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May 1 Marks a Crucial “War Powers” Deadline for Trump’s War in Iran
Trump can seek a 30-day extension, but would have to show Congress that the war is an “unavoidable military necessity.”
Boat Strike Death Toll Approaches 200 as Trump Administration Continues Murders at Sea
Experts compared Trump to Rodrigo Duterte, whom the ICC is prosecuting for a similar killing spree in the Philippines.
US and Israel Claimed to Be Fighting for Iranian Minorities — While Bombing Them
Already marginalized, Iran’s religious minority communities are overlooked victims of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trump Administration Covering Up “Extensive” Damage Done to US Bases by Iran
Meanwhile, Germany’s chancellor has said that the US “is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.”
Iranian Group Files US-Israeli War Crimes Evidence to International Criminal Court
US-Israeli strikes have destroyed civilian homes, hospitals, universities, and bridges.
As a Teacher in Gaza, I Saw Education Bring Hope. Israel Has Extinguished It.
Peace, hope, and lost promises are the ironic threads that hold the pages of many stories of young students in Gaza.
Trump’s Venezuela, Boat Strike Campaign Have Cost Nearly $5 Billion So Far
The figure could be even higher if costs for the Trump administration’s CIA operations were included, researchers said.
The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too
The Pentagon is the world’s largest fossil fuels consumer, with a larger carbon footprint than most countries.
Trump’s Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report
The arrival of the USS Bush is the first time three US carriers have been in the Middle East since the Iraq War.
Hegseth Says US Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize “Every Single Year”
Just a minute before, Hegseth bragged that soldiers are empowered to enact “maximum violence” under his leadership.