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By Andrew Korybko · The only reprieve in that dark scenario, other than obliterating Ukraine to neutralize the NATO threats emanating from there once and for all per the special operation’s goal, would be for Russia to sell stakes in its natural resource and other critical industries to the US as a “security guarantee”. · It was warned last fall that “The US Plans To Wage An Intensified Proxy War Of Attrition Against Russia”, and now that Trump…

'Wherever they have tried to disregard our rights, we will not back down'. Those were the words of the Iranian President as his delegation headed home from the Swiss peace talks which were almost derailed by Donald Trump firing off his latest threats against Tehran. · The US Vice President JD Vance explains with a straight face just why Israel continues its campaign in Southern Lebanon, although it seems Tel-Aviv has in mind something else…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign from his post and will step down as the leader of the Labour Party. · In an address outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he already informed King Charles III of his decision and asked the Labour Party to lay out a timetable to elect a new leader by September, adding that he will remain in his post until then. Starmer became prime minister in 2024 following the…

The Free Speech Union rejects comments made by Brian Tamaki calling for New Zealand to be "purged" of Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims, and suggesting retaliatory attacks on mosques and temples. "These remarks are divisive and inflammatory and run contrary to the principles of a free and pluralistic society," says Free Speech Union CEO Jillaine Heather. · "One of the core principles of a liberal democracy is that people are judged by their own…

Kiwibank economists are warning that New Zealand's improving economic recovery faces a fresh challenge as conflict in the Middle East threatens global oil supplies and increases uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Report by elocal · In its latest weekly commentary, Kiwibank says financial markets appear surprisingly calm despite a rapidly deteriorating geopolitical situation, with oil prices remaining near US$80 a barrel even as…

Christopher Luxon's latest KiwiSaver announcement is being promoted as a plan to help New Zealanders build wealth and retire with greater financial security. On the surface, it sounds sensible. Who wouldn't want larger retirement savings? Who wouldn't want greater financial independence in later life? · But beneath the headlines sits a deeper question that politicians rarely ask: · At what point does encouragement become compulsion? · And…

A Hastings man who attended an 18th birthday celebration with family and friends was fatally stabbed after a neighbourhood dispute escalated into violence, according to court documents released following a guilty plea to murder. Report by elocal · Kereama Rewita, 30, admitted murdering Keith Pati, 33, in Hastings on 16 February 2025. Details of the fatal attack have now been made public following the release of a summary of facts from the High…

Former National Party minister Andrew Bayly has confirmed he will not seek re-election at this year's general election, bringing to a close a parliamentary career that began more than a decade ago. Report by elocal · Bayly told RNZ during National's annual conference in Wellington that he had informed the party some time ago that he would not be pursuing a list position, ending speculation that he might remain in Parliament despite previously…

In this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and his crew watch as the US pretends to be a new Rome while failing to control the barbarian hordes of European warmongers. Also in the episode, our (hopefully) final laughs at two-faced Kier and Zelensky’s crocodile tears. Tune in.

As the push for peace between the US and Iran gets underway in Switzerland, Donald Trump still splashes his threats online, promising to hit Tehran hard, while his vice president says the issue with Lebanon is just messy. It comes after Israeli strikes on the country on Saturday, reportedly left 16 people dead. · But even as negotiations begin, JD Vance seems to think the best way to do diplomacy, is to take a swipe at Tehran. · Russia opens…