Iraq's new offshore pipeline to dramatically boost oil exports

— وزارة النفط العراقية (@mediaofficeoil) October 11, 2025 ">ceremony that the project is "one of the most important strategic undertakings" in Iraq’s export network and is designed to modernise the country’s southern oil infrastructure. Abdul Ghani said the project includes several important facilities, such as a 48-inch-diameter pipeline that runs 70 kilometres with 61 kilometres offshore and nine kilometres onshore. The minister added that
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Evaluating Trump’s Claim that Ukraine Can Win the War

“Ukraine,” U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on September 23, “is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back.” He came to this completely revised conclusion apparently having been briefed on battlefield and economic conditions by U.S. officials, including Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellog and Mike Waltz, who served […]
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The Defeat of Israel and the Rebirth of Palestinian Agency

For decades, the prevailing notion was that the ‘solution’ to the Israeli occupation of Palestine lay in a strictly negotiated process. “Only dialogue can achieve peace” has been the relentlessly peddled mantra in political circles, academic platforms, media forums, and the like. A colossal industry burgeoned around that idea, expanding dramatically in the lead-up to, […]
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Can Trump Revive the Strategic Arms Control System He Helped Wreck?

For the first time in several years, there is some positive movement between Russia and the United States on strategic arms control. In late September 2025, Vladimir Putin proposed that Moscow and Washington agree to extend the New Start Treaty – which is set to expire automatically in February 2026 – for one year. That […]
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Jeremy Corbyn, Zahra Sultana launch Your Party in Manchester

An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope. An amazing reception for @zarahsultana, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners. We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at https://t.co/0bhBHhX3KI pic.twitter.com/9Xc4UKdnb7 — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) October 10, 2025 “US, UK GO TO HELL!” World Transformed conference march in Manchester yesterday — bonkers people. “With activists
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MENA Sports Wrap: Egypt and Algeria qualify for World Cup

From World Cup drama to viral moments and record-breaking fortunes, the MENA region saw another fascinating week in sports. Mo Salah fired Egypt into the 2026 World Cup with a decisive performance against Djibouti. In Istanbul, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec claimed gold and went viral once again for his trademark cool composure, while Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to cross the
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When Presidents Kill

During the past six weeks, President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. troops to attack and destroy four speed boats in the Caribbean Sea, 1,500 miles from the United States. The president revealed that the attacks were conducted without warning, were intended not to stop but to kill all persons on the boats, and succeeded in […]
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Activists reflect on two years of horrific Israeli war on Gaza

"Two years into Israel's devastating assault on Gaza, the genocide continues with no clear end in sight," Mutahir Ahmed, ICJP's Head of Lega, said to The New Arab. "The scale of destruction, famine, and mass death - driven by Israel's systematic violations of international law – has rendered Gaza almost unrecognisable."
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War Criminals Don’t Face Trial – They Get Retirement Deals

Ten years from now, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and countless others who enabled or excused the destruction of Gaza will almost certainly be dead – perhaps passing away peacefully one night during a restful dream. What they leave behind, however, is a legacy shaped not only by their actions but by how those […]
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Two years of Gaza genocide: An interactive timeline

The plan would see a final prisoner exchange conducted in return for a phased Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war, followed by Hamas disarmament, international troops in Gaza, and a temporary international administration of the Strip. Not many are optimistic about its viability given Israel's stated aim of retaking Gaza and even resettling Israelis there, with many in
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Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as ‘Transition’

Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. Gaza is an occupied territory. Its borders, airspace, imports, exports, and even calories are controlled by Israel and its Western backers. Gaza does not need another flag flown above its ruins; it needs the right to rebuild on its own terms. The Mirage of “Transition” Western governments are preparing […]
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'Please get dad home': UK family urges Sumud activist's release

No response from UK government According to Azzougarh, Sumud activists face three options. They can sign a paper admitting they entered Israel illegally, which could complicate future travel and visas. They can request deportation within 72 hours, which Ducker chose. Or they can refuse the process altogether, which usually means appearing in court and being deported after 96 hours. 'Please get my
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How Germany uses Nazi-era laws to silence Palestine solidarity

