Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has offered Iraq Tuesday the option to purchase the world’s most advanced missile defense system to protect its airspace, reported RIA Novosti.

According to the report, the Iraqi Armed Forces could purchase the Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system, which RIA points out, can “ensure the country’s sovereignty and reliable airspace protection.”  Continue reading “Russia Proposes To Secure Iraqi Airspace With S-400 Air Defense”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Following Iran’s decision to lob missiles at US-Iraqi bases last night, several major tanker operators have suspended sailing through the Straits of Hormuz, the site of several tanker attacks last year.

Petrobras, Bahri – Saudi Arabia’s state-run tanker operator – and other tanker companies have suspended sailing through the Straits of Hormuz, WSJ reports, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.  Continue reading “Tanker Operators Suspend Travel Through Strait Of Hormuz”

The JC

A Port Vale forward is facing a Football Association investigation for appearing to share a Rothschild conspiracy theory, hours after he scored in his side’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.

Tom Pope wrote early on Sunday morning: “We invade Iran then Cuba then North Korea then the Rothchilds [sic] are crowned champions of every bank on the planet – the end”. Continue reading “Port Vale forward faces possible FA investigation over ‘Rothschild conspiracy’ tweet”

MSN

A Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 airliner carrying at least 176 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on Wednesday, killing everyone on board.

It was unclear what caused the crash of the aircraft, a Ukraine International Airlines flight bound for Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. Early statements from both countries were confused and contradictory.  Continue reading “Boeing 737 Plane Crash in Iran Prompts Conflicting Statements”

Reshareworthy

A heroic German Shepherd was shot multiple times and badly beaten while protecting his 16-year-old human, Javier Mercado, from two men who broke into their home in Des Moines, Washington.

Javier hid upstairs with Rex in a closet after he heard noises and glass shattering downstairs.  Continue reading “Heroic German Shepherd Beaten and Shot Multiple Times Protecting 16-Year-Old Owner From Burglars”

Off Guardian – by David Studdert

Five days ago, the 2nd of January, French strikers set a new record for consecutive days on strike: 29. This beats the 28 days registered in 1968.

No one is calling this a revolution, but it is.  Continue reading ““I am France” – No one is calling this a revolution, but it is”

Breitbart – by Neil Munro

Investor, CEO, and presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg says he would allow investors and employers to hire the “the best” workers from around the world instead of Americans.

“This country needs more immigrants and we should be out looking for immigrants,” Bloomberg told the San Diego Union-Tribune on January 5.: Continue reading “Mike Bloomberg: Employers Should Hire ‘the Best’ Foreigners Instead of Americans”

In The News Today

ITNT – The Guardian was just caught planting fake news on the international newswires. Here are the fact.

Less than 30 minutes ago the Guardian wrote:  Continue reading “Us-Iran War: FAKE News Planted, Minutes Ago, on International Newswires by THE GUARDIAN”

In the News Today

INTELCASTER – The following is a report that is yet to be fully confirmed or refuted. However, in light of the recent events and developments it is certainly worth it to take notes and archive everything. The US its reckless and baseless declaration of war against Iran has forced the entire Middle East into balancing on a cliff, on one foot with a sprained ankle.  Continue reading “Unconfirmed Report: The US Government’s Ongoing Blackmailing of the Iraqi Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense”

Quartz – by Justin Rohrlich

On June 28, 2019, Qingshan Li landed in Southern California on a flight from China. Li, a Chinese national visiting the US on a tourist visa, was scheduled to return home 10 days later.

The day after he arrived, Li drove his rental car to a storage facility in the San Diego area. There, he met up with an unidentified person named in court filings only as “AB,” from whom Li had arranged to purchase several pieces of sensitive military gear. Continue reading “A Chinese “tourist” accused of espionage is the latest example of a growing threat to US security”

The Hill – by Alexander Bolton

Chelsea Clinton has reaped $9 million in compensation since 2011 for serving on the board of an internet investment company, according to Barron’s, the financial publication.

Barron’s reported Sunday that Clinton has profited handsomely as a board member for IAC/InterActiveCorp, a media and internet investment company that has an ownership stake in 150 well-known brands, such as Vimeo, Tinder, Angie’s List and Home Advisor. Continue reading “Chelsea Clinton reaps $9 million from corporate board position”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Update 9: According to Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim, a “second wave” of attacks targeting an unidentified US base in Iraq. Meanwhile, the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, has issued a statement urging U.S. people to call back American soldiers from the region. The IRGC statement adds that more details of the missile attack will be published later.  Continue reading “Iran Fires “More Than A Dozen” Ballistic Missiles At Two US Airbases In Iraq”

The Mind Unleashed – by John Vibes

A new study from the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University has estimated that U.S. taxpayers have spent $6.4 trillion on wars and military actions in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia since September 11, 2001. This is far more than the government spends on all its other expenses for an entire year. In fact, this is about $2 trillion more than the $4.4 that was allotted for the entire federal budget last year, according to the Treasury Department.  Continue reading “New Study: US Gov’t Spent $6.4 Trillion on Military Actions in Over 80 Countries Since 9/11”

AOL

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want.

McConnell is expected to launch the trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends the articles of impeachment to the Senate. She is set to meet late Tuesday with her leadership team.  Continue reading “McConnell: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses”

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