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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.
Trump’s Peace With NATO Reinforces Its Purpose: US-Led Global Hegemony
Trump's hardball tactics have extorted greater allied cooperation and reasserted US domination over the organization.
Footage of Israeli Soldiers Executing 2 Palestinians in West Bank Sparks Outrage
The incident is part of a pattern of extrajudicial killings as Israel escalates its military assault on the West Bank.
Gaza Death Toll From Israeli Genocide “Likely Exceeds” 100K, Study Finds
The new research also found that Israel’s war led to a precipitous plunge in life expectancy in the Gaza Strip.
Trump’s Venezuela Campaign Is Part of a Broader Regional Plan, Experts Say
“It’s not just about Venezuela,” says scholar Alexander Aviña as US military activity across the Caribbean grows.