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Disappeared or died: American nuclear scientists

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/white-house-investigates-scientist-deaths-disappearances-1792020 It is not unique, it happened in India – see https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/dj-vu-10-nuclear-scientists-dead-or-missing-in-us-under-mysterious-circumstances-a-decade-after-india-saw-similar-cases/articleshow/130297855.cms Another report: https://nishani.in/why-are-top-indian-scientists-dying-in-mysterious-accidents-coincidence-cover-up-or-cold-calculations/ Abd Israel was proud to say they killed Iranian nuclear scientists: Israel killed 30 Iranian security chiefs and 11 nuclear scientists, Israeli official says By Howard … Continue reading

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Ukraine, out of the headlines but not out of our hearts

I am reproducing this ‘lonely Ukraine’ message where their endless subjection to Russian aggression has gone out of the headlines, much to the pleasure of Putin.

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He said ‘no more wars’

This headline of ‘more’ troops is apparently not quite correct. These troops have been on their way since the end of March and will arrive soon: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/us-to-send-thousands-of-troops-to-iran-after-trump-says-war-is-almost-over/ar-AA20WtA0 Terrence Goggin (Substack) suggests it would take 100,000 US troops to take over … Continue reading

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Mega fail in Islamabad and Hungary

J D Vance has been busy – failing. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15728111/Did-JD-Vances-Hungary-visit-backfire-Viktor-Orban-US-Vice-Presidents-support-failed-reverse-slide-PMs-polling-suffered-crushing-election-defeat.html And in Islamabad: Photos: Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement Last updated: April 12, 2026 … Continue reading

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Trump keen to make money out of toll of traffic through The Strait

One minute he theatens a whole civilisation with extinction and then loves the idea of partnering with his enemy to share the massive profits! Trump says he’s considering ‘joint venture’ with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tolls by Ryan Mancini – 04/08/26 … Continue reading

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Sending my thugs in or else

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-says-he-will-send-ice-agents-to-airports-if-tsa-funding-stalls/ar-AA1Z7JNy Reason: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-tsa-agents-not-paid-right-homeland-security-shutdown-2026-3 Eligibility for Transport Security employment: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/training/armed-security-officers-program What are Democrats demanding? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/05/democrats-ice-reforms-funding-bill Below is a UK article about what happens when Met Police ‘mistakenly’ recruit thugs into the police force, (but Holman chooses these people to be their … Continue reading

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Asymmetric Warfare in the day of the drone

Here is an extract of a Nigerian article on the subject: By Prof. Femi OlufunmiladeThe subject matter of this article is so urgent and important that I deemed it not appropriate for a restricted Nigerian Army Journal. Rather, I have … Continue reading

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TickTocking the Piggy Bank

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/oracle-tiktok-us-stake-outages.html Silver Lake: Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C., is an American global private equity firm focused on technology and technology-enabled investments. Silver Lake is headquartered in Menlo Park and New York City, and has offices in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore Continued … Continue reading

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Through their eyes

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/01/los-angeles-iranian-community The population of Iran: As of 2025, the population of Iran is estimated to be around 92.4 million. The population has been gradually increasing, but the growth rate has slowed in recent years. Wikipedia Trading Economics Iranians in America: As of … Continue reading

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ICE training ‘deficient’, ‘defective’ and ‘broken’ but well armed

ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum By Associated Press Updated Feb 24, 2026 ICE whistleblower Ryan Schwank … AP —  A former US Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new … Continue reading

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