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Professor Angus Dalgleish, a British oncologist and cancer immunologist, says observations from his clinical practice and several published studies have raised concerns about how repeated Covid booster vaccinations may affect some cancer patients. The discussion, featured on The Jimmy Dore Show, examines published research alongside broader criticism of the pandemic response. INR Report: Based on reporting by The Jimmy Dore Show HERE. ·…

Iran reportedly launches strikes on US military facilities in Jordan. That's as Tehran insists that the Era of Understanding with Washington is over. Trump says Gulf nations are about to pay for their security with trade deals. He's now backtracking on his recent demand for 20 percent fees on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. · The Houthis strike a Saudi Arabian airfield - in response to a recent assault by the Riyadh-backed Yemeni…

The Strait of Hormuz has again become the focal point of the conflict between the United States and Iran after renewed military action disrupted commercial shipping. With around one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passing through the narrow waterway, any prolonged closure has the potential to affect economies far beyond the Middle East. Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens As Shipping Route Closes Again · Renewed US-Iran…

Retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski believes recent US policy toward Iran reflects strategic miscalculation rather than long-term planning. Speaking with Lena Petrova, she argued that escalating military pressure risks a wider regional war while exposing weaknesses in American military readiness and international credibility. INR Report: Based on reporting by Lena Petrova for World Affairs In Context HERE. · Kwiatkowski…

Support for Ukraine remains strong across much of NATO, but fresh comments from Slovakia's president suggest the alliance is not as united as official summit statements may imply. The debate highlights growing differences over how long military support should continue and whether diplomacy should play a greater role. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Original article HERE: https://www.rt.com/news/642933-ukraine-nato-slovakia-pellegrini/ · …

The night sky is once again lit up by explosions over the Middle East - as Iran and the US exchange another round of strikes, with no sign of either side backing down. Iran strikes two UEA flagged tankers in the Strait of Hormuz - killing one Indian citizen and wounding eight others. · Tehran blames Washington for endangering lives with its naval blockade. The Houthis strike a Saudi Arabian airfield - in response to a recent attack by the…

The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait carry a significant share of the world's oil and global trade. Now, analysts are warning that escalating conflict in the Middle East could place both waterways at risk. · In this Independent News Roundup, we examine Christopher Helali's warning, the growing regional tensions, and what the closure of these strategic chokepoints could mean for the global economy and for New Zealand. · This is…

As fighting continues across Ukraine, attention is increasingly shifting beyond the battlefield toward the country's eventual reconstruction. With international lenders, investment firms and governments positioning themselves for what could become one of history's largest rebuilding projects, questions are growing over who will ultimately shape Ukraine's economic future. INR Report: Based on reporting by Clayton Morris for Redacted. Original…

An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine has sparked international debate after proposing a new ethical framework for organ donation in patients who voluntarily choose euthanasia. The paper has prompted strong criticism from commentators concerned it could weaken long-standing safeguards governing organ transplantation. INR Report: Based on reporting by Frank Bergman for Slay News HERE. · Ethics Paper Sparks Debate · A…

The leaking of classified information about Air Force One has triggered a criminal investigation in the United States. Beyond the national security concerns, the episode has sparked a broader debate over economic policy, political power and the direction of American leadership. INR Report: Based on reporting by Susan Kokinda for Promethean Action. Original article HERE · Classified Details Published · The report centres on the publication of…