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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.

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Trump brings Putin in to Iran nuclear deal talks to bring about 'rapid conclusion'

In a now-deleted post on Truth Social, Trump said that he believed that Putin agreed that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon.

By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 4, 2025 19:49  Updated: JUNE 4, 2025 21:32

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in nuclear talks with Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

The two leaders spoke on the phone on Wednesday and discussed US-brokered nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic.

In a now-deleted post on Truth Social, Trump said that he wanted a decision from Iran in a short time period, and that Putin could help expedite this.

"I stated to President Putin that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and, on this, I believe that we were in agreement," he wrote in the deleted post.

Trump brings Putin in for Iran nuclear talks

Trump added that Putin suggested that he should participate in the discussions because "he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion."

Trump added that he believed that Iran was "slowwalking their decision on this very important matter," and that he needed a quick answer.

This comes after the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Wednesday statement that Moscow is concerned about rising tensions around Iran and the risk of the situation slipping into a full-scale confrontation

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-856561 

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You are going to see much more happening overseas now much more.  Russia, they have been poked in the eye so long they are ready to fight.  North Korea has been mocked for so long they are ready to fight.  They are not afraid of those ships that are out there; they were out there during the Korean War.  Oh, wake up, wake up, you need to turn to me and not to your own ways, for the old ways never did work etc  

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Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump

42 minutes ago

Bernd Debusmann Jr

BBC News

Reporting from The White House

Vladimir Putin has said he will have to respond to Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian airbases, US President Donald Trump has warned.

Speaking after a phone call with the Russian president, Trump said: "President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields."

Russian officials declined to confirm this on Wednesday night, but Moscow had earlier said that military options were "on the table" for its response.

Trump warned in a social media post that the phone call, which lasted more than an hour, would not "lead to immediate peace" between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia's RIA Novosti, a state-owned news agency, said Putin told Trump that Ukraine has tried to "disrupt" the negotiations and that the government in Kyiv has "essentially turned into a terrorist organisation".

The two also "exchanged views on the prospects for restoring cooperation between the countries, which has enormous potential," it said.

The conversation between the two leaders marks the first since Ukraine launched a surprise attack using smuggled drones to strike Russian airbases on 1 June, targeting what it said were nuclear-capable long-range bombers.

Trump told Putin in the call that the US was not warned in advance of the attack, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said.

Last week, Trump appeared to set a two-week deadline for Putin, threatening to change how the US is responding to Russia if he believed Putin was still "tapping" him along on peace efforts in Ukraine.

The comment was one of a string of critical remarks by Trump, who on 26 May said that Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" and was "playing with fire" after Russia escalated drone and missile attacks on cities in Ukraine, killing dozens of civilians.

Trump made no mention of a deadline or his previous remarks in Wednesday's post on his Truth Social platform.

In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talked about the scale Russian attacks on his country since Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022.

"Many have spoken with Russia at various levels. But none of these talks have brought a reliable peace, or even stopped the war," Zelensky wrote.

"If the world reacts weakly to Putin's threats, he interprets it as a readiness to turn a blind eye to his actions," he added.

On Wednesday, a delegation of Ukrainian officials including Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak were set to meet with US senators in Washington to discuss arms purchases and efforts to stop the fighting.

In a social media post, Yermak said that the delegation planned to discuss "defense support and the situation on the battlefield", sanctions against Russia and a previously signed reconstruction investment fund.

The post also comes just days after a second round of direct peace talks in Istanbul between the warring sides ended without a major breakthrough, although they agreed to swap more prisoners of war.

Ukrainian negotiators said Russia rejected an "unconditional ceasefire" - a key demand of Kyiv and its Western allies including the US.

The Russian team said they had proposed multi-day ceasefires in "certain areas" of the frontline in Ukraine, although they gave no further details.

Trump has previously - and repeatedly - said he believes the two sides are making progress, despite ongoing fighting on the frontline and aerial attacks carried out in both Russia and Ukraine.

Separately on Wednesday, Putin also had a call with the US-born Pope Leo XIV.

The Vatican confirmed that "particular attention" was paid to peace in the Ukraine war.

Watch: Footage shows attack drones homing in on their targets as they sit on the tarmac.

In Putin's call with Trump, the two leaders also discussed Iran. Trump said he believed the two "were in agreement" that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon".

The US reportedly proposed Iran halt all production of enriched uranium - which can be used to make reactor fuel but also nuclear weapons - and instead rely on a regional consortium for supplies.

Iran has not yet responded to the plan presented at talks last Saturday.

According to Trump, Putin "suggested that he will participate in discussions with Iran and that he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion".

"It is my opinion that Iran has been slow walking their decision on this very important matter," Trump wrote. "We will need a definitive answer in a very short period of time."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei has criticised the US proposal and said it will not stop enriching uranium.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2r108l785o 

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As you can clearly see the evil in the world is almost fifty-fifty, my word has shown you that before, so that should not be a surprise.  For I have said that two shall be standing in the field and one shall go and one shall remain, that is fifty-fifty, and it has got to that place, that also means that the end is very, very near.  So you will still have half of the world that desires to do evil and half of the world that desires to do good, but only about thirty percent are true Christians. etc.

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Why Did 2 Chinese Nationals Try To Smuggle An “Agroterrorism Weapon” Into The U.S. That Could Devastate Our Food Supply?

June 3, 2025

Those that are cheering attacks deep inside the borders of our enemies should realize that the other side can play that game too. We are a nation that is absolutely teeming with soft targets, and I have no doubt that our enemies brought in all sorts of unconventional weapons during the decades when our borders were wide open. When the kinetic phase of World War III erupts, I am entirely convinced that those weapons will be used. Those that are cheering death and destruction on the other side of the globe won’t be so thrilled when it starts happening here too.

Federal authorities in Detroit on Tuesday announced charges against a Chinese scholar at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend, a scientific researcher, for allegedly conspiring to smuggle a dangerous biological pathogen into the U.S.—a pathogen capable of damaging agricultural crops and causing illness in humans and livestock.

University of Michigan scholar Yunqing Jian, 33, and her boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, 34, both Chinese citizens, were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud, interim Detroit U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced.

Our enemies have been embedding their agents in our colleges and universities for decades.

In this instance, we do know that one of the Chinese nationals that has been arrested is a “loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party”…

“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals— including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party—are of the gravest national security concerns,” U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. said in his statement. “These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme.”

Did you notice that U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. used the term “potential agroterrorism weapon” to describe the biological pathogen that these Chinese nationals attempted to bring in?

The fungus that they were carrying is known as “Fusarium graminearum”, and it causes a horrifying blight which already causes billions of dollars in economic damage around the world every year…

In this case, the pathogen is a fungus called Fusarium graminearum, which can cause “head blight,” a disease that affects wheat, barley, maize, and rice. It is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The toxins produced by Fusarium graminearum can also cause vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive defects in humans and livestock.

If someone started releasing this fungus on farms all over the Midwest, the damage to our food supply would be incalculable.

When Zunyong Liu was questioned about the pathogen, at first he lied, but then he subsequently admitted what he was trying to do…

It is further alleged that Jian’s boyfriend, Liu, works at a Chinese university where he conducts research on the same pathogen and that he first lied but then admitted to smuggling Fusarium graminearum through Detroit Metropolitan Airport so that he could conduct research on it at the laboratory at the University of Michigan where Jian worked.

Apparently this is not the first time that this has happened.

Shockingly, electronic communications between the Chinese nationals prove that Yunqing Jian “has been involved in smuggling packages of biological material into the United States on prior occasions”…

“After LIU’s smuggling of the biological pathogen, FBI Agents interviewed Jian who falsely claimed that she knew nothing about Liu’s smuggling or his intent to conduct research on the pathogen at the laboratory during his visit,” according to an FBI affidavit filed in court on Monday.

“In fact, an examination of electronic communications between Liu and Jian shows that the two discussed the shipping of biological materials and research being done in the laboratory prior to Lius’s arrival,” the affidavit said. “Electronic evidence also shows that Jian has been involved in smuggling packages of biological material into the United States on prior occasions.”

Wow.

So were they doing this on their own, or were they acting under the direction of the Chinese government?

Let’s not be naive.

The Chinese have been preparing for a showdown with the United States for a very long time.

Once our enemies have smuggled biological agents into this country, there are all sorts of ways that they can disseminate them. The following information comes directly from the official website of the Department of Homeland Security…

• Aerosol dissemination is the dispersal of an agent in air from sprayers or other devices. The agent must be cultured and processed to the proper size to maximize human infections, while maintaining the agent’s stability and pathogenicity (ability to produce illness). An aerosol attack might take place outdoors in a populated area or indoors, e.g., in the ventilation system of a building, in the subway, on planes. It takes expertise to process biological agents to maximize the effect of aerosol dissemination, but even relatively crude devices could have an impact.

• Food or water, especially ready-to-eat food (vegetables, salad bars) could be intentionally contaminated with pathogens or toxins. The water supply is less vulnerable because dilution, filtration, and the addition of chlorine can kill most disease-causing organisms.

• Human carriers could spread transmissible agents by coughing, through body fluids, or by contaminating surfaces. Most agents would make people ill or incapacitated before they become highly contagious, thereby reducing transmission of the disease.

• Infected animals can cause people to become ill through contact with the animals or contaminated animal products.

• Insects naturally spread some agents such as plague bacteria (vector borne illnesses) and potentially could be used in an attack.

• Physically distributed through the U.S. mail or other means.

One of these days, Russia, China, Iran, North Korea or another one of our enemies could decide to release an extremely virulent biological agent in one of our major cities that will spread like wildfire and kill millions of people.

What defense would we have against something like that?

Needless to say, the answer to that question is obvious.

Instead of cheering on the warfare that is happening on the other side of the world, we should be trying to end the madness while we still can.

Following their stunning “Pearl Harbor” attack on Russia’s strategic nuclear assets, the Ukrainians tried to blow up the Kerch Bridge…

Ukraine has launched an audacious new attack on a bridge in Crimea days after their ‘Pearl Harbour’ ambush on Russia.

The country’s secret service, the SBU, say they blasted the underwater pillars of the Crimean Bridge overnight after a months-long operation.

Video shows a detonation erupting underneath the bridge after 1,100kg worth of explosive devices had been covertly planted by SBU agents.

The Crimean Bridge, also called the Kerch Bridge, is a personal project of Vladimir Putin which links the peninsula, invaded by Russia in 2014, to the mainland.

As I discussed yesterday, these attacks are bringing us dangerously close to the unthinkable.

The Trump administration has been trying to bring this conflict to an end, but both sides just continue to escalate matters.

If we aren’t extremely careful, we could end up directly involved in this war, and that would be really bad.

President Trump needs to make it clear to Ukraine that they need to get serious about peace or the U.S. will pull all support.

We are running out of time to stop global events from spiraling out of control.

Because once we reach the kinetic phase of World War III, there will be no turning back.

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https://endoftheamericandream.com/why-did-2-chinese-nationals-try-to-smuggle-an-

agroterrorism-weapon-into-the-u-s-that-could-devastate-our-food-supply/ 

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etc.. Throughout the world right now peace is fastly disappearing, wars are rising up, trouble on the right hand, trouble on the left hand, etc..

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TOP GENERAL ISSUES EMERGENCY WARNING: NATO Is Trying To Start A Nuclear War With Russia!

by Infowars.com June 2nd, 2025 10:57 PM

The former head of the defense intelligence agency also called for a special counsel to be appointed by the president to launch a criminal investigation into US intelligence agencies not informing him of the attempted assassination of Putin, and the massive escalation in the last month of NATO-backed drone attacks inside Russia that have brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Trump should threaten to leave NATO if the alliance continues to back attacks on Russia’s nuclear triad, says General Michael Flynn.

https://www.infowars.com/posts/top-general-issues-emergency-warning-nato-is-trying-to-

start-a-nuclear-war-with-russia 

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Hegseth "Ghosts" Ukraine Summit

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Defense Secretary Hegseth will land in Brussels after over 50 defense leaders wrap the Ukraine Defense Contact Group - marking the first U.S no-show since the war began.

He’s not dialing in, not sending a rep., just ghosting the whole thing while allies fume over America’s pivot to China.

French President Macron’s warning? Ditching Ukraine now torpedoes U.S credibility everywhere else.

Hal Turner Analysis

Macron has it wrong. Ditching Ukraine now will correct a series of bad mistakes we've made, and show that the US is willing to self-correct when it is wrong.

With this past weekend's attack by Ukraine against Russian nuclear-capable bomber aircraft at four air bases inside Russia, I fear that Hegseth's choice to "ghost" the NATO Ukraine meeting may be too little, too late.

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Top US border chief warns new terror attack 'worse than 9/11' is imminent

Hofman pointed to what he claimed were nearly two million migrants that entered the country illegally during President Biden's tenure.

By John Varga

18:21, Tue, Jun 3, 2025 | UPDATED: 18:22, Tue, Jun 3, 2025

Donald Trump's Border Czar dropped a bombshell terror warning, claiming a “9/11 or worse” is imminent. Tom Homan blamed the immigration and border policies of the previous White House administration under Joe Biden for his terrifying prediction.

Appearing on Fox News, he was asked by host Sean Hannity whether America was at risk of a "9/11" style attack. Homan pointed to what he claimed were nearly two million migrants that entered the country illegally during President Biden's tenure.

“It’s coming," he said. “These 2 million known gotaways scares the hell out of me", adding some could be terrorists.

"This scares the hell out of me and I’ve been doing this for 40 years," he repeated.

"It should have scared the hell out of every American what the Biden administration did.

“I’m convinced something’s coming unless we can find them.”

A "gotaway" means an unlawful border crosser, who is directly or indirectly observed making an unlawful entry into the United States; is not apprehended; and is not a turn back - according to the US government.

His remarks come in the wake of an antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, Colorado on Monday.

An Egyptian national, whose US visa had already expired, allegedly injured 12 people by using a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails.

The suspect - Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45 - entered the country on a tourist visa in 2022, sought asylum and later obtained a work permit from the Biden administration, according to the Trump White House.

But the accused’s work visa expired this past March, meaning he was no longer in the US legally.

Trump's administration received a huge boost for its tough crackdown on immigration, after the Supreme Court ruled late last month it could go ahead and revoke the legal status of half a million migrants from four Caribbean and Latin American countries.

The decision puts 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela at risk of deportation.

They had originally entered the States under a two-year humanitarian “parole” programme launched by former president Joe Biden.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2063904/donald-trump-border-czar-warns-new-9-11-terror-attack 

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etc America your money will be worth nothing in the near future, this will bring panic, famine and martial law, yes, in the streets of America.  If you had read my word you know that these are the beginning of sorrows etc

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30 Trillion Dollars In 30 Years – The Greatest Party In The History Of The World Has Destroyed America’s Future

June 3, 2025 by Michael

When you spend 30 trillion dollars that you do not have, it is easy to create an illusion of prosperity. In 1995, the nation was obsessed with the O.J. Simpson trial, “Toy Story” was the biggest movie of the year, the Sony Playstation made its debut in the United States, and Bill Clinton was in the White House. At that time, the U.S. national debt was right on the verge of crossing the 5 trillion dollar mark. Today, the U.S. national debt is sitting at 36.2 trillion dollars. That means that we have added more than 30 trillion dollars to the national debt in just 30 years. So what did we get for 30 trillion dollars?

We got the greatest party in the history of the world.

Over the past three decades, we have been enjoying an obscenely inflated standard of living that we did not deserve.

When the government spends money, it provides a short-term boost to the economy. Those that get their hands on the money that the government spends end up using it to go shopping, repair their vehicles, eat at restaurants, etc.

If we could go back and pull 30 trillion dollars of extra government spending over the last 30 years out of the economy, we would be in a rip-roaring depression right now.

So for those of you that wish to avoid economic pain at all costs, you should thank our Congress critters for spending money like drunken sailors all these years.

But in the process, our leaders have destroyed America’s future.

We are broke, and we are absolutely drowning in debt.

The only way that we can meet our obligations is to go into ever larger amounts of debt.

Unfortunately, that cycle can only go on for so long before we reach a point where nobody wants to lend us money anymore.

If you have been paying attention to the bond market, you already know that there have been all sorts of red flags in 2025.

The clock is ticking. But instead of getting our spending under control, Congress seems determined to ramp our spending up to a much higher level…

The package of tax-and-spending measures sent to the Senate, now officially called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, could act like budgetary wolf bait. It would add around $3 trillion to debt levels over the next decade compared with existing estimates and $5 trillion if certain temporary features were made permanent, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

For perspective, federal interest this fiscal year already will be more than the defense budget and more than Medicaid, disability insurance and food stamps combined.

If you are one of those that want to keep the party going for as long as possible, you probably support this bill.

But for those of us that want our children and grandchildren to actually have a future, we are absolutely horrified by what we are witnessing.

In fact, Elon Musk just called this bill a “disgusting abomination”…

Elon Musk is right.

Rand Paul has also spoken out against this bill, and he is right too.

What we have been doing to future generations of Americans over the past 30 years is beyond criminal.

It must stop.

If it doesn’t stop, it is just a matter of time before the entire system collapses.

We have been able to defy the laws of economics for many years, but now economic reality is catching up with us in a major way.

And even though we continue to spend giant mountains of money that we do not have, the illusion of prosperity that we have created is rapidly starting to crumble anyway.

This week, we learned that Disney is conducting “major layoffs”…

Major layoffs are underway Monday the Walt Disney Company, with several hundred employees impacted globally, Deadline has learned. The bulk of them are across divisions of Disney Entertainment, including marketing for both film and television as well as television publicity, casting and development. Also affected are Disney’s corporate financial operations.

Microsoft is even bigger than Disney, and they are conducting mass layoffs as well…

Microsoft Corp. cut hundreds more jobs just weeks after its largest layoff in years, underscoring the tech industry’s efforts to trim costs even as it plows billions of dollars into artificial intelligence.

More than 300 employees were told their positions had been eliminated on Monday, according to a Washington state notice reviewed by Bloomberg.

These latest layoffs by Microsoft are on top of the 6,000 job cuts that were revealed last month…

A Microsoft spokesperson said the latest headcount reduction is in addition to the 6,000 job cuts announced last month. “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” the spokesperson said.

If you have a job that you value, hold on to it as tightly as you can, because a lot more people are going to be losing their jobs in the months ahead.

And that is really bad news, because we already have a major employment crisis in this country.

As I discussed the other day, nearly 1 out of every 4 Americans is “functionally unemployed” at this point.

Things are really tough out there right now.

In fact, things are so tough that Americans are eating meals at home at the highest level we have seen since the early days of the pandemic…

More Americans are cooking at home as growing economic concerns are forcing households to cut back, according to Campbell’s CEO Mick Beekhuizen.

Beekhuizen told analysts during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Monday that consumer sentiment continued to soften throughout the quarter, with shoppers becoming even more deliberate about how they were spending money on food.

“A key outcome is a growing preference for home-cooked meals, leading to the highest levels of meals prepared at home since early 2020,” Beekhuizen said.

One way or another, we are going to have to take our medicine.

Either our leaders will have to get our financial house in order, or the bond market will force us to change.

But no matter how it plays out, nobody can deny that the party is ending.

It was fun while it lasted, but everybody knew that the wild spending would eventually have to come to an end.

Needless to say, the adjustment to our standard of living that we will soon experience will be exceedingly painful, and our society is not prepared for that at all.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.

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NATO Watches as Ukraine Strikes - But is NATO Feeding ISR Info to Ukraine, Live?

Hal Turner World June 03, 2025 Hits: 17240

While Ukrainian forces launch wave after wave of attacks, NATO reconnaissance aircraft sit back and watch — closely. Today’s strike on the Crimean Bridge was no exception.

A U.S. U-2S spy plane was operating just 100 km south of Kerch between 09:00 and 14:30, observing both Russian positions and Ukrainian drone activity.

In the western Black Sea, an Italian B-350ER SIGINT aircraft and a U.S. CL-650 ARTEMIS surveillance jet flew near the Romanian coast.

Near Snake Island, a Turkish E-7T AEW&C aircraft — second time in a week — supported Ukrainian operations under the NATO banner.

Over the Golitsyn gas fields, Tekever AR5 drones have flown non-stop for over a week, working in tandem with unmanned naval boats. Two nights in a row, they helped direct Ukrainian drones toward Tendrov Spit.

A Source inside NATO told me today "When NATO flies more than four ISR aircraft at once, it’s not routine — it’s a coordinated intel op. They’re mapping Russian positions, tracking movements, and feeding live data to the Ukrainian side."

NATO’s surveillance over the Black Sea isn’t “just watching” — it’s part of the operation. The same pattern appeared recently over the Kola Peninsula. We all saw what followed: Ukraine Drone strikes upon the Russian base at Murmansk, this past weekend.

UPDATE 5:00 PM EDT --

NATO satellites appear to have been directly involved in the Ukrainian attempt to sabotage the Russian air base Olenya on June 1.

In addition to passive surveillance, they appear to have directly supported the SBU intelligence agency in targeting information and planning.

Here is the satellite positioning info:

On June 1, Ukraine attacked that air base with drones. It seems clear, NATO Satellites were, in fact, used for the attack upon Russia.

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/world-news/nato-watches-as-ukraine

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Elon Musk goes nuclear on Trump and his big, beautiful bill: 'Pork-filled and disgusting'

By EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT

Published: 14:11 EDT, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 17:37 EDT, 3 June 2025

Elon Musk went scorched earth on President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' on Tuesday, calling it 'a disgusting abomination' and condemning lawmakers who voted for it.

The billionaire former 'first buddy' blasted it for massively increasing 'the already gigantic budget deficit.'

'I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it anymore,' Musk wrote in a post on X.

It was by far Musk's strongest attack so far and could put the nail in the coffin of his bromance with the president.

Musk notably did not use Trump's moniker for the federal spending bill - the president refers to it as the 'big, beautiful bill' – but his meaning was clear.

'This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,' the SpaceX boss wrote.

He added: 'It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt.'

Musk left his job as a special government employee only five days ago. He and President Trump appeared to part on good terms, with Trump gifting him a golden key to the White House.

It wasn't immediately clear how Musk's tirade will affect their relationship given that Trump typically has a low tolerance for criticism.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed Musk's tweets when asked about it during a televised press briefing.

'Look the president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill, and it hasn't changed the president's opinion,' she said. 'This is one big, beautiful bill, and he's sticking to it.'

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Musk was 'wrong' about the bill.

'With all due respect, my friend Elon is terribly wrong about the one big, beautiful bill,' Johnson told reporters on Capitol Hill.

Musk has previously indicated he was against the bill, which funds the federal government.

He said he was concerned it would undo the work of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

But his comments on Tuesday were his harshest to date and come as the bill is being debated in the Senate.

It also came five days after he formally left the Trump administration.

The legislation will add about $3.8 trillion to the federal government's $36.2 trillion in debt over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, it will boost the nation's debt by $3.1 trillion.

But Trump has defended his signature legislation, arguing it will lower taxes.

'We will take a massive step to balancing our Budget by enacting the largest mandatory Spending Cut, EVER, and Americans will get to keep more of their money with the largest Tax Cut, EVER, and no longer taxing Tips, Overtime, or Social Security for Seniors — Something 80 Million Voters supported in November,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday.

Democrats, meanwhile, had a field day with Musk's tweets.

'I agree with Elon Musk,' Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said, holding up a print out of Musk's tweets. 'Republicans should listen to him.'

The president has shown a tolerance for Musk's tirades.

Notably, Trump didn't criticize Musk during a joint press conference with him in the Oval Office on Friday.

The president defended his signature legislation but didn't mention Musk. In the past, Trump has attacked others who have criticized himump and Republican candidates elected.

Instead Trump said he would negotiate parts of the bill as it makes its way through the legislative process.

'We will be negotiating that bill, and I'm not happy about certain aspects of it, but I'm thrilled by other aspects of it,' Trump told reporters, without directly addressing Musk's concerns.. Musk, the world's richest man, spent $290 million in the last election cycle to help get Tr

Other administration officials have stood up for the legislation.

Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has been vocal in his defense of the spending plan, a fact that got a lot of attention after his wife Katie Miller left DOGE to work for Elon Musk.

'The Big Beautiful Bill decreases total spending over the budget window by nearly $2 trillion,' Miller wrote on X Sunday.

House Republicans passed the legislation last month by a mere one vote.

The Senate is expected to amend what the House sent them but those negotiations are ongoing. .

Trump has said he wants a final version of the legislation on his desk for signature by July 4.

Musk, meanwhile, formally left the Trump administration on Friday, holding court with the president in an Oval Office press conference. It was his last day as a special government employee.

The Tesla founder sported a black eye during the event, which he said was the result of his son X punching him.

But even before he departed the White House Musk made clear his disagreement with the 'big beautiful bill,' which is Trump's signature legislation that funds the government.

Musk said he was 'disappointed to see the massive spending bill' because it increases the budget deficit and undermines DOGE.

'I was, like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, doesn't decrease it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,' he told CBS News.

I said, 'I actually thought that, when this 'big, beautiful bill' came along, it'd be like, everything he's done on DOGE gets wiped out in the first year.'

'I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful,' Musk added with a laugh. 'But I don't know if it could be both. My personal opinion.'

Musk has claimed to save the federal government billions through his DOGE efforts.

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is intended to be an encompassing piece of legislation to allow Trump to move forward with much of his agenda, with policies ranging from tax cuts to immigration.

The legislation brings large spending increases that the GOP has fought against in recent years, including raising the debt limit by more than $4 trillion over the next two years.

Within the package is about $5 trillion in tax cuts, to be partially funded by repealing or phasing out more quickly the clean energy tax credits passed during Joe Biden's presidency.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14777091/Elon-Musk-goes-nuclear-Trump-big-

beautiful-bill-Pork-filled-disgusting.html 

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Keep a very careful spiritual eye on Russia, that is right, I didn’t say North Korea, I said Russia, Russia.  Listen to the news and you will notice how she is building and building and testing and testing.  Soon she will strike.  

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Russia Seeks Victory, Not 'Delusional' Compromise, In Talks With Ukraine: Medvedev

by Tyler Durden

Authored...

It seems Dmitry Medvedev has once again said the quiet part out loud. The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and former president has said Tuesday that Moscow is engaged in peace talks with Ukraine in order ultimately to ensure a swift and complete Russian victory.

"The Istanbul talks are not for striking a compromise peace on someone else's delusional terms but for ensuring our swift victory and the complete destruction of the neo-Nazi regime," the Russian official, who has long been known for his hawkish outspokenness, stated.

One key thing that Medvedev also addressed is the coming reprisal for Sunday's 'Operation Spider's Web' which saw Ukraine penetrate deep inside Russia with drone strikes on five Russian airbases:

Medvedev added, in an apparent response to Ukraine's weekend strikes on Russian strategic bomber bases, that Moscow would take revenge. "Retribution is inevitable," he said.

"Our Army is pushing forward and will continue to advance. Everything that needs to be blown up will be blown up, and those who must be eliminated will be."

In Istanbul, the Russian delegation had handed over a long awaited ceasefire proposal, which contains a full outline for permanent settlement. We earlier featured the following Moscow demands from the document as follows:

Crimea, Donbass, Kherson, Zaporozhye internationally recognized as Russian

Ukraine doesn’t join NATO or any military bloc

Ukraine holds elections

Withdraws troops from new Russian regions

BANS Nazi propaganda

Without doubt, the Zelensky government is going to reject these conditions, particularly the sticking point about territorial concessions. Kiev has already rejected the offer of a two or three day short ceasefire.

Sunday's massive drone attack, which destroyed many advanced, expensive aircraft such as long-range strategic bombers - some parked at airbases very far away from the Ukraine border - was meant to given Zelensky leverage in further negotiations.

President Zelensky's reaction to the Russian delegation's stance after Monday's talks:

“Arrogant people”: Zelensky on the behavior of the Russians during today’s negotiations. pic.twitter.com/TNfeRYJXIJ

— WarTranslated (@wartranslated) June 2, 2025

As geopolitical blog Moon of Alabama lays out, the brazen operation was by design meant to influence talks at a moment Ukrainian losses kept mounting fast:

Days before negotiations towards an and of the conflict the operational tempo of the war in Ukraine has increased.

