What if Russia succeeds in Ukraine’s Donbas region?

posted in: News, Russia

The chances of Moscow’s limited victory opening the next phase of a destabilizing situation for the world are high. The question preoccupying Europe is whether Russia is on the brink of a surprise breakthrough on the Ukraine battlefield, allowing it … Read More

Trump says ‘existence of evil’ is why law-abiding Americans need Second Amendment

Trump praised the NRA for its work in training Americans to safely defend themselves. HOUSTON – Former President Trump traveled to Houston on Friday to offer support for the National Rifle Association and echo the group’s mission as it faces … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 27 May 2022

posted in: News, Weekly Update

Greetings from Tyler, You can’t escape the news of the school shooting in Uvalde, TX.  But the story has taken several surprising twists.  Apparently there are protocols for this kind of thing.  Police don’t just storm in and take control … Read More

Analysis: Schroeder throws in towel as German industry clings on to Russian gas

FRANKFURT, May 26 (Reuters) – Gerhard Schroeder has backed off from taking a top role at Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM), dealing a setback to Germany’s gas lobby as it seeks to keep the energy lifeline from Russia open. The … Read More

North Korea fires missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia

posted in: Far East, News

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles early on Wednesday morning, South Korea’s military has said. Authorities in Seoul said the missiles were fired in the space of less than an hour from the Sunan area in Pyongyang. It comes just … Read More

Florida pol says Biden will ‘learn’ why 2nd Amendment was created if he ‘takes’ guns

posted in: Breaking News, News

A Florida politician sparked controversy Wednesday after tweeting that President Joe Biden would “learn” why the Second Amendment was created if he sought to “take our guns” after the Texas school shooting. “I have news for the embarrassment that claims … Read More

Scathing report blames Boris Johnson for British government parties during COVID-19 lockdown

Key points: —The report investigated 16 social events held at 10 Downing Street during lockdown periods —Boris Johnson is yet to make a statement on the findings of report —He could face a vote of no confidence, removing him as … Read More

Greece says it won’t allow illegal entry of migrants by land or sea

posted in: News, Refugee Crisis Europe

ATHENS, May 24 (Reuters) – Greece warned on Tuesday that it would not allow the illegal entry of migrants by land or by sea, after a sharp increase in attempted entries through its Aegean islands and land border with Turkey … Read More

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