Tag Archives: China

SAUDI v HOUTHI: Israeli -US illegal war on Iran spirals into battle for Mecca

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-grand-mufti-tells-troops-be-ready-sacrifice-their-lives-fighting-houthis-2026-09-25/ Saudi’s desire for F35 jets: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/f-35ksa.htm https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/trump-saudi-arabia-f-35-houthis-iran-war.html Some history: Muhammad ibn Saud’s son and successor, Abdulaziz I (reigned 1765–1803), who had been largely responsible for this extension of his father’s realm through his exploits as commander in chief of … Continue reading →

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US military expansion in Greenland OK’d by Denmark? Well, not really……

But Trump says the opposite to what Denmark and Greenland say…..  US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says By Gram Slattery, Erin Banco, Jacob Grønholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen September 18, 202610:13 PM GMT+1Updated 10 hours ago ……….. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT REMAINS UNCLEAR The … Continue reading →

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AI mischief nearly started conflict with China

US military nearly intercepted a Chinese ship this spring after an AI chatbot fabricated an intelligence report claiming it was carrying nuclear weapons components: According to four sources familiar with the episode that spoke to CNN, the false report, generated with AI … Continue reading →

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Kneel to me (and my power pals) or vengeance is ours

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military-exercises-12329549 Historical ties: https://www.combattech.net/the-story-behind-us-and-south-korea-military-exercises/ An observation: Recent commentary downplaying the U.S. Army’s role in the Indo-Pacific misrepresents the complex security landscape and landpower’s essential place within it. Assertions that the Army is on a “dead-end ride to Asia” are short-sighted, … Continue reading →

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Embargo the Silk Road????

Ancient history, the first Persian Empire: Silk Road map, 1st century: https://asktheman.xyz/ The consequential route over time: In January 2026: Bessent claims China’s Digital Silk Road threatens U.S. security; China responds by emphasizing cooperation and development.Time:2026-01-31 22:47:12 11Writer:晨雨On January 31, … Continue reading →

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War emissions: Gaza, Iran

Gaza and the Middle East: When War Burns Fossil Fuel Infrastructure The climate consequences of war are even more staggering when fossil fuel infrastructure is involved. An analysis estimates that the Israel–Gaza war produced around 33 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent due to … Continue reading →

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Caring about the cybersecurity threats made greater thanks to AI model intrusion

Just been alerted to threats I was previously totally unaware of: Volt Typhoon Energy Grid Cyberattack Exposes US Infrastructure Vulnerabilities The Volt Typhoon advanced persistent threat (APT) group maintained access to a Massachusetts power utility’s OT network for almost a … Continue reading →

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From Russian Wagner to covert UAE: supporting murderous RSF activity in Sudan

Just found this coverage of a recent report which I have reproduced here: https://sudannabaa.com/en/intelligence/nabaa-al-sudan-investigation-uae-created-front-airlines-to-supply-rsf-with-weapons/85499/?amp=1 About the origins of RSF: Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Darfur-based paramilitary group in Sudan. The RSF was established in 2013 by the government to fight Sudanese rebels. … Continue reading →

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J. Epstein links in Asia and Africa

More names emerge from the Epstein Files: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/epstein-indirectly-linked-jiang-alvinzemin-grandson- Jiang Zemin, grandfather to Alvin Jiang: for Epstein’s China-related business plans and potential partners. He worked with David Stern, a German business associate who was close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Epstein also communicated … Continue reading →

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China tells population, keep your money at home

It began in 2025: China Abruptly Sells $8,200,000,000 in US Treasuries As Dollar Extends Massive Losses Alex Richardson June 28, 2025 China’s US Treasury holdings have dropped to 2009 levels after its central bank sold more than $8 billion in … Continue reading →

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