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TRUMP ON IRAN: WILL BE VERY SERIOUS FORM OF REGIME CHANGE || MAYBE WE FIND A LEADER LIKE WE DID IN VENEZUELA — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 23, 2026 Trump used Truth Social to dramatically escalate the war on Saturday, only to do a complete 180 just before the stock market opened on Monday. Is …
Several developments appearing together suggest this conflict may be revealing far more than battlefield damage. It may be exposing cracks inside governments, militaries, and alliances that were not supposed to be visible. One of the most striking revelations involves how deeply Iran’s leadership appears to have been penetrated. Analysis circulating in recent reports says Israeli …
Over the past several hours fresh waves of airstrikes and missile attacks have erupted across multiple countries spreading the war far beyond its original battlefield. Israel has launched new strikes deep inside Iran including attacks on oil storage facilities around Tehran that triggered massive fires and thick smoke over the capital. At the same time …
🇺🇸 Minnesota State Patrol moves in to arrest protestors Source: @BGontheScene https://t.co/YCICmJQFO4 pic.twitter.com/QtaLw9m6Mi — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 27, 2026 🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: DOZEN MORE ARRESTED FOR REFUSING TO DISPERSE Police done playing games after protesters targeted Border Chief's hotel with projectiles and shovel attacks. pic.twitter.com/q2QdJrq1AG https://t.co/9ipIn2DrQr — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 27, 2026 Police made several …
The same elite special operations units that captured Nicolás Maduro days ago are now allegedly moving to the Middle East. Over a dozen U.S. strategic airlifters have crossed the Atlantic to Britain and then eastward, many carrying helicopters operated by the Night Stalkers, the elite unit that flew Delta Force commandos into Caracas. Delta Force …
Road rage escalates as a father and son in a Raptor ram another truck twice byu/Jar316 inPublicFreakout
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of warmongering after the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean. The strikes have targeted vessels the U.S. says are involved in drug smuggling, with casualties reported in multiple operations. Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has accused Donald Trump of warmongering after he deployed …
President Trump has invoked Title 10, officially deploying National Guard members to Portland#MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) September 28, 2025 The president just sent troops into an American city. Portland, Oregon, a city known for protest, is now a testing ground for domestic military force. Trump announced it on Truth Social. “At the request of Secretary …
Nvidia has become the first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, closing at $164.02 on July 9 after a 2.5% gain. The milestone places Nvidia ahead of Microsoft and Apple, both of which previously topped $3 trillion. The company’s valuation has grown more than fifteenfold in five years, driven by sustained …
by Michael Americans still love hamburgers and French fries, but they sure are a lot more expensive than they once were. In fact, as you will see below, the price of ground beef in the U.S. has risen 16.2 percent during the last 12 months. No matter how you look at that number, it is …
Watch live as U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testify before the Senate Committee on Armed Services on the Trump administration’s first proposed defense budget. The questions from lawmakers may be dominated by the escalation of airstrikes between Iran and Israel that threaten a …
President Trump is escalating a legal feud with California over its sanctuary policies and alleged ties to foreign-funded protests, warning that state officials may be violating federal law.
