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Israel Reportedly Spying on American Troops at US Base Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire
The base’s commander apparently had to summon his Israeli counterpart to demand an end to the practice.
Israeli Leaders and Settlers Aim to Create a Fully Colonized “Greater Israel”
While the world’s eyes remain on Gaza, Israel is escalating attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
From the Monroe Doctrine to Maduro, US Imperialism Grips Latin America
When Washington interferes in other nations, the outcome is never stability or democracy but their absolute negation.
Trump’s Illegal Boat Strikes Recall Duterte’s “Drug War” Mass Killings
Former Philippine President Duterte awaits trial in the ICC for using the pretext of a drug war for his murder campaign.
Hegseth Ousted Admiral Who Objected to Boat Strikes Under His Command
Hegseth reportedly told the admiral: “When you get an order … don’t ask questions.”
Israel Is Quietly Expanding Its Occupation of Gaza Under Cover of “Ceasefire”
For us here in Gaza, this “ceasefire” is a fiction. The bombing has continued as Israel moves its Yellow Line.
Suspect in National Guard Shooting Brought the CIA’s Shadow War Home
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was between 14 and 16 years old when he became a CIA-backed militiaman in Afghanistan.
Hegseth Says He Didn’t “Stick Around” for Second Strike, But Still Defends It
The secretary of defense vehemently defended the second strike, citing “fog of war.”
Children’s Book Publisher Slams Hegseth for Using Franklin for War Propaganda
Hegseth has faced mounting criticism by range of figures, from the publisher to a UN human rights expert.
Here in Gaza, We See Our Horror and Grief Mirrored in Sudan
Colonial powers are using the same playbook in both Gaza and Sudan — divide, conquer, and occupy.
Republicans Probe Alleged Hegseth Order to “Kill Everybody” as War Crimes Mount
“Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder,” one lawmaker said.
Global Arms Revenue Reached Record High Last Year With US Companies in the Lead
The top 100 arms producers raked in $679 billion over 2024. US firms account for nearly half of the total.
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace “Closed” in Latest Illegal Escalation
Analysts warn the move signals a “scorched earth” policy and could portend imminent airstrikes.