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Beirut comes under IDF fire shortly after the US President announces a ceasefire with Iran, as Israel refuses to cease its offensive in Lebanon. The RT team is witness to the attacks. Iranians celebrate what Tehran is calling a victory over the US - with the announcement of a two-week ceasefire and talks slated to kick off in Islamabad on Friday. Donald Trump also claims the win saying he can work with conditions Iran has laid out…

World Affairs In Context · A five-week war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran may be triggering a historic shift in global finance. Is the petrodollar system collapsing? As oil trade begins moving toward yuan-based settlements, analysts warn of a rising “petroyuan” era. This video breaks down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, China’s strategy, and shifting global reserves could reshape U.S. dollar dominance—and what it means for…

Extraterrestrial beings do not pose a threat to humanity, Tennessee Republican Representative Tim Burchett has said · Tim Burchett ©  Alex Wong / Getty Images · Aliens have visited our planet traveling in an otherworldly craft and have made contact with humans, US Congressman Tim Burchett has claimed, citing unnamed government officials. · In the US, interest in UFOs and related phenomena has grown in recent years, due…

Moscow has warned of mounting civilian casualties and nuclear risks, urging an immediate ceasefire · The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the “illegal and unprovoked aggression” by the US and Israel against Iran, as well as the resulting international crisis which is continuing to escalate and intensify. · In a statement on Monday, the ministry said the scale and ferocity of the US-Israeli strikes are increasing, with attacks hitting…

NASA’s Moon mission moves forward, but the plan behind it is collapsing · By Alexander Ermakov, research fellow at the Center for International Security at the IMEMO RAS · Artemis II launches manned test flight around the moon © Getty Images / NASA via Getty Images · The American Orion spacecraft, part of the Artemis II mission, has reached the Moon. The journey took around four days, excluding the first day spent in…

The US president has announced a two-week ceasefire to finalize a peace agreement with Tehran · President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. · Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refused to open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump…

Donald Trump again vows to annihilate the Iranian people - posting that its entire civilisation will die tonight if it doesn't bow to his endless threats and demands. The Israeli army confirms it has conducted extensive strikes across Iran, while the US reportedly bombs its main oil depot - Kharg Island. A major religious site for the Iranian Jewish community is demolished in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Destroying every power plant and bridge in Iran could simultaneously collapse containment at multiple dual-use biolabs by cutting electricity, refrigeration, ventilation, and staff access. · Nicolas Hulscher, MPH · Until now, I have refrained from commenting on the Iran War. However, imminent developments have created the real risk of a major public-health catastrophe, compelling me to share this information. · President Trump has…

The widespread but false perception that Putin is an anti-Zionist secretly allied with Iran against Israel, which has been pushed for years by putative friends and undeniable foes alike, means that many folks the world over will likely fall for Ukraine’s latest information warfare provocation against Russia. · Andrew Korybko · The Jerusalem Post cited “a source close to Ukrainian intelligence” to report on Monday that “Russian intelligence…

Max Fisher · The coming global oil crisis, mapped and explained · The largest oil shock in history is just weeks away – what’s going to happen when it hits? We dig into futures markets, supply chains, and more to map out how the world economic order is about to be remade. · About: · Max Fisher is a veteran journalist who has reported from over 20 countries. His show, The Bigger Picture, illuminates our world by exploring how it really works,…