It’s the year 2020. The world lives through humanity’s worst pandemic. People are dying, hospitals are overflowing, countries are locked down to prevent the spread of this lethal disease. by Fall of the Cabal Official · In the middle of this chaos, this panic, governments do their utmost to inform their citizens. Experts from all over the world give daily updates about the severity of this new pandemic. The World Health Organization orders all…
Breaking news here on RT. Iranian Armed Forces report firing warning shots at American destroyers as they attempted to approach the Hormuz Strait. That's after the vessels ignored initial commands to turn around, claims that US Central command refutes. Tehran meantime insists it is the sole protector of the waterway. · Tehran says any war ending agreement must include stopping the assault on Lebanon. That's as Israel steps up attacks on its…
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. · The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge. Although active fighting was paused under a fragile ceasefire last month, both Washington and Tehran continue to rely on economic leverage to force concessions. Iran submitted its 14-point proposal late…
by Tyler Durden · A Confusing Rollout · Initial reports around “Project Freedom” suggested a direct U.S. Navy escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz. · However, subsequent clarification indicates that the initiative may be more limited in scope. · According to officials, the programme is being framed as a coordination effort between countries, insurers, and shipping operators rather than a full-scale naval escort operation. · “It doesn’t…
by Barbara Boyd · A New Phase In The Conflict · President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom,” a directive for the U.S. Navy to escort neutral shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. · The move comes with a clear warning. · Any interference will be met with force. · At the same time, Trump has pointed to “positive” discussions with Iran, framing the operation as a test of whether diplomatic negotiators or the Islamic Revolutionary…
by RT News · Slovakia will not participate in any European Union loans for Ukraine, including the €90 billion joint debt package approved by Brussels last month, Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed. · Bratislava had already opted out of servicing the loan alongside Hungary and the Czech Republic, citing financial risk concerns. In a video address, Fico made his position clear. · “It is well known that I refused to support the €90 billion…
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced a two-day ceasefire on May 8–9 to mark the end of World War II in Europe, calling on Kiev to follow suit. It warned that any attempt to disrupt the celebrations, including a strike on Moscow, would be met with a retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital. The ministry pointed in particular to a statement made by Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in…
The move comes just days after the Gulf nation broke with OPEC and OPEC+, citing the need to gain more flexibility over oil output The United Arab Emirates has officially withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), according to a statement posted by the group on X on Sunday. · The exit took effect on May 1 – the same day Abu Dhabi’s withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),…
For buyers looking to secure a position in one of Auckland’s most active growth areas, this is a timely opportunity. Why Drury Is Moving · Drury is rapidly transforming into a major residential and commercial hub in South Auckland. · Significant investment is already underway, including: · New schools and education facilities Transport upgrades and planned rail connections Expanding retail and commercial centres Community infrastructure…
Kiwibank Update: Markets Hold Steady As Pressure Builds Beneath The Surface · by elocal Economics Desk · Kiwibank’s latest commentary paints a picture of an economy that, on the surface, appears stable, but beneath that surface, pressure is continuing to build across multiple fronts. · At the centre of the update is a growing disconnect between global market behaviour and underlying economic risk. · Oil Volatility Returns · Global oil markets…
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