Monthly Archives: August 2026

Afghan Sunni Taliban and Shia Iranians become allies

Posted on August 14, 2026 by borderslynn

https://yorktowninstitute.org/how-iran-became-the-talibans-most-pragmatic-ally/ Trump’s ‘deal’ with the Taliban: Trump’s deal with the Taliban In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan in October 2001. The allies quickly deposed the repressive Taliban regime and installed a western-backed government. But … Continue reading →

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Remembering George Floyd and his murderer: invoking Russell Vought terminology

Posted on August 14, 2026 by borderslynn

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the frontrunner to become the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee, https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/new-2028-frontrunner-has-emerged-on-a-key-prediction-market-site/ar-AA29YB1M But she has lost before she began, when AOC tries to laugh off ‘crazy’ woke era as thing of the past, but conservatives aren’t amused Story … Continue reading →

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Flock Surveillance plus Electric Shock Gloves

Posted on August 13, 2026 by borderslynn

What Are Flock Cameras? Inside the ALPR Network Sparking a Viral TikTok and Instagram DeFlock Backlash Flock cameras face growing scrutiny as DeFlock activists target ALPR surveillance across the US By Michael ToledoPublished 13 August 2026, 4:20 AM BST A little-known network … Continue reading →

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USS Abraham Lincoln sailors are, understandably, burned out due to extended deployment

Posted on August 12, 2026 by borderslynn

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land Ed PilkingtonWed 12 Aug 2026 Military families and Congress … Continue reading →

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Australia: diminishing oil refineries as global oil companies pull out

Posted on August 12, 2026 by borderslynn

At April 2026: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-oil-refineries-closures-fuel-imports/2b5gw0wt4 NATO: https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-agree-on-e27-billion-revamp-of-military-fuel-network/

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Trump protected but Qatari Air Force One crew, White House personnel, reporters could have been blown up

Posted on August 11, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/431528

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UK: to build small modular nuclear reactors

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK Consortium led by Michał Sołowow planning enough SMRs to power equivalent of 8m homes for more than 60 years Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondentThu 2 Jul 2026 10.11 BSTShare A … Continue reading →

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Libya and Chad: historic interventions

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Chad, Africa’s fifth-largest country by area, sits at a crossroads of civilizations where the Sahara Desert meets the tropical savanna and the vast inland waters of Lake Chad converge. Its history stretches back over nine thousand years to some of … Continue reading →

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ICE detained 265 and deported 132 young people with SIJS in 2025.

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

Deported Raleigh resident returns to the U.S. and is currently detained in Texas WUNC News | By Eli Chen,  Aaron Sánchez-Guerra Published August 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT José Eliezer Martinez-Andino, a young Honduran man and Raleigh resident who was deported … Continue reading →

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Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced articles of impeachment in Washington, D.C., against Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought

Posted on August 9, 2026 by borderslynn

The accusation is of abusing his power over federal funds and failing to faithfully execute the law. Her filing alleges the Trump administration canceled funding for Democratic-led states on political criteria, including how they voted in the 2024 election. ……….Kamlager-Dove’s … Continue reading →

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