Pentagon sending 2,000+ more troops to ‘assure and enhance defense’ of Saudi Arabia amid tensions with Iran

The US is beefing up military might in the Middle East, saying it will send more troops, fighter jets and missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions with Iran. … Read More >Pentagon sending 2,000+ more troops to ‘assure and enhance defense’ of Saudi Arabia amid tensions with Iran

Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

A blast occurred near a US military base near Kobane, Syria, according to Reuters. The explosion comes alongside reports that Turkish forces shelled their US counterparts in their anti-Kurdish offensive. … Read More >Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

Turkey’s military will continue its campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Syria despite “threats” from the US and allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, insisting the operation targets not Kurds but terrorists. … Read More >Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

Trans rights and state-sponsored sexual assault: How Democrats want to strip YOUR constitutional freedoms

As a panel of Democrats fell over each other to pander for the rainbow vote at CNN’s LGBTQ town hall, conservatives raged at the inclusion of transgender children, but not at the Dems’ plans to shred the Bill of Rights. … Read More >Trans rights and state-sponsored sexual assault: How Democrats want to strip YOUR constitutional freedoms

Have we forgotten about the Sun for some reason?

It is very noticeable than when the merchants of fear seek to terrify everybody about climate change and global warming, latching on to every nuance of the weather or the hurricane season or forest fires as “proof” of our immanent doom, two important and highly relevant factors that affect changes in the climate are more or less ignored. … Read More >Have we forgotten about the Sun for some reason?

Julian Assange to remain locked up in UK prison following brief court appearance ahead of US extradition hearing

WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has been ordered to stay in a British prison ahead of a hearing on his possible extradition to the United States, despite reaching the end of his custody period. … Read More >Julian Assange to remain locked up in UK prison following brief court appearance ahead of US extradition hearing