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Western Aid Covers Nearly 90% of Ukraine’s Spending in 2022-2024 – Analysis

Russia has repeatedly warned that the US and its Western sponsors’ assistance to the Kiev regime will only prolong the Ukraine conflict.

Western Aid Covers Nearly 90% of Ukraine’s Spending in 2022-2024 – Analysis

Russia has repeatedly warned that the US and its Western sponsors’ assistance to the Kiev regime will only prolong the Ukraine conflict.

The Backlash – Episode 7 – A Christmas Special: Fuentes Assassin, Drone Takeover

Putin on World War 3: Dangers Growing But No Need to Scare Anyone

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, when asked if current events amounted to a world war 3, advised against sowing scare but admitted that dangers were growing and Russia’s opponents were escalating the situation.

Eight Palestinians killed as Israel attacks Gaza school, hospitals

The Israeli military conducts fresh attacks on civilian facilities in the northern Gaza Strip, killing and injuring several Palestinians in the besieged territory.

Japan Launches Lunar Glass NEO Project to Create Ecosystem to Live on Moon

TOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan’s Kyoto University and Kajima Corporation have launched a joint project, Lunar Glass NEO, aimed at constructing a self-contained ecosystem with artificial gravity to support human habitation on the moon, the joint statement read.

Saudi Arabia Warned Germany 3 Times About Threat Posed by Magdeburg Attacker – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabian authorities had warned Germany three times regarding the danger posed by the individual suspected of ramming visitors at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg, German newspaper reported on Saturday.

US, Israeli Aircraft Forces Strike Houthi Military Positions in Yemen’s Sanaa – Source

CAIRO (Sputnik) – Aviation forces from the United States and Israel have launched strikes against military positions of the Shiite Ansar Allah (Houthis) movement in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, including the headquarters of missile brigades on Mount Attan in the southwestern part of the city, a source in local authorities told Sputnik.

Did the COVID vaccines save lives? I’ve got a $1M wager that they killed > saved. Want to help me win?

Did the mRNA COVID vaccines kill more people than they saved in the US before Jan 1, 2023? I’ve bet Israeli entrepreneur Saar Wilf $1M that the mRNA COVID vaccines killed more people than they’ve saved in the US before Jan 1, 2023. On Monday, the escrow account will have $2M in it. Winner take […]

Agrarian Countries Uniting Against Murder of Agriculture in Europe by Ukraine – Orban

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – There is an alliance of agrarian countries, which seeks to prevent the murder of European agriculture by Ukrainian imports, for this one has to fight the lobbyists, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

China Slams US for Military Aid to Taiwan – Foreign Ministry

BEIJING (Sputnik) – China is very dissatisfied with the US military aid to Taiwan and has made a stern representation to Washington, according to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

Trump Threatens to Return Panama Canal to US Unless Panama Cuts Fees

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to return the Panama Canal to US ownership unless Panamanian authorities regulate its “ridiculously” high fees.

EU Boosted Oil Imports From Russia to 8-Month High in October

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union increased oil imports from Russia to 687.5 million euros ($717 million), the highest since February this year, according to Sputnik’s analysis of Eurostat data.

US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea In Disastrous ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident

US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea In Disastrous ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident In the early morning hours of Sunday (local), two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent friendly fire incident. This comes after more than a year of war against Yemeni Houthi rebels, who have targeted international […]

Post-Cold-War Geopolitics Worse For Global South

Post-Cold-War Geopolitics Worse For Global South Authored by Jomo Kwame Sundaram via via Substack, The new geopolitics after the first Cold War undermines peace, sustainability, and human development. Hegemonic priorities continue to threaten humanity’s well-being and prospects for progress. End of first Cold War The end of the first Cold War has been interpreted in […]

Chapter 11 | I Do Not Exist vs Cogito, ergo sum.

This is a chapter from my book. This chapter marks a turning point that forced me to confront the aftermath of being “deleted” from the intelligence community in 2014. For nearly a decade, I’ve grappled with questions that many of you may find disturbingly relevant as we edge closer to an AI-governed future. While this […]

Aide To California Politician Arrested, Accused Of Conspiring With Chinese Spy To Infiltrate US Politics

Aide To California Politician Arrested, Accused Of Conspiring With Chinese Spy To Infiltrate US Politics Authored by Eva Fu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The FBI on Dec. 19 arrested a close associate of a local California politician, accusing him of scheming together with a recently sentenced Chinese spy to amplify China’s influence in […]

Elderberry: The Immunity Defender That Helps You Fight Cold And Flu

Elderberry: The Immunity Defender That Helps You Fight Cold And Flu Authored by Sina McCullough via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Elderberry has been revered for centuries as a go-to remedy for respiratory infections, fever, and inflammation—both acute and chronic. The herb was detected in the charred remains of ancient settlements, leading some researchers to […]

Syria’s Central Bank Gold Miraculously Still In The Vault, Reuters Claims

Syria’s Central Bank Gold Miraculously Still In The Vault, Reuters Claims In an astonishing turn of events, amid the recent turmoil and shifts in power that have engulfed Syria over the past 3 weeks, one key component of the country’s wealth which has remained unscathed in the fog of war, at least according to Reuters […]

10 killed in bus crash in western Iran

As many as 10 people are killed and five others wounded after the bus carrying them descends into a valley in the west-central Iranian province of Lorestan.

Escobar: Putin’s Q&A And Thee Forever Wars Riddle

Escobar: Putin’s Q&A And Thee Forever Wars Riddle Authored by Pepe Escobar, He spoke for four and a half hours, virtually non-stop, reviewing the results of 2024, mastering all the facts. His Direct Line received over 2 million questions, from Russia and around the world. And he had to crown the performance with a flourish, […]

The Backlash – Episode 7 – A Christmas Special: Fuentes Assassin, Drone Takeover

Eric Schmitt Joins The United States Senate Judiciary Committee

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt joined the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. The Senate Judiciary Committee will be critical in the process of confirming Kash Patel as President Trump’s FBI Director. The Senate Judiciary Democrats have been attacking Kash Patel’s “qualifications” to serve as FBI Director. Loomer Unleashed question Democrat Senate Judiciary Members Dick […]

FDA Updates Recall On Blood Pressure Medication Due To Possible Carcinogen

FDA Updates Recall On Blood Pressure Medication Due To Possible Carcinogen Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A third blood pressure medication was recalled across the United States in the past several weeks, according to a notice updated on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website on Dec. 16. The […]

Chris Hedges on MOATS: Catastrophe for the Palestinians and the Region

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