Nazi legacy Weaponising antisemitism  History has clearly repeated itself  Instead of the Jews, Palestinians are now under threat  The same thing does not have to happen in exactly the same way  To say what everyone can see with their own eyes  It was Holocaust then and it is Holocaust today  No matter who denies it, people will have known it later  But it will be too late—where was
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Tanzania’s October elections in jeopardy

The Tanzanian government has intensified political repression, raising grave concerns that the general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, will not be free and fair. The authorities have suppressed the political opposition and critics of the ruling party, stifled the media, and failed to ensure the electoral commission’s independence. The authorities need to stop muzzling dissenting voices and the media, and instead
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How America Started WWIII

War is ugly and it leaves in its brutal wake not just death and destruction, but also a seemingly endless number of people whose minds and bodies are permanently damaged. Yet, despite these grim aspects of war, the unsavory affair is still quite common within our species and its existence has come to seem, at […]
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Free Speech and Its Discontents

“It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” — Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press… “ – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The modern concept […]
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How Arab and MENA countries reacted to Trump's Gaza plan

Palestine: divided responses Egypt: cautious support framed by security concerns Saudi Arabia: joint support with emphasis on partnership — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 30, 2025 Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt. The Foreign Ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia,
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Nigeria urged to shield whistleblowers from retaliation

She lamented that despite the essential role that such courageous individuals play in ensuring that powerful actors in the society are held accountable, they continue to face harassment and intimidation, legal hurdles, retaliation instead of protection, sometimes paying for their selfless acts with their lives or liberty. . Ms Eweje therefore urged the National Assembly to prioritize the passage of a robust
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Charlie Kirk's mourners think only the White Man can be a martyr

Truthfully, it wasn’t just the memorial; the weeks since Kirk’s assassination have felt like the death of Comrade MAGA. Multiple people have been punished for benign remarks about Kirk. Matthew Dowd was fired and Jimmy Kimmel was suspended until recently. The parallels between Israel's and Kirk’s violence run deep. Those who are shocked have conveniently ignored the violent rhetoric Kirk sowed.
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KRG employees await July salaries, pin hopes on oil exports

— محمد شياع السوداني (@mohamedshia) September 25, 2025 ">announced Iraq will resume Kurdish region oil exports to Turkey after a two-year pause, calling it a historic agreement. — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) September 25, 2025 ">post on the X platform, "We welcome the announcement that the Government of Iraq has reached an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government and international companies
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Tariff changes may redraw competition in auto market

Türkiye has decided to impose additional customs duties on vehicle imports from all countries outside the European Union and the 24 nations with which it has Free Trade Agreements — a move that benefits China and the United States, which previously faced tariffs of up to 60 percent, but will make Japanese cars more expensive.
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The Time Israel Assassinated a Nonviolent Christian Poet

For many Evangelical Christians in America, support for the state of Israel is a central religious dogma. Dispensationalism, the idea that the Old Testament should be taken literally, is often cited as the reasoning behind why Americans should support the modern state of Israel. As Senator Ted Cruz put it “growing up in Sunday school, […]
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The Department of War Is Back!

Originally appeared at TomDispatch. My fellow Americans, my critical voice has finally been heard inside the Oval Office. No, not my voice against the $1.7 trillion this country is planning to spend on new nuclear weapons. No, not my call to cut the Pentagon budget in half. No, not my imprecations against militarism in America. […]
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Burkinabé journalists Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré finally free

“RSF is relieved to learn of the long-awaited releases of Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré, almost two months after the liberation of Guezouma Sanogo and Phil Roland Zongo. The columnist and journalist spent nearly 14 months in the Burkinabe armed forces. These forced conscriptions may be legal under the general mobilisation decree, but they should never have been arbitrarily targeted
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Albert Einstein, Palestine, and Israel Today