During the last week of May the Russian forces took 18 settlements and over 200 square kilometer. During the last 24 hours at least another 3 settlements have changed hands. The Ukrainian army is no longer capable to hold its defense lines. Its situation is deteriorating day by day.

On Saturday a Russian missile attack hit a Ukrainian military training camp. It killed or wounded about 100 soldiers. It was the second time the camp had been hit.

Certainly, Ukraine has at least shifted the global conversation in the sense that Europe is again rallying behind Kiev, and now there's strong pressure on the White House to 'just go with it' and allow the Ukrainians to keep up the escalation game on Russia.

‘An epic failure’: Russia reels from surprise Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet

While the effect on Russia’s nuclear capacity is likely to be limited, the attack could affect day-to-day operations in Ukraine, say analysts.

w/ @NastyaStognei @fabrice_deprez

Graphics: @BobHaslett pic.twitter.com/q4pfSRaJ8L

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) June 3, 2025

Of course, this is highly dangerous, and Putin has never been one to blink first - but is likely to unleash painful retaliation on Ukraine, including the likelihood of bombs away on the capital.

Meanwhile, there's been uncharacteristic silence out of the White House. Trump has indicated that he's still open to the possibility of an in-person meeting involving both Zelensky and Putin at the same table, but this scenario is slipping away by the day, as the war tempo picks up pace.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-seeks-victory-not-delusional-compromise-talks-ukraine-medvedev 

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'Unusual flurry' of earthquakes in Idaho sparks fear of looming danger: 'Be prepared'

READ MORE: Earthquake strikes fault line at risk of 'The Big One' just miles from iconic US city

By CHRIS MELORE, ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 10:25 EDT, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 11:30 EDT, 3 June 2025

Idaho has been rocked by flurry of earthquakes, with more than a dozen breaking out within the last 12 hours.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed that several of these quakes were stronger than 3.5 in magnitude. The latest one (magnitude 3.9) struck just outside the small town of Stanley in Central Idaho at 9:06am ET Tuesday morning.

Overall, there have been a staggering 33 earthquakes recorded by USGS in the same area of Idaho since 2:13pm Monday afternoon.

Stanley, which has a population of less than 150 people, played a key role in the gold rush during the late 1860s and 1870s.

Stanley also sits near the Sawtooth Fault, a 40-mile-long fault line running through central Idaho. While geologically ancient, the Sawtooth Fault was only clearly identified in 2010.

It drew national attention after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck in 2020, one of the largest in Idaho's recent history, which was felt across several states.

Experts have called the Sawtooth Fault a 'sleeping giant' as it is dormant for long periods but capable of triggering a devastating earthquake when it awakens.

This week's constant wave of seismic activity in the same area is 'unusual' and concerning to Idaho state geologist Claudio Berti, who said it's unclear what's going to happen next.

Between 10:23pm ET Monday night and 5am Tuesday morning, a dozen moderate-sized earthquakes struck the area around Stanley.

Then, USGS reported that another four quakes rattled the region starting at 7:57am ET. Three of these quakes exceeded 3.5 in magnitude.

Earthquakes between 2.5 and 5.4 are typically felt by people and may cause minor damage. No damage has been reported from this swarm.

Seismic swarms can sometimes act as precursors to larger earthquakes along a certain fault line, but there's no guarantee such an event will take place.

However, scientists estimate the fault could produce magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquakes, strong enough to cause serious shaking and damage hundreds of miles away.

'When we get one single [earthquake] event somewhere in the middle of nowhere, it is hard to make any sense of it,' Berti told the Idaho Statesman.

He explained that when there's a constant series of quakes focused in a specific area, their alignment tends to reveal the location and shape of the fault - the crack in the Earth's crust where rocks move and cause earthquakes.

The vast majority of earthquakes result from the constant movement of tectonic plates, which are massive, solid slabs of rock that make up the planetary surface and shift around on top of Earth's mantle - the inner layer between the crust and core.

As the tectonic plates slowly move against each other, their edges can get stuck due to friction and stress will build along the edges.

When that stress overcomes the friction, the plates slip, causing a release of energy that travels in waves through the Earth's crust and generates the shaking we feel at the surface.

The Sawtooth Fault is believed to be millions of years old and is part of the larger tectonic process that shaped the Basin and Range Province in the western US.

USGS also noted that there have been 133 earthquakes in the general vicinity of Stanley in the last three weeks.

The strongest of these was a 4.0 magnitude quake Tuesday morning at 3:34am ET.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14775967/Rocky-mountain-state-dozen-earthquakes-Big-One.html 

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Lebanese Prime Minister says normalization with Israel only possible with two-state-solution - CNN

"I would like to see a two-state solution, Israel withdrawing from the occupied territories in exchange for peace, and that peace will lead to normalization," said the PM.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

MAY 31, 2025 14:06

Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon and former President of the International Court of Justice, said in an interview with CNN in Dubai this week that his country's normalization of relations with Israel would only be possible through a two-state solution that includes the creation of a Palestinian state.

"I would like to see a two-state solution, Israel withdrawing from the occupied territories in exchange for peace, and that peace will lead to normalization. Normalization is part of the vision."

Salam also said during the interview that Israel's presence "in parts of southern Lebanon is undermining Beirut’s attempts to restore sovereignty," and added that he would like the US to pressure Israel to withdraw from the five outposts that it established a few hundred meters from the border.

“Israeli presence in Lebanon is a red line for everyone. This is not a red line for Hezbollah alone,” he added in the interview.

Salam's earlier statements on Israel this week

He previously did an interview with Sky News Arabia this week, and told the source that his government would not be cooperating closely with Iran, and said that Lebanon would only consider peace with Israel if it was "real peace."

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-856144 

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For they have poked the bear over and over and they tell the bear how much more mightier than they are and the bear has now spoken.  If those that are speaking against us don’t stop we will strike you and you will know you have been struck.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches drone attacks on Putin’s planes after seven killed in Russian bridge blasts

The SBU says it conducted drone strikes on over 40 Russian military aircraft

Tara Cobham

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Jabed Ahmed

Sunday 01 June 2025 13:00 BST

Ukraine has launched drone strikes at a military base in Siberia, local officials have said.

Igor Kobzev, the regional governor, said that "the source from where the drones were fired has already been blocked" and that it was the first such attack in Siberia.

Ukraine's domestic security agency, the SBU, said it conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft.

An SBU official told news agency Reuters the struck aircraft included Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukraine.

The Independent could not immediately verify the statement. The source shared video footage with Reuters which they said showed the strikes.

It comes after seven people were killed and dozens more injured after bridges collapsed in separate incidents across Russia, causing trains to derail.

The seven people died and a further 69 were wounded when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian officials said.

Russia's Railways initially blamed the collapse in the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, on “illegal interference in the operation of transport”, in a likely reference to Ukrainian saboteurs, but the Telegram post was later removed.

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

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Key Points

Ukraine hits over 40 Russian aircraft with drones, security official says

Two bridges collapse causing trains to derail in Russian border regions

Russia says two bridges collapsed due to explosions

Bryansk bridge collapse was 'sabotage', Russian military blogger says

Saboteurs claim responsibility for disrupting railway in Donetsk

Ukraine hits over 40 Russian aircraft with drones, security official says

Ukraine's domestic security agency, the SBU, conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft on Sunday, an SBU official told news agency Reuters.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the struck aircraft included Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukraine.

The Independent could not immediately verify the statement.

The source shared video footage which they said showed the strikes, Reuters reported.

Jabed Ahmed1 June 2025 12:39

and live news continues...

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-bridge-collapse-

putin-trump-zelensky-b2761461.html 

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NATO Meeting Quietly Admits: NATO is LOSING to Russia in Ukraine

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In the silence of elite military circles, where words are not spoken lightly, concern reigned. And not without reason. NATO-trained, supplied, and backed, Ukraine - is LOSING to Russia.

Senior officers from about twenty countries met at the British Royal Institute for Defense Studies to discuss the renewal of formations that were once the backbone of military power — the Army Corps.

Those units, which were thought to be a thing of the past since the collapse of the USSR, are once again becoming the focal point of defense strategies.

It sounds paradoxical, but while politicians are still dealing with theories and questions about whether Russia poses a real threat to NATO members, the army is not asking "if", but "where, when and how." And behind that attitude is a serious analysis of the situation on the ground.

The Russian army, which showed serious weaknesses in the initial months of the 2022 military operation, seems almost unrecognizable today.

Western military strategists are shocked — and not just because of the speed with which Russian forces are adapting. Sources from NATO admit that Russian troops are currently outnumbering the Western ones by a number of criteria.

The number of engaged units at the front is now twice as high as at the beginning of the special military operation. Meanwhile, Russia's arms and ammunition production has skyrocketed, and experience with Western systems such as HIMARS has allowed the Russian side to develop effective neutralization methods.

Even Ukraine's dominance in battlefield innovation has faded. Russia's use of drones and electronic warfare systems sets new standards, and analysts believe that Russia is ahead of NATO in those segments.

Their drones are more numerous, cheaper and better adapted to combat conditions. The infrastructure for the production and application of such systems seems almost inexhaustible.

The development of precise missile systems is attracting special attention. The Iskander, which has been compared to the American ATACMS missile, is showing increasing effectiveness and is increasingly difficult to shoot down even with systems such as the American Patriot.

It targets the most important military targets - from command centers to HIMARS launch systems.

There is also concern among NATO generals about one factor that cannot be measured — Russia's willingness to persevere despite heavy losses. It is an element that the West does not have.

That mentality, that acceptance of risk, allows the Russian side flexibility and initiative that allies can hardly follow.

Speakers at the London meeting pointed out that it is time for the European population to understand - the army can no longer be protected at any cost. Losses are inevitable.

But the list of challenges does not end there. NATO's infrastructure for the rapid deployment of forces to the eastern border remains unreliable. Even the most ready U.S. 18th Airborne Corps, which includes the elite 82nd and 101st Divisions, is still testing how to function in a new kind of conflict — one where drones detect the slightest movement.

The British Allied Rapid Reaction Corps is still in the organizational stage, and will not reach full combat readiness until next year. Then, even when the troops do move, they will have to navigate a web of bureaucratic and logistical hurdles, bottlenecks and restrictions of national transport rules.

The biggest risk lies in the fact that, in the event of an open conflict, unlike Ukraine, the entire NATO infrastructure — ports, railways, warehouses — would be exposed to strikes from the very beginning.

There are no longer safe supply routes from peaceful countries. That would be a very different scenario. However, 'not everything is black'.

European countries are increasingly investing in armaments and defense. A new strategic defense review is being prepared in the UK, which foresees an extra £1 billion for the acquisition of unmanned systems and faster decision-making in the field.

But the problem is not only about money. Time is what is missing the most. The speed with which Russia is adapting and strengthening does not leave much room for relaxation. And while the West is moving at the pace of bureaucracy from the peacetime days, the question is whether it will have enough time to prepare?

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Major Provocation: Germany Deploys Troops on Foreign Soil for First Time Since WW2

Hal Turner World May 31, 2025 Hits: 11876

Germany has deployed its FIRST PERMANENT FOREIGN FORCE since WWII. They've done it on soil of a former Soviet state, in what is viewed as a "major provocation" to Russia.

Berlin has officially launched the 45th Armored Brigade in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The brigade will grow to 4,800 troops by the end of 2025 and will include:

44 Leopard II tanks (203rd Panzer Battalion)

44 Puma IFVs (122nd Panzergrenadier Battalion)

PzH 2000 howitzers (455th Panzer Artillery Battalion by 2026)

Stationed on former Soviet territory, the move is seen as a major provocation by Russia, and marks Germany’s deeper military commitment to NATO’s eastern flank.

Bear in mind this comes after US Secretary of State, James Baker, promised Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO "will not move one inch eastward" if then then-Soviet Union allowed the re-0unification of East and West Germany.

Based on the promises made by Secretary Baker and other NATO member country officials, Gorbachev agreed to allow East and West Germany to re-unify, and removed 300,000 Soviet troops from what was, at that time, East Germany.

The promise made by Baker, to Gorbachev, is recorded in the US National Security Archive Minutes of their meeting on February 9, 1990, at the Kremlin, in Moscow.

Again, the collective West, breaks its word.

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UK to spend £1.5bn on new weapons factories in response to threat posed by Putin

Labour defence secretary John Healey and prime minister Keir Starmer to unveil new strategic defence review as war rages on the edge of Europe

Kate Devlin

Whitehall Editor

Sunday 01 June 2025 10:52 BST

The government has announced plans to build six new munitions and weapons factories – at a cost of £1.5bn – as ministers seek to improve the UK’s war readiness in the face of growing hostility from Russia.

The plans will form part of a war-ready – or “always on” – pipeline that can be scaled up at short notice.

Making the announcement ahead of a new defence review published on Monday, defence secretary John Healey said the “hard-fought lessons” of Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine “show a military is only as strong as the industry that stands behind them”.

A massive increase in the number of munitions and energetics, such as propellants and explosives, made in Britain will “better deter our adversaries and make the UK secure at home and strong abroad”, Mr Healey said.

It will also boost the number of skilled jobs in every nation and region of the UK as part of plans to make defence “an engine for economic growth”, he added.

The plans are designed to support 1,800 jobs and procure up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons, bringing the amount Britain spends on munitions in the five years to 2029 to £6bn.

The Times reported Britain also wants to purchase fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons, which would mark a recognition that the world has entered a more dangerous nuclear era.

The publication added that Mr Healey hopes to acquire American-made fighter jets capable of launching gravity bombs with lower power than conventional nukes, with discussions ongoing between the US and the UK.

On Saturday, Mr Healey said he had “no doubt” the UK will spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence by 2034. It follows persistent pressure from US president Donald Trump, who has urged Nato allies to raise defence spending to 5 per cent – more than double the alliance’s current 2 per cent target.

The new defence review is expected to warn of an “immediate and pressing” threat posed by Russia and draw heavily on the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

Cyber experts are expected to be sent to the front line alongside regular forces, in a move designed to modernise the British military.

Ministers have already announced plans to spend an additional £1.5bn fixing up military houses amid claims years of neglect has led to troops quitting.

The latest announcement comes in response to a call in the defence review for an “always on” munitions production capacity that can be quickly scaled up.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “A strong economy needs a strong national defence, and investing in weaponry and munitions and backing nearly 2,000 jobs across Britain in doing so is proof the two go hand in hand.

“We are delivering both security for working people in an uncertain world and good jobs, putting more money in people’s pockets as part of our Plan for Change.”

The 3 per cent funding could prove controversial. Money to meet the 2.5 per cent target was found by slashing overseas aid from 0.5 per cent to 0.3 per cent of GDP – a move which prompted then international development minister Anneliese Dodds to resign.

Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge said: “It’s a bit rich of Labour to talk about ‘always on’ munitions production when procurement has been largely switched off for the past year. Rachel Reeves has deliberately used the SDR to put an effective freeze on new orders for the kit our military needs.

“Of course, we welcome investment in new munitions factories, but we don’t know when they will be ready, only that these orders should have been placed months ago.

“Ultimately, we need to see greater ambition for the pace and scale of rearmament our armed forces require, given the threats we face and the need to replace inventory gifted to Ukraine. That means 3 per cent of GDP by the end of this parliament, and Labour properly prioritising defence spending - instead of seeking to outspend Reform on welfare.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/weapon-factory-defence-review-russia-ukraine-war-b2761249.html 

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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Rhodes, Greece; Tremors Felt Across Türkiye, Egypt, Syria

Edited by: Saihaj Madan  Updated Jun 3, 2025, 07:37 IST

summary

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 16 miles from Rhodes, Greece. The tremor was felt across parts of Türkiye, Egypt, Syria, Greece, and several other countries in the region.

A powerful preliminary 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 16 miles from Rhodes, Greece. The tremor was felt across parts of Türkiye, Egypt, Syria, Greece, and several other countries in the region. The earthquake reportedly struck the Dodecanese Islands. The earthquake struck at a depth of 68 kilometers (42 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (@ncmuae) reported that a 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Southwest Türkiye at 3:17 AM UAE time.

Tremors were felt across a wide area, causing concern among residents in several cities and towns throughout the region.

A user on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to the earthquake, stating, "Nothing quite like a 6.6 magnitude earthquake to wake you up in the middle of the night in Rhodes..."

Also Read: 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Greece, 2nd In A Week; Tsunami Warning Issued

Another user wrote, "Rudely awoken by a 6.6 earthquake in Turkey. We’re ok. Just shaken. I hope no one got hurt."

A third user exclaimed, "Jeepers nothing like an earthquake in Rhodes to get you going at 2am. Rather surreal to feel the whole hotel move!"

Local officials are monitoring the situation, but so far, there are no reports of serious injuries or damage. Emergency teams are staying ready in case aftershocks happen.

https://www.timesnownews.com/world/europe/6-2-magnitude-earthquake-reported-near-rhodes

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Former CIA analyst: '100 percent sure' CIA had some involvement in massive Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airfields

Ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson says Ukraine could not have pulled this off on its own and that it bears the fingerprints of a CIA and/or British MI6 operation.

Leo Hohmann  Jun 03, 2025

By now you’ve all heard something about Ukraine’s massive assault of killer drones that attacked Russian airfields housing Russia’s nuclear bomber fleet in Siberia and several other locations deep within the country’s heartland.

The mainstream narrative is that the operation took upwards of 18 months to plan and execute and was “personally overseen” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Sorry, folks, but I don’t buy it. This attack was not something a guy like Zelensky, whose skill set includes being a former homo-erotic dancer and actor, was prepared for.

The attack, according to mainstream reports, took out 41 aircraft or roughly 34 percent of Russia’s fleet of strategic bombers.

Yet, other knowledgeable sources, such as former British diplomat Alastair Crook, estimate the number of lost Russian bombers at closer to 7, or roughly 5 percent of the country’s overall fleet. The Western media is always going to take information from Kiev at face value, rather than question it or compare it to what the Russian media is reporting.

Anyway, it’s fair to say that whether it was 5 percent, 10 percent or 34 percent, what happened on Sunday in Russia was a major propaganda victory for Ukraine and an embarrassing intelligence lapse for Russia.

Will it change the trajectory of the war between Russia and Ukraine? Absolutely not. And that trajectory has been going in Russia’s favor for months.

But one big unanswered question is how much, if anything, was known about this attack in the bowels of the Washington deep state in Washington, D.C.

Did the president himself know about it? The official line is that he did not.

However, that doesn’t mean the U.S. government wasn’t involved.

As former CIA analyst Larry Johnson said Monday in an interview with Judge Andrew Napolitano, the U.S. government would likely strive to give the president plausible deniability for an operation like this, which took place some 2,700 miles inside Russia and away from the frontlines of the ongoing war.

In a NATO proxy war against Russia, with Ukraine serving as the proxy, somebody in Washington and/or London had to of been involved in an operation as sophisticated and strategic as the one that went down in Russia on Sunday, Johnson said.

“I guarantee you,” he said. “At least one, if not more officers, within the Central Intelligence Agency knew about this and may have even been involved with the planning for it and the operation of it.”

When pressed by Napolitano on how confident he was that CIA, MI6 or perhaps the Israeli Mossad would have been involved in an operation of this scale, Johnson responded:

“100 percent. Just the operations of initiating, of turning the drones on. Think of the process. You’ve got them hidden under this roof, so the roof has to open up. That requires an external command. The reports are they were using the Russian phone network. Maybe? But I think Starlink, Elon Musk’s operation, was involved with this as well. You can’t rule out satellite communications as a source of overhead imagery. Hey, it was reported, and I see no confirmation of it, that (U.S. Defense Secretary) Pete Hegseth was watching the attack in real time. Which means (if true), he absolutely knew it was coming on.”

Fast-forward to the 5-minute mark to watch the key parts of the interview with Larry Johnson in the video below.

If Johnson, a street-wise veteran former CIA analyst, is saying that he’s 100 percent sure that someone in the CIA was aware of this attack and may have been involved in helping to pull it off, what does that tell you about the U.S. government and who is really in charge of it? It’s not the president, folks. He’s just along for the ride.

And if the president did know about it, then he has just lost all credibility in his purported role as peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s gloves are going to come off, either as a result of this escalation or the next one, but they’re going to come off and we are going to World War III with Russia, which means we will also at some point be fighting China, Iran and North Korea.

Pray for peace. Prepare for war. Because with each passing day we are getting closer. Why? Because the globalist Luciferians who run the puppet politicians want it. They want it because they feel they need it in order to complete the Great Reset and transition into an all-digital, all-knowing, global surveillance state and end-times beast system powered by artificial intelligence.

https://leohohmann.substack.com/p/former-cia-analyst-100-percent-sure 

4-14-02 At the altar after the pm service etc So listen not to the world, nor the lies of the world, or to those that say it is all turning around, for it is not so. You shall hear of more fish being washed ashore that are dead, because of the pollution of the water. You will hear of more icebergs breaking off and melting. You will hear of places in the south that will continually throughout summer be in the hundred and above range. You will hear of droughts like you have never heard of before. Not only here, but all over the world. Volcanoes, earthquakes, straight-winds, tidal waves, you will hear of things you have not heard of in the degree that you shall now hear of them. Realize that it is only signs of the end-time. etc

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Urgent warning as 'lifeblood of the western US' is rapidly vanishing... putting millions at risk

READ MORE: One of the world's continents is being torn apart

By OSHEEN YADAV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 10:38 EDT, 2 June 2025 | Updated: 13:38 EDT, 2 June 2025

Water in the Colorado River Basin, a vital source for over 40 million people, has vanished at an alarming pace over the past 20 years, a new study has found.

The Colorado River Basin spans over 246,000 square miles and supplies water to seven US states, including Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, and California.

Researchers used more than two decades of satellite data to track water loss in the region.

Between April 2002 and October 2024, the basin lost more than 13 trillion gallons of freshwater that is nearly two-thirds of it from underground reserves.

Since 2003, nearly 28 million acre-feet of groundwater roughly the full capacity of Lake Mead has depleted, driven by unregulated pumping and drought.

They used data from NASA to monitor underground water loss.

It shows that since 2015, the groundwater has been depleting 2.4 times faster than surface water, marking a sharp acceleration in water loss.

The groundwater loss is driven largely by over-pumping in the Lower Colorado River Basin, particularly in Arizona, Nevada, and California where regulation is minimal or nonexistent.

Professor Jay Famiglietti, the study's senior from Arizona State University, said: 'Everyone in the US should be worried about it, because we grow a lot of food in the Colorado River Basin and that's food that's used all over the entire country.'

The Colorado River and its underground supply support everything from drinking water for cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix to massive agricultural operations growing water-heavy crops like alfalfa, much of which is exported.

'Over-pumping is the main cause of groundwater losses over the past 20 years,' Professor Famiglietti said. 'There's nothing illegal about it, it's just unprotected.'

The Colorado River Basin has long depended on snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains to refill its rivers, reservoirs, and aquifers.

But rising temperatures and droughts, driven by climate change, are shrinking snowpack and reducing surface water flow.

The decreasing supply of surface water is visually apparent throughout the region.

Lake Powell and Lake Mead have seen sharply falling levels, and the Colorado River's overall flow has diminished, a trend researchers say will likely continue if warming intensifies.

As surface water becomes less reliable, cities and farms are leaning more heavily on groundwater but that safety net is also collapsing.

'We used to say the Colorado River is the lifeblood of the western US,' Professor Famiglietti told The Guardian. 'Now it's becoming clear that groundwater is the lifeblood and it's vanishing.'

The study highlights that the Lower Basin including Arizona, Nevada, and parts of California has been hit hardest. Groundwater accounts for more than 71 percent of total water loss in that region.

Arizona in particular faces critical risk. Outside of designated management areas, groundwater pumping remains largely unregulated. As a result, wells are drying up, pumping costs are rising, and food security is under growing threat.

As groundwater vanishes, wells run dry, pumping costs rise, and food security is threatened.

About 80 percent of the Colorado River Basin's water goes to agriculture, supporting a $1.4 billion industry in Arizona alone, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The new study conducted by Arizona State University offers one of the most detailed looks yet at water loss in the Colorado River Basin.

Since 2015, most of the Colorado River Basin's freshwater loss has been driven by aggressive groundwater pumping in Arizona, where the absence of statewide regulations outside designated Active Management Areas has allowed unchecked extraction for agriculture and growing urban demand.

The research used satellite-based gravity data to measure changes in total water storage including snow, surface water, soil moisture, and groundwater.

The Lower Basin, which includes Arizona, Nevada, and parts of California, was hit hardest, with groundwater making up more than 71 percent of its total water loss.

This isn't the first warning. Previous studies using NASA's data have documented steady groundwater declines in the region between 2003 and 2014.

But the latest research confirms that the pace of depletion has accelerated, especially since 2015.

The Colorado River's flow has dropped 13 percent below its 20th-century average in recent years, and if current warming trends continue, experts warn it could shrink by as much as 30 percent by mid-century.

States in the region were forced to reach a federal agreement in 2023 to limit water usage and try to protect the river's supply.

The more water that is lost from the river, Professor Famigletti told the Washington Post, 'the more pressure there's going to be on the groundwater' in the basin.

'And then,' he said, 'it becomes a ticking time bomb.'

Meanwhile, demand is only rising, with the region attracting water-intensive industries like data centers and semiconductor factories.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14762631/40m-Americans-risk-having-no-

water-vital-source-VANISHING-hometown-danger.html 

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etc.. All these things are end-time signs, the economy, the loss of jobs, the government control. You are in a time that the world has never seen before and that time does not get better, etc..

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Microsoft to cut 305 jobs in Washington state, Redmond location

Jun 2, 2025, 2:41 PM

BY JASON SUTICH

Content Editor

Microsoft laid off 305 jobs in Redmond, Washington on Monday, according to a filing with the Washington State Employment Security Department (WSESD).

The filing labeled the layoffs as permanent, effective Aug. 1.

Microsoft has laid off approximately 2,300 employees in recent weeks, according to WSESD.

Microsoft’s previous layoff history in Redmond

On May 15, Microsoft announced layoffs at its Redmond location, affecting 1,985 positions, scheduled to take effect on July 12.

The report comes on the heels of a May 13 announcement that Microsoft will begin laying off roughly 6,000 workers, nearly 3% of its workforce, according to The Associated Press.

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Disney to lay off hundreds of finance, film and TV employees: report

Several hundred employees are being laid off by The Walt Disney Company starting Monday.

Thomas Stevenson Jun 2, 2025

Several hundred employees are being laid off by The Walt Disney Company starting Monday, according to a report from Deadline. The cuts are impacting the company worldwide.

Per the outlet, citing sources familiar with the matter, the cuts primarily affect Disney Entertainment as well as the corporate financial side of the company. Marketing, filming, casting, and development will be impacted.

Most of the affected Disney Entertainment Television staff that are being let go are reportedly located in Los Angeles, the outlet said, but no teams are being completely eliminated.

For the entertainment giant, this is the fourth round of layoffs since mid-2024, and has been part of a cost-cutting process. When Bob Iger returned as CEO in 2023, he had set the goal of cutting $7.5 billion in costs. 7,000 jobs were cut that year.

In March earlier this year, there were around 200 Disney workers laid off from the corporation, comprising 6 percent of its workforce at ABC News. This followed a restructuring last October, when ABC Signature shut down and its operations were absorbed by 20th Television.

The latest cuts also follow better-than-expected Q2 earnings for the company, which was largely driven by sports as well as experiences. Last year Iger emphasized a need to increase the selling of experiences to Disney customers, with a focus on theme parks. The cuts at Disney also come as there have been cuts to staff at NBCUniversal as well, and the company is spinning off cable networks to fall under a new company named Versant.

https://thepostmillennial.com/disney-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-finance-film-and-tv-employees-report 

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:6  "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

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Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Ended after 75 Minutes

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The Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul ended after 75 minutes.

Unlike the first meeting, where Ukraine insisted on a "translator" to translate from Ukraine-to-Russian and vice-versa (even though they are, ostensibly the same language) - this meeting was conducted in Russian language. So that farce is over.

The two sides agreed to another prisoner exchange. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov states following today’s peace talks in Istanbul, that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a “all-for-all” exchange of seriously wounded and ill prisoners of war, as well as all servicemembers aged 18–25. He adds that both sides have also agreed to begin exchanging the bodies of servicemembers 6,000 by 6,000.

