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

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…

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

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…

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

“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…

When The Ivory Trade Was Banned, They Came for Giant Clam Shells
ArchivesConservation

When The Ivory Trade Was Banned, They Came for Giant Clam Shells

October 7, 2021January 15, 2024

Story at a glance… Giant clams have been decimated as poachers harvest their shells for illegal trafficking. The shells…

Operation Thunderball Saves More Trafficked Wildlife Than Any To Come Before
Conservation

Operation Thunderball Saves More Trafficked Wildlife Than Any To Come Before

July 14, 2019

Operation Thunderball – no it isn’t a convoluted scheme by a villain in a James Bond film, but rather…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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