“They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert, I am sure many Americans,” CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen said “Tens of…
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Pull of Russia’s Incursion, Lead Ukraine to Victory
Frankfurt, Paris (18/8 – 62.50) Ukraine has scored a series of victories in more than a week since launching a lightning offensive into Russian territory. Now the stakes are rising…
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Kursk: ….and the wheels are coming off
Washington/Paris/Berlin (12/8 – 28.57). Today is the twenty-anniversary of the sinking of the Kursk. A painful experience. A true shocker. All hands are lost, the shortcomings of the Russian system…
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Understanding the EU’s New Defense Industrial Strategy
As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and U.S. elections draw near, Europe faces mounting pressure to improve its military posture. This week, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen…
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A mysterious plot prompts a rare call from Russia to the Pentagon
Washington – Earlier this month, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin received an unusual request from an unlikely caller: His Russian counterpart wanted to talk. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Austin…
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France reports 68 cyberattacks related to Paris Olympics
French authorities have detected and foiled 68 cyberattacks linked to the Olympic Games since 22 July, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said. Two of the attacks were directed at Olympic…
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Ukrainians prepare new brigades for renewed attack
Kiev (20 July – 85.17) Battles are expected to be fierce. Contacts in Brussels speak of preparation of a renewed push of the Ukrainian forces to push the Russian occupation…
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Putin’s war is the cause of NATO enlargement
Reporting from the NATO summit We’re now hearing from US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, who began by talking about NATO’s history and how the principle of collective security was formed…
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Europa’s slide to the Right
After the 2024 shock and the French elites are breaking into shell shock over the European Parliament outcome Europa’s slide to the right continues. The Christian Democrats remain firmly in…
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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoTajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs and other…