Why Trump Needs Civil Unrest to CLING to Power?
It is not the breaking news, emotional and scandalous though it is, that matters most but the larger pattern, timing, and intensity. The recent ICE crackdowns, shootings, and fatalities are but telltale signs of worse things to come. But don’t take my word for it; connect the dots for yourself! Some people are starting to […]2026-01-24 | Columns, Locations, Politics
Born After Victory: The Rise and Fall of Soviet Pobeda Sport Cars
In the early years of the Soviet Union, motorsport existed only in a rudimentary form. Purpose-built racing circuits were almost nonexistent, and competitions were often held on public highways. There were clear reasons for this reality. The country was recovering from the devastation of the Civil War, undergoing rapid industrialization, and building a massive defense industry. Resources and attention were focused2026-01-23 | Cars
Jonathan Cook – Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is the nail in Gaza’s coffin
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Cross-posted from Jonathan’s Substack Lab rats ‘War is peace’ Finishing the job Decades to rebuild Deepen complicity ‘Real-estate dispute’ Cosying up to dictators Seizing Gaza’s gas Trump’s new world order2026-01-23 | Geopolitics, Article, Jonathan Cook
Silver, Gold, and Platinum Surge to Historic Peaks Amid Dollar Weakness
Prices for the main precious metals reached historic highs by the end of the week as investors actively redirected funds into defensive assets. An additional driver was the weakening of the US dollar on global currency markets. As a result, demand for precious metals rose sharply, triggering a rapid upward move in prices. Silver Sets an Absolute Record Silver delivered the most2026-01-23 | World
James Dyke – No war on a dead planet
James Dyke is Assistant Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter Ecosystem degradation is occurring across all regions. Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse. Cascading risks of ecosystem degradation are likely to include geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict, migration and increased inter-state competition for resources. Global ecosystem degradation and collapse threaten UK national security and prosperity. Without2026-01-23 | Climate Crisis, Environment, Sustainability
NATO - Eighty Years of Peace If You Ignore the Rest of the World
Nancy O'Brien Simpson “NATO has kept the peace for nearly eight decades and created the conditions for prosperity and democracy to flourish.”U.S. State Department This is a remarkable claim, repeated with near religious reverence by Western leaders. NATO has kept the peace for nearly eighty years. One almost admires the audacity. Because outside a narrow band of white European countries, the postwar2026-01-23 | Opinion
Moving Towards Agroecological Food Systems in Southern Africa
In a quiet village known as Nkhondola, in Chongwe District, Eastern Zambia, Royd Michelo and his wife, Adasila Kanyanga, have transformed their five-acre piece of land into a self-sustaining agroecological landscape. With healthy soils built over time, the farm teems with diverse food crops, fruit trees, livestock and birds, nourishing their family and the surrounding […]2026-01-23 | Africa, Civil Society, Climate Change
Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to hold first trilateral talks in UAE
ALBAWABA- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first trilateral talks since the start of the war, meeting in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, in what he described as a potential opening to revive stalled peace efforts...2026-01-22 | NEWS, #RussiaUkraineCrisis, Main Headlines
Russian Celebrities Throw Luxury Party in Courchevel Causing Public Outrage
Russian retail chain Rendez-Vous (shoes & accessories retailer) angered customers after organizing a celebrity press tour to Courchevel. Outraged comments flooded the brand's official account on social media. Among the celebrities who traveled to the French resort were model Elena Perminova, journalist Ksenia Sobchak, blogger Oksana Samoilova, actress Elizaveta Bazykina, stylist Alexander Rogov, businesswoman Ksenia Shipilova, and other brand ambassadors. The2026-01-22 | Society
Putin Reveals Cunning Billion-Dollar Plan for Trump
Vladimir Putin made a carefully calculated diplomatic move by proposing that Russian assets frozen in the United States be unfrozen in order for Russia to join Donald Trump's Board of Peace with the required permanent member contribution of one billion dollars. The President of the Russian Federation stated that Moscow stands ready in principle to participate in any peace initiatives and2026-01-22 | World
Snap Elections in Japan: Will Sanae Takaichi Win her Gamble?
