International Affairs
Joe Biden wanders off, Italian Prime Minister retrieves him and guides him back
The leaders at the G7 summit were gathered to watch skydivers. Joe Biden is initially with the group, then turns around, looks up, and walks away. At one point, it appeared that he was interacting with someone only visible to him… Or the folks folding the flag on the ground. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni works […]
Al-Jazeera journalist dead hostage holder
Abdullah al-Jama, a journalist who worked for the Palestine Chronicle, was among the hostage-holders killed by the IDF in Saturday’s raid. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Abdullah al-Jamal, who wrote for the Palestine Chronicle, a US-based non profit news website, was keeping Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomiz Siv captive in his […]
IDF frees four, kills millions
Israeli Defense Forces pulled off a daring daylight raid Saturday in the Nuseirat refugee camp late last week and liberated four hostages who had been taken October 7 at the Nova music festival. Hamas immediately claimed civilian casualties were huge. Seemingly thousands of innocent women and children were killed (no doubt they were relieved at […]
Russian trial begins for US Soldier arrested on theft charges in Vladivostok
As you guys remember reading, Staff Sergeant Gordon Black, 34, flew to Vladivostok, Russia, to see his girlfriend. He ended up being arrested after she accused him of theft. A Russian court began the trial process for Black. If he is convicted, he is looking to serve up to five years in prison. From the […]
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
Karim Khan, prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC), issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, and Hamas leaders, on suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This move received criticism from the United States. Neither the United States nor Israel are a party to the […]
Americans potentially involved with a failed coup in Congo
The Congolese Army said that Americans were among those involved with a failed coup attempt. A gunfight occurred near the presidential palace, three people were killed. In a statement made on television, General Sylvain Ekenge provided little detail other than that the plotters and their leader were put out of action. Ekenge also said that […]
Joint Chiefs of Staff-Matter of time before NATO trainers sent to Ukraine
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown, said that it was a matter of time before we see NATO military trainers in Ukraine. This claim comes from the New York Times. Ukrainian officials have reached out to their NATO counterparts with a request to train 150,000 new recruits. They want this […]
Monday minor notes
First of all, as I write this on Sunday – Happy Birthday to two rock icons. Stevie Winwood, whose long and illustrious career is perhaps exemplified by his screaming keyboard intro to Spencer Davis’ Group “Gimme Some Loving” turned 76 today (okay, yesterday for those who are a little slow.) A big cake for him, […]
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