The two sides agreed to meet to "talk" again.

What was accomplished? Almost nothing.

Ukraine gave Russia its written proposal for peace.

Russia gave Ukraine its proposal for peace. (Which has STILL not been released publicly)

The sides agreed on a prisoner exchange.

The meeting ended.

Hal Turner Analysis

This entire "meeting" could have been done via a ten minute telephone call and an email. Instead, both sides had to gather, with global media, in Istanbul, Turkey, to accomplish . . . . what?

It is my considered opinion that both sides know this peace negotiation is a farce. Neither Ukraine nor Russia want peace.

Ukraine is under the delusion they can win. Russia is grounded in the reality that Russia WILL win. It will just be more expensive in materiel and lives.

It seems clear to me there is no Diplomatic solution to this problem. Ukraine's proposed Peace Plan (HERE) makes that clear.

I take today's events to mean the end to this conflict will happen when Ukraine is completely defeated and can fight no more. I do not see any hope AT ALL of it ending sooner.

In related news, Russian President Putin stated publicly this morning that only four percent (4%) of Russia's strategic Bomber aircraft fleet was destroyed in yesterday's Ukraine drone strikes. 141 Ukrainian drones used in those strikes were destroyed by Russian air defenses.

Ukraine may have WANTED to destroy 40 Russian Bombers, it appears they only destroyed five.

The conflict, therefore, continues.

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Put your money, your time, your efforts into what I tell you to do, for I will cause you to have a victory such as you have never seen. And it shall be so clear, yes; it shall be so clear what you are all to do. Yes, for I shall speak to you, my power shall be awesome and miracles shall come to pass. It shall not be the fake gold or the fake feathers or the false shaking or the animal noises or the falling under the power and not coming away with permanent results or changed lives. My prophetic shall speak concerning things to come in a clear concise manner that no one shall want to miss or read second hand. For they will want to hear it under the anointing of the prophets and to receive the anointing of the prophet that shall manifest miracles, signs and wonders. People shall now see the signs of the last days like never before. Not only in a strange and confusing weather, the heat, the drought, the floods, the forest fires, the volcanoes, lack of jobs, shortage of money, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, sandstorms, straight wind, electrical storms, electrical shortages, hail, locusts, pestilence’s, the sicknesses, terrorists attacks, wars, the uniting of the false church under the false prophet, the rise of the anti-christ, the riots, the crime, the drugs, alcoholism, great open gay activities and movies, more open sex on TV, more street people, homeless, lack of crops, food shortages, great fear in those who do not know me. No peace as my word says for the world. The UN taking more control, martial law established, rationing and many more disasters that shall now begin to come. etc.

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Two states face deadly threat and tell millions of residents to stay indoors and NOT drink coffee

By JOE HUTCHISON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 11:17 EDT, 31 May 2025 | Updated: 19:15 EDT, 31 May 2025

California and Nevada residents have been urged to avoid drinking coffee and stay indoors as temperatures soar into the triple digits this weekend.

Those in the desert regions of Nevada and southeastern California are currently under an extreme heat warning until the end of Saturday night.

The National Weather Service issued advice earlier this week cautioning those in the areas to avoid alcohol and caffeine as it will speed up dehydration.

An extreme heat warning is currently in place across areas including Sacramento, Chico and Modesto.

The notice added: 'Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

'Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.'

In central California, cities including Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare are expected to see the mercury climb as high as 106F.

While Trinity, Mendocino and Lake Counties could see temperatures sore as high as 105F.

The Death Valley, known for its incredibly high temperatures, is expected to hit a scorching 115F.

Dr. Gregory Hartt, ER medical director at Mercy Medical Center Redding, told Newsweek: 'As temperatures climb, we anticipate a corresponding increase in ER visits due to heat-related illnesses.

'A critical component of heat wave preparedness is proactively ensuring adequate staffing levels, supplies, and cooling measures are in place to effectively manage the influx of patients.'

Bloomberg also reported that at least 26 daily records could be either broken or tied across the West over the weekend with the high temperatures.

Bob Oravec, with the US Weather Prediction Center, told the outlet: 'It looks like it will be a pretty short heat wave.'

Temperatures will start to fall slightly on Sunday as low pressure builds up across the West.

Extreme heat is now one of the deadliest weather risks in the US, with an estimated 1,220 people dying each year from it, according to the CDC.

The scorching temps comes after a series of devastating wildfires devastated Southern California earlier this year.

Horrifying blazes killed 30 people across the state, wiping out nearly 17,000 structures including homes, schools, and businesses. The rebuild will take years.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14767681/millions-people-warning-stay-indoors-

weather-California.html 

Houthi missile fire on Tel Aviv during soccer cup finals, rock concert | Watch

Match suspended as sirens warn of attack, rock concert goers ignore warnings; IDF intercepts missile targeting central Israel, attack comes shortly after military strike against Houthi-controlled airport

Ynet|Yesterday | 14:31

A ballistic missile was launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis late Thursday, triggering air raid sirens across central Israel. The IDF reported the threat was intercepted shortly after the alarms sounded.

The missile fire came during the Israeli soccer cup finals, where tens of thousands of fans were on hand at the Bloomfield stadium. The game was halted for 10 minutes before resuming.

At the same time, Singer Aviv Gefen appeared before crowds at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv. Audiences said they could not hear the sirens and were unaware that they had come under attack or were in danger.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol," the military said in a statement.

The attack comes one day after the IDF struck Yemen’s Sanaa airport in retaliation for continuing Houthi missile launches against the country.

"Air Force planes have now attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist organization at the airport in Sanaa and destroyed the last remaining plane used by the Houthis," Defense Minister Israel Katz said after the strike.

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"This is a clear message and a direct continuation of the policy we have established: whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay heavy prices. The ports in Yemen will continue to be severely damaged, and the airport in Sanaa will be destroyed again and again, as will other strategic infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist organization and its supporters.

Damages to Sanaa airport following IDF strike

“The Houthi terrorist organization will be under naval and air blockade - as we pledged and warned. Whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold."

This incident marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict against the terror group, with the Houthis increasing their missile and drone attacks on Israel amid the war in Gaza.

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North Korea shipped minions, munitions to Russia — here’s what the hermit state got in return

North Korea helped Russia to ramp up its missile attacks on key Ukrainian civilian infrastructure through the shipment of thousands of soldiers and artillery shells — with Pyongyang getting sanctions-busting air defense weapons and military equipment in return, officials revealed Thursday.

The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, a group comprising 11 United Nation members observing the sanctions against Pyongyang, found that Russia and North Korea had violated UN sanctions to bolster their military ambitions.

Moscow received more than 12,000 North Korean troops to help retake the Russian region of Kursk from Ukraine earlier this year. The Kremlin also got as many as nine million rounds of artillery and rocket launcher ammunition from North Korea, the MSMT confirmed in its first report.

Even before Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un formally signed a new military alliance last year, Pyongyang had shipped ballistic missiles, self-propelled artillery, long-range multiple rocket launchers to the Kremlin, the MSMT added.

“Pyongyang contributed to Moscow’s ability to increase its missile attacks against Ukrainian cities, including targeted strikes against critical civilian infrastructure,” the report said.

In return for the men and weapons, Russia gifted Kim at least one Pantsir mobile air defense system, a medium-range surface-to-air interceptor and anti-aircraft weapon, officials said.

North Korea also received a Pantsir-class combat vehicle, electronic warfare jamming devices and other military equipment to bolster Kim’s defense systems, according to the report.

MSMT found that Moscow also “supported North Korea’s ballistic missile programs by providing data feedback… leading to improvements in missile guidance performance.”

Along with the military trades, the MSMT found that Pyongyang and Moscow were engaging in financial transactions through North Korea-owned bank accounts in South Ossetia, a city in the nation of Georgia.

Neither North Korea nor Russia have publicly confirmed the exchange of military equipment or technology under their mutual defense pact, which Putin and Kim signed last year.

The MSMT is led by the US, South Korea, and Japan, along with eight other UN members who have been monitoring the sanctions against North Korea since 2024.

The group was formed after Russia dropped out of the previous UN security panel overseeing the sanctions against North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

With Post wires

https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/world-news/north-korea-shipped-minions-munitions-to-russia

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Unstable, very unstable is the world, unstable is the economy, unstable are the events that they are trying to do throughout the whole world.

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Japan's bond selloff is a warning to the world

As yields surge and demand crumbles, Japan is becoming a case study in what happens when investors lose patience with massive deficits

Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged Wednesday to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long Japanese debt is evaporating.

Together, the flops suggest that confidence in long-dated Japanese government bonds is breaking down, despite an emergency signal from Japan’s Ministry of Finance that it may scale back issuance of longer maturities to calm the market. And briefly, the announcement did soothe rattled investors across the globe, helping to push down yields across Asia, the UK, and the U.S.

Analysts now say Japan’s shift toward issuing bonds with shorter maturities could become a global test case for how governments manage growing fiscal stress. But if Wednesday’s auction is any indication, investors remain unconvinced because demand for long-end debt is still deteriorating. And while it may be less consequential, a storm of chatter on X and YouTube (GOOGL) — where armchair analysts warn of a Japan-led global debt spiral — suggests concerns are resonating far beyond institutional desks.

Here’s a quick explainer.

Yields have surged and demand is evaporating

Japan’s 30- and 40-year bond yields have recently soared to record highs (3.2% and 3.5%, respectively) after years of being stuck near zero. It’s a jarring move for a country where the official policy rate, per the Bank of Japan, is around 0.5%. Auctions are failing, with long-dated debt buyers stepping aside even as supply remains strong.

What’s more, insurers are reeling. Four major Japanese life insurers reported $60 billion in paper losses last quarter, quadruple last year’s total. Nippon Life alone saw $25 billion in unrealized losses.

Government debt is enormous and stagflation is looming

With debt-to-GDP at 260% and the Bank of Japan already owning more than half of outstanding Japanese government bonds, the country’s leadershop boxed in. The BOJ is no longer stepping in to buy more.

Inflation is up while real wages are down and GDP is shrinking. That leaves Japan trapped between raising rates and risking recession, or holding steady and letting inflation and yields run even hotter.

Japan’s bond turmoil may offer a glimpse of what’s ahead for other debt-heavy economies

Like Japan, the U.S. is flooding the market with long-term debt at just the moment buyers are growing fatigued and wary. Last week, low-demand Treasury auctions and a Trump-backed, deficit-swelling tax bill pushed 30-year yields above 5% and 10-year yields past 4.5%.

While yields have since dipped, the bigger problem of too much supply and not enough demand remains. And if Japan can’t sustain confidence even after decades of ultra-loose policy, it raises urgent questions about how other governments plan to survive their own reckoning.

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etc.. All these things are end-time signs, the economy, the loss of jobs, the government control. You are in a time that the world has never seen before and that time does not get better, etc..

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Uproar as America's largest pharmacy chain shuts 270 stores... after closing 900 in just three years

READ MORE: We mapped US pharma deserts, where thousands can't get meds

By BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 13:50 EDT, 29 May 2025 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 29 May 2025

The pharmacy retail industry is struggling.

CVS, the chain with over 9,000 locations across the US, confirmed to DailyMail.com that 270 locations would shutter this year.

The closures, which the company initially announced in October 2024, have been underway in several states, with Alabama, New York, Maryland, and Missouri seeing the largest number of closures.

A concerned customer wrote on Reddit: 'Where will 540 pharmacists and 810 technicians go then?'

CVS said it does not comment on which locations will close. But the plan is part of a years-long strategy to right-size the number of pharmacy locations.

In 2021, the company started shuttering 300 stores each year. CVS shuttered 900 US locations in three years.

But it also opened over 100 new locations, including 30 inside of Target locations.

'We’re focused on ensuring we have the right kinds of stores and the right number of stores in the right locations,' a CVS spokesperson told DailyMail.com.

'Even after the realignment work, 85 percent of people in the US will still live within 10 miles of a CVS Pharmacy,' the spokesperson added.

'And, while we’re closing certain locations, we’re also opening stores and pharmacies in areas where there’s a need,' the spokesperson added.

The changes come as pharmacy retailers face severe headwinds against their critical businesses.

Upstart online brands — like Capsule and Blink Health — are attempting to eat into brick-and-mortar sales with more convenient delivery models.

Even Amazon entered the pharmaceutical space, launching its medication delivery platform in 2020.

'Luckily I don’t depend only on CVS,' one Redditor said about the company's decision to shutter stores while facing the increasing competition.

Meanwhile, front-store retail sales, where customers grabbed toothpaste and Tylenol while raking in millions for pharmacies, have cooled.

Shoppers have largely turned to lower-priced retailers while the US economy struggles with sticky inflation after the 2020 pandemic, retail experts have told DailyMail.com.

These challenges have sent CVS competitors into tailspins. Several brands have launched mass closure events or declared bankruptcy.

Walgreens has been pressing ahead with plans to shutter hundreds of stores.

The pharmacy brand pledged to shutter 1,200 locations by 2027.

Walgreens is also reportedly considering a $10 billion deal to sell itself to sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

'Walgreens has been in a tailspin for a long period of time,' retail expert Neil Saunders, of Global Data, previously explained to the Daily Mail.

'Profitability and sales are under pressure, especially on the retail side of the business.'

Meanwhile, Rite Aid has entered its second bankruptcy in two years.

The company, struggling to compete with lower-cost models and lampooned by billions of dollars of debt from opioid settlements, said it would shutter all of its locations.

'This is going to cause a pharmacy desert in my neighborhood and prescription nightmare,' one worried customer wrote on Reddit.

CVS has stepped in, purchasing pharmacy locations from Rite Aid.

They're expected to take on the most customers, having bid on the prescription files of 625 Rite Aid pharmacies across fifteen states.

CVS's closures come after a widespread 'retail apocalypse' last year saw major companies file for bankruptcy and brick-and-mortar stores close in their droves.

Up until mid-December, US retailers shut 7,300 stores - up nearly 60 percent from 2023.

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All Of This Uncertainty Is Causing A Tremendous Amount Of Chaos For Businesses Of All Sizes

How are businesses supposed to plan for the future if they have no idea what the rules of the game are going to be? Businesses thrive in a predictable environment, but we have entered a period of time of extreme uncertainty. One day we are facing high tariffs, the next day one court strikes them all down, and then the next day another court temporarily reverses that decision. How is anyone supposed to make solid business decisions in such an environment? Our economy has been heading in the wrong direction for a long time, and we need to take bold action to fix things. But if legal battles are going to be constantly upending the rules of the game, there is no way that we are going to be able to pull out of our economic death spiral.

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On Wednesday, three judges at the U.S. Court of International Trade made headlines all over the world when they dramatically struck down all of President Trump’s tariffs…

A federal court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have raised the cost of imports for everyone from giant businesses to everyday Americans.

But the administration immediately appealed the decision on Wednesday night, leaving the situation uncertain for consumers and companies and potentially prolonging the battle over whether Trump’s import duties will stand – and possibly reshape the global economy.

A three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade, a relatively low-profile court in Manhattan, stopped Trump’s global tariffs that he imposed citing emergency economic powers, including the “Liberation Day” tariffs he announced on April 2. It also prevents Trump from enforcing his tariffs placed earlier this year against China, Mexico and Canada, designed to combat fentanyl coming into the United States.

Many news outlets on the left were in a celebratory mood once this decision was announced.

For example, the following comes from Politico…

The U.S. Court of International Trade’s unanimous ruling against Trump’s signature tariffs is not the first judicial rebuke of Trump’s second term administration — and it will not be the last — but it may be the most serious and consequential to date. For the time being, the decision provides a major source of relief to the large majority of Americans who opposed Trump’s tariffs; to the U.S. businesses, both large and small, whose operations were existentially threatened by a policy that changed by the day; to the country’s foreign trading partners, whose economies were thrown into disarray; and to international financial markets, which quickly rose after the decision came down.

And the Chinese were quite thrilled by the decision as well…

China reiterated its call for the U.S. to abolish its tariffs after a panel of federal judges ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to introduce them under the emergency powers he had used. The Trump administration is appealing the decision.

He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Chinese Commerce Ministry, said Beijing has “noticed that the court ruled that tariffs imposed over [the] fentanyl issue and Trump administration’s worldwide reciprocal tariffs are illegal and blocked them from going into effect.”

“China has always maintained that there are no winners in a trade war and that protectionism has no way out,” He said, according to state media outlet Global Times.

But the truth is that this court decision really didn’t change much at all.

Economists at Goldman Sachs quickly pointed out that the Trump administration has other ways to impose tariffs and that this ruling “might not change the final outcome for most major US trading partners”…

Goldman Sachs economists said the White House has a few tools at its disposal that could ensure the court ruling is only a temporary problem.

“This ruling represents a setback for the administration’s tariff plans and increases uncertainty but might not change the final outcome for most major US trading partners,” Goldman Sachs economists said in a research note.

“For now, we expect the Trump administration will find other ways to impose tariffs,” they added.

In particular, the Trump administration could use “Section 122 of U.S. trade law, Section 301 investigations and Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930” to impose new tariffs in place of the tariffs that were struck down…

The Trump administration nevertheless has other legal means of imposing tariffs, Goldman says, flagging Section 122 of U.S. trade law, Section 301 investigations and Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930.

Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 does not require a formal investigation and could therefore be one of the swiftest ways to get around the court roadblock.

“The administration could quickly replace the 10% across-the-board tariff with a similar tariff of up to 15% under Sec. 122,” analysts at Goldman said.

But for now, none of that will be necessary, because the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily stopped the decision by the US Court of International Trade from taking effect…

A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The Trump administration had earlier told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it would seek “emergency relief” from the Supreme Court as soon as Friday if the tariff ruling was not quickly put on pause.

The judgment issued Wednesday night by the U.S. Court of International Trade is “temporarily stayed until further notice while this court considers the motions papers,” the appeals court said in its order.

What a mess.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is insisting that this is a matter that will ultimately need to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court…

“There is a troubling and dangerous trend of unelected judges inserting themselves into the presidential decision making process,” she said. “America cannot function if President Trump, or any other president for that matter, has their sensitive diplomatic or trade negotiations railroaded by activist judges.”

She added, “But ultimately, the Supreme Court must put an end to this for the sake of our Constitution.”

She is right.

The Supreme Court will need to get involved.

But how long will that take?

And at this stage, it is very unclear what the Supreme Court will choose to do…

“At the moment, it is anyone’s guess as to whether these very unpopular tariffs will be reinstated on appeal or by the Supreme Court,” said Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, in a May 29 research note. “So, uncertainty is now poised to escalate.”

It could take weeks or even months before a final decision is reached.

So what are U.S. businesses supposed to do during that time?

I have heard from a number of U.S. business owners that are experiencing quite a bit of stress right now.

Sadly, the numbers show that the U.S. economy had shifted into contraction mode even before the global trade war erupted…

According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the advanced GDP Growth Rate is expected to have contracted by 0.2% in the January-March period. The readings show a marked pullback from the prior quarter’s 2.4% expansion.

The drama that has played out right in front of our eyes this week is yet another example of how broken our system has become.

In the months ahead, there will be many more matters that directly affect our economy that will end up in the courts, and unelected judges will get to decide what happens.

It is not good for our society to have endless battles between the executive branch and the judicial branch.

Meanwhile, Congress is so paralyzed that it literally can’t seem to get much of anything done.

If you are trying to run a business in the midst of this madness, you definitely have my sympathy, and I have a feeling that a lot more uncertainty is ahead of us.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

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For even the novice can see the events that have started are not going to stop, but these events have been recorded in my word that they would take place and they will continue to take place.  For only if you were fast asleep could you miss what is going on right now, for I have called for my church to be watchman, I’ve called for you to be awake and know and see the hour that you are living in.  For it is very, very clear now.  For I gave you the sign and my word even tells you about the fig tree, for that is the most important thing and as you see what is taking place right now it will not stop, but it will continue right on through the events that I said would take place for this time and this hour. etc

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President Trump gives Putin deadline to prove he’s serious about ending the war in Ukraine

President Trump gave Vladimir Putin a hard deadline to prove he’s serious about ending the Ukraine war — as the Kremlin revealed Thursday the Russian leader has no plans to pow wow with his US counterpart.

“We’re going to find out whether or not he’s tapping us along or not, and if he is, we’ll respond a little bit differently, but it will take about a week and a half to two weeks,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday.

Asked whether he believed Putin wanted to end the war, Trump said, “I can’t tell you that, but I’ll let you know in about two weeks.”

Trump — who earlier warned that the Russian prez was “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks — added that he was “very disappointed” with Moscow’s recent barrage of missile and drone attacks.

“When I see rockets being shot into cities, that’s no good. We aren’t going to allow it,” he said.

Still, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin has no plans to speak to Trump — as his forces continued to make gains on the battlefield, including capturing three more villages in eastern Ukraine on Thursday.

Trump, for his part, has grown increasingly testy with Putin in recent days.

He spoke with the Russian strongman for two hours last week and thought he’d cinched a deal to begin ceasefire negotiations immediately.

Since then, Moscow launched its worst ever military assault on Ukraine — spurring Trump to declare Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY” and that he was “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in peace talks.

Putin claimed last week that he’d agreed to work with Kyiv on a memorandum to establish a peace accord, including the timing of a ceasefire.

Russia says it’s currently drafting its version of the memorandum but can’t predict how long that will take.

Ukraine, meanwhile, hit out over Russia’s delay in sharing the memorandum, saying it suggested it likely contains unrealistic demands.

“The Russians’ fear of sending their ‘memorandum’ to Ukraine suggests that it is likely filled with unrealistic ultimatums, and they are afraid of revealing that they are stalling the peace process,” Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesman, Heorhii Tykhyi, wrote on X on Thursday.

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:6  "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

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Report: Iran to consider uranium enrichment freeze if US releases funds

Sources close to negotiating team say 'political understanding with the United States could be reached soon' if Washington accepted Tehran's conditions, which also includes recognition of former's right to refine uranium for civil use

Reuters|Yesterday | 12:30

Iran may pause uranium enrichment if the U.S. releases frozen Iranian funds and recognises Tehran's right to refine uranium for civilian use under a "political deal" that could lead to a broader nuclear accord, two Iranian official sources said.

The sources, close to the negotiating team, said on Wednesday a "political understanding with the United States could be reached soon" if Washington accepted Tehran's conditions. One of the sources said the matter "has not been discussed yet" during the talks with the United States.

The sources told Reuters that under this arrangement, Tehran would halt uranium enrichment for a year, ship part of its highly enriched stock abroad or convert it into fuel plates for civilian nuclear purposes.

A temporary pause to enrichment would be a way to overcome an impasse over clashing red lines after five rounds of talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to resolve a decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme.

U.S. officials have repeatedly said that any new nuclear deal with Iran - to replace a failed 2015 accord between Tehran and six world powers - must include a commitment to scrap enrichment, viewed as a potential pathway to developing nuclear bombs.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied such intentions, saying it wants nuclear energy only for civilian purposes, and has publicly rejected Washington's demand to scrap enrichment as an attack on its national sovereignty.

In Washington, a U.S. official told Reuters the proposal aired by the Iranian sources had not been brought to the negotiating table to date. The U.S. State Department and Iran's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on this article.

The Iranian sources said Tehran would not agree to dismantling of its nuclear programme or infrastructure or sealing of its nuclear installations as demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

Instead, they said, Trump must publicly recognise Iran's sovereign right to enrichment as a member of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and authorise a release of Iranian oil revenues frozen by sanctions, including $6 billion in Qatar.

Iran has not yet been able to access the $6 billion parked in a Qatar bank that was unfrozen under a U.S.-Iranian prisoner swap in 2023, during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.

"Tehran wants its funds to be transferred to Iran with no conditions or limitations. If that means lifting some sanctions, then it should be done too," the second source said.

The sources said the political agreement would give the current nuclear diplomacy a greater chance to yield results by providing more time to hammer out a consensus on hard-to-bridge issues needed for a permanent treaty.

"The idea is not to reach an interim deal, it would (rather) be a political agreement to show both sides are seeking to defuse tensions," said the second Iranian source.

Western diplomats are sceptical of chances for U.S.-Iranian reconciliation on enrichment. They warn that a temporary political agreement would face resistance from European powers unless Iran displayed a serious commitment to scaling back its nuclear activity with verification by the U.N. nuclear watchdog.

Even if gaps over enrichment narrow, lifting sanctions quickly would remain difficult. The U.S. favours phasing out nuclear-related sanctions while Iran demands immediate removal of all U.S.-imposed curbs that impair its oil-based economy.

Asked whether critical U.S. sanctions, reimposed since 2018 when Trump withdrew Washington from the 2015 pact, could be rescinded during an enrichment pause, the first source said: "There have been discussions over how to lift the sanctions during the five rounds of talks."

Dozens of Iranian institutions vital to Iran's economy, including its central bank and national oil company, have been sanctioned since 2018 for, according to Washington, "supporting terrorism or weapons proliferation".

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Iran's clerical establishment is grappling with mounting crises - energy and water shortages, a plunge in the value of its currency, losses among regional militia proxies in wars with Israel, and growing fears of an Israeli strike on its nuclear sites - all exacerbated by Trump's hardline stance.

Trump's revival of a "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran since he re-entered the White House in January has included tightened sanctions and threats to bomb Iran if current negotiations yield no deal.

Iranian officials told Reuters last week that Tehran's leadership "has no better option" than a new deal to avert economic chaos at home that could jeopardise clerical rule.

Nationwide protests over social repression and economic hardship in recent years met with harsh crackdowns but exposed the Islamic Republic's vulnerability to public discontent and drew more Western sanctions over human rights violations.

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Russia: Germany Sliding on Same Path That Lead it To Ruin; Mevedev: "Germany is Participant in conflict"

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Extremely strong and worrisome language is coming out of Russian government circles today; and none of it bodes well for anyone.

We begin with what started this over the weekend. Newly elected German Chancellor Friedreich Merz appeared on stage at a Press gathering and told assembled media "Germany, France, the UK and the United States have lifted range-restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine."

This meant that Ukraine could now use Western-supplied weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

For Russia, the reality was stark; "If the West can tell Ukraine where to strike and where not to strike, then the West is a direct participant in the conflict."

Next came President Donald Trump who personally posted on Social Media:

The Russians were clearly insulted by that remark. Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation Council (their version of a Senate) bluntly replied:

Today, Wednesday, German Chancellor Merz welcomed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin and announced another 5 Billion EUROS in German aid . . . "including something new . . ."

It is widely believed that Merz was referring to German TAURUS Missiles. But there are gigantic problems with those. The missiles either need to follow military GPS, which can only be obtained from AMERICAN military satellites, or it can rely upon Internal guidance from hyper-accurate maps created by the German military itself.

The use of such missiles by Ukraine, would necessarily directly involve active participation of either America, Germany, or both as "participants" in the conflict.

Worse, TAURUS missiles, supplied to Ukraine by Germany, would have to rely on direct target programming by German military officers in order to strike a target inside Russia. Ukrainians simply cannot program the missiles.

The boss at state-run Russia media then began making it clear:

Wednesday afternoon, Dmitry Medvedev cut right through all the word-play by Germans. He said:

"Germany is already a participant in the conflict: its equipment and specialists are directly fighting Russia. And these are not just military supplies. In essence, this is a full-fledged, not hybrid, participation in the military conflict.

Thus, Germany is again an enemy of Russia, again taking part in the war, guided by the Nazi ideology they created, and Merz is a loyal descendant of his relatives who fought in the Wehrmacht.

Medvedev continued: Will Russia have the right to strike German territory in response to the launch of German missiles by German specialists?

Medvedev then finished with the most worrisome words spoken yet about this conflict: "If there is information that German military specialists are participating in the launch of long-range missiles at Russian territory, any decision on retaliatory actions can be made. It is within the competence of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. No one can block the right to full-fledged defense of our country and this has been repeatedly emphasized by the head of our state.

To demonstrate how severe things have actually gotten, Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, who is, by far, the most skilled Diplomat on earth, responding to Merz’s comments on long-range missiles for Kiev, stated bluntly: Germany is sliding down the same path that once led it to ruin.

