By Middle East Monitor

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the Columbia University in New York City, United States on February 02, 2024. protesters. [Fatih Aktaş - Anadolu Agency]

A report published on Saturday by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that several universities in both the US and Canada have entered into agreements with Israeli security companies to suppress pro-Palestinian protests occurring on their campuses, Anadolu Agency reports. Continue reading “US, Canadian universities hire Israeli firms to curb pro-Palestinian protests”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, delivered a victory speech at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, declaring the success of the “mujahideen” against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow. Continue reading “In Damascus, Julani Declares ‘Mujahideen’ Victorious Against Assad”

By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accused of trying to 'strong-arm' jury into convicting Daniel Penny over death of Jordan Neely

Former US Assistant Attorney Andy McCarthy has accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of attempting to “strong-arm” the jury into convicting Daniel Penny in the high-profile case involving the death of Jordan Neely. Continue reading “Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accused of trying to ‘strong-arm’ jury into convicting Daniel Penny over death of Jordan Neely”

By Ben Squires – Reclaim The Net

Audio equipment and speakers on a table with a colorful abstract pink and blue background.

A third-year student at the University of Leeds has found herself at the center of a free speech controversy after being suspended from her role at the university’s student radio station. Connie Shaw, who studies philosophy, ethics, and religion, has drawn attention from campaigners advocating for free expression, who claim her removal is rooted in her views critical of modern gender ideology. Continue reading “UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

Since the overnight hours Damascus has been under the control of the Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey. The country’s President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown, and his whereabouts are unknown, after the extremely rapid insurgent advance out of Idlib, where city after city fell starting with Aleppo in a matter of about a mere week. And just like that 50 years of Assad family rule has ended, and a new extremely unpredictable era of Syria begins. Continue reading “Damascus Now Ruled By ‘Al Qaeda In Suits’ As Assad Emerges In Moscow”

By The Post Millennial

Chicago has cleared the city’s largest homeless encampment, located in Humboldt Park, and relocated many residents to apartments and shelters as part of a new approach to addressing homelessness. Continue reading “Chicago clears Humbolt Park homeless encampment, houses people in apartments, shelters: report”

By M Dowling – Independent Sentinel

The World Economic Forum has some big plans for the world, as explained in a November White Paper, Shared Commitments in a Blended Reality, 2024. They see the need for global governance within a future Internet with the growth of new technology and the alleged need to verify users’ identities. Continue reading “WEF White Paper Sees an Urgent Need for Global Governance”