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Netanyahu calls himself on a “historic and spiritual mission,” “very” tied to “Greater Israel” — from full control of Gaza, West Bank, and Golan Heights to expansion into Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Smotrich supports gradual Arab land expansion, citing biblical destiny.
August 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Netanyahu calls himself on a “historic and spiritual mission,” “very” tied to “Greater Israel” — from full control of Gaza, West Bank, and Golan Heights to expansion into Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Smotrich supports gradual Arab land expansion, citing biblical destiny.
After UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Israel’s U.S.-backed Gaza occupation plan, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended it by referencing the WWII firebombing of Dresden, which killed 25,000 civilians. Critics say the analogy excuses mass killings instead of learning from them.
August 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
After UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Israel’s U.S.-backed Gaza occupation plan, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended it by referencing the WWII firebombing of Dresden, which killed 25,000 civilians. Critics say the analogy excuses mass killings instead of learning from them.
MSF says Gaza’s US-funded GHF turns aid sites into “orchestrated killing” zones, with Israeli forces and US contractors targeting civilians. Over 1,000 treated, 28 dead—25 children shot. Israel blocks UN aid, allowing food only via GHF’s 4 sites, forcing dangerous journeys.
August 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
MSF says Gaza’s US-funded GHF turns aid sites into “orchestrated killing” zones, with Israeli forces and US contractors targeting civilians. Over 1,000 treated, 28 dead—25 children shot. Israel blocks UN aid, allowing food only via GHF’s 4 sites, forcing dangerous journeys.
By July 1945, Japan pursued peace, hoping to keep the Emperor. The U.S. intercepted these efforts. Military leaders like Eisenhower said the bomb wasn’t needed. A 1946 report agreed: Japan would’ve likely surrendered without the bomb or Soviet invasion. The motive remains debated.
August 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
By July 1945, Japan pursued peace, hoping to keep the Emperor. The U.S. intercepted these efforts. Military leaders like Eisenhower said the bomb wasn’t needed. A 1946 report agreed: Japan would’ve likely surrendered without the bomb or Soviet invasion. The motive remains debated.
61,000+ Palestinians killed, 90% displaced. Israel moves toward full Gaza occupation, backed by Trump. The US takes over aid as GHF faces war crimes scrutiny. UN warns of catastrophe; rights groups cite genocide. 75% of Israelis want a ceasefire. Global pressure mounts.
August 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
61,000+ Palestinians killed, 90% displaced. Israel moves toward full Gaza occupation, backed by Trump. The US takes over aid as GHF faces war crimes scrutiny. UN warns of catastrophe; rights groups cite genocide. 75% of Israelis want a ceasefire. Global pressure mounts.
Trump’s FEMA policy required states to reject BDS to get aid, fuelling outrage from MAGA voices like Candace Owens and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Though DHS reversed course, 38 states still enforce anti-BDS laws. The debate centres on free speech, federal aid, and foreign influence.
August 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Trump’s FEMA policy required states to reject BDS to get aid, fuelling outrage from MAGA voices like Candace Owens and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Though DHS reversed course, 38 states still enforce anti-BDS laws. The debate centres on free speech, federal aid, and foreign influence.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Israel’s war on Gaza “genocide”—a first for a Republican. She condemned AIPAC-backed Rep. Randy Fine for calling to “starve” Palestinians, and pushed to cut $500M in military aid. Israeli groups now echo genocide claims.
August 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Israel’s war on Gaza “genocide”—a first for a Republican. She condemned AIPAC-backed Rep. Randy Fine for calling to “starve” Palestinians, and pushed to cut $500M in military aid. Israeli groups now echo genocide claims.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 60,034 killed, but studies say it’s closer to 100,000. Over 55% are civilians—18,500+ kids. Strikes on aid seekers & camps continue. Researchers confirm severe undercounting. NGOs urge GHF shutdown.
August 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 60,034 killed, but studies say it’s closer to 100,000. Over 55% are civilians—18,500+ kids. Strikes on aid seekers & camps continue. Researchers confirm severe undercounting. NGOs urge GHF shutdown.
US veteran Anthony Aguilar alleges IDF war crimes at Gaza aid sites, calling GHF a tool to “bait and kill.” Over 1,000 killed seeking food, 766 near GHF sites. 21 senators urge defunding. Aguilar calls the US “complicit.” GHF & IDF deny it all.
