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A Turkish military plane with at least 20 people on board has crashed in Georgia close to the border with Azerbaijan, Turkiye’s Defence Ministry has said. There were no immediate reports on the number of casualties or the cause of the accident involving a C-130 cargo plane, which had taken off from the Azerbaijani city …
“Colombian President Gustavo Petro floated the idea of a political union with Venezuela… speaking at a rally in Bogotá, Petro said the two nations should ‘erase the border’ and move toward integration… his comments come as the Pentagon expands its military buildup in the Caribbean, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region…” https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/colombia/article312856887.html “Erase …
BREAKING: TOP TRUMP OFFICIALS ARE HIDING INSIDE MILITARY BASES – SOMETHING BIG IS COMING Multiple senior Trump officials have quietly relocated into military housing around Washington, D.C., citing “concerns for their personal safety.” According to The Atlantic: • Stephen Miller and his family reportedly fled their Arlington home after protests – moving into military base …
Trump hints at U.S. military action to protect Christians in Nigeria: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria… Something has to be done…We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian Population around the World” pic.twitter.com/Ep1HHzI45o — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 5, 2025
President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said Venezuela and Russia maintain ongoing military cooperation despite the growing tension between Caracas and Washington over the deployment of U.S. warships in waters off the South American nation.
This claim has not been independently verified but if its true, it could ignite one of the biggest political scandals in years. https://streamable.com/7jpv57 What Tucker Carlson Said Carlson made the claim on his podcast and in interviews, stating that IDF officers were “running loose in the halls of the Pentagon” during the June conflict. He …
by Martin Armstrong President Xi Jinping has grown suspicious of his People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Nine senior generals, including CMC Vice-Chair He Weidong and Rocket Force commander Wang Houbin, were dismissed from their positions. The military has never seen such an intense campaign to eliminate corruption and consolidate power. The precise nature of Xi’s suspicions …
A large 6.5M Earthquake has struck in the Eastern Caribbean. There seems to be on going earthquake swarming in this area. The epicenter is east of Guadeloupe. This is the EXACT Area where US Military has staged a plethora of Assets. They have a submarine lurking at the heart of this EXACT Area. The military …
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 …
The agreement between the U.S. and Australia to partner on developing supplies of rare earths and critical minerals amid trade tensions with China, the world’s leading supplier, prompted a response from the Chinese government. The U.S.-Australia deal was signed by President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday at the White House …
Trump didn’t just hint at a trade deal with China. He admitted the United States helped build China’s military power. Not through espionage or theft, but through decades of bad trade policy, offshored industry, and the slow surrender of leverage. What he called “business” was really national decay dressed as profit. Now he is selling …
Trump’s 100% tariffs are counting down to launch! Beijing’s rare-earth gambit backfires, prompting an emergency downshift and a sudden change in diplomatic tone. The U.S. and Australia are joining forces to build a “de-China-ized” rare-earth alliance, as a global encirclement takes shape. The South China Sea flares again, and the U.S. warns: “If you strike …
https://twitter.com/America42085192/status/1976764075947573483 Someone’s showing military families lined up at food banks, claiming they missed a paycheck this week. But others are calling it out because payday’s October 15, not now, and they’re still on schedule unless this shutdown drags past that. The clip’s meant to stir outrage when the real hit comes next week if Congress …
A powerful blast ripped through a military explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, rattling homes miles away and bringing emergency responders to the scene, authorities and residents said. The explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near the town of Bucksnort, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Nashville, the Hickman County Sheriff’s …
The new government of Slovakia, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has ended military aid for Ukraine. The government said it was still ready to provide humanitarian and other aid. “Our aid to Ukraine is important and makes sense because it is above all in our interest, our interest in the stability and peace in …
