Author: Mark Brooks

President Trump on Tuesday said that he has left instructions that if Iran were to assassination him, the country should be destroyed. The president made the remark after signing an executive order in the Oval Office that reiterates applying maximum pressure on Tehran by giving him all the possible tools to engage with its government, calling the action “very tough on Iran.” “I’m going to sign it but hopefully we are not going to have to use it very much,” Trump said, adding that he wants to see about working out a deal with Iran so everybody “can live together.”…

Dushanbe(30/1 – 37.50). That moment really paints a vivid picture of the tension these practitioners are facing. The turbaned woman, who opens the door just a crack to let out the incense, symbolizes the secrecy and caution that people involved in practices like fortune telling or witchcraft must now adopt. Incense, often used in spiritual practices, also emphasizes the mystical atmosphere around her work. It highlights not only the fear of legal consequences but also the personal risk she faces in a society where these practices are being cracked down on. Caught between traditional Islamic belief and Tajik culture the…

Moscow 26/1 – 42.86. The tension surrounding the new 100-year partnership between Ukraine and the U.K. is significant, especially given Russia’s strong opposition. The Azov Sea, a key strategic area for both economic and military reasons, is at the heart of the dispute. Russia has long claimed it as part of its internal waters, especially after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, and views any foreign military presence there as a direct challenge to its territorial claims. The timing of the agreement, announced during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Kyiv, underscores the ongoing military and political backing Ukraine…

Red Cross, United Nations are incompetent not commenting on the Russian atrocities. The international community outcries the executions. Geneva, Switzerland (23/1- 80). In 2024 alone, Ukrainian authorities confirmed the execution of at least 109 Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces. Ukraine’s human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, forwarded evidence to the UN and the Red Cross, which have largely ignored these actions. https://twitter.com/EuromaidanPress/status/1882416283930542210 This figure represents a stark increase compared to previous years, where a total of 177 executions had been documented since the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022. The reports are reminiscent to the Second World War with Russian troops…

Tel Aviv/Gaza. 19 January -50. After haggling with the terror organization HAMAS over 30 plus hostages are to be freed in a three-phase exchange. Donald Trump warned HAMAS make a deal or face the consequences. Delegation from Egypt, Qatar, Israel, the United States, and Europe worked hard on the deal. Trials and tribulations aside, even in the last moments of the settlement the anxiety ran high. Then the days of Freedom arrived. After 471 days in captivity Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher and Romi Gonen were set free. In a caldron of screaming HAMAS fanatics under heavy guard by some green…

The recent House of Lords debate on air defence capabilities provided insights into the United Kingdom’s plans for strengthening its front-line defences and managing technological dependencies. Lord Craig of Radley asked about tangible additions to the UK’s air defence capabilities in the next 12 months, “My Lords, I too have warned before of the potential threat to the United Kingdom mainland from the air and of a second Battle of Britain. What new air defence capabilities will be added to the front line in the next 12 months?” In response, Lord Coaker outlined ongoing upgrades: “We are upgrading the radar on the…

Russia has trained its troops for a potential attack on Japan and South Korea, according to a report by the Financial Times. Leaked military files show detailed plans for strikes on civilian infrastructure in event of war. The British outlet reviewed 29 Russian military documents and uncovered a strategy devised by Moscow to target the two Asian nations. The email, dated March 17, was sent by the agent, dubbed the Wind of Change, to Vladimir Osechkin, a Russian human-rights activist who runs the anti-corruption website Gulagu.net, and is now exiled in France. The FSB agent writes regular dispatches to Osechkin, revealing…

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who received the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to peace in the Middle East and easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula in the 1990s, died Sunday, the Carter Center said. He was 100. Carter, the longest-living former U.S. president in history, who entered hospice care nearly two years ago, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to the center. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” Chip Carter, the former president’s son, said…

Orlando attorney John Morgan has reportedly expressed that Florida needs a new political party and outlined his vision for leading the state as governor. Morgan, well-known for his advocacy in Florida politics, is considering launching a new party called the “Capitalist Party.” Morgan is no stranger to political involvement, having supported constitutional amendments on marijuana and the minimum wage. According to a report by Politico, he is now focused on creating a new political force that would reflect his approach to governance. For years, Morgan has been registered as a no-party affiliated voter. While he has supported Democratic candidates in…

SpaceX has set the target time for its next Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, with the RRT-1 mission being sent into orbit. Company officials have scheduled the launch for 8:04 p.m. on Friday, though they have also set a backup opportunity for Saturday starting at 7:59 p.m. in case of delays. The Falcon 9 rocket’s first-stage booster is expected to make its fourth flight during this launch. It was previously used for Crew-9 and two Starlink missions. Weather conditions are being monitored, with the…