From media, to political, to Diplomatic, everything that can go wrong with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is going wrong. The conflict is escalating from the OUTSIDE due to direct actions taken by outsiders.

(Hal Turner Remark: We are now perilously close to direct warfare with Russia. None of this has to be. If direct warfare comes, I am completely confident it will become nuclear within hours of its outbreak. None of us is safe. Yet the mass media here in the US, and in Europe, barely mention what is taking place, leaving Americans and Europeans blissfully unaware that their governments are cooking up actual nuclear war. The mass media has become sickening in its refusal to report real news.)

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Swiss Alps village largely destroyed after massive glacier collapses: ‘It’s a major catastrophe’

By Associated Press  Published May 29, 2025, 12:52 a.m. ET

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down a Swiss mountainside on Wednesday, sending plumes of dust skyward and coating with mud nearly all of an Alpine village that authorities had evacuated earlier this month as a precaution.

Video on social media and Swiss TV showed the mudslide near Blatten, in the southern Lötschental valley, with homes and buildings partially submerged under a mass of brownish sludge.

Regional police said a 64-year-old man was reported missing, and search and rescue operations involving a drone with the thermal camera were underway.

“What I can tell you at the moment is that about 90% of the village is covered or destroyed, so it’s a major catastrophe that has happened here in Blatten,” Stephane Ganzer, the head of security in the southern Valais region, told local TV channel Canal9.

The regional government said in a statement that a large chunk of the Birch Glacier above the village had broken off, causing the landslide, which also buried the nearby Lonza River bed, raising the possibility of dammed water flows.

“There’s a risk that the situation could get worse,” Ganzer said, alluding to the blocked river.

He said the army had been mobilized after earlier indications that the movement of the glacier was accelerating.

At a news conference, Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti lamented “an extraordinary event” and said the government would take steps to help villagers who lost their homes.

In recent days, the authorities had ordered the evacuation of about 300 people, as well as all livestock, from the village amid fears that the 52 million cubic feet glacier was at risk of collapse.

Local authorities were deploying by helicopter and across the area to assess the damage, Jonas Jeitziner, a spokesman for the Lötschental crisis center, told The Associated Press by phone.

Swiss glaciologists have repeatedly expressed concerns about a thaw in recent years, attributed in large part to global warming, that has accelerated the retreat of glaciers in Switzerland.

The landlocked Alpine country has the most glaciers of any country in Europe, and saw 4% of its total glacier volume disappear in 2023.

That was the second-biggest decline in a single year after a 6% drop in 2022.

In 2023, residents of the village of Brienz, in eastern Switzerland, were evacuated before a huge mass of rock slid down a mountainside, stopping just short of the community.

Brienz was evacuated again last year because of the threat of a further rockslide.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/world-news/swiss-glacier-collapses-in-southern-lotschental-

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President Trump: Enforce the Bioweapons Act, Pull the CV19 Vax – Dr. Sansone

By Greg Hunter On May 27, 2025 In Political Analysis 3 Comments

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com

Dr. Joe Sansone is a Florida psychotherapist that has been a one-man wrecking ball against the CV19 bioweapon vax. He has lawsuits in Florida and a bill pending in the Minnesota Legislature. Dr. Sansone is lining up other bills at state legislatures to get the mRNA vaccines and other mRNA products pulled off the market. Even though the CV19 vax has a huge track record of death and disability, the shots are still on the market. Why? Dr. Sansone says, “I think with politicians, it comes down to one of three things: cowards, corrupt or out of touch. The bottom line is you can’t be America first and look the other way while biological warfare is being carried out against American citizens. It’s really that simple. President Trump should issue an executive order immediately stopping these shots. They violate 18 USC 175 Chapter 10 Biological Weapons. Why do I know that? I have an affidavit right here from Dr. Francis Boyle, the law professor who wrote the 1989 Biological Weapons and Terrorism Act, stating so, and I am using his affidavit in my case in Florida to get the shots off the market. These shots are associated with a 1,238% increase in cardiac arrests, 112,000% increase of brain strokes compared to the regular flu shots. Birth rates are going down, and infant mortality is going up. Lifespans are shortened as much as 37%. This means a kid getting the CV19 shot will be lucky to live into their 50’s. . . . These CV19 vax injections need to come off the market immediately. President Trump does not hesitate to do an executive order. He needs to do an executive order and enforce the US bioweapons law. That’s his job as President of the United States. I get it, Kamala Harris would have been worse. I don’t have Stockholm Syndrome. I see what’s happening to people we know and love, and we have to stop this. We have to stop this.”

Dr. Sansone contends everybody, whether CV19 vaxed or not, should be paying attention to this issue because it affects everybody. Dr, Sansone explains, “The reality is the people you know and love have been targeted with biological and technological weapons of mass destruction. Let me address the phony ‘choice’ argument with these shots. Saying someone has a choice in getting these CV19 shots is like saying you have a right to drink coffee that nobody told you was laced with cyanide, and the guy standing next to you gets sick and dies from the smell. I am talking about the vax shedding. There is no choice here.”

Dr. Sansone’s legislation is very simple, “If you are going to have a law, just have a law recognizing that the CV19 shots are already illegal. That’s what my bill does. . .. there is only one state in the union (Minnesota) recognizing these shots are bioweapons.”

Dr. Sansone has nine affidavits from top experts and doctors backing up his case of pulling the CV19 bioweapons off the market. Dr. Sansone says, “These people knew these CV19 shots were harmful and deadly. People need to go to jail. . . this was sadistic and Satanic. . .. They took pleasure in controlling us, humiliating us. . .. They didn’t just kill people, they created a thing that is going to cause a painful process, creating chronic illness.”

There is much more in the 43-minute interview.

Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog.com as he goes One-on-One with Dr. Joe Sansone, whose one mission in life is to stop all death and disease-causing mRNA products, which include first and foremost the CV19 bioweapon vax for 5.27.25.

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The Middle Class Is Collapsing: Nearly 1 Out Of Every 4 Americans Is Now “Functionally Unemployed”

May 27, 2025 by Michael

Do you ever feel like you are “functionally unemployed”? If so, you are definitely not alone. There are lots of people out there that cannot pay the bills each month even though they have jobs. In fact, there are lots of people out there that literally cannot afford to put a roof over their heads even though they are employed. Yes, there are many hard working Americans that are now living in their vehicles or in “tent communities” because that is all they can afford. In recent years, the cost of living has been rising much faster than paychecks have, and so now a substantial percentage of the population is living in a state of constant financial stress. The middle class has been collapsing all around us, and we are witnessing an extraordinary amount of economic suffering all over the country right now.

For years, the federal government has been telling us that the unemployment rate in the U.S. is very low.

Everyone knows that is a bunch of hogwash.

According to a report that was recently released by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, the true rate of unemployment in the U.S. was 24.3 percent last month…

But another indicator suggests those pieces of government data may be painting an overly rosy picture of the economy, with a recent report from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) finding the “true rate” of unemployment stood at 24.3% in April, up slightly from 24% in March, while the official Bureau of Labor Statistics rate remained unchanged at 4.2% over the same period.

LISEP’s measure encompasses not only unemployed workers, but also people who are looking for work but can’t find full-time employment, as well as those stuck in poverty-wage jobs. By tracking functionally unemployed workers, the measure seeks to capture labor market nuances that other economic indicators miss, such as Americans who are left behind during periods of economic expansion.

Today, there are millions upon millions of Americans that are “functionally unemployed”.

According to Gene Ludwig, you can literally “be homeless and in a tent community and have worked one hour” and be counted as “employed” by the federal government…

“The unemployment data, as it’s put out, has some flaws,” LISEP chairman Gene Ludwig told CBS MoneyWatch. “For example, it counts you as employed if you’ve worked as little as one hour over the prior two weeks. So you can be homeless and in a tent community and have worked one hour and be counted, irrespective of how poorly-paid that hour may be.”

I know that a lot of you can really identify with what I am talking about in this article, because you are experiencing deep economic pain on a daily basis.

Earlier this month, I heard from a reader that is essentially “functionally unemployed” at this point.

I asked him if I could share an excerpt from his email to me with all of you, and he gave me permission. If you are suffering too, hopefully his story will help you to realize that you aren’t alone…

Last year my income was $19,000. If I didn’t have a mortgage/rent free house to live in, I would be homeless!!!

I try to stock up on food when ever my local Grocery Store puts items on sale.

I shop at Thrift Stores and only on the half price days.

In 8 years my Real Estate Taxes have gone from $1,400 to $2,000.

In 8 years my Real Estate Insurance has gone from $1,500 to $2,200.

I haven’t had a Vacation in DECADES!!!

I seldom eat out.

I drive a 40 year old Pickup with 220,000 miles on it.

I try to combine errands and shopping in one trip to conserve on gasoline and not put as many miles on my old Pickup.

During the hot summer months I take a shower out of the end of a garden hose to cut my water bill.

I wear my clothes day after day until they get so dirty I can’t stand it or they start to stink.

I can only dream about living a normal American middle class lifestyle.

I hear of people making $100,000 a year and how they cannot pay their bills. MY GOODNESS MAN, I WOULD CONSIDER MYSELF RICH IF I COULD MAKE $100K A YEAR!!!!!!

Countless others are living a similar lifestyle.

As I discussed earlier this month, one survey discovered that 70 percent of Americans are the most financially stressed that they have ever been in their entire lives.

And the cost of living just continues to soar.

In fact, the average price of a pound of ground beef just surged to another brand new record high…

The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is up nearly 50% from five years ago.

Ouch.

Our cost of living crisis never seems to end.

Inflation is one of the primary reasons why consumer sentiment in the U.S. just hit the second lowest level ever recorded…

The index of consumer sentiment dropped to 50.8, down from 52.2 in April, in the preliminary reading for May. That is the second-lowest reading on record, behind June 2022.

The outlook for price changes also moved in the wrong direction. Year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 7.3% from 6.5% last month, while long-term inflation expectations ticked up to 4.6% from 4.4%.

And the outlook for the months ahead is not promising at all.

Last month, the Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators fell for a fifth month in a row…

The short-term outlook for the U.S. economy worsened significantly in April, according to the Conference Board’s latest Leading Economic Index (LEI).

On Monday, the D.C.-based research said that the index—a closely monitored composite of several economic indicators—had fallen by 1.0 percent to 99.4 in April, registering the fifth consecutive monthly decline and the steepest drop since March 2023. Over the six months ending in April 2025, the LEI fell by two percent, matching the pace of decline posted over the previous six months.

Let me try to end this article on a positive note.

If you are “functionally unemployed”, I know that it is tough right now.

In this difficult economic environment, we are all just going to have to get lean and mean.

Do your best to try to earn as much money as you can, and once you have got it hold on to it very tightly.

The middle class has been getting eviscerated for years, but we must never give up.

It won’t be easy, but if you are willing to fight you can survive in this economy.

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other every day, and just keep looking for more opportunities to make things better for you and your family.

Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.

About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.

https://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/the-middle-class-is-collapsing-nearly-1-out-of-every-4-

americans-is-now-functionally-unemployed/ 

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etc. The storms will be far greater than the storms you have seen before, more hurricanes, more tornadoes, more typhoons, more cyclones, more tidal waves, more earthquakes, more flooding, more mudslides, oh, the trouble, the trouble, the trouble that shall come.  At times you may wonder what is taking place, and I say unto you, get into my word, look in my word, know what Jeremiah has said, know what Ezekiel has said, know what Joel told you etc

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Major US cities plunged into darkness after devastating storms cause mass power outages

By CHRIS MELORE, ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 10:30 EDT, 27 May 2025 | Updated: 12:19 EDT, 27 May 2025

Over 150,000 Americans were still in the dark after the Memorial Day weekend as severe storms knocked out power in the South.

In Texas alone, there were more than 125,000 people without power Tuesday morning, mainly in the Houston area.

Power issues also struck Louisiana and Mississippi over the weekend, leaving several thousand homes still without power after the long weekend.

In Houston, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain battered the area, disrupting power throughout southeast Texas.

As many as 200,000 Texans lost electricity during the storm, with the majority still waiting for local power companies to repair the damage.

In Louisiana, over 100,000 spent the Memorial Day weekend in the dark after electrical company Entergy Louisiana intentionally turned off power to many customers in the New Orleans area Sunday afternoon.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) said this was done to prevent a bigger, uncontrolled blackout across the entire grid.

Nearly 12,000 were still without power in Louisiana and another 17,000 have no electricity in Mississippi heading into Tuesday, according to poweroutage.us.

More severe thunderstorms are still in the forecast for southern Texas on Tuesday, with AccuWeather predicting hail, flash flooding and possible tornadoes moving throughout the day.

The worst storms will likely hit the Austin and San Antonio areas Tuesday night, about 200 miles west of Houston.

At the same time, severe storms are still in the forecast for both Louisiana and Mississippi, where power issues are still being reported.

Texas power company Oncor posted on X that, 'Teams remain focused on restoring power as quickly and safely as possible to all who can safely receive power.'

Oncor services more than 13 million people in Texas. They're asking anyone who sees a downed power line due to the storm to keep family and pets away from it and contact 911 immediately.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14753883/major-cities-houston-storms-power-outage.html 

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etc America your money will be worth nothing in the near future, this will bring panic, famine and martial law, yes, in the streets of America.  If you had read my word you know that these are the beginning of sorrows etc

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May 27, 2025

Warming Up the Printing Presses

Editor Economy Economic Prism, MN Gordon

The Federal Reserve is up to its old money printing games once again…

Earlier this month it quietly purchased a cool $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasuries. This included $8.8 billion in 30-year Treasury bonds on May 8. Several days before that, it bought $20.4 billion in 3-year Treasury notes and $14.8 billion in 10-year Treasury notes.

What’s going on? Isn’t the Fed supposed to be tightening – not easing – its balance sheet?

If you recall, after creating roughly $5 trillion in credit out of thin air to paper over the coronavirus fiasco, the Fed’s balance sheet peaked at over $8.9 trillion in April 2022. Since then, through quantitative tightening, the Fed slowly reduced its balance sheet to $6.709 trillion on April 28. But so far in May, the Fed’s balance sheet has ever so slightly increased to over $6.713 trillion.

According to the May 7 Federal Open Market Committee statement, “The Committee will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage?backed securities.”

However, if the Fed’s balance sheet is increasing – not decreasing – isn’t the Fed acting in conflict with its policy statement?

By all honest accounts, yes. But in the wide spectrum of gray that ranges between black and white there are technicalities and semantics. In this regard, what the Fed is doing amounts to buying Treasuries on the stealth.

Specifically, the Fed is reinvesting proceeds from maturing bonds. Moreover, this is consistent with policy buried in the Fed’s recent implementation note.

But let’s be real. The Fed is buying bonds. Its balance sheet is expanding. Thus, technicalities aside, the Fed has resumed quantitative easing (QE).

Relying on the Kindness of Strangers

The Fed, in effect, is just getting warmed up for its role as lender of last resort. The U.S. Treasury Department recently reported that foreign Treasury holdings hit a record high of $9.05 trillion in March. That’s up more than $233 billion from $8.81 trillion in February.

However, foreign holdings of Treasuries likely receded in April and May. If you recall, Trump’s tariffs triggered a Treasury sell-off in early April that caused the yield on the 10-year note to spike up from about 4 percent to nearly 4.6 percent in short order.

Certainly, some of the selloff included selling from foreign investors. We’ll have to wait for updated Treasury Department data to confirm.

But what we do know is that in March, China sold off $18.9 billion in Treasuries. We suppose some of the proceeds were invested in gold. In fact, the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) recently raised gold import quotas, which allow local banks to exchange U.S. dollars directly for gold.

Obviously, the PBOC believes that diversifying out of the dollar is a prudent measure. This has already been underway since at least 2018. Over the last seven years, China has reduced its Treasury holdings from over $1.2 trillion to $765 billion – or by over 36 percent. Much of this selling has occurred since 2022.

This has dropped China to the third largest foreign holder of Treasuries. The United Kingdom is now second with $779 billion. Japan remains the biggest Treasury holder, with nearly $1.13 trillion.

Yet relying on Japan to mop up all the U.S. government debt that’s being issued is absurd. Japan is broke. It has been for many years. It depends on credit that’s created out of thin air to finance its debt. This same credit is also what’s invested in U.S. Treasuries.

Worse than Greece

Japan’s cherry blossom season – sakura – is winding down. So, too, its colossal debt, which has been in perpetual bloom for nearly four decades, is moving towards its end.

Being the world’s largest foreign financier of the U.S. government takes ambition. But now Japan is attempting to tightening its belt while its economy is shrinking. As a result, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, a fiscal hawk, is suffering the wrath of a populace that’s dependent on stimulus.

What Ishiba is attempting to do is the exact opposite of what President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is proposing. That is, he’s refusing to finance tax cuts through the issuance of new debt. On Monday, he told parliament:

“Our country’s fiscal situation is undoubtedly extremely poor. Worse than Greece’s.”

If you recall, Ishiba was referring to the euro zone sovereign debt crisis that Greece triggered roughly 15 years ago. At the time, Greece’s its debt-to-GDP ratio was less than 120 percent. By comparison, Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio is currently about 250 percent.

The difference between Greece and Japan is that Japan finances its debt domestically whereas in Greece, eight out of 10 euros in debt Greece had issued was owed to foreign bondholders. When push came to shove these foreign bondholders quickly moved their capital elsewhere.

Finally, it appears that Japanese citizens have grown wary of loaning cash to their bankrupt government. On Tuesday, Japan experienced one of the worst bond auctions in its history. Yields on the 30-year bond increased to 3.11 percent, the highest since 1999 (back in the 20th century).

Similarly, yields on U.S. government debt are also on the rise…

Warming Up the Printing Presses

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will add an additional $3.8 trillion on top of what was already projected to be added to the national debt. So instead of the national debt increasing by $22 trillion to $59 trillion over the next decade, it will spike to nearly $63 trillion.

This bill comes right after Moody’s downgraded U.S. government debt to Aa1 from the top-tier Aaa, citing a “worsening fiscal outlook.” Washington has demonstrated it has no desire to reduce spending, balance the budget, and pay down the debt. How much longer will it take before U.S. government debt is downgraded to junk status?

Not to be outdone by Japan, investors reacted on Wednesday with weak demand for a $16 billion auction of 20-year Treasury bonds. Yields spiked to 5.12 percent. This also pushed the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to about 4.6 percent.

George Saravelos, of Deutsche Bank, provided the following analysis:

“The most troubling part of the market reaction is that the dollar is weakening at the same time. To us this is a clear signal of a foreign buyer’s strike on US assets and the associated US fiscal risks we have been warning for some time. At the core of the problem is that foreign investors are simply no longer willing to finance US twin deficits at current level of prices.”

So, if foreign investors, like China’s and Japan’s central banks, are no longer recycling their dollars into U.S. Treasuries, what are they buying?

Certainly, gold has been getting a lot of attention all year. Lately, it has been trading around $3,300 per ounce. Bitcoin is also another outlet. This week its price spiked up above $110,000.

But these moves are nothing… The Fed’s stealth QE is merely warming up the printing presses.

Later this year, when overstressed credit markets frost over like the Alaskan tundra, the Fed will be called upon, once again, as the lender of last resort. Jerome Powell will be forced to crank up the printing presses to full tilt.

By our back of the napkin calculation, we estimate it will take upwards of $15 trillion in fresh QE liquidity – i.e., credit created out of thin air – to hold the banking system together.

The dollar, in other words, will be trashed accordingly.

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Sincerely,

MN Gordon

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The Consumer Economy

Posted May 27, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |

The US represents only 5% of the global population, and yet, Americans are responsible for 25% of all global consumption. Americans consume around 25% of the world’s oil, 27% of global aluminum, 23% of all coal, and 19% of copper. Nations are still standing in line to offload their goods to Americans.

There are more people on the continent of Europe than in America, but they spend significantly less per capita. Total consumer spending for the entire 27-bloc European Union reached $9.589 trillion in 2023, and with a population of around 450 million, this came out to around $21,300 per person. This figure went down to €18,768 in 2024. Per capita consumer spending in the US hit $51,500 last year, as the average American spends twice as much as the average European.

Hoarding Euros

China’s middle class is growing and will one day surpass America. At the moment, the average Chinese person spends 28,227 yuan or $4,800. Their population size rivals Europe and America, but the money is simply not there. Spending rose 5.3% in China from 2023 to 2024, when you account for inflation, it rose around 5.1%. Even if one adjusts for purchasing power parity (PPP), the US spending per capita is 7X greater than China’s.

Private consumption averaged 55.2% of Europe’s GDP from 1995 to 2024. Spending remains the single largest factor in the European economy. Economic uncertainty and inflation are causing consumers to spend less and this will severely harm Europe’s economy. Even small changes in consumer spending can offset the European economy.

Nations always go to war when they need funding. Russia is the wealthiest nation in terms of natural resources. This conquest is the same as when Japan went into Manchuria; it is why Europe wants to go into Russia.

https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/world-trade/the-consumer-economy/ 

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etc.. The EU is on its own, Russia is on its own, China is on its own, many are not your friends, many have already plotted and planned the things that they shall do, it is recorded in my Book. And if you were to study my Book you would see the things that are taking place right now. etc..

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Putin threatens to 'throttle' Microsoft and Zoom as he escalates war of words with furious Trump over Ukraine

By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Published: 15:48 EDT, 26 May 2025 | Updated: 16:46 EDT, 26 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to 'throttle' U.S. tech firms, including Microsoft and Zoom, on the heels of President Donald Trump's furious tirade against the Russian leader.

'They're trying to choke us, we should respond in kind,' Putin said, after being told that the two U.S.-based tech firms were still technically operating in Russia, despite officially pulling out due to the Ukraine war.

Putin's comments came after the Kremlin said that Trump was showing signs of an 'emotional overload' after the president ranted to reporters Sunday that he didn't know 'what the hell happened to Putin.'

In a Truth Social post later Sunday night, Trump also charged that Putin had gone 'gone absolutely CRAZY!'

'I've always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!' Trump said.

Russia has bombarded Ukraine with missiles and drone strikes in the past three nights, showing no signs of letting up despite Trump's demands for the war to end.

A week ago, Trump and Putin were on the phone for two hours, with the U.S. president saying that the 'tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent.'

'If it wasn't, I would say so now, rather than later,' Trump said.

But with no 30-day ceasefire agreement firmed up, as was proposed, Russia has continued to assault Ukraine, including the country's civilian population.

Ukrainian officials estimated around 900 drones were launched by Russia in attacks from Friday through Sunday nights, the Associated Press reported.

French President Emmanuel Macron reacted Monday by saying that the Russian attacks 'show the extent to which President Putin has lied to the Europeans and to the Americans.'

On Monday, Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Senate's president pro tempore, encouraged Trump to levy additional sanctions on Russia for the country's bad behavior.

'I’ve had enuf of Putin killing innocent ppl. Pres Trump Take action AT LEAST SANCTIONS,' the 91-year-old Iowa Republican posted on X.

Trump told reporters Sunday at the Morristown Airport as he left his Bedminster golf club that he was considering such a move.

The president said he was 'absolutely' open to more sanctions.

'I'm not happy with what Putin's doing. He's killing a lot of people,' Trump also said. 'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin. I've known him a long time. Always gotten along with him. But he's sending rockets into cities and killing people.'

'We're in the middle of talking and he's shooting rockets into Kyiv and other cities. I don't like it at all... I don't know what's wrong with him,' the president complained.

Trump had stayed largely quiet throughout the weekend - as he delivered a commencement address at West Point and golfed at Bedminster - with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky encouraging him to react.

'The silence of America, the silence of others in the world only encourages Putin,' Zelensky wote on Telegram. 'Every such terrorist Russian strike is reason enough for new sanctions against Russia.'

In turn, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Zelensky mouthing off wasn't helping matters.

'Likewise, President Zelensky is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop,' the U.S. president said.

On the campaign trail, Trump would boast that his negotiating skills would put a stop to the Ukraine war within 24 hours of him taking office.

But so far he's been frustrated at the slow progress.

A breakthrough meeting that was to take place in Turkey earlier this month, ended up not happening at the leader level as Putin refused to show up.

Trump later said that Putin didn't fly to Turkey because the U.S. president wasn't going, as Trump was scheduled on his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump then got on the phone with Putin the following Monday.

During his Sunday night post on Truth Social, Trump continued to blame the war on his predecessor.

'This is a War that would never have started if I were President,' he claimed. 'This is Zelensky's, Putin's, and Biden’s War, not "Trump's."'

'I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred,' the president said.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14751423/vladimir-putin-microsoft-zoom-throttle-trump-ukraine.html 

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etc stay out of the bears den, says the Lord, and stay on my word, for my bear that I sent forth shall not hurt you, says the Lord, for it’s only contained to it’s area that I have given unto it, says the Lord.  Therefore, know that, when she moves I am here with you, says the Lord.

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Sen. Graham: Senate Will Grind Down Putin War Machine

By James Morley III | Tuesday, 27 May 2025 02:34 PM EDT

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., responded to the editors of The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday with an opinion essay of his own in which he said the U.S. Senate is "prepared either way" to "grind" Russian President Vladimir Putin's "war machine" to a halt.

Graham was responding to an editorial published last week titled "A Sanctions Message to Putin — and China" in which the outlet advocated for Republicans to advance Graham's bipartisan bill that would "hit countries that buy Russian oil and gas with tariff sanctions." The Journal said that while President Donald Trump continues to say discussions with Putin "went well," they argue there is no concrete evidence to support that claim.

Over the weekend, Russia launched additional drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, escalating the conflict and pushing the already fragile peace talks further out of reach. U.S. and other Western nations have now proposed secondary sanctions against Russia and those who buy Russian oil to squeeze the economy.

Trump appears to have lost patience with the Russian president, posting following the attacks that Putin had gone "absolutely crazy!"

Graham said his bill in the Senate can stop Putin one way or another by implementing the secondary sanctions. "The bill would put Russia on a trade island, slapping 500% tariffs on any country that buys Moscow's energy products. The consequences of its barbaric invasion must be made real to those that prop it up. If China or India stopped buying cheap oil, Mr. Putin's war machine would grind to a halt," Graham wrote.

"While Ukraine has made clear it is ready for such an end, Russia has made more excuses than the market can bear. President Trump has asked Vladimir Putin to provide a term sheet outlining the requirements for a ceasefire, bringing the roadblocks to peace to a head. Depending on how Russia responds, we will know which course to take," Graham added, "The Senate is prepared either way."

James Morley III ✉

James Morley III is a writer with more than two decades of experience in entertainment, travel, technology, and science and nature.

https://www.newsmax.com/politics/russia-vladimir-putin-ukraine/2025/05/27/id/1212527/ 

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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.

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Report: Netanyahu threatens Iran strike amid Trump nuclear talks

As US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns time is running out and readies military options, NYT report says. 'Only a deal that dismantles all infrastructure is acceptable.'

Iran Iran Nuclear Program Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu Iran Nuclear Deal

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As the Trump administration moves toward a possible nuclear deal with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to officials cited by The New York Times.

The divergence in approach — diplomacy versus military action — has led to tense conversations, including a heated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu, as well as a series of high-level meetings in Washington and Europe.

Trump stated Sunday that “something good” could emerge from his diplomatic push “in the next two days,” NYT said. Still, sources involved say only a framework of shared principles may materialize, with negotiations ongoing over uranium enrichment, fuel stockpiles, and whether materials will be exported or diluted.

While Israel is not part of the talks, Netanyahu argues Iran’s current vulnerability is an opportunity for a decisive strike, while Trump sees it as leverage for diplomacy. Israeli officials worry Trump, eager to secure a deal stronger than former US President Barack Obama’s 2015 agreement, may let Iran retain enrichment capacity.

Netanyahu recently said a “good deal” must dismantle “all of the infrastructure” of Iran’s nuclear program — including deep-underground sites like Fordow and Natanz. The NYT report is based on anonymous officials from Israel, the US, and Europe.

Israeli Minister Ron Dermer and Mossad chief David Barnea met with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in Rome, then traveled to Washington to speak with CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Dermer and Witkoff also held follow-up talks.

Asked by NYT for comment, White House officials pointed to Trump’s earlier remarks that he would “love to see no bombs dropped.”

