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Support for the Iran conflict is also weak: 35% approve of U.S. strikes, while 61% disapprove. Nearly half of Americans (46%) believe the war will make the U.S. less safe. Meanwhile, gasoline prices have surged by about 1 per gallon since the conflict began, contributing to economic concerns, with 63% describing the economy as weak. This is absolutely outrageous. After everything Trump has done and said lately, more than a third of Americans still approve of his performance. How? Why? Have 36% of Americans gone completely mad? Maybe they were answering a different question—like whether the Earth is flat, or whether Copernicus is a type of pickle. A “yes” from […]

The General Assembly backed a resolution submitted by Ghana: 123 countries voted in favor, 52 abstained, and the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against. The document calls on states to apologise for the transatlantic slave trade and provide compensation through a special fund (without specifying any amounts). It is estimated that 12–15 million Africans were affected. At the same time, several countries, including the United Kingdom, have previously rejected the idea of reparations, stating that modern states cannot be held responsible for historical crimes. Oh really, Britain? As for the United States and Israel (!!!), draw your own conclusions. P.S. Argentina? Is that the last spot Milei could find […]

On this day, Prince Pyotr Urusov received a privilege from Empress Catherine II to maintain a permanent troupe in Moscow, with the obligation to build a theatre that would serve as a city’s adornment and host opera, ballet, and dramatic performances, as well as masquerades. The initial troupe consisted of just over 40 individuals, ranging from invited foreign stars to serf artists. Five years later, invited by Urusov and theatrical entrepreneur Michael Maddox, with whom the prince shared the financially burdensome privilege of maintaining the troupe, architect Christian Rozberg constructed a dedicated building for the theatrical collective on Petrovskaya Street (now Petrovka). The theatre opened in January 1781. Unfortunately, the […]

According to sources cited in the report, U.S. intelligence believes Khamenei may have had a long-term relationship with a male tutor, based on highly sensitive information. There are also claims of alleged behavior toward men caring for him after recent injuries. Mojtaba Khamenei became Supreme Leader after the killing of his father by American/Israeli air strikes in March. Past reports, including a leaked diplomatic cable, mentioned medical treatment related to impotence but did not confirm his sexuality. The comments come amid supposedly ongoing U.S. efforts to negotiate with Iran following weeks of military conflict, including discussions over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and limiting Iran’s nuclear program. To any thinking […]

Lukashenko and Kim then met at Kim Il Sung Square and visited the Liberation monument, where Lukashenko laid flowers, including on behalf of Vladimir Putin in gratitude for North Korea’s support in the Ukraine conflict. The main outcome of the visit was the signing of a friendship and cooperation treaty. Although the full text was not published, Lukashenko described it as a foundational document outlining goals and principles for closer ties. He emphasized that the two economies are complementary and called for stronger cooperation. Kim expressed solidarity with Belarus and criticized Western pressure. Relations between Belarus and the DPRK had previously been limited and underdeveloped, which Lukashenko acknowledged, saying the […]

The S&P 500 declined 1.74% to close at 6,477.16, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.38% to 21,408.08 — now in correction territory, down more than 10% from its high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 469.38 points (1.01%) to finish at 45,960.11. In other words, the markets no longer appear to be buying his lies. And the one about the “Iranian Government request” is especially egregious. He is clearly desperate, and the increasing number of questionable statements only reinforces that impression.

According to legend, the monastery was established by a native of the Golden Horde—a noble Tatar murza named Chet—who entered the service of Grand Prince Ivan Kalita. On his journey to Moscow, the murza stopped to rest at the spot where the monastery now stands. In a dream, the Mother of God appeared to Chet, promising him healing if he built a monastery in honor of Saint Ipatiy. After his recovery, Chet was baptized (and is regarded as the progenitor of the Godunov family) and founded the monastery. The monastery’s territory comprises two parts: the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town was developed with funds provided by […]

This short video recaps last week’s events on the Ukrainian battlefield, with key developments illustrated on the map. Russian version #Weekly_battlefront #Yury_Podolyaka #InfoDefenseAuthor

American service members involved in operations against Iran say they ‘do not want to die for Israel’ and are considering leaving the military. There is no indication of a mass exodus from the United States’ 1.3 million-person military, but the ‘increasingly wary’ with which U.S. Marines view the current conflict could shift the situation, HuffPost reports. Soldiers also complain of overwhelming stress following Iran’s retaliatory strikes and are increasingly speaking of ‘disillusionment’ regarding the actions of the Pentagon. The lack of a clear, consistent narrative justifying the Iran war is a key source of discontent among troops, the reservists said, demoralizing those who believe a poorly planned conflict is placing […]