WikiLeaks release cover-up in the probe into ‘Douma chemical attack’

WikiLeaks has released a fourth batch of documents from the OPCD that cast further doubt on its report on allegations of a chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma last year. They reveal the OPCW chose to ignore evidence that contradicts its conclusion that the attack came from the air. … Read More >WikiLeaks release cover-up in the probe into ‘Douma chemical attack’

Trump’s tariffs hurt more than helped, leading to job losses & higher prices – Fed study

US tariffs meant to boost the US economy by eliminating “unfair” trade practices, primarily by China, actually took a toll on manufacturing sector jobs and hiked prices, a study by the US Federal Reserve Board has concluded. … Read More >Trump’s tariffs hurt more than helped, leading to job losses & higher prices – Fed study

Putin thanks Trump for information that helped prevent acts of terrorism in Russia in phone call

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have talked on the phone, with the Russian president thanking his US counterpart for sharing intelligence that allowed terrorist attacks to be prevented in Russia, the Kremlin said. … Read More >Putin thanks Trump for information that helped prevent acts of terrorism in Russia in phone call

‘Americans have to leave the region’: Iran says 1st joint drills with China & Russia send a message to US

Tehran’s joint naval drills with Moscow and Beijing are sending a bold message to Washington and its allies to keep out its “undesirable security arrangements,” Iran’s naval forces commander stated. … Read More >‘Americans have to leave the region’: Iran says 1st joint drills with China & Russia send a message to US

‘No joke, intruders will be shot!’ Iran warns spies to keep clear of its joint drills with China & Russia

As Iran, China, and Russia hold unprecedented joint naval drills that focus on anti-piracy and counter-terrorism tactics, Tehran has warned potential adversaries against nearing the war game zone for military espionage. … Read More >‘No joke, intruders will be shot!’ Iran warns spies to keep clear of its joint drills with China & Russia

New Year’s swap: Dozens head home as Ukraine & breakaway Donbass conduct ‘all for all’ prisoner exchange

Kiev is exchanging dozens of prisoners with the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk republics in the first such effort in two years. The swap was given a boost at the recent Normandy Four talks in Paris. … Read More >New Year’s swap: Dozens head home as Ukraine & breakaway Donbass conduct ‘all for all’ prisoner exchange