip to China…

China Sanctions US Weapons Giants Lockheed, Raytheon, Over Balloon Response
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China Sanctions US Weapons Giants Lockheed, Raytheon, Over Balloon Response

February 16, 2023July 13, 2023

In what is being deemed a largely political stunt, Chinese trade authorities have listed Lockheed Martin Corp. and a…

Barcelona Mayor Breaks off Civic Relations With Tel-Aviv over “Apartheid State”
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Barcelona Mayor Breaks off Civic Relations With Tel-Aviv over “Apartheid State”

February 13, 2023July 11, 2023

In a rather unique act of local government action, paired only in scale perhaps by the Ben & Jerry’s…

Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase
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Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase

January 10, 2023July 17, 2023

Citing “the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II,” the Kishida government of…

Serbia-Kosovo Standoff Ends as KFOR Takes Down Road Barricades
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Serbia-Kosovo Standoff Ends as KFOR Takes Down Road Barricades

January 5, 2023August 8, 2023

The barricades on roads in the north of the breakaway province of Kosovo have been removed by a NATO…

Standoff in Kosovo Approaches Three Weeks of Near-Total Media Blackout
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Standoff in Kosovo Approaches Three Weeks of Near-Total Media Blackout

December 28, 2022August 8, 2023

A crisis with the potential consequence of ethnic cleaning is seemingly being welcomed in Eastern Europe by several NATO…

While Ukraine War Continues Southeast Europe Braces for Conflict in Serbia
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While Ukraine War Continues Southeast Europe Braces for Conflict in Serbia

December 20, 2022January 24, 2024

After 300 NATO-trained Kosovar military police officers occupied the northern city of Kosovska Mitrovica in southern Serbia/Kosovo in early…

“Publishing is not a crime”: Major Newspapers Sign Letter Telling Biden to End Persecution of Julian Assange
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“Publishing is not a crime”: Major Newspapers Sign Letter Telling Biden to End Persecution of Julian Assange

November 29, 2022October 27, 2023

Five major news outlets have signed a letter urging President Biden to end his charging of Wikileaks founder Julian…

Damascus Museum Opens New Exhibition of 35,000 Artifacts Recovered After Decade of War
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Damascus Museum Opens New Exhibition of 35,000 Artifacts Recovered After Decade of War

November 28, 2022October 27, 2023

Around 35,000 stolen Syrian artifacts have been retrieved by the authorities since the beginning of the 11-year war in…

Without Much Public Input, UK to be Governed by Super Warhawk Truss
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Without Much Public Input, UK to be Governed by Super Warhawk Truss

September 9, 2022December 31, 2023

The next Prime Minister of the UK will be Liz Truss, a former Foreign Secretary, and possibly the most…

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U.S. Considering Sanctioning Anyone Buying Russian Oil

May 20, 2022

PICTURED: Oil rigs in southern Russia. WASHINGTON D.C. May 19th, 2022. Biden officials have said they are looking at…

Some Key Services Resume As Yemen Breathes After First Month of Truce Passes Without Airstrike
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Some Key Services Resume As Yemen Breathes After First Month of Truce Passes Without Airstrike

May 13, 2022January 22, 2024

2 diesel fuel tankers arrived in the port city of Hodeidah in south Yemen as the ceasefire between the…

Taliban Hijab Ruling Extremely Ominous In the Face of “Catastrophic” Onrushing Famine
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Taliban Hijab Ruling Extremely Ominous In the Face of “Catastrophic” Onrushing Famine

May 10, 2022

PICTURED: Two Afghan woman in veils. PC: Mina’s List. Story at a glance… The Taliban announced mandatory face coverings…

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South Korea’s President-Elect Considering Joining Quad and AUKUS – Wants Nukes Under Seoul’s Control

April 28, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea. March 10, 2022. PICTURED: President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly…

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Zelensky’s Around-the-World Video Tour Continues to Annoy and Enrage

April 13, 2022

PICTURED: President Zelensky has been delivering many video calls with nations, asking for support, always in his military fatigues.…

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Saudi Sabotage of Potential Peace in Yemen Relies on the World’s Ignorance

April 11, 2022

PICTURED: Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Salman, and Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi meet in Riyadh. PC: Al Jazeera. Retrieved form…

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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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