Talks between Witkoff and Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi have stalled over the US demand for zero enrichment on Iranian soil — a condition Iran rejects. Araghchi posted on social media: “If the Western powers insist on ‘zero enrichment’ in Iran… there is nothing left for us to discuss.”

Experts say any interim agreement must ensure Iran removes or significantly dilutes its near-weapons-grade uranium to satisfy critics.

Related articles:

Trump administration proposed preliminary nuclear deal to Iran

Iran joins fifth round of nuclear talks 'to gauge US position'

The US won’t tell Israel how to fight its wars

Trump slams Gaza offensive as ‘wasted effort’

Netanyahu, long a skeptic of diplomacy with Tehran, is once again threatening military action — even without US support. American intelligence reportedly detected Israeli preparations for such a strike and briefed Trump. During a phone call, Netanyahu did not deny the reports and stressed the urgency of acting before Iran regains strength.

US military officials doubt Israel could achieve significant results without US aid. Still, some Israeli officials believe the US would be forced to intervene if Iran retaliated.

Even if an agreement is reached, Israeli officials say Netanyahu might strike anyway. After meeting Trump in April, he directed national security staff to continue preparing for potential operations — including independent, limited strikes if necessary.

Plans reportedly range from targeted hits to extended bombing campaigns, even in densely populated areas.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/409091 

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The US fears Israel will attack Iran nuclear sites without advance notice

The Trump administration is concerned that Netanyahu will disrupt nuclear talks with Iran, and may even order an attack even if a diplomatic agreement is reached; American intelligence is concerned about the possibility that Israel will launch an operation without warning or provide only a warning of several hours, that would not leave enough time to pressure Netanyahu to cancel it

As the Trump administration works to negotiate a nuclear agreement with Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly threatening to derail the talks by launching a strike on Iran’s main uranium enrichment sites, The New York Times reported Wednesday morning, citing US officials briefed on the matter. The US is concerned that Israel will attack Iran without warning, with U.S. intelligence estimating that such an attack could take place within just seven hours of Netanyahu giving the order.

The sharp disagreement over how best to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has already led to tense conversations between Trump and Netanyahu, as well as a series of meetings in recent days between senior American and Israeli officials.

On Sunday, Trump said "something good" might happen as part of his efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program in the “next couple of days,” but officials familiar with the talks said any announcement is likely to focus on general principles. The details currently being discussed are likely to only pave the way for further negotiations, starting with whether Iran will be able to enrich uranium itself, even at low levels, and how it will dilute the amount it has or send it out of the country.

According to two sources briefed on the exchange, Israeli officials signaled to the Trump administration shortly before his trip to the Middle East earlier this month that Israel was planning to attack Iran's nuclear sites. U.S. intelligence also identified Israeli preparations for an attack.

Meanwhile, negotiations with the Iranians are still ongoing, as are talks between senior administration officials and Israeli officials, and the Americans fear that Israel could decide to attack Iran, with only short notice. Given the American intelligence assessment of the time it would take to carry out such an attack, such a decision would leave little time to pressure Netanyahu to cancel it.

The same American assessment, according to the Times, also raised questions about the effectiveness of an Israeli attack without U.S. support. Several Israeli sources close to Netanyahu told the newspaper that they believe the U.S. would have no choice but to assist Israel militarily if Iran attacked back.

Israeli officials also told their U.S. counterparts that Netanyahu could order an attack on Iran even if a diplomatic agreement is reached. According to several sources briefed on the matter, after his meeting with Trump at the White House in April, Netanyahu ordered Israeli security officials to continue planning the attack on Iran, including a limited operation that would not require American assistance. Israel, it was reported, has many different plans for an attack on Iran, ranging from a targeted operation to several days of attacking Iranian facilities, including in several densely populated cities.

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While Jerusalem is concerned that President Trump is moving toward a problematic agreement in Israeli eyes, which leaves enrichment capabilities in the hands of the Iranians, the Americans have warned Israel not to surprise them with any military move that could sabotage the talks.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who arrived in Israel this week for a quick visit, revealed that Washington gave Tehran only a few days to decide whether to accept or reject the proposed deal.

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Colombia appoints first ambassador to 'State of Palestine'

Colombia’s President appoints Jorge Ivan Ospina as the country's first ambassador to the "State of Palestine," formalizing diplomatic ties with an embassy in Ramallah.

Elad Benari

May 27, 2025, 6:57 AM (GMT+3)

Ramallah Colombia Palestine recognition

The government of Colombian President Gustavo Petro officially appointed Jorge Ivan Ospina as the country's first ambassador to the "State of Palestine" on Monday, formalizing a diplomatic presence with an embassy in Ramallah, the Anadolu news agency reported.

Ospina, formerly the mayor of Cali, publicly acknowledged his appointment on his X account, expressing gratitude to President Petro and Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia.

He affirmed his commitment to "denouncing the genocide that the Palestinian people are suffering today" and working toward the "freedom of those who live there."

The appointment, signed by Foreign Minister Sarabia, builds upon Colombia's official recognition of the "State of Palestine" in 2018. Previously, relations were primarily conducted through multilateral organizations.

The new embassy will focus on securing the release of Colombian-Israeli citizen Elkana Bohbot, who has been held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, supporting humanitarian assistance, and promoting a two-state solution. Ospina stated his hope to travel to Ramallah "as quickly as possible."

Petro has long been critical of Israel’s war in Gaza and announced in May of 2024 that Colombia was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its response to the Hamas massacre of October 7.

In addition to ordering the opening of an embassy in Ramallah, he also announced the suspension of coal exports to Israel over the war in Gaza, stating that coal exports will only resume “when the genocide” in Gaza stops.

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In another incident, Petro expressed support for comments made by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who compared Israel’s actions in Gaza to those of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler against Jews during World War II.

In February, Petro published a lengthy post on social media site X, in which he called for the release of Bohbot and claimed, “His freedom is a tribute to Colombia and its solidarity with the Palestinian people."

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:6  "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matt 24:7   "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matt 24:8   "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

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Finland begins ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border

May 26, 2025

In response to Russia’s expanding military infrastructure along their shared 1,340-kilometer border, Finland is intensifying its defense preparations, adopting a stance of vigilant readiness as a NATO member.

Major General Sami Nurmi, head of strategy for the Finnish Defence Forces, emphasized that the military is closely monitoring Moscow’s maneuvers, stating, “It was their job, as part of the NATO alliance, to ‘prepare for the worst.’”

This development follows Finland’s rapid accession to NATO in 2023, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which doubled the alliance’s border with Russia and heightened regional tensions.

Satellite imagery, as reported by The Guardian and corroborated by The New York Times, reveals Russia’s military buildup near the Finnish frontier.

The imagery shows new infrastructure, including rows of tents, military vehicle warehouses, renovated fighter jet shelters, and construction at a previously unused helicopter base in the Karelian Isthmus and other areas like Petrozavodsk and Kamenka.

While NATO officials note that this buildup is not on the scale of Russia’s pre-2022 Ukraine invasion preparations, it signals a strategic shift, potentially in response to Finland’s NATO membership.

Major General Nurmi indicated that Russia may be preparing to redeploy forces, particularly land units, to the Finnish border once the Ukraine conflict subsides, stating, “They are changing structures and we are seeing moderate preparations when it comes to building infrastructure close to our borders.”

Finland has responded decisively to these developments.

The Finnish Border Guard recently completed the first 35 kilometers of a planned 200-kilometer fence along the eastern border, equipped with cameras and sensors to distinguish between human and animal crossings.

This barrier, initiated after Helsinki accused Moscow of orchestrating a “hybrid operation” by directing asylum seekers to the border, has been closed since November 2023.

Additionally, Finland is ramping up its military capabilities, with plans to integrate 64 F-35 fighter jets into its air force by 2030 and increasing defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029.

The country maintains a robust military, capable of mobilizing 284,000 troops in emergencies, supported by one of Europe’s most powerful artillery arsenals.

Civilian preparedness is also on the rise. The Finnish Women’s National Emergency Preparedness Association (Nasta) reported high demand for its training courses, with over 800 women applying for its spring session, reflecting a societal shift toward readiness.

However, Suvi Aksela, Nasta’s communications manager, noted that the border buildup is not a major concern in Helsinki, stating, “It is not very alarming for us.

We are used to hearing stuff from Russia, like all these threats.” This resilience stems from Finland’s historical experience with its eastern neighbor, having faced Soviet aggression during the Winter War and maintained a policy of preparedness since.

Despite the escalating Russian presence, Finnish officials, including Nurmi, maintain there is “no immediate military threat” to Finland or NATO.

This sentiment was echoed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who remarked on May 20, 2025, that Finland and Norway were “going to be very safe.”

However, Finland’s strategic posture remains cautious, shaped by its history and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Nurmi noted, “What happened right after the Ukrainian attack was we applied for NATO membership and then when we were accepted Russia announced they would start to change their military posture across the border.”

Russia’s actions are seen as a response to NATO’s expansion, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov previously calling Finland’s NATO membership an “encroachment on our security.”

The Leningrad Military District’s reestablishment and the brigades’ expansion into divisions near St. Petersburg and Petrozavodsk underscore Moscow’s intent to bolster its northwest defenses.

Finnish military analyst Emil Kastehelmi, part of the Black Bird Group, highlighted new trench systems and logistics upgrades, suggesting Russia is drawing lessons from Ukraine to fortify its positions.

As Russia’s military spending surges to over 6% of GDP and its army aims to grow to 1.5 million troops, Finland and its NATO allies are reinforcing their defenses.

Joint exercises with U.S. and NATO forces in the Arctic and the establishment of a NATO forward command in Lapland signal a collective commitment to countering potential threats.

While Finnish citizens remain accustomed to Russia’s looming presence, the nation’s proactive measures—ranging from border fortifications to civilian training—reflect a pragmatic approach to a volatile geopolitical landscape.

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End Time Headlines is a ministry founded, owned, and operated by Ricky Scaparo, established in 2010 to equip believers and inform discerning individuals about the “Signs and Seasons” of the times in which we live. Ricky authors original articles and curates news from mainstream sources, carefully selecting topics, verifying information, and utilizing artificial intelligence tools to ensure content is both timely and accurate. Every piece is personally reviewed and edited by Ricky to align with the ministry’s mission of providing a prophetic perspective on current events.

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Canada Wants To Allow Assisted Suicide For Children - Unbelievable, But True

By PNW Staff May 27, 2025

There are moments when the news takes your breath away--not in wonder, but in horror. Canada is now considering expanding its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program to include what it chillingly refers to as "mature minors." This means children--yes, children--could soon be deemed eligible for state-assisted suicide, even without their parents' knowledge or consent.

To say this is deeply disturbing is an understatement. It's a moral earthquake. The very idea that a young person struggling with mental illness could walk into a clinic seeking help and instead be offered death is not just tragic--it is unthinkable. Yet this is the direction Canada seems poised to go.

Promotional materials reportedly distributed in parts of Manitoba describe scenarios where youth with mental health conditions could be considered for euthanasia. The language used is alarmingly vague. A "mature minor" is described as someone--of any age--who is considered capable of making the decision to end their life. If this recommendation is adopted, the minimum age for assisted suicide would essentially disappear.

Worse still, these same materials suggest parents might not even be consulted. A child could make a permanent, irreversible decision in the darkest moment of their young life--and their parents might never have a chance to intervene.

As Christians, we must stop and ask: how did we get here? How did a nation known for its civility, compassion, and care become a place where death is presented as an acceptable solution for a child in despair?

We know the answer is spiritual. There is a war on life--and this is just its latest battlefield.

In the Christian worldview, every human being is made in the image of God--infinitely valuable, fearfully and wonderfully made. That includes the elderly, the disabled, and yes, even the mentally ill teen who feels hopeless and alone. Scripture tells us that God is "close to the brokenhearted" and "saves those who are crushed in spirit." It never tells us that brokenness is a reason to abandon life.

What message are we sending when a hurting child is told, in effect, "You're right--there's no hope. Let's end it"? This is not mercy. It's surrender. And it is utterly incompatible with our call to love and protect the vulnerable.

Let us be clear: children struggling with suicidal thoughts do not need a streamlined path to death--they need hope, compassion, and help. They need time. They need mentors, counselors, pastors, and peers who will walk with them through the valley. They need to know that despair is never final. That pain is real, but so is healing. That God's love can reach even into the darkest corners of the human soul.

But what happens when the government decides that killing is more "efficient" than healing? Flyers reportedly state that the wait time for counseling can be four months, while the wait time for MAiD is only three. That's not compassion--it's cost-cutting with a body count.

And if this door is opened, how long before others are quietly pushed through it? Canada is already scheduled to expand MAiD access to those suffering solely from mental illness in 2027. Will the elderly be next? The chronically ill? The disabled? What about those who simply feel like a burden?

When life becomes optional--when it is treated as a commodity rather than a sacred gift--no one is truly safe. The logic of convenience knows no bounds. What begins as "compassion" for the suffering quickly becomes pressure on the unwanted, the inconvenient, and the voiceless.

But we are not powerless.

Now is the time for Christians in Canada--and around the world--to speak out. To raise our voices not in anger, but in sorrowful urgency. To tell our leaders that we will not stand by while children are offered death instead of dignity. To build a culture where life is cherished, not discarded.

We must call our churches to prayer, our communities to action, and our governments to account. We must invest in mental health resources, palliative care, and family support systems. And we must do it not out of political pressure, but because it is what love demands.

Christians believe in a God who brings life out of death, hope out of despair, and light out of darkness. That same hope compels us to defend those who cannot defend themselves--especially our children.

Canada may be standing at a crossroads. One path leads toward a culture of death cloaked in the language of "dignity" and "choice." The other leads toward life, even in its hardest seasons.

Let us pray Canada chooses life.

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Rising rates force investment shake-up

IDF intercepts a missle fired at Israel from Yemen

Ben Gurion Airport suspends flights for 10 minutes before renewing full operation; no injuries reported

ynet|Yesterday | 21:27

Israel came under a missile attack from Houthi rebels early on Friday. Sirens were heard in central Israel, including the greater Tel Aviv area and the Ben Gurion International Airport, where operations were temporarily suspended

This was the third missile strike targeting Israel in two days. The Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Israel in the predawn hours and again in the late morning. both missiles were intercepted by Israel's aerial defenses.

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'He Is Real': Her Atheist Dad Told Her Jesus Was a Hoax, Then She Died and Met Him Face to Face

Talia Wise 05-22-2025

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Up until the age of 16, Heidi Barr did not believe in Jesus, that is until she met Him face-to-face after a terrible horseback riding accident.

"I knew him immediately. Every cell in my soul knew everything about who He was. I should not have seen Jesus. Why should I see Jesus? My father told me Jesus was the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on mankind," she recalled in a recent interview with Jews for Jesus.

"[Yet] I knew Him. I have known Him my entire life and I love Him. I have loved Him with everything in me," Barr said.

Barr, now a mom and grandmother, is sharing more of her childhood near-death experience in her new book, "What I Saw in Heaven: The Incredible True Story of The Day I Died, Met Jesus, and Returned to Life a New Person.

In her book, Barr shares about her life, family struggles, and the redemption she found through God's amazing guidance and grace.

She tells readers how it was easy to spurn any belief in a higher power as a child because, although she was raised Jewish in a small Orthodox community in Iowa, her parents made it a point to tell her God did not exist.

"I was raised in a family that was atheist, but we belonged to this Orthodox synagogue and my father was not only an atheist [but] we were only allowed to discuss God in our home if we were denying His existence," Barr shared during her interview with Jews for Jesus.

"He hated God," she said flatly.

Barr said her father used to repeat this mantra almost daily: "There is no God. There is no heaven, there is no hell, you are an accident of science."

Despite what Barr was told by her father, she said she believed in the "God of Abraham" and prayed to Him daily.

But all that stopped at the age of 12 when she began to endure sexual abuse from the synagogue's rabbi.

"It kind of set off this spiral of not talking to God, getting into drugs, getting into dangerous situations until I was 15," she explained.

Barr says, at the time, she only found comfort and joy from riding her horse, Heather. But a freak accident changed the trajectory of her life and brought her face-to-face with the love, compassion, forgiveness, and inexpressible joy of Christ.

"I took off, headed out to hills on Heather, bareback...I was sitting there enjoying the day...when I suddenly heard hoof beats and I knew exactly what that meant," she described.

An Arabian white horse was uncontrollably running from a nearby barn, its owner was barely able to hang on.

"She came towards me," Barr explained. "The horse ran right by us, almost clipped us, and ran past. Heather reared up. The first time she reared up, I dropped the reins and grabbed her mane. The second time she reared up, her back feet stepped off the trail and she flipped over backward onto me. She fell across my body, fracturing my pelvis, breaking my back."

According to Barr's account, those injuries weren't fatal, but when the horse fell across her chest, she died.

"The moment she fell across my chest, I left my body," she continued.

Barr says she found herself 40 feet up in the air looking down at the commotion taking place near the horse stable.

"I watched my horse roll over my dead body and I was tossed like rag doll...I saw my little sister scream and cover her eyes with her hands. I saw my [other] sister in the car with her face pressed against the window. I could see the Arabian running to the barn with the man flapping on her back," she recalled.

Then Barr noticed a white light, right near her shoulder.

"And I turned to look over my right shoulder and there was a man up there with me," she described. "And I knew Him. He then came closer and He had this big grin on his face and I said, 'Hi, I know you,' and it was Jesus."

Barr immediately recognized Him, despite never learning about him.

"Every cell in my soul knew everything about who He was. I should not have seen Jesus. Why should I see Jesus? I'm Jewish. My father told me Jesus was the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on mankind...and yet there was Jesus."

Barr said that in that moment all she could think about was that she knew Him.

"I knew Him. I have known Him my entire life and I love Him. I have loved Him with everything in me," she said. "All there was for me was Jesus."

Barr gives an account, in great detail, of the personality of Jesus.

"He is funny. He is joy. He is love. He is everything good in the universe in one person. Everything that is good and joyous and happy and life-giving is in Him," she said during the interview.

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However, it was something unique that He showed her that still deeply impacts her today.

"I had a life review and it was like watching this tape of your life except it was 3-D and it was alive and you were re-experiencing everything you had done," Barr explained.

"I saw Him from the time I was in my mother's womb forming me, I saw Him sitting next to me when I was an infant talking to me. I saw Him at every stage in my life. He was always there," she continued.

The now mother and grandmother of three shared that the Lord also showed her the impact her words had on people – the good and the bad.

"There was another time He stopped the tape to show me when I had hurt someone," she shared. "I felt His heart shrink in His chest. I felt the impact my words had on Him. Everything I did or said to someone else, if it was a good thing I felt that. If it was a not so good thing I felt that."

Barr added, "You have to be aware that God is watching...God is paying attention to every little thing we do."

Her next stop in this journey was to the Father.

"It was a perfect white blemish-less light. It took up my entire field of vision. It was infinite in its scope and it was alive. And the light was love and this was God...Jesus took me into that light," she shared.

She then found herself sitting in God's lap like "a little toddler, kicking" her feet.

Barr says in that place she "never felt so loved and so cherished," adding, "God was every single molecule of love in the universe. He is love."

"I wanted to sit on God's lap for all eternity," Barr continued.

The now-retired nurse shared that while she was on His lap she saw what she believes to be Heaven.

"I saw grass. It was this beautiful green grass. I could see every blade of this grass in this infinite meadow. It was perfect and precise," she described. "I see flowers...I could see every part of the flower, every vein of the petals...I saw grove upon grove of trees. I could see every tree, every branch, every leaf, and every vein on every leaf on each tree."

"And I realized everything was moving, but it wasn't wind. The grass was singing. The grass was singing the praises of God. The flowers and the trees were moving to the songs of the grass...It was God moving through all those things. They moved in God's light," Barr added.

"And it struck me at the time that even on the most beautiful day here on earth, what we see is a mere reflection of what exists in heaven," she writes in her book.

Barr told Christian ministry 100 Huntley Street that this part of her experience "left the biggest impression on her."

The Iowa native was sent back to earth and she now shares a message of hope to those who feel lost and unloved.

"After I died, I knew Jesus was with me. I knew He was with me every step of the way and that no matter what happened...and this is one of the things he told me...your life is in good hands."

He told her, "Good, bad,[or] indifferent, I'm here. Your life is in good hands."

About The Author Talia Wise

Talia Wise has served as a multi-media producer for CBNNews.com, CBN Newswatch, The Prayer Link, and CBN News social media outlets. Prior to joining CBN News she worked for Fox Sports Florida producing and reporting. Talia earned a master’s degree in journalism from Regent University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.

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How America is losing its military supremacy to China

Beijing’s army boasts almost a million more troops than the US and has the largest navy in the world

25 May 2025 8:28am BST

When one of Pakistan’s Chinese-made fighter jets fired a missile over the Kashmiri mountains and shot down one of India’s French-built Rafale fighters, Western officials took note.

It marked the first time the West had seen the Chinese JC-10 aircraft and PL-15 missiles be deployed in active combat.

Western officials have since pored over the details of this clash, asking what this means about China’s military capabilities and whether Xi Jinping’s nation has finally caught up with the West.

Over the past 25 years, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has exploded from a small military that had to generate its own revenue by growing crops to one of the largest and most powerful in the world.

“China is the strongest it’s ever been,” said Brigadier General Doug Wickert, the 412th Test Wing commander in the United States air force. “It has fairly aggressively built a very large force that’s been specifically developed to counter our strengths.”

Today, the PLA boasts almost a million more troops than the United States and over a thousand more tanks. It has built its navy into the largest in the world with approximately 400 warships and stacked its air force with nearly 2,000 fighter jets.

Beijing has also drastically expanded its intelligence capabilities to the point where deputy CIA Director Michael Ellis claimed earlier this week that China has become an “existential threat to American security in a way we really have never confronted before”.

However, while China is stronger today than it has been previously, a look into its actual capabilities show that the PLA still lags in skill and experience and has a tendency to fall one step behind its more seasoned competitor.

“The numbers don’t tell the whole story,” noted Gen Wickert. “China’s military has grown in numbers as well as sophistication, but there are still some areas where we have technological advantage.”

Every year, a wide array of expos and shows are held across China, which show off the arsenal of one of the most opaque and secretive armed forces in the world.

In November, China hosted its annual Zhuhai Air Show where it showcased the J-20 stealth fighter jets, seen as direct competitors to one of the US’ strongest fighters, the F-35 Lightning II, and capable of carrying air-to-air missiles like the PL-15s used by Pakistan against India.

How does the J-20 compare to the F-35

The HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile system was also on display, as was the new SS-UAV ‘Jiu Tan’ drone carrier, capable of releasing swarms of Kamikaze attack drones at once, which will set sail on its maiden voyage next month.

More recently at the World Radar Expo last week, China trumpeted a new JY-27V radar, which state media claims can detect American fifth-generation stealth fighters, including the F-35 Lightning II.

China’s navy is also rumoured to be developing a new supercarrier, similar to the USS Gerald Ford, which would be larger than any existing vessel in its fleet.

And the army is said to be developing a new 4th generation light tank, which would host cannons capable of firing multiple ammunition types.

However, most worrying to the US is Beijing’s rapid advancement of its nuclear capabilities.

From 2023 to 2024, it added 100 more warheads to its arsenal, rising from 500 to 600, and the country is expected to have more than 1,000 by 2030.

According to experts, at least 400 of these are intercontinental ballistic missiles that could reach the US from the Chinese mainland, including the DF-41, which can travel between 12,000 to 15,000 kilometres.

While the US, with 3,700 warheads in its arsenal, continues to hold an advantage, the American government has expressed concern over Beijing’s rapid speed.

During a senate address in April, US Senator Roger Wicker noted that China’s nuclear expansion is now “at a pace that far outstrips our own”.

Timothy Heath, a senior defence researcher and China expert at RAND Corp, explained that Beijing’s nuclear progress is likely part of its “deterrence posture”.

“It’s a sign that they don’t want to get into a conventional fight with the US,” said Mr Heath. “Having a nuclear inventory is a way to warn the US not to start a fight.”

Beyond its nuclear inventory, there are areas where Chinese advancements are rivalling the US.

According to Mr Heath, hypersonic missiles could be one domain in which the PLA has “surpassed the US in technology”. He also noted that Beijing has become a “world player in the world market” for military drones, though other experts like Gen Wickert don’t agree that there is yet any technology “where China is ahead”.

The PLA’s developments have been particularly concerning in the context of a potential conflict over Taiwan – the only possible scenario in which the US and Chinese armies could face one another.

Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan, which the government in Taipei rejects, and has threatened to invade the island on numerous occasions. As a key arms supplier to Taiwan, former US president Joe Biden had said that the US would come to the country’s defence, but Donald Trump has refused to offer a clear position on the issue.

Mr Heath explains that China’s proximity to Taiwan gives it an advantage because Beijing would have immediate access to “all ground-based systems”. Meanwhile, the US would have “to project power from an ocean away”.

At the senate address in April, Mr Wicker noted that China is now “capable of denying US air superiority in the first island chain,” referring to the string of islands in the Pacific, which include parts of Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Borneo. This means that China’s surface-to-air missiles are now capable of shooting down any US aircraft in the event of a war.

Washington has also sounded the alarm over China’s cyberwarfare capabilities. In a recent speech at a university in California, Gen Wickert said China had managed to infiltrate the US’s electrical grid and plant malware on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, which monitor critical infrastructure like electricity, water and gas distribution.

“China has gained access to those systems and mapped them, and that is certainly concerning. It’s considered an act of war,” Gen Wickert told The Telegraph.

The PLA was not always such a fierce competitor. In the 1990s, when Western countries were investing trillions of pounds into their armies, the PLA didn’t even have enough money to sustain itself.

“It had a very small budget from the government and was essentially dependent on money-making activities to fund itself,” said Drew Thompson, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore and the former Director for China at the US Department of Defence.

“This meant the PLA was investing in factories and services and logistics businesses and in rural areas they would even grow their own food.”

While it has come a long way in the decades since, the PLA continues to face significant challenges, which experts say have stopped it from reaching parity with the US.

For one, the US military is tried and tested on the battlefield, having fought in several conflicts around the world from Iraq to Afghanistan, while the PLA has not fought a war in decades.

China’s armed forces also struggle with integration. While the US military is a fully joint force, meaning the different services – from the air force to the navy – work closely together, the PLA remains disjointed.

Kitsch Liao, the associate director of the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, noted that the PLA’s readiness levels, which measure preparedness for active combat, are also lower than the US’s.

“If the US wants to bomb one site, they can assign one aircraft. They don’t need another aircraft on standby in case the jet breaks down. The US used to do this in the 1960s and China still has to do that,” said Mr Liao.

The US’s air force readiness for the last year was just over 60 per cent, which is “relatively poor”, according to Mr Liao, but China’s score, which is not made public, is believed to be even lower.

Imitate rather than innovate

China’s defence limitations stem in part from the PLA’s inherent structure as an extension of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.

Unlike militaries in the US or the UK, which are separate from any political entity, the PLA was established to serve the communist party and its primary objective today is to keep the party in power.

Drew Thompson, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, explained that it would be equivalent to if in the US “the Republicans had their own army and the Democrats had their own army”.

Given the PLA’s role in the party, it often focuses its development on political issues rather than security concerns, as evidenced by its fixation on Taiwan, which does not pose any immediate threat to China.

The PLA is also hampered by its tendency to imitate rather than innovate. Rather than developing its own cutting-edge hardware, China relies on following closely behind its American counterparts, which makes it very difficult to match or overtake the US.

“They’re always one step behind because their methodology for catching up has been technology theft and acquisition,” said Mr Thompson.

“China has always benchmarked itself on other forces and ironically that means that in many cases it can’t actually catch up.”

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/25/china-military-capability-missiles-peoples-liberation-army/ 

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EXCLUSIVE Target staff panic about store closures and job losses after cultural madness led to huge sales slump: 'We are cooked'

READ MORE: Target shoppers divided after major change to checkout process

Work at Target? We want to hear from you. Share what’s going on — anonymously — at ben.shimkus@mailonline.com  

By BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 15:43 EDT, 24 May 2025 | Updated: 21:00 EDT, 24 May 2025

Target is struggling. Employees are worried.

Online message boards used by hundreds of in-store staff are lighting up with fears about job security, increased workloads, and potential store closures.

