The reckless recognition of a Palestinian state does more harm than good
The geopolitics of the Middle East is shifting quickly, and not for the better. What began as a solo act of French diplomatic theatre has now become a chorus of ill-considered posturing. Within weeks of Emmanuel Macron’s declaration that France … Read More
Who is Stephen Miran? Donald Trump’s Pick for Key Federal Reserve Role
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his intent to nominate Stephen Miran, chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Miran would temporarily fill the seat left vacant by Biden appointee Adriana … Read More
Trump, Putin will hold first in-person meeting since Ukraine invasion next week in Alaska
White House says bilateral meeting suggested first, followed by three-way talks with Ukrainian president President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday, August 15, for the first in-person meeting between leaders of the U.S. and Russia … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – August 8, 2025
Greetings from Tyler, It looks like Israel is going into Gaza to take complete control. The plan is getting mixed reviews from several nations. Germany is ready to cut bait, promising to halt all plans for weapons supplies. Who knew … Read More
US raises bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 mn
Washington (AFP) – The United States doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro — who faces federal drug trafficking charges — to $50 million on Thursday, a move Caracas described as “pathetic” and “ridiculous”. Washington, which does not recognize … Read More
Trump orders ‘new’ census that excludes undocumented immigrants
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has ordered the U.S. Commerce Department to create a new U.S. census that excludes people who are in the country illegally. The “new and highly accurate CENSUS” will be “based on modern day … Read More
Trump says he will meet with Putin soon
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, as the White House continues to press for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump told reporters during a trilateral meeting with the leaders of … Read More
Poland’s new president could become a major European ally for Trump
Karol Nawrocki, who takes over as Poland’s president on August 6, owes his rapid ascent to a significant shift in voters’ political opinions and ideological preferences, some of which have echoes in the political scene in the United States. Those trends, … Read More
Mosquito-borne virus sickens thousands in China as infected are quarantined — sparking pandemic fears
Thousands of people have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus in China, prompting a response not seen since COVID — including mass quarantines even though the virus is not spread by humans. The chikungunya virus has rapidly spread to … Read More
Russia ends freeze on developing short-, medium-ranged nuclear weapons
Aug. 6 (UPI) — Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear weapons stalemate between Moscow and Washington. Russia’s Foreign Ministry made the announcement Monday in a … Read More
House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department on Tuesday for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons and former law enforcement officials, part of a congressional probe that … Read More
Netanyahu decides on full occupation of Gaza Strip, IDF activity in areas with hostages, PMO says
An Israeli official told the ‘Post’ that Netanyahu will convene a meeting on Gaza and a hostage deal, noting that “the prime minister is considering all available options regarding next steps. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a decision for … Read More
Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a fierce contest to build the Australian navy’s new fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on Tuesday that cabinet had selected Japan’s … Read More
AI Search Pushing An Already Weakened Media Ecosystem To The Brink
Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival. “The next three … Read More
Trucks looted, Hamas enraged: The new reality of humanitarian aid in Gaza
Gazan reports have indicated that the purpose of bringing in the humanitarian aid is to ‘flood’ the markets, leading to lower prices and ensuring the residents do not attack aid trucks. Humanitarian aid trucks sent from Egypt and Jordan entered … Read More








