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The strikes on atomic facilities last June complicated the task of tracking the Islamic Republic’s stockpile. President Donald Trump is weighing the option of deploying special forces on the ground to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium, as officials grow increasingly concerned the stockpile may have been moved, according to three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter. …
Ias an Iranian shame on USA. I’m against Islamic Iran but more against separatist Kurds attacking Iran territory — Kurus (@Pixelat_Baller) March 4, 2026 U.S. officials have confirmed to Fox News that a “thousands of Iraqi Kurds have launched a ground offensive in Iran.” pic.twitter.com/3YcsiJ9RW3 — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 4, 2026 I spoke to senior …
All branches of the Iranian Armed Forces enter a maximum state of alert 🇮🇷🇮🇷‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ — WW3 Monitor (@WW3_Monitor) February 4, 2026 🚨 BREAKING | IRAN All branches of Iran’s Armed Forces have entered a maximum state of alert. — DC_Global_News (@DC_Global_News) February 4, 2026 🇮🇷 BREAKING: Iranian Armed Forces All branches of the Islamic Republic’s …
Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis. The company reported $42.1 billion in net income, or $2.84 per share, versus $36.33 billion, or $2.40 per share, in the year-ago period. Apple saw particularly strong results in China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. Sales in the region surged 38% during the quarter to $25.53 billion. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/apple-aapl-earnings-report-q1-2026.html Investors question …
Federal immigration agents bashed open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press. MORE: https://abc7.com/post/chongly-scott-thao-us-citizen-says-ice-removed-minnesota-home-underwear-warrantless-search/18438764/ ⚠️ Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to …
by Michael Are we on the brink of a worldwide nightmare? Many have described what we are currently experiencing as a “perfect storm”. We have been getting hit with one crisis after another as global events have greatly accelerated in recent months. But now it feels like the next chapter that we are entering is …
$VIX Inching in on December 2024 lows at 12.70$SPY broke ATHs today and looks like the kick off of a Santa rally is starting. IV is VERY low and in turn contracts and hedging is very cheap. Give me a $SPY breakout into the beginning of January. After that a pop in the $VIX… pic.twitter.com/U0F0IRfn5H …
This fall, typical new car broke $50,000 barrier; ‘We don’t have $300 monthly payments any longer’ The price of new cars and trucks in the U.S. has increased 33% since 2020, and consumers are piling on interest as they stretch out loan terms to eight, nine and nearly 10 years. David Kelleher, who runs a …
TOURISTS entering America will have their social media histories checked at border control, if the latest Trump administration mandate is enforced. The proposed social media screening would apply to all tourists – including Brits – entering the US, regardless of whether they need a visa or not. The Federal Register notice states it would be …
The digital fight between Washington and Europe has stopped being quiet policy work. It is now a public confrontation between regulators who believe the other side is crossing a line. EU And UK Launch Digital War On America’s Tech Giants: Censorship As Trade Policy https://t.co/2UWXzbAmh0 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 27, 2025 On August 21, 2025, …
A small plane touched down in Britain this week carrying a family of three. A child and two parents arrived under a visa that gives them almost nothing. No work, no public support, no safety net. And yet this is progress. For the first time in years, policy became real. The system moved. Courts had …
BREAKING: Reports that Russian drones entered Poland's airspace — The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 9, 2025 Reports of a major Russian drone incursion into Poland ongoing per Ukrainian monitoring channels. pic.twitter.com/hStqE6JPpT — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 9, 2025 “Due to the intensive air attack by the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, Polish and allied …
by Michael This has been a crazy year for earthquakes. At one point this summer, we witnessed a total of 494 earthquakes of at least magnitude 5.0 within a 30 day period. That was about four times as many magnitude 5.0 earthquakes as we normally see during a 30 day period. Unfortunately, our planet continues to shake …
UAE is rolling out a new influencer crackdown. Anyone promoting anything online—paid or not—must now hold an official advertiser permit. Influencers visiting the country need a “visitor advertiser permit” via an approved agency. It’s free for the first three years but mandatory in three months. Violators face stiff penalties, including fines up to Dh1 million …