On January 19, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced snap elections for the Lower House of the Diet on February 8. The PM hopes to secure more seats for her coalition and consolidate a solid majority in the House. In Japan, the Lower House, where the elections will be held, has more power than the […]2026-01-22 | Japan, Politics, Elections
A Year in Donald Trump’s New Presidency: Radical Changes in the World
January 20th marked exactly one year since Donald Trump resumed office as the 47th President of the United States. The initial results of Donald Trump’s tenure are assessed differently in the United States and abroad, yet there appears to be a broad consensus that the American leader has shaken both the global economy and international […]2026-01-22 | Politics, USA, Internal policy
After Greenland, Trump Sets His Sights on Canada
After Greenland, Donald Trump is unlikely to focus on Iran, a country that would require a costly and difficult war. Instead, his ambitions may turn toward a far more vulnerable target: Canada. In Ottawa, this possibility is no longer dismissed as fantasy. Trump's Ambitions Point to Canada The US president wants to enter history as the greatest territorial conqueror, a legacy2026-01-21 | World
Record Solar Radiation Storm Hits Earth for First Time in 22 Years
A rare and extremely powerful S4-level solar radiation storm has begun in near-Earth space for the first time in two solar cycles, according to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN). "The flux of solar protons has exceeded 10,000 units. For the first time in the last two solar cycles, an2026-01-20 | Science
3D Mapping Reveals Hidden Earthquake Risks Beneath Istanbul
The world's largest metropolises often form at tectonic plate boundaries, offering favorable terrain and sea access but creating constant disaster risks. 3D Mapping Shows Epicenter Risks Istanbul exemplifies this pattern. The city lies near the North Anatolian Fault, which slices across Turkey for 1,500 kilometers. Historical observations show a concerning trend. Since 1939, a series of major earthquakes progressed from east to2026-01-20 | Science
EU Considers Retaliatory 'Big Bazooka' Tariffs Against US Amid Greenland Dispute
European countries have begun discussing retaliatory tariffs and expanded economic sanctions against the United States following a sharp deterioration in relations with the administration of Donald Trump. The escalation stems from US threats to impose new export duties and the political conflict surrounding Greenland, intensifying transatlantic tensions and casting doubt on the prospects for further trade and economic dialogue between the2026-01-20 | World
Silver Breaks Historic Barrier, Surging Above 95 Dollars per Ounce
Exchange-traded silver prices reached a new all-time high, surpassing the 95-dollar-per-ounce mark for the first time in history. On Tuesday, March silver futures rose by 7.72 percent and reached 95.37 dollars per ounce by 12:00 Moscow time, according to trading data from the Comex exchange. The sharp surge marked one of the most significant moves in the precious metals market in recent2026-01-20 | Business
Poland and Ukraine: The Illusion of Reset – New Rhetoric, Old Submission
Poland’s new political configuration, despite promises of a “new openness” and a more pragmatic approach to Ukraine, has in reality turned out to be little more than a rebranding, maintaining the previous policy of support for Ukraine, which has led to the accumulation of internal costs and the weakening of public consensus. When Poland’s new […]2026-01-20 | Poland, Politics, anti-Russian hysteria
Trump Set to Dominate Davos Forum and Challenge the Globalist Elite
President of the United States Donald Trump will unexpectedly become the main participant at the Davos forum, long seen as a stronghold of the globalization ideology he openly detests. Observers expect the American leader to deliver a devastating critique of his opponents. Davos Prepares for Dialogue with Trump The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos will take place2026-01-19 | World
Trump Invites Putin, Lukashenko, and Tokayev to New Peace Council' on Gaza
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a new international Peace Council on the Gaza sector, created by U. S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow is currently reviewing all details of the proposal and awaits further clarification of its nuances. Positive Reception in Moscow The invitation was positively received in Russia. Yuri2026-01-19 | World
USA Sanctions Without a Conscience
The United States likes to speak the language of human rights. It invokes democracy, freedom, and moral leadership as justification for its power in the world. Yet when it comes to economic sanctions, deportation policy, and the funding of wars that devastate civilian populations, the evidence tells a harsher story. Again and again, U.S. policy reveals an indifference to ordinary2026-01-19 | Opinion
BRICS under the Sign of the Lotus: India Takes Up the Baton
India has assumed the BRICS chairmanship and intends to continue the line of its predecessors in advancing the interests of this large and influential international association representing the global majority. The Lotus as a Symbol of Unity and Diversity On January 13, 2026, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled the logo and key priorities of […]2026-01-19 | India, Politics, BRICS
Trump's new 'gangster' threats against Greenland, allies, cross line
As to Trump’s offer to buy Greenland, as NATO allies have stressed, only the people of Greenland have the right to accept or reject this, and no such offer and vote can be legitimate or credible if accompanied by economic pressure and the threat of force if it is rejected. So far, the overwhelming majority of Greenlanders have declared their2026-01-18 | Trump, Denmakrk, Nato
Chris Hedges – The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World’s Conscience
Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. Greta Thunberg during my interview at2026-01-18 | Geopolitics, Article, Chris Hedges
Carney accepts Trump’s offer to join Peace Council on Gaza — newspaper