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous and influential scientists of all time. His theories and equations regarding time, energy, space, and gravity are foundational to modern physics.Less well known, Einstein was very political, with strong beliefs and a willingness to act on them. The book Einstein on Israel and Zionism documents what he […]
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More Than a Boat: The Gaza Flotilla as a Symbol of a Growing Global Movement

One needs only to examine the actions and rhetoric of the Israeli government to fully appreciate the profound significance of the solidarity flotillas bound for Gaza. As the latest and most significant of these efforts, the Global Solidarity Flotilla sets sail, Israel’s hostile discourse has intensified, articulated most forcefully by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. […]
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The Killing of Hind Rajab: The Film, the Foundation, and the War Crimes

Recently, The Voice of Hind Rajab won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize in Venice after a 23-minute standing ovation. The docudrama is about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza by the Israeli military. The story is written and directed by a Tunisian filmmaker Kaother Ben Hania, who has won a set of awards […]
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Hey, POTUS, How About a Department of PEACE!

Part 1 Well, the Donald hit the nail on the head, albeit surely not by purpose. That is to say, Washington DC is indeed the War Capital of the World – so the Pentagon might as well be properly renamed as the Department of War. After all, the 742 US military bases abroad, 226,700 overseas […]
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Cameroonian TV show silenced mid-broadcast

“We condemn the oppressive environment that the independent media faces in Cameroon. During this pre-election period, when the right to information is especially vital, media outlets that don’t toe the government’s line are severely punished or even physically prevented from working. RSF calls on the authorities to put an end to these press freedom violations and commit to not obstructing
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Ugandan editors encouraged to responsibly and ethically adopt AI tools

Ethically use AI by, among others, complying with acceptable standards such as the Paris Charter on AI, respect for copyright and acknowledge sources of works. In collaboration with other newsrooms and media houses, develop best practices including policies to guide the integration and application of AI in their work. Media houses should collaboratively invest resources in training journalists in responsible and ethical
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The West’s Hypocritical Opposition to Ukraine’s Forced Territorial Concessions

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently ruled out making any territorial concession as part of a peace accord to end his country’s war with Russia. NATO’s European members (with the partial exceptions of Hungary and Turkey) continue to support Kyiv’s uncompromising stance. Indeed, many European leaders seem even more insistent than Zelensky himself regarding the […]
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Rwanda’s digital rights gains shadowed by persistent repression

Decriminalise defamation and review vague laws used to suppress freedom of expression and peaceful dissent. Establish independent oversight over surveillance practices and introduce judicial safeguards to protect privacy. Strengthen the implementation of the Access to Information law and ensure that public bodies proactively disclose information. Enhance the capacity of the Rwanda National Cyber Security Authority to enforce data protection while ensuring its independence
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Did the Atomic Bombs End World War II?

On September 2, it marked 80 years since Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender, formally ending hostilities with the Allied powers. In 1945, Emperor Shōwa decided to surrender on August 14. Why did Japan choose to accept defeat at that moment? The United States had dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki […]
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Department of War?

Last week President Trump took steps to re-name the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” The President explained his rationale for the name change: “It used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound. We want defense, but we want offense too… As Department of War we won everything… […]
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The Gaza War Isn’t Over, But Israel Has Already Lost

The Israeli regime has lost its multi-front war in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Yes, really. It may not look like it, but the defeat is real and baked into Israel’s future. Let me first make the case for Israeli “victory”: Since its 2023 invasion of Gaza, the Israeli Defence Forces report […]
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The Price of Genocide: How US Funding Sustains an Unraveling Israeli Economy

In an important step toward the economic isolation of Israel due to its genocide in Gaza, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has decided to divest from yet more Israeli companies. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is the world’s largest, with total investments in Israel once estimated at $1.9 billion. The decision to divest was taken gradually […]
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From China+1 to No Safe Haven: Tariffs and the Geography of Risk