August 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
US veteran Anthony Aguilar alleges IDF war crimes at Gaza aid sites, calling GHF a tool to “bait and kill.” Over 1,000 killed seeking food, 766 near GHF sites. 21 senators urge defunding. Aguilar calls the US “complicit.” GHF & IDF deny it all.
The IPC warns famine is unfolding in Gaza due to the U.S.-backed Israeli siege. By Sept, 500,000 could face starvation. 111 deaths, incl. 81 children, already reported. Aid is scarce, GHF efforts failing. Ceasefire is essential to prevent mass deaths.
August 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The IPC warns famine is unfolding in Gaza due to the U.S.-backed Israeli siege. By Sept, 500,000 could face starvation. 111 deaths, incl. 81 children, already reported. Aid is scarce, GHF efforts failing. Ceasefire is essential to prevent mass deaths.
Support for Israel’s war in Gaza has plummeted to 32% — the lowest ever recorded. Disapproval is rising as famine deepens and Netanyahu faces ICC war crimes charges. Divides by age and party suggest U.S. opinion is shifting away from unconditional support.
July 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Support for Israel’s war in Gaza has plummeted to 32% — the lowest ever recorded. Disapproval is rising as famine deepens and Netanyahu faces ICC war crimes charges. Divides by age and party suggest U.S. opinion is shifting away from unconditional support.
Anthony Aguilar, a retired U.S. special forces officer, says he witnessed Israeli forces fire on unarmed civilians at Gaza aid sites. Over 1,000 Palestinians have died seeking aid since May. Aguilar calls it “criminal.” Israel denies war crimes. UN reports rising casualties.
July 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Anthony Aguilar, a retired U.S. special forces officer, says he witnessed Israeli forces fire on unarmed civilians at Gaza aid sites. Over 1,000 Palestinians have died seeking aid since May. Aguilar calls it “criminal.” Israel denies war crimes. UN reports rising casualties.
After Israel bombed Damascus, a Trump official called Netanyahu a “madman.” But his moves—from propping up Hamas to striking Gaza and Syria—appear calculated. With trials delayed and power secured, Netanyahu’s chaos is strategic. This isn’t madness—it’s methodical politics.
July 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
After Israel bombed Damascus, a Trump official called Netanyahu a “madman.” But his moves—from propping up Hamas to striking Gaza and Syria—appear calculated. With trials delayed and power secured, Netanyahu’s chaos is strategic. This isn’t madness—it’s methodical politics.
Trump breaks from Netanyahu, acknowledging “real starvation” in Gaza and vowing more U.S. aid. Over 1,000 Gazans shot near aid hubs. Despite this, Trump backs Israel’s war aims. With no ceasefire and no U.S. leverage, Gaza nears famine as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
July 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Trump breaks from Netanyahu, acknowledging “real starvation” in Gaza and vowing more U.S. aid. Over 1,000 Gazans shot near aid hubs. Despite this, Trump backs Israel’s war aims. With no ceasefire and no U.S. leverage, Gaza nears famine as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
Israeli groups B’Tselem and PHRI say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza through mass killings, collapsing health systems, and destructive conditions. BBC, NPR, and others confirm it’s the first time Israeli watchdogs use “genocide.” “One crime does not justify another.”
July 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Israeli groups B’Tselem and PHRI say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza through mass killings, collapsing health systems, and destructive conditions. BBC, NPR, and others confirm it’s the first time Israeli watchdogs use “genocide.” “One crime does not justify another.”
BRICS isn’t launching a secret dollar killer—it’s building digital tools like CBDCs & Project mBridge to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This slow, tech-driven shift toward de-dollarization won't topple the USD overnight, but it's laying the groundwork for a multipolar system.
July 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
BRICS isn’t launching a secret dollar killer—it’s building digital tools like CBDCs & Project mBridge to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This slow, tech-driven shift toward de-dollarization won't topple the USD overnight, but it's laying the groundwork for a multipolar system.
The US & Israel withdrew from Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of bad faith. Hamas says it remains committed to peace. Key disputes: truce terms, prisoner releases & troop withdrawals. As talks collapse, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens under the Israeli blockade.