Donald Trump has declared war on drug cartels and notified Congress that the United States is now engaged in a ‘non-international armed conflict’. The extraordinary escalation by the president follows a series of recent strikes on drug-smuggling vessels operated by ‘terrorist organizations’ in the Caribbean. Trump’s declaration is intended to place an iron-clad legal framework …
by Michael Now that it appears that the war in Gaza is ending, all eyes are on Iran. The Israeli government believes that lasting peace in the Middle East will not be possible until the threat that Iran poses is completely neutralized, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it exceedingly clear that the …
A number of peace activists including Greta Thunberg on board Global Sumud Flotilla say they’ve been kidnapped after their boats were attacked in a bid to stop them from entering Gaza with aid materials. Rifat Jawaid explains why this is another violation of international law. UK MP Jeremy Corbyn too has issued a statement asking …
Ukraine is no longer talking about defense in abstract terms, it is openly talking about striking the heart of Moscow itself. A senior general has said the goal is nothing less than cutting the lights in the Russian capital. This isn’t coded language or a vague warning, it is a plain threat aimed at the …
by David Haggith Who says there isn’t plenty of pork in the military budget? According to Hegseth, US military leadership is stuffed full of pork bellies. Investors couldn’t be more euphoric about the government shutdown today, taking the S&P up to yet another record in a long string of records. Warren Buffet, however, is not …
Are these DRONES inter dimensional. Can’t think of any other possibility. — David H (@DavidHu99942866) October 1, 2025 “Denmark on Saturday reported more mysterious drone sightings — this time over military installations, including its largest military base — after incursions at airports grounded flights this week. The NATO country is still mulling how to respond. …
Hegseth: “No more beards or long hair, We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans.” pic.twitter.com/yjIQjNqE24 — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) September 30, 2025 🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Trump says the quiet part out loud: “I'm going to be meeting with generals and admirals and with leaders, and if I don't like somebody, I'm going to fire …
NO MORE DUDES IN DRESSES. WE ARE DONE WITH THAT SHIT.pic.twitter.com/CQFCWc68wX — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 30, 2025 NO MORE FAT GENERALS ALLOWED IN THE WAR MACHINE.pic.twitter.com/ygL3KRDwE8 — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 30, 2025 NO MORE BEARDS OR LONG HAIR. EVERYONE WILL BE CUT CLEAN.pic.twitter.com/XN2ztooZAT — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 30, 2025
The skies over the Atlantic are filling up, and no one is saying why. In the last 48 hours, a fleet of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers refueling aircraft that keep bombers and fighters in the air longer has taken off from multiple American bases. Flight trackers show at least a dozen headed for RAF …
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 …
🚨Alert: Drone strikes against Venezuela Coming! According to an NBC News exclusive, the US is preparing options for military strikes against Venezuelan drug trafficking targets, with plans centered on drone strikes against El Presidente and his regime in Caracas. They assure… pic.twitter.com/gveDPTpReV — US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) September 27, 2025 NEXT WEEK: Next week …
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/microsoft-ends-israel-military-units-access-cloud-service-rcna233723 Microsoft has cut off some services to a unit in Israel’s Defense Ministry after investigating allegations that it was using Microsoft cloud products for the mass surveillance of Palestinians. In a blog post published Thursday, Microsoft President Brad Smith said the move came after reviewing an Aug. 6 report from The Guardian that said …
JUST IN – Israel military issues evacuation order for Yemen's Hodeidah Port, the country's second largest port. An attack is imminent. pic.twitter.com/z9TwF525BQ — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) September 16, 2025 “Urgent warning to everyone present at the Port of Hodeidah in Yemen… The Defense Army will attack in the coming hours in the area specified on the …
Leaked military files have confirmed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 1.7 million troops, including both those killed and missing, since the outbreak of full scale hostilities between the country and Russia in February 2022. A digital card index acquired by hacker groups from Ukraine’s Chief of Staff has provided details on …
Indonesia is falling apart. It did not happen overnight. Years of corruption, poverty, and heavy-handed government have pushed people to the edge. Lawmakers gave themselves huge housing allowances, ten to twenty times higher than the minimum wage, while millions of people struggle to survive in low-paying gig jobs. When 21-year-old delivery driver Affan Kurniawan was …