It didn't have to be this way. President Trump had the opportunity when first inaugurated to wash his hands of Biden's proxy war with Russia through Ukraine, but he could not resist intervening further. Now as things are not going as planned, he is raging at both sides,… pic.twitter.com/hqitr9Qgmx — Ron Paul (@RonPaul) May 27, …
Israel is advancing its military operations in Gaza with an ambitious objective. Reports indicate that the Israeli military plans to take control of 75% of the territory within two months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the ongoing operation, known as Gideon’s Chariots, is aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the release of hostages …
The global financial landscape is shifting rapidly, with major economies facing mounting pressures. The United States, Japan, and China are each grappling with economic challenges that could reshape markets in the coming months. Investors are watching closely as debt concerns, monetary policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions unfold. The United States saw its credit rating downgraded …
Retail investors have been stocks buying at a historic pace: Retail investors’ equity ETF net inflows have reached ~$122 billion year-to-date. Since mid-March, individual investors' inflows have DOUBLED despite the market sell-off, according to Goldman Sachs. On the other… pic.twitter.com/W8uC6VZDkY — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 19, 2025 Fund managers are the most underweight equities …
US DEFENCE Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the US is “prepared” for war with China in response Beijing’s chilling World War Three threat.Presiden https://www.the-sun.com/news/13701537/prepared-war-china-trump-defence-tariffs/
Syria is a complete mess. People are being dragged through the streets and beaten to death. This is what “liberation” looks like. pic.twitter.com/T6SKIs70ne — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) December 10, 2024 https://twitter.com/jacksonhinklle/status/1866617309059748156
“I trust you about as far as I can throw your phone. I have a good arm. I can throw a long way.” 🚨BIDEN LOSES TEMPER AT TIKTOK STAR DURING WHITE HOUSE MEETING Biden lost his temper during a White House meeting with social media influencers, threatening to throw a TikTok star's phone. Tik Tok …
The streets outside Southern Road Primary School in Plaistow, London, became a scene of chaos and terror as feral youths engaged in a violent brawl, brandishing sword-like weapons and hammers in broad daylight. The alarming incident underscores the pressing need for effective measures to combat youth violence and ensure the safety of communities. Key points: …
Iranian missiles strike airbase in southern Israel. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/UNFCpp8zzP — AF Post (@AFpost) April 14, 2024 BREAKING – Iran attack 'ongoing': Israeli army pic.twitter.com/mYjGjhxWyc — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 14, 2024 As the world awakens to the echoes of explosions and the wails of sirens, a chilling reality grips the Middle East. Iranian missiles …
China Maintains Yuan Defense After Currency Nears Red Line (Bloomberg) — China stuck to a pattern of keeping yuan weakness contained as pressure from a resilient dollar and poor investor sentiment pushes it toward a policy red line. The People’s Bank of China kept its daily reference rate for the managed currency broadly unchanged, implying …
Rishi Sunak has said people should not be criminalised “for stating simple facts on biology” as he backed author JK Rowling in her criticism of new Scottish hate crime laws. The Harry Potter author, who has become a fierce critic of the Scottish government’s stance on transgender rights, dared police to arrest her as the …
TALLAHASSEE — A persistently contentious debate about regulating vacation rentals has escalated into a clash between two powerful industry groups after the Florida Legislature passed a measure that would significantly restrict how local governments can oversee the properties. The bill, finalized in the waning days of the 2024 legislative session, has drawn intense opposition from …
“South Africa filed today an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on Prevention and… — Laurence (Larry) Boorstein (@LarryBoorstein) December 29, 2023 This is not the first time South Africa has …
Escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon unfold as reports indicate an Israeli drone airstrike near Maroun al-Ras, accompanied by over seven airstrikes in Naqoura. Israeli forces, which withdrew from Gaza, may rotate to the northern Lebanon border, signaling a potential shift in regional dynamics. According to an Israeli official, the situation in Lebanon won’t be …
🚨 Breaking: Federal 🖨️💵 💵 The Fed is injecting liquidity into the market through various facilities , raising concerns 📈 BTFP reaches a new record high, signaling heightened worries for banks 🔄 Repo 🖨️💵 on the rise, indicating stress in the financial plumbing. pic.twitter.com/ilmuMZSOpx — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) December 15, 2023
by thetimeisgold The World Bank is warning that oil prices could be pushed into uncharted waters if the conflict in the middle east escalates. (Info here) They said oil prices could hit $150 If oil prices rise significantly, it could drive inflation higher, which could call for echos of the 1970s. Nightmare scenario for everyone. I …
https://web.archive.org/web/20230925112719/https://www.reuters.com/technology/sec-collects-wall-streets-private-messages-whatsapp-probe-escalates-sources-2023-09-25/ NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator has collected thousands of staff messages from more than a dozen major investment companies, escalating its probe into Wall Street’s use of private messaging apps, said four people with direct knowledge of the matter. Previously, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked the …
by Martin Armstrong What has come out of this NATO meeting is the West is escalating the war with Russia. They are expanding the “sharing” of nuclear weapons at the request of Poland, which has always been rejected previously. This means that any nation with F35 and F16 will have available to them nuclear weapons. …