July 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The US & Israel withdrew from Gaza ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of bad faith. Hamas says it remains committed to peace. Key disputes: truce terms, prisoner releases & troop withdrawals. As talks collapse, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens under the Israeli blockade.
Western outlets have long emphasized Ukraine’s view, downplaying losses & labelling Russian gains as “sluggish.” But NYT & WaPo now admit Ukraine faces a grim fight. Experts urge readers to rethink casualty counts & media framing—attrition, not territory, defines this war.
July 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Western outlets have long emphasized Ukraine’s view, downplaying losses & labelling Russian gains as “sluggish.” But NYT & WaPo now admit Ukraine faces a grim fight. Experts urge readers to rethink casualty counts & media framing—attrition, not territory, defines this war.
Gaza’s facing famine. Over 2.1M Palestinians are starving since Israel halted aid on Mar. 2. At least 86 have died—most are children. Hospitals have no food. Starvation is under legal scrutiny as a war crime. Aid is blocked. The question now: how many more must die before action is taken?
July 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Gaza’s facing famine. Over 2.1M Palestinians are starving since Israel halted aid on Mar. 2. At least 86 have died—most are children. Hospitals have no food. Starvation is under legal scrutiny as a war crime. Aid is blocked. The question now: how many more must die before action is taken?
Trump’s July 4 call to Zelensky—where he asked if Ukraine could strike Moscow—sparked global concern. Though he later walked back, Trump’s new strategy includes long-range weapons, tariffs, and pressure tactics, raising fears of nuclear escalation and miscalculation.
July 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Trump’s July 4 call to Zelensky—where he asked if Ukraine could strike Moscow—sparked global concern. Though he later walked back, Trump’s new strategy includes long-range weapons, tariffs, and pressure tactics, raising fears of nuclear escalation and miscalculation.
The world is slowly stepping back from the US dollar. Countries want to limit exposure to US rate hikes, diversify financial risks, and avoid the dollar’s use as a political weapon. From gold to yuan, alternatives are rising. It’s not a collapse—just a quiet rebalancing.
July 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The world is slowly stepping back from the US dollar. Countries want to limit exposure to US rate hikes, diversify financial risks, and avoid the dollar’s use as a political weapon. From gold to yuan, alternatives are rising. It’s not a collapse—just a quiet rebalancing.
With Trump back in office, Taiwan faces mounting U.S. demands: higher defence spending, economic concessions, and strategic restraint. But deep political divides, tight budgets, and public skepticism at home raise doubts. As tensions with China grow, U.S. support is no longer a sure thing.
July 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
With Trump back in office, Taiwan faces mounting U.S. demands: higher defence spending, economic concessions, and strategic restraint. But deep political divides, tight budgets, and public skepticism at home raise doubts. As tensions with China grow, U.S. support is no longer a sure thing.
Space is now a war zone, not just science fiction. The U.S. Space Force is levelling up with Resolute Space 25—its biggest training yet. With a $40B budget and new tech, Guardians are preparing for real conflict above Earth as threats from China and Russia continue to grow.
July 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Space is now a war zone, not just science fiction. The U.S. Space Force is levelling up with Resolute Space 25—its biggest training yet. With a $40B budget and new tech, Guardians are preparing for real conflict above Earth as threats from China and Russia continue to grow.
The US is on track for a record-breaking defence budget, possibly topping $1 trillion. The 2026 NDAA isn’t just about money — it shows how the US plans to modernize its military, face off with China and Russia, and reshape global security. Canada should be paying attention.
July 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The US is on track for a record-breaking defence budget, possibly topping $1 trillion. The 2026 NDAA isn’t just about money — it shows how the US plans to modernize its military, face off with China and Russia, and reshape global security. Canada should be paying attention.
The U.S. is urging Japan and Australia to define their roles if conflict breaks out over Taiwan. But both allies are cautious, wary of provoking China or making early commitments. As Washington pushes for clarity, Tokyo and Canberra walk a careful line between strategy and sovereignty.
July 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The U.S. is urging Japan and Australia to define their roles if conflict breaks out over Taiwan. But both allies are cautious, wary of provoking China or making early commitments. As Washington pushes for clarity, Tokyo and Canberra walk a careful line between strategy and sovereignty.