According to a statement released by the White House, the Peace Council chaired by US President Donald Trump will include his special representative Steve Witkoff, entrepreneur and son-in-law of the American leader Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, owner of investment company Apollo Global Management Mark Rowan, head of the World Bank Ajay Banga and Trump's deputy national2026-01-17 | World, Middle East conflict
Ageing and Shrinking Populations
By 2025, 55 countries and areas had experienced a historic reversal, with more countries expected to undergo the same soon. Particularly striking are the demographics of Italy and Japan, where besides having shrinking populations, the percentage of people aged 65 and older is roughly twice as large as the percentage of those aged 17 and younger Instead of depending on2026-01-16 | Global, Headlines, Health
Trump & Tehran — Anatomy of a Walk-Back
Today we shall discuss how geo-political winds shift with rapidity. In this instance, reviewing how within a month President Trump assumed multiple Policy Positions regarding Iran, various factors that came into play, as well as the effect of unpredictable ancillary events. All to say — the best you are EVER going to do with prediction models is 85% and even that is2026-01-16 | Opinion
World Beatles Day: Why January 16 Celebrates the Legendary Liverpool Four
Traditionally, on January 16, true music lovers fill their speakers and headphones with Yesterday, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, and other masterpieces by one of the most popular bands of all time — the legendary Liverpool four. Since 2001, by decision of UNESCO, January 16 has been celebrated as World Beatles Day. The date was chosen deliberately. On January 16, 1957,2026-01-16 | History, traditions
Plastic Turns into Habitat: Life Flourishes Inside the Pacific Garbage Patch
In a vast region of the Pacific Ocean known as the Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists have discovered something unexpected. This area, long viewed as an almost lifeless sea of plastic waste, increasingly hosts living organisms that settle and develop directly on discarded materials. The discovery expands scientific understanding of how pollution reshapes natural ecosystems. An expedition examined more than one hundred2026-01-16 | Science
In Senegal, observing chimpanzees saves some from working in the mines
In Senegal's Kedougou region, a group of locals have had their lives changed - thanks to a community of chimpanzees. From working in precarious conditions in the many gold mines of the region, the men have become researchers and observers of the primates as part of a 15-year-old scientific project.2026-01-15 |
Russia Betrays Syria, Iran, Venezuela: Why Such Claims Do Not Hold Water
Claims circulating in various media outlets that Russia has betrayed Syria, Iran, and Venezuela do not withstand serious scrutiny. They overlook both historical lessons and the evolving realities of global politics. One-Sided 'International Duty' No Longer Works Ideally, Russia's relations with other countries should be structured so that economic and political ties remain stable regardless of changes in government. Ideological motivations,2026-01-15 | Russia
Merz Urges Germans to Work More as Economy Stagnates
The statements were made during a New Year reception organized by the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts and were widely circulated by German media. From the outset, the chancellor's rhetoric set the tone of the discussion: instead of analyzing structural flaws in economic policy or governance errors, the focus was placed squarely on labor discipline and what he described2026-01-15 | World
Jonathan Cook – Barrister’s powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Cross-posted from Jonathan’s Substack Photo: Youtube All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any2026-01-14 | Geopolitics, National Politics, Article
Berlin is making new efforts to advance its interests and strengthen its strategic partnership with India
The German Chancellor made his first official visit to Asia and India on January 12-13, 2026, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 25th anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership. The impressive results of the latest German-Indian summit demonstrate Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s success in expanding fruitful bilateral cooperation in a wide range […]2026-01-14 | Europe, India, Politics
Silver Overtakes Nvidia as Global Market Capitalization Reaches $4.79 Trillion
Silver has reached a market capitalization of $4.79 trillion, allowing the precious metal to surpass one of the world's largest technology companies, Nvidia, in total valuation. These estimates are based on data from Companiesmarketcap, a platform that compares the capitalization of public companies, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and exchange-traded funds using a unified calculation methodology. As a result, silver now ranks second among2026-01-13 | Business
Europe and the End of the Transatlantic Alliance: From Strategic Denial to Schizophrenic Dependency
As Washington openly redefines Europe as a subordinate rather than a partner, Brussels persists in the language of alliance. This growing mismatch between American strategy and European self-perception is turning the transatlantic relationship into a dangerous illusion. The assumption that Europe remains a natural and enduring ally of the United States has long structured European […]2026-01-13 | !Quote, Europe, Politics
The Rise of Pakistan–Russia Ties in a Changing World Order
In the shifting global world order and the transfer of world power from the Western bloc to the Eastern bloc, Pakistan and Russia are exploring new opportunities to strengthen their alliance. Shifting Global Power and the Reorientation of Alliances In the coming years, the world map seems to be shifting to a great extent. In […]2026-01-13 | Columns, Locations, Pakistan
Unrolling a cabbage roll
Why do we call a Swedish King tagged with the nickname “Demirbaş” that can literally be translated as Iron Head, and how is this related to a cabbage? It is a long story that stretches back to 300 years, so let’s unfold it and find about its relationship with one of my favorite winter dishes, stuffed cabbage rolls, “lahana dolması”2026-01-12 | Arts & Life
Chris Hedges – The Machinery of Terror
Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. The Chris Hedges Report is a2026-01-11 | National Politics, Racism, Article
Where does a chef’s real impact truly lie?
