The prime minister of Qatar announced late Wednesday that a phased deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas to end more than 460 days of brutal and devastating war and genocide in Gaza and to exchange prisoners. The news was met with joy in Gaza, but fear and apprehension remain. The ceasefire is not set to come into effect until Sunday, and Israel has not let up its bombing and massacres.
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In recent years, global energy markets have experienced a dramatic shift, largely due to the European Union's sanctions on Russian energy exports. These sanctions were intended to cripple Russia’s economy, but the results have been quite the opposite. Instead of weakening Russia, these measures have sparked economic instability in Europe, driving up oil and gas prices and contributing to severe [...]
At a heated UNSC Arria-formula meeting, Russia’s representative Dmitry Polyanskiy exposed chilling evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Zelensky’s regime, accusing Ukrainian forces of torturing Russian POWs. Polyanskiy detailed neo-Nazi atrocities, including castrations, kneecapping, and executions, and slammed the West for ignoring these crimes.
While Putin’s Russia denied allegati [...]
In this interview, renowned geopolitical analyst Robert D Kaplan argues that American power has been in decline for years, and this will likely get worse under Trump. "This time around, Trump is more experienced, he's more vindictive," Kaplan says.
He explores what this means for geopolitics, in particular in relation to other "great powers" China and Russia. Kaplan also explains his view that " [...]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted to local media that Washington began arming Kyiv long before Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, thus confirming Moscow’s accusations about the direct involvement of the US in the deliberate preparation of an armed conflict with Russia.
“We made sure that well before [the Russian military operation] happened, starting in Sep [...]
For as much as Benjamin Netanyahu might want a wider and never ending war to keep himself in power, the IDF are objecting - big time! Right, so mutiny in the ranks of the IDF. This is a subject I’ve touched on previously, where members of the IDF have refused to return to their posts, sick of there being no end in sight to the fighting in Gaza and further afield as and when Benjamin Netanyahu ha [...]
How did Vladimir Putin rise into power? What is the truth about Vladimir Putin? Not many people know the story of how Putin came into power, but the US government made a colossal mistake after the fall of the Soviet Union, paving the way for a leader like Putin to rise up into power. In today's video we break down what went wrong, how Putin rose, and what happens next in Russia
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Every empire falls, no matter how long they reigned and how far their rule stretched. So is the empire we’re living under today - the US Empire - also crumbling? There are three symptoms of its impending demise that we can see from looking to the past.
Are We Living Through The End Of An Empire?
Is this the end of the American Empire? | Chris Hedges | Real Talk
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While Donald Trump's supporters falsely claim he is an "isolationist", he is threatening to colonize the Panama Canal, annex Canada, and seize Greenland (and its rare earth elements). The Trump team also plans to invade Mexico, bomb Iran, and wage proxy war on China. Ben Norton explains.
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Amid an ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine faces a new challenge as Slovak PM Robert Fico warns of a 'serious conflict' over Kyiv’s refusal to extend the Russian gas transit deal. Fico accuses Zelensky of unfair relations and vows retaliation if gas flow isn't resumed. As EU nations scramble to secure energy, Slovakia joins Austria, Hungary, and Italy in supporting Russian gas transit. What’s ne [...]
Russian President Putin said NATO’s support for Ukraine is pushing Moscow beyond the point of no return and forcing the Russian Federation to retaliate. First, however, I want to begin with a report from Africa about a strange new disease in Uganda that makes people shake like they are dancing.
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In a dramatic twist, Russia may consider removing HTS from its terrorist list following Kadyrov’s appeal. Could this signal a bold new strategy to reshape Syria and confront U.S. influence? As Putin negotiates Russia’s military presence with Syria’s new rulers, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Is a new alliance brewing that could alter the balance in the Middle East?
Israel colonizes Syri [...]
Richard D. Wolff is an American economist and professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is known for his critiques of economic inequality and his advocacy for worker cooperatives as a way to empower individuals and address systemic issues within the economy. Through his books, lectures, and public appearances, Wolff explores topics such as economic democracy and alternative [...]
The Syrian government was overthrown, and Salafi-jihadist rebels led by a rebranded version of Al-Qaeda called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Damascus. US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu boasted of helping topple Bashar al-Assad. NATO member Turkey played a key role as well. Ben Norton explains how the West dealt a major blow to the Axis of Resistance and Iran.Read [...]
Is the U.S. and NATO descending into all out conflict with Russia during the waning days of the Joe Biden presidency? Danny Haiphong brings special coverage of OPERATION DAWN's live event moderated by former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter who brings with him a host of incredible voices of peace together to demand NO NUCLEAR WAR.
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One of Donald Trump’s most contentious promises was that he would end the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict almost immediately after taking office. However, after winning the election, he seems to be changing the tune. Namely, various sources are reporting that his plan includes the freezing of the conflict, with Ukraine becoming some sort of buffer zone … [...]
Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine has reached a turning point. With precise strikes on high-value targets, including HIMARS launchers, foreign specialists, and critical energy infrastructure, Ukraine faces devastating setbacks.
Scott Ritter provides an in-depth analysis of these developments, uncovering NATO’s covert involvement and the strategic implications for the ongoing conflict. Ho [...]
Protests broke out in central Athens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Greece for the first time in his role. Demonstrators called for Greece to stay out of the Ukraine conflict and demanded the removal of NATO and foreign military bases from the country. Protesters criticized NATO, the EU, and the U.S. for their involvement in the war and labeled them as "warmongers."
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Dr. Gabrielle Krone-Schmalz, a German intellectual and former journalist, recently gave a highly informative talk at the "37. Pleisweiler Gespräch". Dr. Krone-Schmalz used to work as a Moscow-correspondent for Germany’s largest public broadcaster, ARD, and was also a Professor for Media Science and has emerged as one of the fiercest critics of Germany’s foolish policies vis-à-vis Russia.
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Join us in today's in-depth analysis as Scott Ritter and Colonel Douglas Macgregor delve into the unfolding Russia-Ukraine conflict. From the devastating impact of Russia's Orion missile to NATO's growing fractures, the strategic balance is shifting dramatically.
With Ukraine's counteroffensive faltering and Western unity under strain, Macgregor and Ritter reveal how these developments could res [...]
PLUS, How The Globalists Are Using The Puppet Biden Admin To Sabotage A Peaceful Transfer Of Power Into Trump's Second Term & Declare Martial Law/National Security Emergency Order
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: General Flynn Lays Out What Will Happen In The Next Couple Of Days As WWIII Continues To Escalate Towards A Nuclear Exchange
Alastair Crooke EXPOSES: U.S Nuclear Ambitions in Ukraine [...]
The US representative simply couldn’t believe what he saw at the UN Security Council after he astonishingly blocked yet another ceasefire resolution. The Palestinian representative spoke for over 15 minutes and completely destroyed the American argument for vetoing the ceasefire as he highlighted the US complicity in the ECR eases committed by the IDF.
The speech made by Majed Bamyan, the depu [...]