As Britain, France try prying Hormuz open with their own crowbars, Uncle Sam forms new coalition
U.S. invited all NATO allies to join Washington-led maritime security initiative The U.S. has invited all NATO allies to join a Washington-led maritime security initiative in the Strait of Hormuz as Britain and France move ahead with their own effort … Read More
3 killed after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque before killing themselves — as disturbing details about ‘hate crime’ emerge
A total of five people — including two teenage gunmen who inscribed anti-Muslim hate messages on their weapons — are dead after a shooting at a San Diego mosque. Officers responded to the Islamic Center of San Diego for a … Read More
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.” No one was blamed, but it … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – May 15, 2026
Greetings from Tyler, Trump says twenty years is enough. But Iran is not being forthcoming. The way he looks at it most of us will be dead, and the next generation can deal with the situation. But Trump’s not happy … Read More
India sidesteps condemning US, Israel at BRICS meeting
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no military solution to issues involving Iran, and Tehran will not surrender to pressure or threats. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that unimpeded maritime flows through international waters, including … Read More
Ship reported seized and another attacked near Strait of Hormuz
The situation in the strait, a critical waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil used to pass through on a typical day, continues to capture the world’s attention. A ship anchored off the east coast of the United … Read More
Saudi Arabia and UAE ‘carried out secret revenge attacks on Iran’ after Tehran pounded oil and gas facilities during war in Middle East
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have both carried out secretive military strikes on Iran, despite both countries claiming they were not part of the war in the Middle East. The two Western-aligned nations have long condemned Tehran’s aggression in the … Read More
Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
Earlier this spring, a mysterious explosion blew up a car carrying an alleged cartel operative in broad daylight on one of Mexico’s busiest highways just outside of its capital city. Francisco Beltran was killed instantly along with his driver, their … Read More
Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this week, with each side possibly identifying some $30 billion worth of goods on which they could reduce tariffs … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – May 8, 2026
Greetings from Tyler, Trump is on a roll. I know, intellectual types want you to feel inferior, and the media is completely on board. But Trump is on a roll. There’s a war for our souls and beliefs, and the … Read More
Reform UK breaks into ‘red wall’ strongholds as Labour suffers heavy local losses
The Labour Party has lost control of important councils in the UK local elections, with Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK making sweeping gains and breaking into traditional Labour heartlands. Voters in 136 local authorities went to the polls on May … Read More
UAE reports drone and missile attack from Iran as ceasefire is challenged
Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was further strained on Friday as the … Read More
Saudi pressure forced Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz escort mission – report
During the US’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran and before the ongoing temporary US-Iran ceasefire, Saudi Arabia allowed the US to fly aircraft from the Prince Sultan Airbase. US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a US operation to guide … Read More
Trump calls on US Jews to dedicate next Shabbat to America’s 250th anniversary celebration
In his Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation, US President Donald Trump calls on US Jews to dedicate next week’s Jewish sabbath to the national celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary. “Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the triumph of the … Read More
Araghchi Travels to Beijing Today
WANA (May 05) – Iran’s Foreign Minister is continuing his diplomatic consultations and will travel to Beijing today, where he is set to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments with his Chinese counterpart. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, … Read More