'We are cooked,' one employee said on Reddit. 'Less and less hours with little to no change with what the expectations are from us all.'

Another wrote: 'All we can do is ride it out and hope for the best. If it comes down to it, prepare a resume just in case.'

Several workers have also posted TikTok videos showing backrooms overwhelmed with merchandise that hasn’t made it to the sales floor — alleging that understaffing is leaving them buried.

'I hope these go viral so the corporate people might rethink how they unstaffed their stores and expect spotless departments,' one employee commented on a video showing mounds of backroom clothing.

Target hasn't responded to DailyMail.com's request for comment on the employee predictions and complaints.

But two days ago, the company released its quarterly earnings, which badly missed Wall Street's expectations.

'Target has found itself in a challenging position,' Neil Saunders, a retail expert at GlobalData, told DailyMail.com.

'The business is not terrible, but it is under pressure and that is causing nervousness among associates.'

Fewer shoppers went into Target stores during the last quarter, and when they did, they spent less money.

The company reported $23.85 billion in sales during the last quarter, a 2.8 percent drop from the previous three-month period. Analysts predicted the store would make $24.23 billion.

So far this year, Target's share price has shed over 31 percent.

'I want to be clear, we're not satisfied with these results, so we're moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility,' Target CEO Brian Cornell said.

'We've got to drive traffic back into our stores or visits to our site.'

The company also announced that it was paring back its financial outlook for 2025, signaling it believes a recovery might take a while.

Target isn't in dire financial shape. The company made $5 billion in profit last year, and is still raking in money.

But it's wobbles are in stark contrast to its biggest competitor, Walmart, which has reported gigantic sales figures.

'Underlying profit at Target is squeezed and that makes it more likely the company will be cautious in hiring and tight in the labor hours it allocates,' Saunders added.

'That makes staff worry for their own jobs. All of this is exacerbated because communication from management has, generally, been poor.'

Target is dealing with other non-employement headwinds, too.

Cornell joined Walmart and Home Depot's CEOs in a private White House meeting, warning President Donald Trump that his tariff regime threatened to deplete product availability and increase prices on consumers.

The company has publicly warned that tariffs will slash billions from profits, making it harder to continue business investments.

'They have cancelled some remodels,' one Target employee claimed on Reddit.

Another added: 'Sales are so low I would be shocked if it doesn't close sooner rather than later.'

Plus, the brand is facing customer anger from both right- and left-leaning shoppers.

Target walked back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in a pitch to appease the Trump administration.

Conservatives have been boycotting the brand over Pride Month collections that included bathing suits for trans swimmers.

Meanwhile, Target has already silently started increasing prices on products made in other countries.

It's a particularly difficult time to balance higher prices in the US economy.

Consumer confidence has slumped for five consecutive months, with shoppers reporting fears over continued inflation.

American shoppers have been smacked with increasingly lofty grocery prices after the inflation rate peaked over 9 percent in 2022.

Still, the overall economy has remained resilient despite the price hikes.

American jobs have remained surprisingly steady and the average wage has continued with slow growth.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-14739941/target-job-losses-sales-decline-2025.html 

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etc. I have talked about the EU and how they have grown in power and shall grow to more power. I have talked to you about China and yet America embraces China their enemy and they build them up that later China shall come against many and destroy many because of the finances you have provided for them. That was not my wisdom, that was not my knowledge. It was not my wisdom nor my knowledge when you gave your secrets to a country that worships a false god and they have sold them to other countries and become superior. Oh how foolish man is. etc..

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Cuba Now a Strategic Battleground for China Against the US

by John Mills, The Epoch Times

May 25, 2025

(The Epoch Times)—Cuba has been impoverished by years of communist control, but it possesses a strategic vantage point that China prizes.

Ryan Berg, director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said in his congressional testimony on May 6 that Cuba is a “strategic battleground” with China. Twenty sensitive U.S. government facilities in Florida are in range of the expanding Chinese Cyber and Signals Intelligence Collection network in Cuba.

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Even before the Russians minimized their presence in Cuba in 2002, the Chinese were eyeing the Caribbean country.

Berg said that in February 1999, then-Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Chi Haotian visited Cuba and met with his counterpart, then-Defense Minister Raúl Castro.

“According to an article in El Nuevo Herald, the two reportedly signed an agreement granting China access to a number of former Soviet listening stations across the island, including the Bejucal base less than 10 miles from the old Lourdes station,” he noted.

As part of the path toward resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy pledged publicly not to invade Cuba. The Soviets pledged to remove nuclear and “offensive” weapons from Cuba. The Soviets maintained a reduced presence in Cuba for the rest of the Cold War, including an intelligence collection station at Lourdes, outside of Havana, and occasional naval and air visits, while the United States maintained a robust overwatch of Cuba from bases in southern Florida.

Chinese Military and Intelligence Network Grows in Cuba

In the summer of 2023, Cuba leapt onto the front pages with the sudden, surprise news release about a Chinese spy presence in the country. After the media report, the initial response from the Pentagon was to deny the topic.

Then, The Associated Press reported there was an anonymous Biden administration official who confirmed that this started in 2019, which was a clever way of deflecting responsibility toward President Donald Trump.

Berg pointed out that then-National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby “reversed course and admitted to China’s spy bases in Cuba, but insisted that its presence had existed since 2019 under the first Trump administration, implying the Biden administration had ‘inherited’ the challenge.”

“Around the same time, reports surfaced that China was pursuing the construction of a military training base in Cuba,” he added.

Kirby had apparently missed the 1999 visit by Gen. Chi Haotian. In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal released additional imagery and reported that the Chinese military and intelligence footprint grew even larger than first reported.

The Chinese regime’s presence in Cuba is just one element of Chinese surveillance surrounding Florida. China has been operating gas and oil platforms that may have intelligence collection capabilities in the Gulf of America (previously known as the Gulf of Mexico) on the western side of Florida.

Gen. Glen VanHerck, former commander of U.S. Northern Command, pointed out, before the Chinese spy balloon episode, the danger of the Chinese infrastructure presence in the Bahamas, only 50 miles to the right of Florida.

Cuba Receives Promises of Chinese Support

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in Moscow on May 9 during the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II.

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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said about the meeting, “China is ready to work with Cuba to further strengthen their ironclad friendship, build a closer China–Cuba community with a shared future, and set an example of solidarity and cooperation between socialist countries and sincere interaction between developing countries.”

In addition, the BRICS alliance—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—welcomed Cuba into the organization on Jan. 1, 2025, saying that the Caribbean country’s membership would allow it to become “a relevant player on the international stage.” Beijing dominates policy and plans for BRICS.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has developed an alliance with Russia, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, and South Africa in its “no limits” strategy to take on the United States, and it appears Cuba is entering this grouping of communist and totalitarian countries.

CCP Lures Latin American Countries With Financial Offer

Following the U.S.–China tariff truce, China hosted a forum with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Beijing on May 13. Left-leaning leaders in Latin America, such as Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, were in attendance.

The CCP used a Belt and Road Initiative power play and extended a credit line of $9.2 billion to the Latin American countries in attendance, with a very important caveat: The currency used in the line of credit would be the Chinese yuan.

The move, which excluded the global reserve currencies like the U.S. dollar, aimed to promote the yuan while China deepens its ties in the Americas. Of all the opportunities in the Americas, Cuba offers China the greatest return on investment. The short distance to the United States from Cuba allows the CCP a key intelligence observation point and a way to create a counterbalance of world support for Taiwan.

There may not yet be missiles in Cuba, or at least they haven’t been identified, but another Cuban crisis is developing. As a Foreign Affairs article said, “Trump Will Disrupt Three Decades of ‘Benign Neglect’ of American focus on the Americas, with Cuba likely being one of the starting points. etc and the news article continues

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Report: Israel prepares for swift Iran strike if US diplomacy fails

As US-Iran nuclear talks falter over enrichment, Israel is reportedly readying for a potential swift and sustained military campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities. Israeli intelligence now believes a deal is unlikely, prompting concerns about a closing operational window for a successful strike.

Israel National News May 22, 2025, 5:11 AM (GMT+3)

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As US-Iran nuclear talks falter over enrichment, Israel is reportedly readying for a potential swift and sustained military campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities. Israeli intelligence now believes a deal is unlikely, prompting concerns about a closing operational window for a successful strike.

Israel is reportedly preparing for a rapid military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities should negotiations between the United States and Iran collapse, according to two Israeli sources knowledgeable of the ongoing discussions, as reported by Axios.

This development comes as the Israeli intelligence community's assessment shifted recently from anticipating a nuclear deal to believing talks could soon break down.

One Israeli source indicated that the military believes its operational window for a successful strike could soon close, necessitating swift action if negotiations fail. Both sources corroborated a CNN report from Tuesday confirming that the Israel Defense Forces have been conducting exercises and other preparations for a potential strike in Iran.

"There was a lot of training and the US military sees everything and understands Israel is preparing," one source told Axios.

An Israeli source further noted, "Bibi is waiting for the nuclear talks to collapse and for the moment Trump will be disappointed about the negotiations and open to giving him the go ahead," referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, a US official informed Axios that the Trump administration is concerned Netanyahu might proceed with a strike even without presidential approval.

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'Nuclear talks unlikely to yield any results'

The fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks is scheduled to take place in Rome. Earlier negotiations encountered a roadblock over Iran's demand for domestic enrichment capability.

Israeli sources cautioned that any potential strike on Iran would not be a single event but rather a military campaign lasting at least a week, an operation described as highly complex and perilous for both Israel and the broader region.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408767 

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:7   "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matt 24:8   "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

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Second 6.0-magnitude tremor in Crete in week, felt in Israel

Quake sends tremors rippling across Israel, marking the second such event in a week, with GFZ data confirming its regional seismic impact

Reuters

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete on Thursday morning, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

Residents in several Israeli cities reported feeling the tremor, including Jerusalem, Holon, Acre, Be’er Sheva, Rosh HaAyin, Kfar Saba, Ness Ziona, Ramat Gan, Rehovot and Haifa.

GFZ reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 kilometers (48 miles) below the surface.

A similar earthquake struck Crete last week during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday and was also felt across Israel. Residents reported shaking in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ramat Gan, Rishon LeZion, Kiryat Yam, Rehovot, Herzliya, Givatayim, Kiryat Ono, Petah Tikva, Holon, Beit Shemesh, Kfar Saba, Ramat Hasharon, Ma’ale Adumim, Ra’anana, Modi’in, Ashkelon and even Eilat.

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Delaware becomes 11th state to legalize assisted suicide

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Delaware has enacted a measure enabling terminally ill patients to die by assisted suicide as the number of states providing individuals with this option closes in on a dozen.

Delaware's Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer signed House Bill 140 into law Tuesday. Meyer's approval of the measure follows its passage in the Democratic-controlled Delaware House of Representatives in a 21-17 vote and the Democratic-controlled Delaware Senate in an 11-8 vote.

The votes in both chambers fell largely along party lines, with all support coming from Democrats and most opposition from Republicans. Five House Democrats and three Senate Democrats joined Republicans in voting against it.

House Bill 140, also known as the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Law, enables patients with terminal illnesses to obtain medication to end their lives. It requires patients seeking assisted suicide to make two written requests and one oral request.

The written request form requires those who would like to end their lives to name their illness and obtain signatures from two witnesses, at least one of whom must not be a blood relative, verifying that the person is making the decision based on their own free will and that the individual does suffer from a terminal illness.

The legislation limits the ability to access medication to end one's life to Delaware residents. Doctors and medical professionals are obligated to inform patients of all options available to them besides assisted suicide.

The pro-life advocacy group National Right to Life condemned the approval of House Bill 140 in a statement published Tuesday.

"Delaware's new law puts lives at risk. Assisted suicide laws offer no compassion, no hope, and no help for vulnerable members of our society," said National Right to Life President Carol Tobias.

"End-of-life discussions should focus on palliative care, hospice, and support options," she added. "Assisted suicide shifts the focus from life-affirming care to premature death and erodes the public trust in healthcare and medical doctors."

Tobias contends that "many of the most vulnerable in our society are pressured to 'choose' assisted suicide, which normalizes a culture of death" and devalues "the lives of the disabled, elderly, and chronically ill."

"As society attitudes shift, legalization creates a 'duty to die' mindset and puts our most vulnerable members of society at risk," Tobias added.

Peg Sandeen, CEO of the advocacy group Death With Dignity, which supports assisted suicide laws, praised the bill's passage.

"Medical aid in dying is an established medical practice supported by an overwhelming majority of individuals living in the United States, and we applaud the growing numbers of elected officials willing to stand up for dying patients and fight for their right to end their lives with dignity and compassion," Sandeen said in a statement.

"This signing today is about relieving suffering and giving families the comfort of knowing that loved one was able to pass on their own terms without unnecessary pain and surrounded by the people they love the most," Meyer added.

"For nearly a decade this idea has been debated and delayed, but always defended by those of you who believed deeply that it was the right thing to do, and it's because of you that we're here today and because of that courage I will be signing that bill."

Data compiled by Death With Dignity notes that 10 other states have laws permitting assisted suicide: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com   

https://www.christianpost.com/news/delaware-becomes-11th-state-to-legalize-assisted-suicide.html 

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Lions... This Is Not A "Reset." ITS A GLOBAL DETONATION. (Please Share This).

From Greg M

Bond yields are rising GLOBALLY. (Look this up for yourselves if you do not believe me). This is not just a market fluctuation. It is the sound of Babylon’s foundation cracking.

Click- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now repeatedly downplaying what the effect of this US debt downgrade means… and that right there should tell you that the problem is in actuality MASSIVE. The ripple effect of this is just beginning, and here’s what’s ALREADY HAPPENING. (Question… Do you trust the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent?)

Lets move on… What Bessent won’t tell you.

Borrowing Costs Are Already Rising Across the Board.

The US must now pay more to borrow for Treasuries, infrastructure, entitlements, military, all of it. Every notch lower in credit quality = higher yields demanded by buyers. This “forces” the Fed buy more debt themselves. (This debt downgrade has put the Fed in exactly the spot it wants to be in…) NOW THE FED HAS BEEN GIVEN THE ABSOLUTE GREEN LIGHT TO INFLATE.

RIPPLE EFFECT CONTINUES…

Contagion to States and Cities. Municipal bonds are often priced in relation to Treasury ratings. This US debt downgrade, cities and states will follow… and borrowing at every level tightens. That means pension risk, infrastructure delays, and defaults.

Foreign Holders Will Reevaluate. China, Japan, BRICS nations… they are watching. A downgrade weakens the perception of dollar safety. AND the world is already de-dollarizing and dumping US debt. This could accelerate into a full bond exodus, and if that happens, yields spike explosively. (We have been talking about this for years).

Reserve Currency Status Erosion. A downgrade in US credibility equals a downgrade in trust. That means gold, yuan, and digital assets rise in significance.

Global Markets Begin to Price in Collapse Risk. If US debt can be downgraded, so can the entire Western financial order. Investors will rotate out of risk-on assets, out of debt, out of fiat… Into real assets. Into commodities, metals. Sound familiar?

Lions… Downgrades lag reality. This is the system admitting truth only after it’s already begun to fail.

Let’s break it down exactly as it is.

Rising Bond Yields = Falling Bond Prices. When yields rise, it means bonds are being sold off. The higher the yield, the less confidence investors have in holding long-term debt. This is debt being dumped, not in theory, but in real-time.

This Can and Will Accelerate. Bond markets are massive, WAY larger than stocks. When the dump begins, it quickly becomes a stampede. Liquidity vanishes. Prices crash. Yields spike. And once confidence cracks in sovereign debt, it infects everything.

Credit Markets WILL Freeze. Credit/debt is the lifeblood of Babylon’s economy. When debt markets seize, no one lends, because no one trusts repayment. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM LOCKS UP… ALL TRANSACTIONS STOP.

Global Stock Market Freefall.

If bond yields continue to surge/spike, the potential for credit vanishing/a credit event skyrockets. Then, equities implode. (Sound familiar again?)

Great Depression on Steroids. Supply chains freeze. Banks restrict withdrawals. Layoffs explode. In 1929, there was still gold. In 2025, there’s only debt backed by more debt.

This is not a “reset.” This is a global detonation.

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:12  "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.  (NKJ)

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Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim ID’d as couple fatally shot by terrorist who yelled ‘Free, free Palestine’ near DC’s Capital Jewish Museum

By Nicholas McEntyre

Published May 22, 2025, 4:22 a.m. ET

The two Israeli Embassy staffers who were gunned down by a pro-Palestinian terrorist outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night have been identified as “friends and colleagues” who fell in love and were just days away from getting engaged.

Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim were fatally shot in the street as they left the American Jewish Committee’s ACCESS Young Diplomats Reception just after 9 p.m. in Washington, DC.

“Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives,” the Embassy of Israel to the USA wrote on X.

“This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder. No words can express the depth of our grief and horror at this devastating loss. Our hearts are with their families, and the embassy will be by their side during this terrible time.”

Lischinsky planned to propose to Milgrim during a trip next week in Jerusalem, Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said before their identities were made public.

Lischinsky bought a ring this week, Leiter added.

The couple both worked out of the Israeli Embassy in DC.

Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, served as a research assistant in the embassy’s Political Department since September 2022 after serving three years in the Israel Defense Forces, according to his LinkedIn.

Milgrim, a Jewish-American who earned degrees from the University of Kansas and American University, had worked in the embassy’s Department of Public Diplomacy since November 2023, her online profile stated.

She was tasked with organizing missions and visits to Israel.

Wednesday’s occasion was the AJC’s largest annual event that brought together young Jewish professionals between the ages of 22 and 45 and the diplomatic community, according to the event listing.

The theme of the sold-out reception was “turning pain into purpose” and it was to focus on humanitarian diplomacy and navigating a response to the humanitarian crises in the Middle East and North Africa.

The couple had just left the venue at 575 3rd St. NW, near the FBI field office and the US Attorney’s Office.

They were killed when suspected gunman Elias Rodriguez opened fire on a group of four people outside the museum.

Rodriguez, a 31-year-old Chicago resident, was observed pacing outside the museum until he approached the young couple and two others and began firing a handgun, DC Police Chief Pamela Smith said.

The suspect then ditched the gun and ran inside the museum, where he admitted to the shooting, Smith added.

Rodriguez was detained inside the building and shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest.

Lischinsky and Milgrim attended an Israeli Independence Day celebration at the Israeli Embassy less than two weeks before they were killed.

“We are deeply grateful for the historic alliance with our steadfast partner, the United States and the great American people, who have stood by our side. I look forward to working with this administration to bring about more security, freedom and peace,” Lischinsky wrote in a post to X, alongside a photo of the smiling couple.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was left outraged by the “horrifying antisemitic murder.”

“We are witness to the terrible cost of the antisemitism and wild incitement against the State of Israel. Blood libels against Israel have a cost in blood and must be fought to the utmost,” Netanyahu said Thursday morning. “”My heart grieves for the families of the young beloveds, whose lives were cut short in a moment by an abhorrent antisemitic murderer.”

Netanyahu called for increased security for Israeli embassies and diplomats around the world following the shooting.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he spoke with Lischinsky’s father, telling him his son “was a warrior on our diplomatic front that fell just like a soldier on the battlefield,” according to CNN.

“I have been worried for the past few months that something like this would happen and it did, and the list of fallen foreign service members has grown today,”

Wednesday’s shooting was a “toxic antisemitic incitement against Israel and Jews around the world,” Sa’ar added.

President Trump condemned the attack, saying it was done out of hate and radicalism.

“These horrible DC killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!”

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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after strikes on Kyiv

Updated on: May 24, 2025 / 7:58 AM EDT / CBS/AP

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, hours after a large-scale combined drone and missile attack injured more than a dozen people in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia's defense ministry said each side brought home 307 soldiers, a day after each released a total of 390 combatants and civilians. The swaps are seen as a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year war. Friday's prisoner swap was the first phase of a complicated deal involving the exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.

The news came hours after Kyiv came under attack that left at least 15 people injured, local officials said. Explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 14 ballistic missiles and 250 Shahed drones, officials said, adding that Ukrainian forces shot down six missiles and neutralized 245 drones – 1280 drones were shot down and 117 were thwarted using electronic warfare.

The Kyiv City Military Administration said it was one of the biggest combined missile and drone attacks on the capital.

"A difficult night for all of us," the administration said in a statement.

The debris of intercepted missiles and drones fell in at least six city districts of the Ukrainian capital early Saturday, acting head of Kyiv military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, wrote on Telegram. According to Tkachenko, six people required medical care after the attack and two fires were sparked in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv.

The Obolon district, where a residential building was heavily damaged in the attack, was the hardest hit. There were at least five wounded in the area, the administration said.

Yurii Bondarchuk, a resident, said the air raid siren "started as usual, then the drones started to fly around as they constantly do."

Moments later, he heard a boom and saw shattered glass fly through the air.

"The balcony is totally wiped out, as well as the windows and the doors," he said, describing the damage to his apartment as he stood in the dark of the night, smoking a cigarette to calm his nerves while firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.

Russian drones hit a residential area in Kyiv

A local resident is seen cleaning her flat damaged by a Russian drone attack on Kyiv on May 24, 2025. Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images

The air raid alert in Kyiv lasted more than seven hours, warning of incoming missiles and drones.

Prior to the attack, city mayor Vitalii Klitschko warned Kyiv residents of more than 20 Russian strike drones heading towards Kyiv. As the attack continued, he said drone debris fell on a shopping mall and a residential building in the Obolon district of Kyiv. Emergency services were headed to the site, Klitschko said.

The prisoner swap on Friday was the first phase of a complicated deal involving the exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.

Zelenskyy said the first phase brought home 390 Ukrainians, with further releases expected over the weekend that will make it the largest swap of the war. Russia's Defense Ministry said it received the same number from Ukraine.

The swap took place at the border with Belarus in northern Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

The Largest Prisoner POW Exchange Since The Start Of Russia's Full-scale Invasion Is Taking Place Between Ukraine And Russia

The released Russians were taken to Belarus for medical treatment, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

As the freed men entered the medical facility Friday, people holding signs and photos of their relatives shouted names or brigade numbers, seeking any news of a loved one. The returning men inspected the photos, and a serviceman said he shared a cell with one of those on the sea of portraits held out toward him.

"Vanya!" cried Nataliia Mosych, among the gathered relatives, "My husband!"

The exchange, the latest of dozens of swaps since the war began and the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians at one time, didn't herald any halt in fighting.

Battles continued along the roughly 620-mile front line, where tens of thousands of soldiers have been killed, and neither country has relented in its deep strikes.

After the May 16 Istanbul meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called the prisoner swap a "confidence-building measure" and said the parties had agreed in principle to meet again.

But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that there has been no agreement yet on the venue for the next round of talks to end the fighting as diplomatic maneuvering continued.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday night that Moscow would give Ukraine a draft document outlining its conditions for a "sustainable, long-term, comprehensive" peace agreement once the ongoing prisoner exchange had finished.

European leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace efforts while he tries to press his larger army's battlefield initiative and capture more Ukrainian land.

The Istanbul meeting revealed that both sides remained far apart on key conditions for ending the fighting. One such condition for Ukraine, backed by its Western allies, is a temporary ceasefire as a first step toward a peaceful settlement.

On Monday, President Trump said he held a two-hour phone call with Putin which he described as "excellent."

Asked by reporters if he thinks Putin wants peace, Mr. Trump responded, "I do," and asked if he trusts Putin, Mr. Trump responded, "I do."

Mr. Trump added that he thinks "some progress has been made."

Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry said it had shot down 788 Ukrainian drones away from the battlefield between May 20 and May 23.

Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 175 Shahed and decoy drones, as well as a ballistic missile since late Thursday.

War in Ukraine More

Ukrainians mark Day of Heroes

Trump says Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap "could lead to something big"

SPAIN-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-POLITICS-HOMICIDE

Pro-Russia former Ukrainian politician reportedly gunned down in Spain

Vladimir Putin - Donald Trump meeting in Osaka

Trump holds 2-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy

Pope Leo XIV Holds Inauguration Mass In St. Peter's Square

Zelenskyy meets with U.S. officials, European leaders ahead of Trump-Putin call

etc and the news story continues...

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-hits-ukraine-capital-kyiv-heavy-missile-drone-attack/ 

Report: New US intel suggests Israel poised for Iran nuclear attack

New US intelligence cited by CNN indicates Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, risking regional conflict and divergence with Trump's diplomatic efforts. Deep internal disagreements within the US government persist on the likelihood of such a strike.

Israel National News

May 21, 2025, 1:34 AM (GMT+3)

CNN Israel - IranUS -Iran Iranian Nuclear Program

Natanz nuclear facility

Natanz nuclear facility Reuters

New intelligence obtained by the United States suggests that Israel is actively preparing for a potential military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration continues to pursue a diplomatic resolution with Tehran, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing multiple US officials.

Such an Israeli strike would mark a significant break from President Donald Trump's diplomatic approach and carries the substantial risk of escalating regional tensions, the officials said.

While US officials caution that a final decision by Israeli leadership has not been confirmed, deep disagreements within the US government persist regarding the likelihood of an Israeli pre-emptive action.

A person familiar with US intelligence assessments on the matter stated, “The chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months.” This heightened concern is fueled by public and private communications from senior Israeli officials, coupled with intercepted Israeli communications and observed military movements, including the relocation of air munitions and the completion of an air exercise, according to CNN.

However, these indicators could also serve as a strategic effort by Israel to pressure Iran into abandoning key aspects of its nuclear program.

The Israeli Embassy in Washington has not offered a comment on the matter, nor have the National Security Council or the Prime Minister's office.

The report comes amid indirect talks between the US and Iran on Iran’s nuclear program. While the first four rounds have been described by the side as useful, the path forward appears increasingly uncertain as Iran has rejected US calls for it to end its uranium enrichment as part of a deal.

Related articles:

'Nuclear talks unlikely to yield any results'

Iran rejects US demands to end uranium enrichment

'Enrichment is non-negotiable'

'No US nuke deal proposal received, enrichment continues'

Trump recently said that Iran has a choice when it comes to its nuclear program: Blow up its nuclear facilities peacefully or blow them up viciously.

The US President has said he prefers the path of diplomacy with Iran, but has not ruled out the possibility of a military operaton against its nuclear facilities should talks fail.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408692 

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Marco Rubio warns Syria ‘weeks’ away from ‘collapse and full-scale civil war of epic proportions’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday that Syria may be weeks away from plunging into another civil war or collapsing altogether.

Rubio, who met with top Syrian officials last week during President Trump’s Middle East trip, said fears for the fledgling Damascus government were the main reason Trump abruptly opted to implement a 180-day waiver on sanctions last week following his meeting in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

“It is our assessment that, frankly, the transitional authority, given the challenges they’re facing, are maybe weeks — not many months — away from potential collapse and a full-scale civil war of epic proportions, basically the country splitting up,” Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

“The lifting of the sanctions, its most immediate impact will be to allow neighboring countries to begin to assist the transitional authority to build governance mechanisms that allow them to actually establish government, unify the armed forces under one banner,” he added.

However, Rubio also cautioned that sanctions relief alone “won’t be enough” to stabilize Syria and suggested “there’s going to have to be something done congressionally or more comprehensively” to revive the beleaguered nation following more than 14 years of civil war.

Al-Sharaa led the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s toppling of the Assad regime last year — ending a dynasty that had ruled the former French colony since 1971.

Last week, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman helped organize a meeting between al-Sharaa and Trump, during which the US president implored the Syrian leader to sign on to the Abraham Accords recognizing Israel.

Al-Sharaa is a career militant who fought US troops as a member of Al Qaeda in Iraq in the early 2000s before founding the terrorist group’s Nusra Front affiliate in Syria in 2012.

Now-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard condemned al-Sharaa during her confirmation hearing in January as “an Islamist extremist … who danced on the streets to celebrate the 9/11 attack.”

Al-Sharaa broke with al Qaeda’s leadership in 2016 and has sought to rebrand himself as a defender of Syria’s religious diversity, which includes Christians and Alawites, both of whom comprise more than 10% of the population, and Druze, who comprise about 3%.

