Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) led a press briefing on Monday, during which he vowed to hold Sec. Antony Blinken and other Biden administration figures in contempt for not testifying on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. [...]

In a volatile world, predictions are a risky business. But they are required in the intelligence community where analysts are called on not only to assess what happened but to anticipate what will happen, a process that ex-CIA official Graham E. Fuller continues as he assesses his last year’s accuracy. [...]

Former FBI Special Agent Terry Albury received a four-year prison sentence on Thursday for leaking documents to the press that he thought exposed wrongdoing at the FBI. Albury was charged for leaking classified national defense information and retaining such information in April. He pleaded guilty. [...]

Let’s talk about the electric vehicle (EV) market, which is really shaking things up right now. Traditional carmakers like Ford are trying to keep up with all the changes. As more and more companies shift to electric cars, the competition is heating up faster than ever. A recent report points out a big threat from Chinese manufacturers, especially BYD, which is becoming a serious player in the E [...]

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's migration policy has brought into question the German leader’s political future. What if Angela Merkel steps down? Experts weigh the pros and cons of the potential move. Angela Merkel's "open-door" refugee policy has already prompted fierce debate among the Chancellor's political opponents and ordinary Germans; the violent massive sex assault on women in Colo [...]

President Trump’s intention to withdraw from the Cold War-era treaty with Russia banning a wide array of nuclear weapons “would undo decades of bipartisan arms control,” Kentucky Senator Rand Paul believes. [...]

In recent global headlines, Douglas MacGregor highlights the United States' growing impatience with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's approach, suggesting that U.S. tolerance may be nearing its limit. Former U.S. President Trump has also reportedly reconsidered his stance, signaling potential policy shifts that could impact the longstanding U.S.-Israel alliance. Meanwhile, Iran has issued a ster [...]

German tabloid Bild has accused starving residents of the Syrian town of Madaya of being “actors.” But RT's correspondent believes some media simply dislike what people suffering from malnutrition had to say about rebels selling off government aid. Last week RT’s Murad Gazdiev accompanied the Red Cross and the UN convoy that brought food to the besieged Syrian town of Madaya, some 44km no [...]

Social media platform Gab, where the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter had a page, is about to lose its hosting provider. Gab is being widely accused of enabling the shooting. Joyent, Gab's hosting provider, sent it a warning message that because of an unspecified "breach of the Joyent Terms of Service," it will be pulling the plug on Gab on Monday morning. [...]

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. Sh [...]

With wall-to-wall crowds, climbing poll numbers, and a wave of critical new endorsements, less than one week before the primary contests officially commence, Bernie Sanders is riding high. Two new polls out on Wednesday show that the senator from Vermont is not only holding fast on his lead in Iowa, but also continues to gain against frontrunner Hillary Clinton nationally. [...]

Utah state employees will get some relief from insane prescription drug prices, with their insurer’s offer to fund their travel costs to Mexico and to throw in $500 cash, because it's still cheaper than buying the drugs in the US. The unusual offer is being presented by PEHP, which insures 160,000 state employees and their family members. [...]

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 [...]

The UN-sponsored Syrian peace talks, which began on Friday in Geneva, will be boycotted by the main Syrian opposition group which has insisted that Russia stop bombing its positions while negotiations are conducted. To appreciate how ridiculous these demands are, one would have to imagine a similar scenario taking place in the United States. [...]

Europe should reach out to Russia and abandon “counterproductive” economic sanctions – or risk seeing it drifting further towards China, former president of France Nicolas Sarkozy has warned, in a candid interview. [...]

In this video, we dive into the latest escalation in the U.S.–China trade war. President Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff on Chinese goods, set for February 1, 2025, has triggered an extraordinary 75% counter-tariff from Beijing. We explore the showdown’s epicenter—electric vehicles and critical raw materials—and examine how it could reverberate through global markets, spike consumer prices [...]

Syrian government forces make major battlefield gains against foreign-backed opposition. Simultaneously negotiators representing the main opposition groups refuse to return to peace talks in Geneva until their demands are met. Among those conditions were that the Syrian Army cease bombardments, in effect cease operations, in and around areas it has just recaptured. [...]

French President Emmanuel Macron referred to nationalism as a “betrayal of patriotism” in pointed Armistice Day remarks that many consider to have been specifically directed at US President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policies, according to several reports. [...]

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Moscow, expressing strong bilateral ties and anticipation for President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit. Putin highlighted the importance of their alliance, particularly in commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II. He emphasized their shared commitment to global stability and cooperation on platforms [...]

Many Middle Eastern countries have repeatedly expressed their desire to purchase large shipments of Russian T-90 tanks. If not a direct opposition from Washington, this machine possibly would have become indispensable in Arab East and in Iran. [...]

Much has been made of the possible geopolitical motivations behind the decision to price the $5 billion Russian-Indian S-400 deal in roubles, and Moscow and Beijing are eyeing another rouble/yuan-based trade compact. However, Sputnik has discovered that there's also a purely economic reason for the three countries to move away from the dollar. [...]

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