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Yemen’s Ansar Allah has declared an air blockade on Israel following a missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport—and vowed to escalate further after Israel responded with airstrikes on Sanaa’s civilian infrastructure. “The Israeli aggression will not deter Yemen from continuing its operations in support of the oppressed in Gaza,” senior Ansar Allah official Mohammad al-Bukhaiti said this morning following the bombing of Sanaa International Airport, power stations, and a cement factory. Sunday’s missile strike near Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv marked a strategic turning point—not simply for its reach or symbolism, but for the direct military and economic challenge it poses to Israel and its U.S.-backed defense systems. The Yemeni Armed Forces, the military wing of Ansar Allah, launched a missile that traveled more than 2,000 kilometers before striking the entrance of Israel’s busiest airport. The projectile bypassed multiple layers of Israeli and U.S. air defenses, including ...

Danny Haiphong   Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar exposes the truth about China's stunning defeat of Trump's economic war and its huge implications for BRICS, with first hand accounts of China's plans to unite the multipolar world around a move that has the US Deep State shaken to the core.      Related:   Trump's tariffs: A unique opportunity for BRICS and the Global South to fully escape from dollar tyranny  

The Jimmy Dore Show                                For now, the Trump administration claims that it wants to establish peace and be the middleman, the piecemaker, but all they want - as we all know - is a complete control of the rich natural resources of Congo, while giving back very, very little to the 100+ million population of the country. There is no talk about fair agreements, no talk about infrastructure, roads, hospitals, schools, health insurance - nothing. All the talk is to have access to this rich area in return for guaranteeing piece, which is exactly what a mafia boss would say in the neighborhood.   

Maria Karystianou, President of the Association of Tempe victims' families whose daughter died in the deadly crash, spoke on Tuesday 22 April at an event in Agrinio, organised by Babylonia magazine. In her speech, she offered pointed criticism of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Kostas Ach. Karamanlis, and the so-called “Truth Team”, which she accused of being “paid with our taxes precisely to twist the truth and present it in whatever way suits the government narrative.”  Karystianou’s address focused on the state’s responsibility for the Tempe tragedy , and on the importance of solidarity among ordinary people. “Out of absolute tragedy,” she said, “came a light – the light of unity. So that no parent ever has to lose their child again. So that none of us has to lose more friends, more loved ones.” She continued, with emotion, “The truth is, many of those who now shrug their shoulders and wash their hands of responsibility – showing just how inadequate and irresponsible they truly are – knew ...

Geopolitical Economy Report   Donald Trump said he wanted to save the dominance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency, but his aggressive tariff threats and trade war are accelerating dedollarization. Countries and foreign investors are selling US stocks and bonds (Treasury securities, ie, US government debt), seeking alternative reserve assets. Ben Norton explains.   As predicted : Concerning China, Trump's move may have some negative impact on its economy for a while, since China has chosen to partially play by the rules of the Western neoliberal system in order to benefit from it. However, the stupid US strategy of over-sanctioning countries that are considered a threat to the US global hegemony - among them China - pushed those countries to seek an alternative, accelerating their de-dollarization.  This means that Trump's latest action is of very high risk, because it may boost further the de-dollarization process and trigger a new round of BRICS...

In recent years, the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has risen as a formidable player in global affairs, positioning itself as an alternative to the Western-dominated geopolitical order   by Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam   Part 3 - A Voice for Africa BRICS also provides African nations with an ally in advocating for a more equitable international system. The bloc has consistently called for reforms in global governance institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which are widely criticized for favoring Western powers. African countries, despite their significant numbers, have long been underrepresented in these bodies. BRICS’s push for change—such as expanding the UNSC to include more developing nations—could open opportunities for African states to gain greater influence, potentially securing permanent seats.  By collaborating with BRICS, African nations can amplify their dem...

by Kit Klarenberg     Part 2 - ‘Drastic Rise’   In a grave testament to the speed with which U.S.-based pro-Israel organizations, including several prominent Jewish advocacy groups, sought to capitalize on October 7 for their own purposes, two-and-a-half weeks after Palestinian fighters breached Gaza’s infamous apartheid walls, Republican lawmaker Mike Lawler proposed H.R. 6090, also known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Lawler is a major recipient of Israeli lobby funds, with the influential lobbying group AIPAC gifting him $392,669 in 2023 and 2024 alone, his largest donor by some margin. His bill would require the Department of Education to consider the highly controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism (which critics argue conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism) when determining if cases of harassment are motivated by antisemitism, raising concerns that it would violate the intent of Title VI of the...

by Alan Macleod  Part 3 - Germany Criminalized Palestinian Solidarity   Potter’s support for Israeli policies has certainly drawn the ire of many in the pro-Palestine movement in Germany. Yet he is far from alone. The German government has offered its full support to Israel and has gone so far as to ban pro-Palestine demonstrations and lock up countless activists, including Jewish people. The phrase “From the River to the Sea” has effectively been criminalized, with Berlin announcing that it would deny citizenship to anyone using it. New German citizenship laws require all applicants to sign what is, in effect, a loyalty oath to the State of Israel, declaring that it has a “right to exist.” Berlin is currently deporting foreign residents for their participation in lawful protests supporting Palestinian rights. Dogru worries about his family’s safety as well:                     ...

Times Now World   China on Thursday accused Israel of violating international law through its blockade of Gaza and urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians.    Speaking at a public hearing on Israel’s legal obligations in the occupied territories, Chinese representative Ma Xinmin said the suffering of Palestinians had persisted for over half a century and that the denial of aid now amounted to “collective punishment.”    Without naming the United States, Ma criticized unilateral actions that undermine multilateral efforts, calling on the international community to uphold the authority of the United Nations and reaffirm the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. 

OpenmindedThinker Show   American commentator and political analyst Jackson Hinkle recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial), delving into some of the most pressing global issues of our time. The wide-ranging conversation covered the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where relentless Israeli military operations have led to catastrophic civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.    Prime Minister Mahathir, known for his outspoken stance on international justice and Palestinian rights, shared his candid views on the international community’s inaction and the broader geopolitical consequences of the conflict. Hinkle and Mahathir also examined how Western powers have influenced narratives surrounding the Gaza tragedy and the growing calls for accountability at the international level.  The discussion further extended to the ongoing war in Ukraine and Malaysia’s growing interest in joining the BRICS...