“The bad news is that the transitional authority figures — they didn’t pass their background check with the FBI,” Rubio said Tuesday. “On the flip side of it, if we engage them, it may work out, it may not work out. If we do not engage them, it was guaranteed to not work out.”

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Rep. Martin Stutzman (R-Ind.), who visited Syria last month and met with al-Sharaa, told The Post last week that the new president is dead set on keeping Syria unified and praised him for having a Christian in his cabinet.

“He wants to keep Syria unified,” Stutzman explained. “Any effort to divide the country into regional parts or sectarian parts was not acceptable.”

Rubio also warned that if Syria collapses again, it could lead to chaos throughout the Middle East, and underscored how the country became a “playground, frankly, for jihadist groups like ISIS and others” after civil war erupted in March 2011.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/20/us-news/rubio-warns-syria-weeks-away-from-collapse-and-a-

full-scale-civil-war-of-epic-proportions/ 

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Rocket fired from Gaza intercepted over Ashkelon; no injuries reported

IDF says single projectile launched from northern Gaza Strip was intercepted by the air defense after crossing into Israeli territory

Ynet|12:20

Rocket sirens were sounded Tuesday evening in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon and its southern industrial zone, prompting residents to seek shelter.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, a single projectile launched from the northern Gaza Strip was intercepted by the air defense after crossing into Israeli territory. The IDF confirmed there were no injuries in the incident and said it is continuing to investigate the details.

The Ashkelon Municipality also reported that one rocket was intercepted and said no unusual incidents or damage were recorded in the city.

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The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility the rocket attack, stating it was carried out in response to what it called "the Zionist massacre against our Palestinian people."

In a statement, the group said it had "bombed Ashdod and Ashkelon with a barrage of rockets" as retaliation.

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Palestinian Authority uncovers explosives lab in Jenin

PA says its security forces dismantle explosives lab in Jenin; materials seized included oxygen tanks, remote detonators, and high-powered devices.

Dalit Halevi

May 21, 2025, 7:29 PM (GMT+3)

PA Jenin PA Security Forces

Brigadier General Anwar Rajab, the official spokesman for the Palestinian Authority security forces, announced on Wednesday that the security forces and the PA police engineering unit operating in Jenin's eastern neighborhood, uncovered an explosives workshop operated by "a group of people who broke the law."

Rajab told PA media Wafa that all the information about the workshop came from intelligence reports.

According to the spokesman, the security forces seized oxygen tanks that were ready to be detonated, explosive devices at various stages of production, explosive devices that contained high-powered explosive material, security cameras, and electric bicycle batteries used to activate the explosives.

In addition, the forces found cables, remote activation devices, cell phones, and additional equipment.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408744 

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Moody’s US Downgrade AAA to AA1

Posted May 20, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |

Moody’s Investor Service downgraded the United States’ credit rating from a top-tier rating of AAA to AA1 due to rising government debt. Fitch Ratings lowered the US debt in August 2023 for the same reason in August 2023, and while Moody’s did not officially act at the time the agency warned that the US was at risk of a downgrade.

The United States has enjoyed AAA status since 1917—this downgrade is a dire warning. At the current trajectory, the $36 trillion+ deficit is expected to advance from 5.4% of GDP in 2024 to around 9% by 2035. Moody’s believes the United States still offers “exceptional credit strengths,” but debt and payment ratios are now “considerably higher than those of similarly rated sovereign entities.” The agency also cited political instability as a concern, as Republicans and Democrats have been unable to align on methods to meaningfully reduce the deficit.

Treasuries rose following Friday’s downgrade, with the 30-year rising above 5% and the 10-year reaching 4.54%. Investors see a larger risk in government debt and are demanding increased compensation for holding it.

America no longer has the “gold standard” symbolic rating that for years signaled to investors that the US was the safest place to park reserves. This could be a hit to overall confidence, yet there is no better alternative than the US. Increased borrowing costs will only cause the deficit to rise. The government pays an astronomical fee to simply service its debt, with projections from the Congressional Budget Office for 2025 slated to be $952 billion. The US has already paid out $579 billion in the first seven months of FY2025 simply for the burden of holding such an asinine amount of debt. Debt servicing costs are expected to surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2026, with total interest payments over the next decade rising to $13.8 trillion.

I proposed a solution years ago, but no one will listen.

https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/armstrongeconomics101/economics/moodys-downgrade-aaa-to-aa1/ 

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Unstable, very unstable is the world, unstable is the economy, unstable are the events that they are trying to do throughout the whole world. Even the democratic convention shall be very unstable and many things shall take place that shall shock the nation. Tornadoes, tornadoes, tornadoes, drought, hail, loss of crops, flooding, earthquakes, all the signs that shall be clearly seen, loss of jobs, boasting of how they can change the global warming and yet they cannot. Trouble here, trouble there, that is what we see in the world. Even though you have had your refreshing that I have said that you would have, things will change. etc

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Spain just got hit with a full-scale telecom blackout - Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, O2, and Digimobil all went down.

No signal. No internet. Even 112 emergency lines went dark in major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.

It’s the second national meltdown just 4 weeks after power outages hit the country.

Official excuse? “Network upgrade work.”

Public reaction? Rage-tweeting at telecoms while refreshing for signal.

INTEL: Like the nationwide power grid last month, this complete outage of Spain's Mobile Network is a probing test for real life, by an adversary.

One or more entities are preparing an attack upon the collective West that will literally CRIPPLE entire countries. No electricity, no telephones, no mobile phones, no Internet. It is believed these actions are in anticipation of physical Invasion.

If an Adversary intends to invade, they want the entire target country to be unable to communicate in __any__ manner. Look for a probing test of TV and radio stations to come next; likely within a month or so.

Once the Adversary knows that their efforts to cripple an entire country are in-place, then the real fight can begin.

This is one of the reason I have repeatedly urged people to get COMMUNICATIONS GEAR - CB or HAM radios - or even Family Radio Service (FRS) or General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) so you can communicate locally in the event all COMMS are crippled.

The Hal Turner Show airs as follows: Monday-Friday 9:00PM - 10:00PM Eastern US time (GMT-0400) on:

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Volcanoes Send Secret Signals Through Trees And NASA Satellites Can See Them

By James Riordon, NASA’s Earth Science News TeamMay 20, 2025

Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for — and now, they can be watched from space.

A NASA-Smithsonian collaboration has revealed that carbon dioxide released from rising magma makes surrounding vegetation greener, a subtle but trackable signal. Using satellite imagery and ground validation, researchers are crafting a powerful new way to detect volcanic unrest before it erupts into disaster, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Trees as Volcanic Warning Signals From Space

It turns out that trees can help warn us when a volcano is getting ready to erupt. Scientists have long known that changes in tree leaves, like becoming greener or more lush, can signal volcanic activity nearby. Now, thanks to an exciting collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, researchers believe they can spot these changes from space.

As magma moves upward through the Earth’s crust, it releases gases like carbon dioxide. Trees absorb this carbon dioxide, and in response, their leaves often grow more vibrant and healthy-looking. Using powerful tools like NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite, along with airborne instruments flown as part of the Airborne Validation Unified Experiment: Land to Ocean (AVUELO), scientists are now able to detect these subtle signs from above.

Carbon Dioxide Released by Rising Magma Bubbles in Costa Rica

Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for — and now, they can be watched from space.

A NASA-Smithsonian collaboration has revealed that carbon dioxide released from rising magma makes surrounding vegetation greener, a subtle but trackable signal. Using satellite imagery and ground validation, researchers are crafting a powerful new way to detect volcanic unrest before it erupts into disaster, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Trees as Volcanic Warning Signals From Space

It turns out that trees can help warn us when a volcano is getting ready to erupt. Scientists have long known that changes in tree leaves, like becoming greener or more lush, can signal volcanic activity nearby. Now, thanks to an exciting collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, researchers believe they can spot these changes from space.

As magma moves upward through the Earth’s crust, it releases gases like carbon dioxide. Trees absorb this carbon dioxide, and in response, their leaves often grow more vibrant and healthy-looking. Using powerful tools like NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite, along with airborne instruments flown as part of the Airborne Validation Unified Experiment: Land to Ocean (AVUELO), scientists are now able to detect these subtle signs from above.

Carbon Dioxide Released by Rising Magma Bubbles in Costa Rica

Carbon dioxide released by rising magma bubbles up and heats a pool of water in Costa Rica near the Rincón de LaVieja volcano. Increases in volcanic gases could be a sign that a volcano is becoming more active. Credit: Alessandra Baltodano/Chapman University

The Importance of Early Warnings

Roughly 10 percent of the global population lives in areas at risk from volcanic hazards. For people living close to volcanoes, an eruption can bring intense dangers—including flying rocks, thick ash, and waves of scorching gases. Even those farther away can face serious threats like mudslides, falling ash, or even tsunamis triggered by volcanic explosions.

Since there’s no way to stop a volcano from erupting, spotting the early signs of activity is vital for keeping people safe. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the United States ranks among the most volcanically active countries in the world.

Before a volcano erupts, rising magma releases a mix of gases, including carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. While sulfur dioxide is easier to detect from space, the carbon dioxide that escapes earlier in the process is much harder to spot. And yet, this early release of carbon dioxide could offer one of the clearest first signs that a volcano is waking up.

Chaitén Volcano in Southern Chile

Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted on May 2, 2008, for the first time in 9,000 years. NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes could aid in earlier eruption warnings. Credit: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for — and now, they can be watched from space.

A NASA-Smithsonian collaboration has revealed that carbon dioxide released from rising magma makes surrounding vegetation greener, a subtle but trackable signal. Using satellite imagery and ground validation, researchers are crafting a powerful new way to detect volcanic unrest before it erupts into disaster, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Trees as Volcanic Warning Signals From Space

It turns out that trees can help warn us when a volcano is getting ready to erupt. Scientists have long known that changes in tree leaves, like becoming greener or more lush, can signal volcanic activity nearby. Now, thanks to an exciting collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, researchers believe they can spot these changes from space.

As magma moves upward through the Earth’s crust, it releases gases like carbon dioxide. Trees absorb this carbon dioxide, and in response, their leaves often grow more vibrant and healthy-looking. Using powerful tools like NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite, along with airborne instruments flown as part of the Airborne Validation Unified Experiment: Land to Ocean (AVUELO), scientists are now able to detect these subtle signs from above.

Carbon Dioxide Released by Rising Magma Bubbles in Costa Rica

Carbon dioxide released by rising magma bubbles up and heats a pool of water in Costa Rica near the Rincón de LaVieja volcano. Increases in volcanic gases could be a sign that a volcano is becoming more active. Credit: Alessandra Baltodano/Chapman University

The Importance of Early Warnings

Roughly 10 percent of the global population lives in areas at risk from volcanic hazards. For people living close to volcanoes, an eruption can bring intense dangers—including flying rocks, thick ash, and waves of scorching gases. Even those farther away can face serious threats like mudslides, falling ash, or even tsunamis triggered by volcanic explosions.

Since there’s no way to stop a volcano from erupting, spotting the early signs of activity is vital for keeping people safe. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the United States ranks among the most volcanically active countries in the world.

Before a volcano erupts, rising magma releases a mix of gases, including carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. While sulfur dioxide is easier to detect from space, the carbon dioxide that escapes earlier in the process is much harder to spot. And yet, this early release of carbon dioxide could offer one of the clearest first signs that a volcano is waking up.

Gregory Goldsmith Launches Slingshot

Gregory Goldsmith from Chapman University launches a slingshot into the forest canopy to install a carbon dioxide sensor in the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest near the Rincón de LaVieja volcano. Credit: Alessandra Baltodano/Chapman University

Vegetation as a Proxy for Volcanic Emissions

The remote detection of carbon dioxide greening of vegetation potentially gives scientists another tool — along with seismic waves and changes in ground height—to get a clear idea of what’s going on underneath the volcano. “Volcano early warning systems exist,” said volcanologist Florian Schwandner, chief of the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, who had teamed up with climate scientist Josh Fisher of Chapman University in Orange, California and and volcanologist Robert Bogue of McGill University in Montreal a decade ago. “The aim here is to make them better and make them earlier.”

Chaitén Volcano in Southern Chile

Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted on May 2, 2008, for the first time in 9,000 years. NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes could aid in earlier eruption warnings. Credit: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for — and now, they can be watched from space.

A NASA-Smithsonian collaboration has revealed that carbon dioxide released from rising magma makes surrounding vegetation greener, a subtle but trackable signal. Using satellite imagery and ground validation, researchers are crafting a powerful new way to detect volcanic unrest before it erupts into disaster, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Trees as Volcanic Warning Signals From Space

It turns out that trees can help warn us when a volcano is getting ready to erupt. Scientists have long known that changes in tree leaves, like becoming greener or more lush, can signal volcanic activity nearby. Now, thanks to an exciting collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, researchers believe they can spot these changes from space.

and the news story continues and ends with this statement.

A Promising, Game-Changing Tool

Using satellites to monitor trees around volcanoes would give scientists earlier insights into more volcanoes and offer earlier warnings of future eruptions. “There’s not one signal from volcanoes that’s a silver bullet,” Schwandner said. “And tracking the effects of volcanic carbon dioxide on trees will not be a silver bullet. But it will be something that could change the game.”

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Apocalyptic 'wall of dust' engulfs Chicago as at least 23 are killed and half a million are without power in tornado hellscape

By LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 11:46 EDT, 17 May 2025 | Updated: 22:30 EDT, 17 May 2025

An apocalyptic 'wall of dust' is set to blanket Chicago after severe storms ripped through the Midwest leaving at least 23 people dead and millions without power.

A terrifying dust cloud descended onto the Chicago area as residents were choked and blinded by the 100-mile line of dust from southwest Chicago to northern Indiana.

The rare event shocked forecasters and locals after a dust storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for only the second time in history.

'This looks like a bad thunderstorm coming through, but you can tell that it's just not a thunderstorm. It's dust. It's straight up dust,' resident Thomas Jean-Mastej told CBS News.

After numerous incidents occurred due to the severe lack of visibility, NWS urged residents to stay indoors and only travel when 'absolutely necessary.'

The whipped up dust and debris picked up from dry farmland by nearly 70mph winds was pictured by photographer Brian Siegel who said he had never seen anything like it.

'In case you were wondering what a dust storm looks like in Chicago. This isn't fog,' he told Metro. 'The sun is gone and five minutes after taking this video, I am at zero visibility.'

The video showed the alarming cloud rolling toward a calm suburb, as trees began to whip in the fierce winds.

'That's Lincoln Park with the lake in the background and I was trying to find the Hancock building at the end,' he said.

'Dust is down my throat and in my eyes. Haven't seen this before.'

A time-lapse of the ominous cloud sweeping over the windy city showed the sun disappearing in a matter of moments before visibility was nearly completely obscured.

Satellite footage revealed how the enormous dust cloud sweeping across the area was visible from space, meanwhile fierce storms whipped across the Midwest.

On Friday night, Kentucky saw a tornado twisting through the southeast of the state killing at least 14 people and severely injuring several others.

'The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors,' Laurel County Sheriff John Root said in a statement on social media.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X: 'Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly this number is expected to grow as we received more information.'

In Virginia, at least two people were killed on Friday night after storm toppled trees led to two separate crashes, Fox Weather reported.

In Missouri, at least seven people have been confirmed dead while authorities continue to search for any survivors trapped inside buildings following severe weather.

The storm tore up the area on Friday afternoon, ripping the roofs off buildings and pulling trees from the ground.

Five casualties were confirmed within St. Louis, according to the city Mayor Cara Spencer, who said more than 5,000 homes were affected by the weather.

Around 10,000 people were also left without electricity on Friday night, NPR reported.

Spencer described the event as 'devastating' and added that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency.

Around 20 to 30 patients were received by Barnes-Jewish Hospital, spokesperson Laura High told Associated Press, and a further 15 were received at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Stacy Clark told NPR that his mother-in-law Patricia Pendleton died after the Centennial Christian Church collapsed in the severe storms. Clark said that she was a very active church volunteer who had been part of the choir.

A friend of Pendleton wrote on Facebook that 'her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of many.'

In Missouri, at least seven people have been confirmed dead while authorities continue to search for any survivors trapped inside buildings following severe weather.

Jeffrey Simmons Sr., who lives across from the church, said he received an alert on his phone before the lights went out.

'Next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,' he said, explaining that he and his brother retreated to the basement before emerging later on to find 'everything was tore up.'

Despite the haunting destruction left in wake of the severe weather, National Weather Service meteorologist Marshal Pfahler said that they 'can't definitively say whether to not it was a tornado - it likely was.'

In Scott County, Sheriff Derick Wheetley posted: 'Today, our county was struck by a devastating tornado in the southern region, causing significant damage to several rural areas.'

'The tornado moved from the eastern part of the county, leaving behind a trail of destruction, with multiple homes completely lost and areas left unrecognizable,' Wheetley continued.

He said at the time that at least two people from the county had been killed during the first tornado.

'Our first responders acted swiftly, even while the tornado was still active, putting themselves in harm’s way to provide immediate assistance and care to those injured,' Wheetley added.

In Illinois, video footage showed some of the terrifying weather facing residents in the Midwest.

The video captured a menacing twister of dark clouds swirling across Marion, Illinois, as trees were whipped up in the winds.

Forecasters confirmed the tornado in Marion as life-threatening.

No injuries have been reported in the area as crews continue to search through the damage caused.

The Midwest and Appalachia continue to face weather warnings as forecasters expect possible tornados, hail and hurricane-force winds.

Faith Borden, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Nashville, said that middle Tennessee could expect 'all types of weather. Winds up to 70 mpg. Were talking seriously large hail up to 3 inches, which for us is big hail.'

A dust storm warning was issued around the Chicago area on Friday night, as residents across Kentucky, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, parts of Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and Ohio are warned to brace for more storms.

The National Weather Service also warned of baseball-sized hail.

Before the storms hit on Friday night, Appalachian Power, serving 1 million customers across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee, said it asked for 1,700 additional workers to aid with service restoration, AP reported.

Meanwhile, Texas was hit with a heat advisory for San Antonio and Austin as temperatures reached 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The East Coast, from Virginia to Florida experienced heats in the 90s.

Humidity was expected to make the temperatures feel hotter, the National Weather Service Office for Austin and San Antonio warned on Friday.

'There are concerns of heat exhaustion for people that aren't taking proper precautions when they're outdoors,' meteorologist Jason Runyen said.

Several tornadoes also touched down in Wisconsin on Thursday. At the time, Timm Uhlmann, a meteorologist for NWS in Green Bay, said: 'We're still gathering reports. We're assessing some of the damage and still getting video and pictures.

'The damage that we have is fairly widespread. There was a lot of large hail. In Eau Claire was one report of softball-sized hail.'

Mayville Mayor Rob Boelk said in a statement on Thursday night: 'The south side of the city has undergone substantial damage from a potential tornado. Residential homes and factories have sustained significant destruction.'

By Friday night, around 190,000 customers in Michigan were left without electricity, NPR reported.

The storms in the area also delayed Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour show by two hours for tens of thousands of fans on Thursday night at Chicago's Soldier Field.

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Fears for Ukraine peace talks as Russian TV broadcasts Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate terms

By JORDANA SEAL and WILL STEWART

Published: 11:40 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 11:51 EDT, 18 May 2025

Russian state TV aired a video of Vladimir Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate the terms of a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Putin stressed that he plans to finish what he started three years ago and warned that Trump should not push him into a US blueprint for stopping the war.

The Russian ruler told Kremlin-controlled state TV: 'You know, the Americans — the American people and the American leadership, including the president — have their own national interests.

'We respect that.

'We proceed from the assumption that we will be treated the same way.'

The message was released on the eve of a scheduled Monday phone call between Trump and Putin.

Putin's words were recorded in late March but broadcast today after Trump made clear he wants the Russian leader to concede a ceasefire in their upcoming telephone talk.

'We have enough strength and resources to bring what was started in 2022 to its logical conclusion with the result that Russia needs,' Putin added.

He failed to mention that his military operation has killed tens of thousands of Russian speaking Ukrainians since it started in February 2022.

Discussing the phone call, Trump said: 'I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday at 10:00am.

'The subjects of the call will be - stopping the 'bloodbath' that is killing, on average, more than 5,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, and trade.'

Trump said he would then speak to Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO leaders.

'Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place, and this very violent war, a war that should never have happened, will end.'

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky just COMPLTELY destroyed any hope for Peace talks, or for a continued existence for Ukraine. Less than one hour after Presidents Putin and Trump spoke by phone, Zelensky said this:

- Kiev will not accept any sort of ultimatum by Russia

- Ukraine will not withdraw its troops from anywhere or give up any territory

- Ukrainian NATO aspirations are not up for debate, there will be no neutrality

- He expects new European sanctions against Russia soon

- He asks Trump not to make any decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine

Hal Turner Analysis

There is no rational hope for putting together a plan for either a ceasefire or for peace, as long as Volodymyr Zelensky has anything to do with negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Zelensky's term as President of Ukraine EXPIRED last May. The Ukraine Constitution only makes provisions for the Legislature, the Verkhovna Rada - to remain in office during Martial Law. It does NOT make any such provision for the President to remain in power.

For Zelensky to be able to scuttle legitimate peace efforts, and thereby cause the continuation of a war that is killing more than 5,000 troops a week, is obscene to me.

If we take Zelensky at his word, then it seems to me this conflict will not be resolved until all of Ukraine is destroyed by Russia and most Ukrainians are dead from that conflict.

The United States should approach Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada and tell them to oust Zelensky by lawful Parliamentary means, and have their Parliament Speaker or whatever the leader is called, stand-in to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

If these efforts are deemed by the US government to be not possible, then the United States should inform Ukraine that, thirty days from now, all US Aid and support of Ukraine will end.

No more weapons, No more ammunition. No more money, no more satellite access. No more Intelligence information. NOTHING from us at all.

END U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN THIS CONFLICT.

Europe is far too weak to replace the US, and Zelensky is far too obsessed to deal rationally. If we in the U.S. walk away now, then the war will end within a few short months because the Russians will steamroll over Ukraine.

Unless we separate our country, the US, from this disastrous Zelensky character, I truly believe he will drag us into World War 3.

None of this has to be. Zelensky has to be lawfully removed, or the US should walk away.

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Wars and Rumors of Wars: 4 Major Global Conflicts That Have Reached a Tipping Point

Apocalyptic 'wall of dust' engulfs Chicago as at least 23 are killed and half a million are without power in tornado hellscape

By LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 11:46 EDT, 17 May 2025 | Updated: 22:30 EDT, 17 May 2025

An apocalyptic 'wall of dust' is set to blanket Chicago after severe storms ripped through the Midwest leaving at least 23 people dead and millions without power.

A terrifying dust cloud descended onto the Chicago area as residents were choked and blinded by the 100-mile line of dust from southwest Chicago to northern Indiana.

The rare event shocked forecasters and locals after a dust storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for only the second time in history.

'This looks like a bad thunderstorm coming through, but you can tell that it's just not a thunderstorm. It's dust. It's straight up dust,' resident Thomas Jean-Mastej told CBS News.

After numerous incidents occurred due to the severe lack of visibility, NWS urged residents to stay indoors and only travel when 'absolutely necessary.'

The whipped up dust and debris picked up from dry farmland by nearly 70mph winds was pictured by photographer Brian Siegel who said he had never seen anything like it.

'In case you were wondering what a dust storm looks like in Chicago. This isn't fog,' he told Metro. 'The sun is gone and five minutes after taking this video, I am at zero visibility.'

The video showed the alarming cloud rolling toward a calm suburb, as trees began to whip in the fierce winds.

'That's Lincoln Park with the lake in the background and I was trying to find the Hancock building at the end,' he said.

'Dust is down my throat and in my eyes. Haven't seen this before.'

A time-lapse of the ominous cloud sweeping over the windy city showed the sun disappearing in a matter of moments before visibility was nearly completely obscured.

Satellite footage revealed how the enormous dust cloud sweeping across the area was visible from space, meanwhile fierce storms whipped across the Midwest.

On Friday night, Kentucky saw a tornado twisting through the southeast of the state killing at least 14 people and severely injuring several others.

'The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors,' Laurel County Sheriff John Root said in a statement on social media.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X: 'Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly this number is expected to grow as we received more information.'

In Virginia, at least two people were killed on Friday night after storm toppled trees led to two separate crashes, Fox Weather reported.

In Missouri, at least seven people have been confirmed dead while authorities continue to search for any survivors trapped inside buildings following severe weather.

The storm tore up the area on Friday afternoon, ripping the roofs off buildings and pulling trees from the ground.

Five casualties were confirmed within St. Louis, according to the city Mayor Cara Spencer, who said more than 5,000 homes were affected by the weather.

Around 10,000 people were also left without electricity on Friday night, NPR reported.

Spencer described the event as 'devastating' and added that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency.

Around 20 to 30 patients were received by Barnes-Jewish Hospital, spokesperson Laura High told Associated Press, and a further 15 were received at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Stacy Clark told NPR that his mother-in-law Patricia Pendleton died after the Centennial Christian Church collapsed in the severe storms. Clark said that she was a very active church volunteer who had been part of the choir.

A friend of Pendleton wrote on Facebook that 'her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of many.'

In Missouri, at least seven people have been confirmed dead while authorities continue to search for any survivors trapped inside buildings following severe weather.

Jeffrey Simmons Sr., who lives across from the church, said he received an alert on his phone before the lights went out.

'Next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,' he said, explaining that he and his brother retreated to the basement before emerging later on to find 'everything was tore up.'

Despite the haunting destruction left in wake of the severe weather, National Weather Service meteorologist Marshal Pfahler said that they 'can't definitively say whether to not it was a tornado - it likely was.'

In Scott County, Sheriff Derick Wheetley posted: 'Today, our county was struck by a devastating tornado in the southern region, causing significant damage to several rural areas.'

'The tornado moved from the eastern part of the county, leaving behind a trail of destruction, with multiple homes completely lost and areas left unrecognizable,' Wheetley continued.

He said at the time that at least two people from the county had been killed during the first tornado.

'Our first responders acted swiftly, even while the tornado was still active, putting themselves in harm’s way to provide immediate assistance and care to those injured,' Wheetley added.

In Illinois, video footage showed some of the terrifying weather facing residents in the Midwest.

The video captured a menacing twister of dark clouds swirling across Marion, Illinois, as trees were whipped up in the winds.

Forecasters confirmed the tornado in Marion as life-threatening.

No injuries have been reported in the area as crews continue to search through the damage caused.

The Midwest and Appalachia continue to face weather warnings as forecasters expect possible tornados, hail and hurricane-force winds.

Faith Borden, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Nashville, said that middle Tennessee could expect 'all types of weather. Winds up to 70 mpg. Were talking seriously large hail up to 3 inches, which for us is big hail.'

A dust storm warning was issued around the Chicago area on Friday night, as residents across Kentucky, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, parts of Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and Ohio are warned to brace for more storms.

The National Weather Service also warned of baseball-sized hail.

Before the storms hit on Friday night, Appalachian Power, serving 1 million customers across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee, said it asked for 1,700 additional workers to aid with service restoration, AP reported.

Meanwhile, Texas was hit with a heat advisory for San Antonio and Austin as temperatures reached 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The East Coast, from Virginia to Florida experienced heats in the 90s.

Humidity was expected to make the temperatures feel hotter, the National Weather Service Office for Austin and San Antonio warned on Friday.

'There are concerns of heat exhaustion for people that aren't taking proper precautions when they're outdoors,' meteorologist Jason Runyen said.

Several tornadoes also touched down in Wisconsin on Thursday. At the time, Timm Uhlmann, a meteorologist for NWS in Green Bay, said: 'We're still gathering reports. We're assessing some of the damage and still getting video and pictures.

'The damage that we have is fairly widespread. There was a lot of large hail. In Eau Claire was one report of softball-sized hail.'

Mayville Mayor Rob Boelk said in a statement on Thursday night: 'The south side of the city has undergone substantial damage from a potential tornado. Residential homes and factories have sustained significant destruction.'

By Friday night, around 190,000 customers in Michigan were left without electricity, NPR reported.

The storms in the area also delayed Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour show by two hours for tens of thousands of fans on Thursday night at Chicago's Soldier Field.

