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. [...]

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 [...]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has confirmed that a deal to return hostages held in Gaza has been reached with Hamas, after a day of concerns it may fall apart. Netenyahu’s office officially agrees to Gaza ceasefire deal Netanyahu fears Israeli government collapse if Gaza ceasefire deal signed | ABC News Netanyahu Angers Trump? Israel Bombards Gaza Moments After Ceas [...]

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 [...]

First published on 12, 25, 2024 Introduction As “Leader of the Free World”, Donald Trump’s twisted narrative is for Canada to join “MAGA America” and for Justin to be nominated as Governor of the 51st state. It started as a joke at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, which unfolded into bitter laughter. There are historical precedents which are the object of this article. Both Donald Trump [...]

Antony Blinken admitted the U.S. supplied weapons to Ukraine months before Russia’s invasion, fueling Russian claims of provocation. Moscow asserts this validates its security concerns, while the U.S. credits the aid for bolstering Ukraine’s defense. [...]

Global economic collapse is accelerating, with debt, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions pushing us to the brink. In this video, we examine the three critical driving forces behind this crisis: unsustainable debt, market speculation, and rising global instability. Learn how these interconnected cracks threaten the entire global economy and, more importantly, how you can safeguard your wea [...]

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 [...]

Hundreds gathered in Amsterdam to protest against Dutch military support for Ukraine, calling for peace and dialogue with Russia instead of escalating tensions. Organized by activist groups and the right-wing Forum for Democracy (FvD) party, the rally featured speeches criticizing elites for pushing war agendas. Scott Ritter: Putin Taught NATO PAINFUL Lessons As Russian Army's Power Makes The W [...]

International politics took a dramatic turn at the recent OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Vienna, spotlighting contrasting diplomatic styles. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock faced widespread criticism after an embarrassing factual error during her speech, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov showcased a seasoned diplomat’s calm composure. The meeting, intended to a [...]

In December 2024, Turkey and Russia secured a groundbreaking energy agreement that circumvents Western sanctions and reshapes global energy dynamics. This strategic deal, which includes the creation of a natural gas hub in Turkey and a nuclear partnership through the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, strengthens economic ties between the two nations. As Europe expresses concern over Turkey's growing rel [...]

There was a time when one earner could support an entire family. However, due to escalating costs in the 1970s, it became necessary for wives to enter the workforce. By the 1990s, even two incomes were insufficient, leading families to abandon savings. By the 2000s, with both partners working and no savings, families began borrowing well beyond their means to cope with inflation. This document [...]

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 Chapters 0:00 - I [...]

China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel and Palestine.  "China doesn't want the Unit [...]

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 What Aristotle Knew About [...]

When two young American Jews raised to support Israel unconditionally witness the way Israel treats Palestinians, it changes their lives. They join a movement of young American Jews campaigning to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel and reveal a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity. Israelism sparked huge debate on American campuses even before the events of October [...]

As Russia tightens its grip in Syria, the geopolitical landscape is shifting dramatically, posing significant challenges for Israel. Moscow and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the current ruling faction in Syria, are negotiating to secure its military foothold in the region. This strategic partnership is expected to solidify Russia's presence at key military bases in Latakia and Tartous, ensuring th [...]

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is surging, with breakthroughs in regional and EU-wide elections. Party leader Alice Weidel says her goal is national power, eyeing the 2029 federal elections. Despite its growing support, the AfD’s vision of foreign policy remains little known around the world. So in this new special report, DW takes a forensic microscope to the party’s blue [...]

We are in the midst of an ongoing public education crisis. There’s a war on public education and an active push to defund public schools. In this video, I discuss America’s long history of anti-intellectualism and how there’s a push to privatize public schools and defund public libraries to keep Americans uneducated. Public schools are failing, and it isn't an accident. Is the U.S. Publ [...]

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. Topics 0:00 Trump's warmongering foreign-policy record 1:35 Trump threatens Panama, Greenland, Canada 2: [...]