Iran's IRGC urges US voters to replace Trump administration in open letter
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued an open letter directly to Americans, accusing the Trump administration of misleading the public about the war and saying the government in Washington "must be changed". The message was released on Tuesday and framed as an appeal to "the honorable people of the United States of America". It comes five weeks before the US midterm elections and one day after the seven-month mark of the US-Israel war against Iran.In the letter, the IRGC told Americans to "wake up" and "wrest control back from corrupt politicians", saying the political system in the United States... [Continue Reading]
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Trump-announced $15bn US steel mill draws scrutiny over Essar's Russia ties
A Trump-announced $15bn steel megaplant in the United States is drawing attention because the project is linked to the Indian Essar Group, which has longstanding business ties to Russia. The mill is being developed by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by Essar Group, and is expected to become the largest steel plant in the United States once completed. The announcement was made on Monday from the Oval Office, with Donald Trump presenting the project as a major economic win.Ravi Ruia, a cofounder of Essar Group, stood behind Trump during the announcement, alongside a line of US politicians and cabinet... [Continue Reading]
Israeli ministers launch West Bank settlement as election campaign hardens
Israeli ministers have launched a new illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank in an event that doubled as a campaign rally ahead of the October 27 election. The ceremony took place at Metzoke Eretz, where senior politicians used the occasion to project a hard line on settlement expansion. The move comes amid a broader escalation in election rhetoric, with leading figures seeking to appeal to voters through displays of toughness.According to the supplied report, the settlement launch took place on September 23 and was attended by ministers and members of parliament. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was among those present,... [Continue Reading]
EU sanctions ten Russian officials over Yabloko election exclusion
The Council adopted today restrictive measures against ten individuals for supporting the repression of democratic opposition and seriously undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia. Yabloko was the only political party that openly opposed Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Today's listings also include the judge that sentenced Lev Shlosberg, an opposition politician from the Yabloko political party, to 11 years and one month of imprisonment for discrediting the Russian army and "fake news" regarding Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as the state prosecutor that requested such stern sentence. Lastly, the Council listed the judges... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Floods, drone attacks and Middle East tensions dominate a grim global day
At least 62 people have been killed in northern India after days of heavy rain and flooding in Uttar Pradesh, with officials saying the water has now begun to ease even as damage and displacement remain severe. The flooding affected several districts and left a wider trail of destruction across the state. 🔗In Germany, authorities said explosive laden drones struck a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft at Leipzig Airport after it had been refuelled, in what police are treating as a suspected Russian hybrid attack. The incident has deepened concern over sabotage risks at critical infrastructure. 🔗Violence also escalated in Africa, where... [Continue Reading]
DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance in Butembo
A senior figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ruling party has been beaten to death in Butembo after appearing on a radio programme about Ebola prevention, according to a party statement. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, who served as acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress federal executive committee in the city, was attacked on Sunday after speaking publicly about measures to limit the spread of the disease. The party said the attackers also stole his belongings and set his house on fire.The UDPS federation in Butembo said Karondwa later died from his injuries. It said he had... [Continue Reading]
Northern Ireland Drumcree parade blocked by protesters in Portadown
Hundreds of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, County Armagh, on Sunday, preventing a contentious Orange Order parade from going ahead. The Drumcree procession had been due to proceed for the first time in 30 years after late legal challenges, but the route remained blocked as police vehicles stood nearby. The scene drew in senior political figures and revived one of Northern Ireland's most sensitive parade disputes.Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill joined the protesters, while Orange Order members and Democratic Unionist Party politicians gathered about a mile away waiting for the road to clear. The supplied report says most... [Continue Reading]
Israel election committee votes to bar Arab parties and candidates ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify the country's two main Arab-majority political lists from next month's parliamentary election. The decision affects the Joint List and Ra'am, and also bars two individual candidates, Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh, pending review by the Supreme Court. The move could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Knesset if it is upheld.The committee's vote came on 26 September, ahead of the 27 October election. The Joint List is an alliance of Hadash, Balad and Ta'al, while Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, is running separately.... [Continue Reading]
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Israel moves to bar main Arab lists from October election
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country's two main Arab electoral lists from next month's election, in a move that could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without major Knesset representation options if upheld. The decision affects the United Arab List, known as Ra'am, and the Joint List, an alliance of Arab-led parties. The committee also voted separately to disqualify Hadash lawmaker Ofer Cassif and Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh.The election is scheduled for October 27, and the bans are not yet final. Decisions against individual candidates require approval from the Supreme Court, while the lists themselves can... [Continue Reading]
Morocco votes in parliamentary elections amid cost-of-living and unemployment concerns
Moroccans are voting in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with polling stations opening across the country as parties compete for control of the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of concern over prices, unemployment and inequality. Nearly 16 million registered voters are eligible to choose 395 members of parliament.Polling stations are scheduled to open at 8am local time and close at 7pm, with preliminary results expected later in the night. Turnout among younger voters is being closely watched, after officials said only about 4% of those registered are aged 18 to 24. The vote is also... [Continue Reading]
Canada pledges aid for Palestinians and signals trade restrictions over West Bank settlements at UNGA
Canada has announced C$100 million in new assistance for Palestinians and said it is considering trade restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement came on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where several Western leaders have used their speeches to press for action on Gaza and the wider conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the funding is intended to help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.Carney said 80% of the money will go to direct humanitarian aid, while the remaining 20% will support peace and security,... [Continue Reading]
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
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GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]