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Fears for Ukraine peace talks as Russian TV broadcasts Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate terms

By JORDANA SEAL and WILL STEWART

Published: 11:40 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 11:51 EDT, 18 May 2025

Russian state TV aired a video of Vladimir Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate the terms of a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Putin stressed that he plans to finish what he started three years ago and warned that Trump should not push him into a US blueprint for stopping the war.

The Russian ruler told Kremlin-controlled state TV: 'You know, the Americans — the American people and the American leadership, including the president — have their own national interests.

'We respect that.

'We proceed from the assumption that we will be treated the same way.'

The message was released on the eve of a scheduled Monday phone call between Trump and Putin.

Putin's words were recorded in late March but broadcast today after Trump made clear he wants the Russian leader to concede a ceasefire in their upcoming telephone talk.

'We have enough strength and resources to bring what was started in 2022 to its logical conclusion with the result that Russia needs,' Putin added.

He failed to mention that his military operation has killed tens of thousands of Russian speaking Ukrainians since it started in February 2022.

Discussing the phone call, Trump said: 'I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday at 10:00am.

'The subjects of the call will be - stopping the 'bloodbath' that is killing, on average, more than 5,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, and trade.'

Trump said he would then speak to Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO leaders.

'Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place, and this very violent war, a war that should never have happened, will end.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14724667/Fears-Ukraine-peace-talks-Russian-TV-

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky just COMPLTELY destroyed any hope for Peace talks, or for a continued existence for Ukraine. Less than one hour after Presidents Putin and Trump spoke by phone, Zelensky said this:

- Kiev will not accept any sort of ultimatum by Russia

- Ukraine will not withdraw its troops from anywhere or give up any territory

- Ukrainian NATO aspirations are not up for debate, there will be no neutrality

- He expects new European sanctions against Russia soon

- He asks Trump not to make any decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine

Hal Turner Analysis

There is no rational hope for putting together a plan for either a ceasefire or for peace, as long as Volodymyr Zelensky has anything to do with negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Zelensky's term as President of Ukraine EXPIRED last May. The Ukraine Constitution only makes provisions for the Legislature, the Verkhovna Rada - to remain in office during Martial Law. It does NOT make any such provision for the President to remain in power.

For Zelensky to be able to scuttle legitimate peace efforts, and thereby cause the continuation of a war that is killing more than 5,000 troops a week, is obscene to me.

If we take Zelensky at his word, then it seems to me this conflict will not be resolved until all of Ukraine is destroyed by Russia and most Ukrainians are dead from that conflict.

The United States should approach Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada and tell them to oust Zelensky by lawful Parliamentary means, and have their Parliament Speaker or whatever the leader is called, stand-in to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

If these efforts are deemed by the US government to be not possible, then the United States should inform Ukraine that, thirty days from now, all US Aid and support of Ukraine will end.

No more weapons, No more ammunition. No more money, no more satellite access. No more Intelligence information. NOTHING from us at all.

END U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN THIS CONFLICT.

Europe is far too weak to replace the US, and Zelensky is far too obsessed to deal rationally. If we in the U.S. walk away now, then the war will end within a few short months because the Russians will steamroll over Ukraine.

Unless we separate our country, the US, from this disastrous Zelensky character, I truly believe he will drag us into World War 3.

None of this has to be. Zelensky has to be lawfully removed, or the US should walk away.

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Wars and Rumors of Wars: 4 Major Global Conflicts That Have Reached a Tipping Point

Trump ‘looking at normalization with Syria’ after meeting al-Sharaa

The meeting, the first between U.S. and Syrian leaders in 25 years, was hailed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “historic.”

May 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm

US President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Tuesday ahead of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, a day after announcing the lifting of all US sanctions on Damascus.

The meeting marked the first direct encounter between American and Syrian leaders in a quarter century.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined the 33-minute conversation via video call, alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Turkish Anadolu news agency reported. Erdogan praised Trump’s sanctions decision as “historic,” highlighting it as a key Turkish foreign policy objective.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a photo of the meeting on X, saying Trump had thanked both Erdogan and the crown prince for their friendship, and had told al-Sharaa that he has “a tremendous opportunity to do something historic” in Syria.

According to Leavitt, Trump encouraged al-Sharaa to sign onto the Abraham Accords with Israel, expel all foreign terrorists from Syria, deport Palestinian terrorists, assist the United States in preventing an ISIS resurgence and take full responsibility for ISIS detention centers in northeast Syria.

Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One following the talks, Trump said: “I think they have to get themselves straightened up. I told him [al-Sharaa], ‘I hope you’re going to join when it’s straightened out.’ He said, ‘Yes.’ But they have a lot of work to do.”

Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, thanked the leaders for facilitating the meeting and acknowledged the strategic opportunity created by Iran’s retreat from Syria. He affirmed Syria’s commitment to the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, expressed support for US-Syrian cooperation against terrorism and chemical weapons, and invited American companies to invest in Syrian oil and gas. He also proposed turning Syria into a trade corridor between East and West.

Following the trilateral discussions, Trump said the United States is “looking at normalization with Syria,” signaling a potential shift in decades of US policy toward the country. The president also reportedly discussed economic incentives offered by al-Sharaa, including opening Syrian oil fields to American companies and proposing a Trump Tower in Damascus to encourage US investment in post-war reconstruction.

The Russia-Ukraine war and ongoing conflict in Gaza were also discussed, according to Leavitt.

Jerusalem reportedly views the normalization push with deep concern, citing al-Sharaa’s past and the potential legitimization of a figure long tied to terrorism. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has previously called the new Syrian government “jihadists in suits.”

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Humans Give Off Light That Extinguishes at Death, New Study Reveals

By Tré Goins-Phillips

Editor

May 13, 2025

Being made in the image of God could include giving off a “glow” until bodily death.

A newly released study of ultraweak photon emission (UPE) found not only that human beings give off light — a glow so faint it’s impossible to see with the naked eye — but that the glow disappears upon death.

The fact humans glow was first discovered in 2009. This latest data, compiled by scientists from the University of Calgary and published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, analyzed the phenomenon, which comes via the emission of biophotons, in mice before and after death, concluding the light quickly fades when organisms die.

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“The fact that ultraweak photon emission is a real thing is undeniable at this point,” the study’s senior author, Dan Oblak, told New Scientist. “This really shows that this is not just an imperfection or caused by other biological processes. It’s really something that comes from all living things.”

As for how it works, the “powerhouse” cell — the mitochondria — releases microscopic amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a byproduct while it is producing the energy needed to sustain life. The ROS then react with other molecules in the body, like proteins, lipids, and fluorophones, which, in turn, emits biophotons that give off light.

Could the “glow” humans emit be a result of being made in the image of God?

There are several Scripture passages that indicate human beings are made in God’s image — Genesis 1:27 and 2 Corinthians 3:18, among others. And there are other verses that describe God as an overwhelming and bright light.

For example, in 1 Timothy 6:16, the Apostle Paul wrote of God the Father, “He alone can never die, and He lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach Him. No human eye has ever seen Him, nor ever will. All honor and power to Him forever” (NLT).

And in the Old Testament, a prophecy in Ezekiel 1:28 described God as surrounded by “a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining in the clouds on a rainy day” (NLT).

Ezekiel wrote, “This is what the glory of the Lord looked like to me. When I saw it, I fell face down on the ground, and I heard someone’s voice speaking to me.”

As for these new scientific discoveries, it’s possible the technology used to reveal the soft “glow” could serve as a diagnostic tool to track problems within the human body non-invasively.

“Sustained exposure to high levels of ROS, via elevated production or the failure of antioxidant defenses, is associated with the pathophysiology of multiple diseases,” stated the authors of a 2024 study. “Furthermore, the failure to produce ROS effectively in response to stressors is also indicative of metabolic dysfunction. The intrinsic link between ROS production and biophoton release means that monitoring UPE in living organisms represents a real-time, non-invasive method of early-state disease diagnosis.”

“The nice thing about ultraweak photon emission is it’s a complete passive monitoring process,” added Oblak.

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Reports of “exploding birds” in Northern California have authorities scrambling to find the cause

May 14, 2025

A perplexing situation has arisen in Richmond, a community in Northern California, where residents have reported a series of unusual bird deaths, described by some as “exploding” birds.

Locals have discovered numerous dead birds in their backyards, and security footage has captured the moment one bird fell from a power line following a loud noise.

On Monday, investigators shared the findings of necropsies conducted on two deceased birds—a mourning dove and a European starling.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Health Lab reported that the injuries observed were consistent with trauma from a pellet gun, BB gun, or slingshot, rather than an electrocution incident involving power lines.

However, officials noted that the precise cause of the injuries in all affected birds remains undetermined.

Richmond resident Maximillian Bolling recounted witnessing several birds dying violently upon landing on power lines, describing the events as “really violent.”

He and other residents have counted at least 13 dead birds over the past several months, prompting various theories about the causes, ranging from electrocution to speculation about a potential serial perpetrator targeting birds.

Another resident, Sharon Anderson, who identifies as an animal lover, expressed her distress over the bird deaths, stating that it has been a heartbreaking experience for the community.

Residents have voiced concerns linking the fatalities to the nearby power lines operated by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and have urged the utility to investigate further.

In response, PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian affirmed that the company’s investigation found no evidence implicating the power lines as the cause of the birds’ deaths.

The California State Department of Fish and Wildlife has initiated its own investigation into the matter as the wildlife mystery continues to unfold.

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End Time Headlines is a ministry founded, owned, and operated by Ricky Scaparo, established in 2010 to equip believers and inform discerning individuals about the “Signs and Seasons” of the times in which we live. Ricky authors original articles and curates news from mainstream sources, carefully selecting topics, verifying information, and utilizing artificial intelligence tools to ensure content is both timely and accurate. Every piece is personally reviewed and edited by Ricky to align with the ministry’s mission of providing a prophetic perspective on current events.

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Beware of the troubles of the world, there is war going on right now, are you even aware of that, most are not, they walk as if peace is going on and yet the enemy is rising up in many areas, deceiving many and leading many astray.

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It seems that nearly everywhere you turn, people are talking about peace. Though it continues to prove elusive, discussions of it spiked during the recent appointment of Robert Francis Prevost to the position of pope, under the papal name Pope Leo XIV. In fact, Euro News referred to it as a “pontificate of peace”. As world leaders congratulated the newly appointed pope, the usual empty platitudes rolled in, some of which I have outlined below:

French President Emmanuel Macron called the pope’s election a “historic moment” and hoped “this new pontificate be one of peace and hope.”

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “momentous moment” and said the Holy See “has a special role to play in bringing people and nations together to address major issues of our time; especially on climate change, alleviating poverty and promoting peace and justice across the world.”

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, “In a time marked by conflicts and unrest, his words from the Loggia of Blessings are a powerful call for peace, fraternity, and responsibility”.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “At this decisive moment for our country, we hope for the continued moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukraine’s efforts to restore justice and achieve a lasting peace.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wishes that the pope’s “pontificate be guided by wisdom and strength, as he leads the Catholic community and inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue.”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “May God bless Pope Leo XIV and may his papacy advance the cause of peace and justice, in the service of all humanity.”

The Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker said, “The challenges of our time are great. This makes a strong voice for tolerance and peace in the world all the more important. May his work be an inspiration and hope to many people.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “His leadership of the Catholic Church comes at a moment of profound significance in advancing the ideals of peace, harmony, solidarity, and service”.

Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council, said that “in times of division and uncertainty, his spiritual leadership can help inspire unity, compassion, and peace.”

On every continent and in nearly every country, leaders are holding out hope that somebody will be able to advance the cause of peace throughout the world. Many are desperate for a resolution to the problems plaguing the world and we know that desperate and spiritually blind people often lack sufficient discernment to make good decisions. There is already a Prince of Peace but since most of the world has rejected Him, a counterfeit will soon arrive. The world’s longing for peace and safety will play into the hands of the Antichrist who will convince the world that only he can provide the lasting peace and security that has long been desired. Unlike the Prince of Peace who bears many crowns and is followed by the armies of heaven (Revelation 19) the Antichrist rides alone, with a single crown and a bow. Although many have focused on the fact there is no reference to arrows, let us examine the obvious – the reason he holds a bow in the first place.

When we reach Revelation 6:2, the Greek rendering of the word “bow” is “toxon” and this is its only usage in the New Testament: “And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.”

In fact, notice that the Antichrist’s rise to prominence is on the basis of three items which affirm the power he will receive – a white horse (used as a symbol of victory in Roman military parades); a crown or stephanos (a symbol of victory for exceptional conduct) and a bow (military might).

In ancient warfare, the “toxon” was often used to fire poison arrows, known in Greek as “toxikon”. In fact, history informs us that the feared Scythian archers (who, interestingly, rode horseback) smeared a mixture of dung, snake venom and human blood on the tips of their arrows which the Greeks called “toxikon pharmakon”. Whilst it is clear that the Antichrist would likely not adopt the formula of Scythian toxins, considering we get our English word “intoxicate” from “toxikon”, what does become clear is that when the Antichrist initially arrives on the scene his power, intelligence, charisma, signs and lying wonders will intoxicate the world through the mere wielding of his mighty bow.

In the famous Daniel 9:27 passage, we read: “Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.”

As is sometimes the case, our English Bible struggles to convey the true sense of the original language. The word “confirm” relies on the Hebrew word “gabar” and is a primary verb commonly associated with warfare, particularly the strength and vitality of a successful warrior. In fact, some Old Testament uses of “gabar” convey the sense of showing oneself as arrogant and overbearing, displaying attitudes and actions which reflect pride through insolent behaviour. This perfectly describes the Antichrist – the lawless one! The idea inherent in “gabar” is to be strong, to triumph over or to prevail, thus picturing superior strength over someone or something. Since the Antichrist gives causative effect to the Daniel 9:27 covenant, it will be backed by his considerable might.

Peace is on the lips of many at present and what is interesting to note is that the UN has scheduled a high-level conference on the two-State solution to take place from June 2-4, 2025 in New York. So that nobody is left with any doubts as to the intention of the summit, it is being referred to as the “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and implementation of the two-State solution”. As this date approaches, expect to hear more and more about “peace”. Whether or not anything tangible will come out of the summit remains to be seen. But it reminds us that as the world desperately searches for peace, it will soon welcome a person who will ultimately bring it anything but.

Dean Dwyer is a Harbinger’s Daily Contributor who has served for over 20 years as Pastor and President of Eiser Street Baptist Church in Queensland, Australia.

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“Jesus said.. I am the way, the truth and the Life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.  John 14:6

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Former Muslim woman: Hidden dangers of Islamic Sharia enclaves in the US

Hidden Dangers of Sharia Enclaves

By Hedieh Mirahmadi, Exclusive Columnist Thursday, May 15, 2025

The development of Muslim-centered enclaves like the proposed EPIC City in Texas presents a danger to our cherished national freedoms. If I had lived in one such city, as a Muslim convert to Christianity, I would have lost custody of my daughter.

For people like me, who God has called to salvation in Christ, this threat is deeply personal. These projects risk trapping women, particularly those who leave Islam, in systems that bypass God-given rights, threatening the biblical foundation of our society.

The United States shines as a beacon of liberty, built on principles from Scripture: justice, equality and the freedom to worship. Yet, from Hamtramck, Michigan, to the planned EPIC City in Texas, we see a troubling trend. EPIC City is a proposed self-governing Islamic enclave with a mosque, school and 1,200 homes, managed by a non-profit tied to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC). This isn’t just a neighborhood; it’s a system where private agreements could quietly enforce Sharia law, sidestepping American protections.

Our Constitution ensures secular governance, and Sharia courts have no place in our legal system. However, the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act allows individuals to resolve disputes via voluntary religious principles, including Sharia, as long as it complies with U.S. law.

This appears to be about freedom of choice, but for women who later embrace Christ, it’s a snare.

Imagine signing a Sharia-based marriage contract, only to find, after choosing Jesus, you’ve lost rights to property, child custody, or even physical safety. In some Islamic interpretations, apostasy isn’t just frowned upon; it’s a death sentence. A young British woman I mentor, who converted to Christianity, was told by her family that she should be killed for her conversion. After her family repeatedly appeared at her workplace searching for her, she was forced to resign and move to a secret location. How can she live safely in England under this constant fear of murder? This is a firsthand example of the dangers these women face, and communities such as these would only exacerbate the problem.

EPIC City’s leaders claim it’s an inclusive community under Texas law. However, the project’s ties to scholars with controversial pasts, including views on harsh punishments, raise concerns about its true aims. This isn’t about all Muslims — many are faithful Americans who cherish liberty and love what America offers all of us. The issue is Islamism, a political movement seeking to impose Sharia as a societal framework.

Initiatives like EPIC City add a new dimension to this problem by prioritizing private arbitration, establishing areas where American justice is removed entirely.

Orthodox Jewish communities use Beth Din courts for arbitration, but the risks differ. Jewish law doesn’t enforce apostasy penalties or polygamy, which some Sharia interpretations allow. A woman leaving Judaism faces social rejection, not life-threatening decrees. In contrast, Sharia’s strictest forms can endanger apostates, especially women. This isn’t hypothetical — it’s real, and it’s a direct challenge to the biblical command to “act justly and to love mercy” (Micah 6:8).

Our nation’s experiment — a people united by values, not ethnicity — is fragile. We’ve embraced diversity, but we cannot forsake the biblical roots of our liberty. Europe’s struggles, where Islamist influence has reshaped communities, warn us of what’s at stake. The U.K., once a stronghold of Christian heritage, now faces cultural shifts we must resist. If we stay silent, America could follow.

This is a spiritual battle, and God calls us to act. We must protect men and women who choose Christ, ensuring they’re not ensnared by systems that erode U.S. protections. Texas officials are investigating EPIC City for alleged legal violations, but it is unlikely they will find enough to stop this project. Therefore, we must do more as Americans to stop the continued outgrowth of these sorts of endeavors.

First, we must join hands with the Jewish community to reject the anti-Jewish hate that is growing because of the unholy alliance between the radical Left and Islamists. The vitriol we see on college campuses — students cheering for groups like Hamas and calling for the destruction of Israel — demonstrates that our youth are blind to Scripture’s moral clarity. A generation questioning their God-given identity reflects a nation adrift, vulnerable to ideologies that reject biblical truth.

Second, we should make every attempt to help our Muslim neighbors integrate better into American mainstream society. If they felt more welcome in our homes and communities, maybe they would be less inclined to join these isolated cities that stifle their freedom. If we do not actively engage in the preservation of our values, not just for ourselves but for all of society, then we risk losing them through people actively seeking to destroy them.

What’s at stake? The right to change your faith without fear. The right to raise your children in Christ’s love. The right to live under laws reflecting God’s justice, not human oppression. Let us all join this fight — write to your elected officials, pray for courage, and stand for the principles that make America a light to the world. “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). We’re not just saving our nation; we’re saving souls. We must act now, before the lion devours what we hold dear.

Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout Muslim for two decades working in the field of national security before she experienced the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. She dedicates herself full-time to Resurrect Ministry, an online resource that harnesses the power of the Internet to make salvation through Christ available to people of all nations, and her podcast LivingFearlessDevotional.com. She is the author of the International Bestselling book"Living Fearless in Christ-Why I left Islam to Win Battles for the Kingdom."

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Russia Source Says the Quiet Part Out Loud about Ukraine

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A source from inside the Russian Government delegation to Turkey for the negotiations, said the quiet part out loud today, about Ukraine.

I will report this verbatim. He said:

"I hope everyone can understand why the Russian President didn't come to Turkey or even consider the EU proposed Ceasefire.

This is a waste of our time.

Just look at the Ukrainian side, unorganized, and making unproductive statements "Crimea is Ukraine." We aren't here to argue, you are here to sign a neutrality peace deal and there is no negotiations over it;

> 4 regions and Crimea are accepted Russian

> Neutrality (No NATO)

> End to the killing and discrimination against ethnic Russians

> Denazified

These are permanent statements by Russia and are not changeable.

Did the Ukrainian side miss something?

We are all for peace, but we have the might to keep the SMO going, not you. The only ones to suffer will be the Ukrainian population.

Don't act like this is us begging you, we could declare war and crush you in days if Putin decides, and the world would watch us do it.

We do this to spare your population."

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Trump hails ‘incredible culture’ of Islam in rare presidential mosque visit

By Steven Nelson and Diana Glebova

Published May 15, 2025, 11:07 a.m. ET

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — President Trump shed his shoes Monday to take in the splendor of the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates — a rare visit by a sitting American chief executive to an overseas Muslim house of worship.

“It’s so beautiful,” Trump, clad in stocking feet as a mark of respect, told reporters inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

“This is an incredible culture.”

Trump, 78, was joined at the ornate white marble edifice by Abu Dhabi’s crown prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, who recently signed a deal with Disney to develop a theme park on nearby Yas Island.

The president, who began the third leg of his three-nation Middle East trip Thursday, said proudly that his visit marked the “first time they’ve closed the mosque for the day.”

“It’s in honor of the United States. Better than in honor of me,” he said. “Let’s give it to the country. That’s a great tribute.”

“I’m very proud of my friends,” said Trump, who has used his jam-packed schedule to focus on fostering business ties between American corporations and oil and gas-rich Arab leaders.

Only a handful of presidents have visited mosques — and even fewer have done so beyond American shores.

Bill Clinton toured Senegal’s Grand Mosque in 1998, while Joe Biden visited the same Abu Dhabi mosque while serving as Barack Obama’s vice president in 2016.

Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to visit a mosque in 1957 when he spoke at the opening ceremony of the Islamic Center of Washington, fewer than two miles from the White House.

John F. Kennedy spoke at Pittsburgh’s Syria Mosque during his successful 1960 presidential campaign; George W. Bush delivered an address at the Islamic Center of Washington six days after the 9/11 attacks in 2001; and Obama visited the Islamic Society of Baltimore in 2016.

During Trump’s first White House run in 2015, he floated a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” during the height of global ISIS-inspired terrorism, before refining the idea in his first term to restrict travel from a group of failed states.

Last year, Trump garnered critical swing-state support from Muslim leaders, particularly in Michigan, who were outraged by Biden’s failure to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

In March, the president hosted a White House Iftar dinner during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Trump has been lavishly welcomed on the first extended foreign trip of his second term by the royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE — with each dispatching honor guards of fighter jets to escort Air Force One and packing carefully planned welcomes with over-the-top tributes to the American president.

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Earth could be hit by 600,000 mile-wide 'bird wing' solar eruption TOMORROW, astronomers warn

By WILIAM HUNTER

Published: 09:54 EDT, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 12:04 EDT, 15 May 2025

On Tuesday, astronomers watched as a vast 'bird wing' eruption sent waves of superheated plasma surging across the sun's northern hemisphere.

At over 600,000 miles long (one million km), the filament of solar material was more than twice as long as the distance from the Earth to the moon.

Now, scientists predict that part of this filament eruption could hit Earth tomorrow.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, aurora chaser Jure Atanackov predicted that the full force of this eruption could trigger a severe or even extreme geomagnetic storm, the highest level on official rating systems.

Stunning video recorded by NASA's solar observation satellites shows the moment that filaments of plasma 75 times larger than Earth peeled away from the sun in a pair of sweeping 'wings'.

Most of the material was shot out of the sun's north pole, so it will mostly avoid Earth.

However, astronomers say that Earth will probably receive a glancing blow from the wake of the passing storm.

That means there is an increased chance of being able to spot the Northern Lights and a risk of disruption to electrical equipment.

Solar filaments are dense ribbons of cooler solar plasma which are suspended above the sun's surface by powerful magnetic fields.

When these magnetic fields become unstable, they can release the filaments in a violent eruption.

Jake Foster, astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, told MailOnline: 'Loops of hot plasma can sprout up from the Sun’s surface, following along its magnetic field lines, and occasionally they break free and shoot off into space at high speeds.'

Sometimes this triggers an event called a coronal mass ejection, a wave of plasma and magnetic fields which is launched into space.

It is the arrival of these coronal mass ejections (CMEs) which trigger geomagnetic storms and enhanced auroral activity on Earth.

As astronomers observed, this is exactly what happened on Tuesday as two huge filaments became unstable and collapsed, triggering a huge CME.

As the filament eruption tore away from the sun's surface, eagerly-watching aurora chasers were amazed by the sheer scale of the blast.

Mr Atanackov wrote in a post on X that the blast 'dwarfs all the filament eruptions we have seen recently.'

Likewise, Northern Lights photographer Vincent Ledvina said: 'Not sure what to call this eruption, maybe the "bird-wing" or "angel-wing" event? Either way, it is truly something to witness! Look at how large the blast is off the Sun's northern hemisphere.'

In her solar forecast, space weather physicist Dr Tamitha Skov reported a 'massive dual filament launch that could give Earth a glancing blow.'

When a filament eruption escapes the solar surface, it leaves behind a cool 'scar' on the sun, which shows up as a dark region in solar imaging cameras.

While it initially appeared that most of the blast had been directed northward, away from Earth, the remains scars suggested that some of the eruption could be coming our way.

Dr Skov said: 'You’d think this was just going northward. But, believe it or not, the scar from this thing as it lifted off the sun makes us think that maybe there's part of this that’s Earth-directed.'

It is considered likely that part of the CME or its wake will hit Earth tomorrow, causing a minor geomagnetic storm and lingering effects for a few days.

Mr Foster says: 'These eruptions are huge collections of high energy solar particles, so when they hit the Earth’s atmosphere they can cause a few different effects.

'With enough energy, they have the potential to cause a geomagnetic storm, temporarily blocking out radio communications and satellite navigation in certain areas.

'On the more serious end of the scale, they can cause an overload to electrical infrastructure, damaging the power grid and railway lines, and potentially even sparking electrical fires.'

Additionally, as charged particles from the sun arrive, they are channelled towards the poles by the planet's powerful magnetic fields.

These particles then collide with nitrogen and oxygen in the air, transferring their energy into the gases and causing them to glow, in an effect we see as the aurora.

Since the Earth's magnetic fields protect us extremely well from these charged particles, auroras are only normally visible close to the magnetic poles.

Although Dr Skov predicts a 20 per cent chance of a major storm occurring, the chances of significant geomagnetic activity are low.

Stephen Dixon, Met Office spokesperson, told MailOnline: 'A coronal mass ejection could possibly glance the Earth later this evening and could lead to aurora being visible in northern Scotland, though there is low confidence in this.

'Should it occur, skies are relatively clear, but viewers might need to take a photo with a long exposure.'

SOLAR STORMS PRESENT A CLEAR DANGER TO ASTRONAUTS AND CAN DAMAGE SATELLITES

Solar storms, or solar activity, can be divided into four main components that can have impacts on Earth:

Solar flares: A large explosion in the sun's atmosphere. These flares are made of photons that travel out directly from the flare site. Solar flares impact Earth only when they occur on the side of the sun facing Earth.

Coronal Mass Ejections (CME's): Large clouds of plasma and magnetic field that erupt from the sun. These clouds can erupt in any direction, and then continue on in that direction, plowing through solar wind. These clouds only cause impacts to Earth when they're aimed at Earth.

High-speed solar wind streams: These come from coronal holes on the sun, which form anywhere on the sun and usually only when they are closer to the solar equator do the winds impact Earth.

Solar energetic particles: High-energy charged particles thought to be released primarily by shocks formed at the front of coronal mass ejections and solar flares. When a CME cloud plows through solar wind, solar energetic particles can be produced and because they are charged, they follow the magnetic field lines between the Sun and Earth. Only charged particles that follow magnetic field lines that intersect Earth will have an impact.

While these may seem dangerous, astronauts are not in immediate danger of these phenomena because of the relatively low orbit of manned missions.

However, they do have to be concerned about cumulative exposure during space walks.

The damage caused by solar storms

Solar flares can damage satellites and have an enormous financial cost.

The charged particles can also threaten airlines by disturbing Earth's magnetic field.

Very large flares can even create currents within electricity grids and knock out energy supplies.

When Coronal Mass Ejections strike Earth they cause geomagnetic storms and enhanced aurora.

They can disrupt radio waves, GPS coordinates and overload electrical systems.

A large influx of energy could flow into high voltage power grids and permanently damage transformers.

This could shut off businesses and homes around the world.

Source: NASA - Solar Storm and Space Weather

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4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel, epicenter in Greece

Residents report earthquake across the country, including in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.