Stars may make a chef more visible, but the true social impact of food is shaped in schools, hospitals and institutional kitchens. And the real power of the kitchen begins precisely where the applause ends. Stepping away consciously from one of the world’s most prestigious culinary stages, Dan Giusti reminds us that the true strength of the chef’s profession stands2026-01-10 | Arts & Life
Venezuela and the Return of Raw Power in American Foreign Policy
The recent US attack on Venezuela threatens global peace by sheer violation of international norms. Operation Absolute Resolve and the Collapse of International Norms In a stunning move, the US troops captured the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sheer and flagrant violation of international norms on January 3, 2026. The news of President Maduro’s […]2026-01-10 | Americas, Columns, Latin America
The Venezuela Case: How Resource Control Replaces International Law
The story unfolding around Venezuela shows how economic interests are increasingly masked by the rhetoric of values. Formally, the issue is framed as a struggle against dictatorship. In reality, it is a demonstration of the right of the strong to influence the redistribution of resources. This raises a fundamental question that goes far beyond the Venezuelan case: why are some states allowed2026-01-09 | World
Chris Hedges – Grand Illusion
Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. The Chris Hedges Report is a2026-01-08 | Geopolitics, National Politics, Article
Craig Murray – Venezuela and Truth
Craig Murray is a British former diplomat, political activist, human rights campaigner, blogger, and whistleblower Recurring Donations Account name MURRAY CJ Account number 3 2 1 5 0 9 6 2 Sort code 6 0 – 4 0 – 0 5 IBAN GB98NWBK60400532150962 BIC NWBKGB2L Bank address NatWest, PO Box 414, 38 Strand, London, WC2H 5JB Bitcoin: bc1q3sdm60rshynxtvfnkhhqjn83vk3e3nyw78cjx9 Ethereum/ERC-20: 0x764a6054783e86C321Cb8208442477d24834861a Liked this article? Please share using the links below. Then2026-01-08 | Geopolitics, Article
French politician describes EU response to Maduro’s detention as ‘hypocritical’
"The EU rushed to condemn Russia’s special military operation in February 2022, without taking into account the fact that Ukraine" have failed to comply with the Minsk 1 and 2 agreements and "ignored the genocide of the Russian-speaking people of Donbass" and at the same time, they stopped short of condemning the US actions in Venezuela, Fabrice Sorlin said2026-01-08 | World
2026 Outlook with Howard Pakosh of Tekstart
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company. I founded TekStart Group in Ontario, Canada, in 1998 with a very clear objective: to help innovators turn breakthrough technology concepts into real, market-ready products. Over the past 25-plus years, we have worked across the full lifecycle of technology development, from… Read More2026-01-07 | AI, TekStart, 2026
Jonathan Cook – From Gaza to Venezuela, the US has been unmasked as the serial villain
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Cross-posted from Jonathan’s Substack Ban on aid groups Horrifying dream Scrapping jury trials Jonathan Cook 25. Nov. 133 4 44 Bank accounts frozen Declared non-person ICC sanctioned ‘Might is right’ politics Reputational assassination Criminals in charge All my posts are freely accessible, but2026-01-07 | Uncategorized, Article, Jonathan Cook
Rhonda Ramiro: Why is justice for Palestine a universal ecological and humanitarian c
Amyra El Khalili, special correspondent for Pravda-RU, interviews Rhonda Ramiro, Vice-President of External Affairs of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) In November 2025, from Barcelona, Spain, the International Peoples’ Front (IPF), the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS), and the People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) convened the International People’s Tribunal (ICT) for Palestine with the theme “Right to2026-01-06 | World