China warned of potential "serious consequences" of Israel's attacks on Iran Friday, opposing any violation of the country's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.https://t.co/yxF3CsrOO8 — William Yang (@WilliamYang120) June 13, 2025 BREAKING 🇮🇷🇨🇳🇮🇱🔥 China sends Missile, Aircraft and Drones fuel and assistance to Iran against #Israel. pic.twitter.com/3XLhdxQ6Nh — RKM (@rkmtimes) June 13, 2025 Iranian forces unleashed …
🚨 BREAKING – GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS: "It's now a crime to enter Florida illegally. The days of catch and release are over. And all state/local law enforcement agencies have a duty to assist in interior immigration enforcement." "The voters have spoken, and Florida has responded.… pic.twitter.com/06C2hJocqJ — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 4, 2025
by Michael Why does every “step forward” seem to bring us even closer to an apocalyptic showdown with Russia? Now we are being told that the UK, France and other European nations will be working with Ukraine to develop a “plan to stop the fighting”. We aren’t being given specific details about the plan yet, …
😂 The face when you know you're busted. pic.twitter.com/7WQHnjJ2ea — Sher_Bear 🇺🇸 (@SherryRSher) February 4, 2025
Will Canada enter the fear stage of the real estate collapse in 2025? There is a very high probability that it will happen. — Market Mania 🏴☠️ (@MarketManiaCa) January 2, 2025 1/ A job loss turns financial planning into survival mode, forcing the family to abandon their home and move into a rental. pic.twitter.com/2hSV7OmZvP — …
Another Biden Miracle: Odds rising on a recession as defaults soar 50% 🤯 https://t.co/h4xXSsJVzE — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) December 30, 2024 Volatility-based breakout signals risk-off scenario, reminiscent of COVID-19 and 2008 crises. A breakout pattern based on volatility has just triggered a warning signal similar to the one observed during the COVID-19 crash. …
Next wil be Jordan, Saudi, Oman, Iraq and so on! — Leslie (@leslie_Angte) December 9, 2024 It’s been 11 years since Gaddafi was taken out by Hillary Clinton’s proxies and Libya still doesn’t have a functioning government. pic.twitter.com/WkW39qbi7y — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) December 9, 2024 This video is in Syria, but it doesn't show …
No food has entered northern Gaza since the start of October, putting 1 million people at risk of going hungry, the World Food Programme told CNN on Friday. In August, approximately 700 hundred aid trucks entered northern Gaza. In September, only 400 aid trucks entered, after commercial operations ceased at the Allenby Crossing on the …
Doorbell video shows murder suspects posing as energy workers before allegedly killing jewelry store owner Doorbell footage has been released showing two suspects pretending to be energy workers calling a house in an upscale Detroit neighborhood before they allegedly murdered a 72-year-old jewelry store owner in the basement while his wife was duct-taped. The chilling …
by Michael The next stage of the Big Middle East War has begun. On Monday, IDF troops crossed the border and entered southern Lebanon. Over and over again, Hezbollah has stated that there will be “all-out war” if this happens. So now we will watch and see what happens in the coming hours. Will Hezbollah …
Royal Navy warship shadows Putin submarine in the English Channel as four Russian vessels enter UK waters amid increasing tensions over Ukraine and threat to 'sink' Britain https://t.co/4QQHIx3kyL pic.twitter.com/svtJNiAVF3 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) September 13, 2024 The Royal Navy and RAF followed multiple Russian ships and submarines through the English Channel the week at a …
Yes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 9, 2024
Turkey “must be very strong so that Israel can’t do these ridiculous things to Palestine,” the president said. Turkey’s leader is threatening to send the NATO heavyweight’s troops into Israel to intervene on behalf of Palestinians in an escalation of rhetoric that raises fears of wider regional conflict. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told a meeting …
In some areas of certain cities, the fire department will no longer enter without police escort. If a society is going to treat fire department rescuers like this, don’t expect them to be there when you really need them in an emergency. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/IEamCYVK7s — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) June 24, 2024
An emergency “Code Yellow” has been declared in one state’s public hospital system as a new Covid and flu wave smashes health staffing numbers and generates a surge in new patient presentations. South Australia Health chief executive Robyn Lawrence triggered the emergency on Thursday and at a press conference on Friday morning confirmed at least …
MIAMI — Barron Trump hasn’t graduated high school yet. But he’s already headed into the political big leagues. The Republican Party of Florida on Wednesday night picked the 18-year-old youngest son of former President Donald Trump as one of the state’s at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention, per a copy of the results viewed by POLITICO. …