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Isolationism and the Strategic Dilemma
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Ebola Update: Outbreak Continues To Worsen, At Least 930 Have Died
The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus that is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread, as health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. At least 930 people have died, although that number is likely larger and expected to continue to increase.
Ebola Cases Surpass 3,200 Deaths Over 1,400
The Ebola virus is continuing its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cases have now topped 3.200 while deaths are at 1,405. The outbreak has now spread across 48 health zones in five provinces.
43 Days And Counting: Apathetic Americans Are About To Be Blindsided By A Major League Wake Up Call
I really don’t understand the tremendous apathy that I am witnessing right now. Everyone can see that commercial oil inventories are rapidly being depleted. As I discussed yesterday, the global oil market had about 400 million barrels of excess inventory before the war, and now we have “close to nothing”. But at least we still have the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, right? Yes, that is true, but that is being rapidly depleted as well. In fact, when you add the dwindling commercial oil inventories in the U.S. to the oil that is left in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, we only have 43 days of supply remaining…
Ebola Update: Outbreak Continues To Worsen, At Least 930 Have Died
The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus that is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread, as health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. At least 930 people have died, although that number is likely larger and expected to continue to increase.
Ebola Cases Surpass 3,200 Deaths Over 1,400
The Ebola virus is continuing its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cases have now topped 3.200 while deaths are at 1,405. The outbreak has now spread across 48 health zones in five provinces.
The Battle of Ideas Paves the Way for Radicals and Revolutionaries
In January of 1917, V.I. Lenin was disappointed. He was living in exile in Zurich, having failed to bring about a communist revolution in Russia in the wake of the Russian Revolution of 1905. Yet, being a committed revolutionary, he refused to declare defeat. In a speech to socialists on January 22, Lenin described the failure to win a decisive battle against the Russian regime as a “temporary defeat.” Nonetheless, he did not know when a similar opportunity might arise, and he told his audience:
United Nations Chief Rejects U.S. Conditions Back Dues, Declaring Payments “Non-Negotiable”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that billions in U.S.-assessed contributions are legally binding and cannot be tied to reform conditions.
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits All-Time High of 62%
United States ruler Donald Trump is struggling to win over the American civilians. His disapproval rating is now at an all-time high of 62%.
Iran Says The US Is Lying About Striking Iranian Boats
The head of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, told journalists on Monday that the US military “eliminated” a small Iranian naval force in the region. Iranian military officials have already said that the US is lying about these claims.
Media Report Claims Iran Struck A US Navy Ship
Fars News Agency has reported that a United States Navy patrol boat has been hit by two Iranian missiles not far from the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings to stay out of the critical waterway. The media outlet claimed that the boat was “forced to retreat,” without providing information on the damage.
The Global Fertilizer Shortage Will Sabotage Spring Planting Season In The Northern Hemisphere
Nobody is going to be able to save the spring planting season in the northern hemisphere now, and that is really bad news because, according to the UN, the number of people in the world experiencing acute hunger was already at an all-time high even before the war began. A historic global food crisis has been escalating for years, and now farmers all over the northern hemisphere either can’t get the nitrogen fertilizer that they desperately need or they are paying much more for it. As a result, global food prices will start rising dramatically once harvest season rolls around, and in many impoverished nations, there simply won’t be enough food for everyone.
Israel Supplied Laser Defense System to UAE During Iran War, Report Says
Israel supplied a version of its Iron Beam laser defense system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the war with Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times and two sources familiar with the matter. [1] The lightweight surveillance system Spectro was also provided, the report stated. The deployment was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios, which reported that an Iron Dome battery and personnel were also sent. [1]
Spirit Airlines Is Going Out Of Business; Effective IMMEDIATELY
The damage to the United States economy because of relentless wars and inflation is becoming more obvious. Spirit Airlines has announced that it is going out of business and ceasing all operations, effective immediately.
Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 On A Cruise Ship
A rare virus called the hantavirus has killed three people traveling on a cruise ship. Six people have been infected so far, and one is still in the hospital in critical condition.
Trump: US Will “Guide” Neutral Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump claimed that neutral vessels that have been stranded since the beginning of the war with Iran will be guided through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said that the US will facilitate this process, called Project Freedom, and touts it as a humanitarian effort.
When America Chose Empire
In 1901, on far-away Balangiga—a village in Eastern Samar of the Philippines—an American general gave an order that stripped away any notion of “civilizing” or “Christianizing” a foreign people: “Make it a howling wilderness.”
The US Spends More On ‘Defense’ Than The Next 8 Countries Combined
For the first time on record, the top 15 military spenders allocated more than $2 trillion to defense in 2025.
Government Regulations Create Monopolies and Stifle Competition
From our freedom to use or transform our private property emerges the freedom to trade it with anyone we choose. This freedom to trade inadvertently transforms mankind into a global supercomputer where private sector companies are always engaged in the process of economic competition, which motivates companies to innovate and copy the innovations of competitors.
Trump Considers Major Troop Withdrawal From Germany Amid Escalating Feud with Chancellor Merz
President Trump announced a potential large-scale reduction of U.S. troops in Germany (currently 36,000+), citing disagreements with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran policy and defense spending.
“Defense” Minister: Israel Must Be Prepared To Resume Attacks On Iran
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that West Jerusalem needs to be prepared to resume attacks on Iran. This announcement comes as media reports claiming that the head of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, has briefed US President Donald Trump on a plan for the potential renewal of military action against Iran in a bid to pressure it to consent to a more favorable peace deal.
Defiant Mojtaba Khamenei: Gulf’s Future Will Be “Without US Presence,” Vows To Protect Nuclear Program At All Costs
Not giving up nuclear program: Iran will “guard” its “advanced technologies” like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written speech read aloud by state TV. It will “secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the hostile enemy’s exploitation of this waterway.”
GOP seeks $400 million in taxpayer funds for Trump’s White House ballroom
Senate Republicans introduced legislation on Monday to allocate $400 million in taxpayer funds for President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, according to a bill filed by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) [1]. The proposal follows a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, which supporters said demonstrated the need for a secure facility on the White House grounds [2].
Hegseth To Testify Before The Senate As The Iran War Price Tag Reaches $25 Billion
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War in the United States, is set to testify before the Senate as the cost of the Iran War reaches $25 billion. Hegseth is the infamous Christian nationalist being accused of trying to force his religious views in the military.
A Bid To Limit Trump’s War Power Against Cuba Has Failed
The United States Senate has failed to limit Donald Trump in his bid to attack Cuba. The US president has repeatedly hinted that regime change, using military force, is needed in the island nation.
Trump Is Ready To Blockade Iranian Ports for “Months” As Oil Prices SPIKE To Highest Since 2022
While United States President Donald Trump prepares to blockade Iranian ports for many more “months”, the price of oil spikes to its highest since 2022. The price of Brent crude oil rose to $126 on Thursday.
