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Chemical weapons experts rebut claims that Russia was behind Skripal attack
A former head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has dismissed claims that Russia was behind the Salisbury chemical attack. The expert added that Iran was most recently known to have Novichok – not Russia. While the US, Europe and other nations have taken part in a mass expulsion of Russian diplomats following the UK’s claims that the Kremlin is ‘culpable’ for the [...]
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The week in focus: Putin’s global moves & Biden’s image problem
In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez is joined by friends of the show: Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon, co-hosts of “The Critical Hour” on Radio Sputnik. Together, the group reviews the week in headlines, starting with President Putin’s strategic pact with North Korea amid criticism from the US State Department. Next, Donald Trump’s bold remarks on Ukraine funding are analyzed, [...]
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Cannabis Capitalism: US Federal Pot Prohibitions Falling to Marketplace Madness
Now that nine states and the US capitol of District of Columbia allow recreational pot, the plant’s national legalization appears to be a slam-dunk, and opponents are afraid. But in spite of a rapid shift of policy and politics over the use of marijuana in the US, the federal government nonetheless stubbornly continues to classify the plant alongside dangerously-addictive substance such as metha [...]
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Papers, please – and your Facebook posts: US to demand social media info from visa applicants
People seeking a US visa may soon be required to disclose their social media information so that five years’ worth of their online footprint can be scrutinized. It was previously reserved for people from terrorism-affected states. [...]
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The Impact of the Houthis on American Maritime Geopolitics – Global Research
Today, things are not going as Friedman predicted. Since December 2023, maritime trade, which depends on the oceans and six strategic choke points, canals, straits, and nodes, has been significantly disrupted. The U.S., which has been losing ground in every field and recently lost all moral and ethical values by applauding Netanyahu, the architect of the Gaza genocide, in the American Congress, c [...]
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Russia, Ukraine, Putin + The New Cold War with Abby Martin
Russia, Ukraine, and the crisis in Crimea, plus criticizing Vladimir Putin on RT is discussed with Breaking the Set host, Abby Martin. The new cold war, and need to use diplomacy to prevent World War III is looked at with Martin in this Buzzsaw interview hosted by Sean Stone. GUEST BIO: When Abby Martin began streaming her thoughts and emotions through a paint brush at 19, she discovered h [...]
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US military grounds its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets in the wake of South Carolina crash
The entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets has been grounded to inspect the aircraft for suspected faulty fuel tubes, the US military said. The decision comes in the wake of a Marine Corps’ F-35B crash in South Carolina last month. [...]
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Any US missiles fired at Syria will be shot down, launch sites targeted – Russian envoy to Lebanon
The Russian military reserves the right to shoot down missiles and destroy launch sites in the event of US aggression against Syria, Moscow's envoy to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin has warned. Zasypkin stressed that “the Russian forces will confront any US aggression on Syria, by intercepting the missiles and striking their launch pads,” al-Manar TV website reported, citing the envoy. [...]
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Ukraine says “We WILL take the fight to Russia”, Putin is ready | Redacted w Natali & Clayton Morris
Ukraine is complaining that they are being leashed by the U.S. government. The Associated Press says that "Ukraine’s daring ground offensive has taken the fight to Russia," but not nearly as much as its leaders would like because, they say, the United States won’t let them." Daring or murderous? I'm going to go with murderous. Russia-Ukraine war: F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine | WION [...]
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France to Erect Fence on Belgium Border to Keep Out Plague from Africa – Reports
Construction is due to start on October 13 and will reportedly cover a number of French departments along the border. French authorities will set up a fence on the country’s border with Belgium to keep out the swine pest, which is spreading from the African continent, the French media outlet Republicain Lorrain reported, citing the prefect of the department Meurthe-et-Moselle. [...]
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‘Trump boxed himself into a corner with incendiary tweets before Syria strike’ – Senator Black
Friday's attack on Syria was a face-lifting move by Donald Trump after he boasted about his missiles on Twitter, Virginia Senator Richard Black said. He told RT that Trump would not have won Congress' approval had he asked for it. Trump chose to bypass the Congress, drawing the ire of some within his own Republican party, because he had next to no chance of drumming up their support to start a war [...]