India: From Partner to Target Mexico: Cross-Border Friction Canada: No Longer Untouchable If the Rest of the World Works Together India + Mexico + Canada: Each is already a major U.S. trade partner. Coordinated retaliation could target sensitive U.S. exports — from energy and aerospace to agriculture. What hurts most is not the scale of a single market, but the combined leverage. India + China:
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The Detached Cruelty of Air Power

The one thing you can say about Donald Trump in his second term in office is that, whatever he may be doing at home, he’s not fighting any wars abroad, right? Well, actually, wrong! Yes, American ground troops are no longer actively fighting wars around the world, but when it comes to air power, think […]
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Neocons Responsible for Russian-Ukraine War

On August 16, my wife, Vickie, and I attended a conference at the Dulles Airport Hilton just outside Washington, D.C. It was titled “A Blueprint For Peace” and was hosted by the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. This institute was started by Rep. Paul at the end of his last year in Congress […]
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No Compromise on Iran and Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stressed the need for both Russia and Ukraine to make difficult but reasonable compromises if progress is to be made toward peace. He has expressed hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will be good” and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will “show flexibility as well.” But Trump has shown […]
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How Western Media Helped Turn Israel’s Genocide Into ‘Fake News’

First published by Middle East Eye Israel’s justification for the mass slaughter of Gaza’s people and their starvation – now officially confirmed as a famine engineered by Israel – was built on a parade of easily discredited lies from the start: of beheaded infants, of babies in ovens, of mass rape. It should surprise no […]
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‘Russiagate’ and the Anchorage Meeting

Reprinted from the American Committee for US-Russia Accord with permission. Most commentators are reporting accurately that President Trump abandoned his previous demand that a cease-fire in Ukraine precede negotiations. He clearly did despite his earlier comments – not the first time he has changed his mind. I believe he did so because he was honestly […]
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DNC Leaders Are Pretending That US Weapons Don’t Enable the Slaughter in Gaza

This week will go down in history as a time when the governing body of the Democratic Party had a chance to oppose the U.S. government’s arming of Israel. But with the first Democratic National Committee meeting in seven months getting underway on Monday, the DNC’s leadership is determined to derail a resolution calling for […]
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AI and the Collapse of Business Moats

From Scale to Individual Leverage Example: A two-person startup can now produce marketing campaigns, financial models, and investor presentations that previously required dozens of staff. Indie game developers using AI for art and dialogue design can compete with mid-tier studios that once relied on large teams. From Information Asymmetry to Commoditised Knowledge Example: Legal AI tools such as Harvey or Casetext can draft
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Russia and China Are Not Threats to the US

This article is a continuation of “A Nobel for the Donald?“ To repeat: the geopolitical equivalent of a tree is about ready to fall unheard in the global forest. Once the Trump/Putin peace deal is inked, not one element of the neocons’ scary bedtime stories about Russian aggression will be heard anywhere on the planet. […]
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A Nobel for the Donald?

Donald Trump doesn’t really deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. Not after his unprovoked bombing of a country (Iran) that is no military threat whatsoever to the American Homeland. Not after continuing to green-light and arm Israel’s genocidal madness on Gaza and elsewhere. And not, most especially, after fronting for an even bigger defense budget than […]
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The Airline Loyalty Program Revolution

United’s MileagePlus was appraised at $21.9 billion in mid‑2020 while the airline itself was much less valuable. United also secured a $5 billion loan using MileagePlus as collateral—valued around $20 billion. United’s and Delta’s programs were separately valued at $22 billion and $24 billion respectively. From Perk to Balance Sheet Powerhouse Reframing the Business: Airlines as Financial Services Firms Flights became one way to distribute currency. Banks became bulk buyers of
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The Arabs, the Left, and Those Who Remained Silent: History Will Not Forgive You

The consequences of the Israeli genocide in Gaza will be dire. An event of this degree of barbarity, sustained by an international conspiracy of moral inertia and silence, will not be relegated to history as just another “conflict” or a mere tragedy. The Gaza genocide is a catalyst for major events to come. Israel and its benefactors […]
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