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Taiwan launches massive Han Kuang exercises to counter China threats

July 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Taiwan launches massive Han Kuang exercises to counter China threats. And after months of heightened military activity by China, analysts say the stakes are growing, too.

youtu.be/FkAL-CgcqJc

In 1973, I reported freely on Israel at war. Now its censorship has made that impossible | Martin Bell

July 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

‘When access is denied, everyone loses’ Veteran BBC correspondent Martin Bell on over 50 years of reporting the Middle East

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Today foreign journalists stand on the ‘hill of shame’ overlooking Gaza, reliant on Palestinians for news, says former broadcast war reporter Martin Bell

www.theguardian.com

June 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Iran's nuclear program is more advanced than ever, what's at stake for US Iran negotiations?
youtu.be/SECV6s59WPE

Iran's nuclear program is more advanced than ever, what's at stake for US Iran negotiations?

UN releases video of 'mass grave of first responders' in Gaza

April 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

UN releases video of 'mass grave of first responders' in Gaza
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50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says | CNN

April 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

“Authorities in Gaza do not distinguish between civilians and Hamas fighters when reporting casualty figures, but the health ministry and the UN say the majority of deaths are women and children. And the true toll could be much higher, with many thousands believed to still be under the rubble.”

CNN @cnn.com · Mar 23

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry in the territory says

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began, the territory’s health ministry said Sunday, a grim milestone for a war with no end in sight as Israel resum...

www.cnn.com

March 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

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March 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Members from Labor Against War are warning AUKUS means being tied to US President Donald Trump’s bellicose rhetoric and ratcheting up the likelihood of war.

youtu.be/BpH5NCBO2Fo

AUKUS submarine deal challenged from within Australian government

Will US strikes on Yemen's Houthis keep merchant vessels safe in the Red Sea?

March 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Will US strikes on Yemen's Houthis keep merchant vessels safe in the Red Sea? @mercoglianos.bsky.social explains

youtu.be/K7U7Wv5POYo

Palestinians pray for Pope Francis

March 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM

Reposted by Maya Jamieson

Rashida Yosufzai

@rashidajourno.bsky.social

Can Europe defend itself without the US war machine?

And can it raise the billions to cover the American contribution to Ukraine?

Here's an analysis I did for @SBSNews unpacking these questions:

youtu.be/pqceM6UTkDw?si…

March 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Palestinians pray for Pope Francis ✝️
youtube.com/shorts/vWoau...

Can the US-Europe alliance remain strong after Germany calls for more independence

February 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Prof Peter Dean, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence at the @usstudiescentre.bsky.social at Sydney University, on the significance of such a move and what the likelihood of it actually happening is.

youtu.be/8L-GM9sEQLM

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February 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Sudan's army fights to reclaim Khartoum as UN calls for an end to 'bankrolling of bloodshed'

Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk ‘Hijacking’ Republicans to Control Entire US Government

February 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

‘Musk’s neo-reactionary influence is not theoretical .. It is actively reshaping federal governance in real-time’ warn Silicon Valley Whistleblowers and the end goal ‘is shocking’– Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...

Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned 'neo-reactionary' hollowing out of government is happening in real time

bylinetimes.com

February 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Reposted by Maya Jamieson

Financial Times

@financialtimes.com

Passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter collide over Washington

https://www.ft.com/content/b38c55a4-6820-4848-ab20-19a4e42e8edd

Passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter collide over Washington

American Airlines flight from Kansas was approaching Reagan National

www.ft.com

January 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert on Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu’s coalition cabinet and what he says is Israel’s greatest danger SBS World News
youtu.be/VTi_b78mrGU

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert on Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu and Israeli settlers

www.politico.com/news/magazin...

January 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

‘Dark Money’ Is Tainting Washington Think Tanks. A New Report Shows It’s Worse Than You Think.

Foreign governments are throwing millions at D.C. think tanks.

www.politico.com

January 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Are Yemen’s Houthis heading for a major escalation with Israel? @omeisy.bsky.social explains what’s at stake - SBS World News
youtu.be/HuCouKLUJzY

Are Yemen’s Houthis heading for a major escalation with Israel?

NATO boss calls for higher defence spending to counter Russia and China threats

December 28, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Shift to a wartime mindset', says NATO boss, describing global security as the ‘worst in his lifetime',
youtube.com/shorts/E7P_B...

Syria: Mourners gather for activist Mazen al-Hamada funeral

December 13, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

Incredibly moving piece on Mazen Al-Hamada
youtu.be/onPvaBE-gA8?...

YouTube video by Channel 4 News

Rebel advance reshapes Syria's map of control at lightning speed

December 13, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

HTS’ advance has reshaped #Syria for the other major regional players - SBS World News

Rebel advance reshapes Syria's map of control at lightning speed
youtu.be/Oz79OaFPHZk

French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote

December 8, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

What now for #France and #Macron after French Prime Minister ousted in no-confidence vote @benlewismedia.bsky.social SBS World #News

youtube.com/shorts/7fkAt...

World entering third nuclear age, UK military chief warns

December 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM

Reposted by Maya Jamieson

Financial Times

@financialtimes.com

World entering third nuclear age, UK military chief warns

https://www.ft.com/content/c8c3c09f-a596-4c0f-9ba2-3b9b851e6be3

Radakin’s assessment follows Nato’s separate accusation that Russia was assisting North Korea’s nuclear programme

www.ft.com

December 4, 2024 at 10:43 PM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

What’s the deal with South Korea and martial law? @arcjnews.bsky.social SBS World News
youtube.com/shorts/JPSGf...

What is martial law and why is it a big deal in South Korea?

Donald Trump: 'hell to pay' if Israeli hostages not released by the time he takes office

December 5, 2024 at 8:20 AM

Maya Jamieson

@mayaj.bsky.social

#donaldtrump says there’ll be ‘hell to pay’ if Gaza hostages aren’t released by the time he takes office on Jan 20 - SBS World News

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