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BREAKING! PENTAGON SENDING US FORCES TO MID-EAST AS ISRAEL POUNDS LEBANON | Redacted News
The Pentagon announced Monday it's sending more American forces to the Middle East too after Israel launched more than 300 missiles into Lebanon. Uncaptured Media's Dan Cohen joins us to talk about the latest developments. How US Support for Israel Harms Every American Citizen BRICS' New INTRA-BANK System SHOCKED the World Bank... What’s Happening? BRICS Launches Intrabank System: Disr [...]
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Best boy: Faithful dog drags ‘drowning’ girl to safety by her hair (VIDEO)
Dogs never seem to miss an opportunity to prove that they truly are man’s best friend. The latest hilarious example is the moment a loyal German shepherd leaps into a swimming pool and drags a “drowning” girl to safety. [...]
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‘US will say they saved the world’ while peaceful Russian approach on N. Korea won – Moscow
Pyongyang’s move to halt nuclear and missile tests is more the result of collective efforts, including that of Russia and China, than US threats to “wipe off the map” North Korea, a top Russian senator says. [...]
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Douglas Macgregor REVEALS: U.S Drops Bomb on Iran – Warning Israel Could Be Destroyed at Any Time!
Douglas Macgregor REVEALS: U.S Drops Bomb on Iran – Warning Israel Could Be Destroyed at Any Time! Douglas Macgregor delves into the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting shifts in military strategies and regional threats. Key points from the discussion include: Israel's precision strikes on sensitive targets, indicating a strategic and calculated military approach, aiming to [...]
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German Politicians Raise Issue of Ban on US Missiles in Germany – Russian Envoy
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said that the US would "terminate" the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, claiming that Russia had violated the agreement, which Moscow has denied. Vladimir Putin, for his part, said that the US' potential decision to deploy its missiles in Europe would jeopardize the countries' security. [...]
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Trump the peacemaker? South Korean president says Donald ‘can take the Nobel prize’
US President Donald Trump "can take the Nobel prize" as long as the Koreas receive peace in return, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday, just months after Trump threatened North Korea with total destruction. Last week, Moon and Kim attended a summit at Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone, during which the two men walked across the border between their two countries and agreed to work [...]
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LIVE | UN Court’s Big Blow To Netanyahu, Declares This Israeli Policy Illegal… | Gaza | West Bank
The United Nations' highest court delivers an advisory opinion regarding the legal implications of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. This decision comes at the request of the U.N. General Assembly and addresses one of the world's most contentious issues. The hearing coincides with Israel’s intense 10-month military campaign in Gaza, which was sparked by attacks from Hamas in southe [...]
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Just Google It: Trump Lies About 9/11 to Justify Post-Shooting Campaign Rally
Just hours after a deadly synagogue shooting in Pennsylvania on Friday in which 11 were killed, US President Donald Trump offered a whopping lie to fans as a means of avoiding the cancellation of his evening political rally in Murphysboro, Illinois. In justifying a Saturday political rally only hours after the deadliest anti-Semitic tragedy in US history, Trump avowed to his audience that, followi [...]
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Social Media Surveillance Capitalism
In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the ‘turds’ that are ‘harvesting baby brains’ in the cryptocurrency markets, according to Charlie Munger, the 94-year-old billionaire, partner of Warren Buffett. Max and Stacy note that bitcoin was a direct response to the financial system created by the likes of Buffett and Munger, so it makes sense that they would react more and [...]
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Russia’s Risky Dance with Golani: Putin’s Foot Soldier’s Mega HTS Plan To Shake U.S.? Syria Next…
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 [...]
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EU to Boost Border Security With AI Lie Detectors That Can Spot Illegal Migrants
Earlier, Hungary introduced psychological tests for migrants demanding asylum on the basis of persecution for having non-standard sexual orientations. Such tests were later ruled out by the European Court of Justice. [...]
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