Powerful 7.4 Quake Strikes Off Southern Chile, Triggers Tsunami Alert and Coastal Evacuations
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage near the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday morning, prompting tsunami alerts and emergency evacuations. The quake, recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, hit around 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina, according to the US Geological Survey. Chilean authorities quickly issued evacuation orders for coastal areas along the Strait of Magellan, with President Gabriel Boric urging residents of the Magallanes region to move inland. The national disaster agency has asked people to remain calm and follow official instructions, as the evacuations are currently precautionary.
Trump DOJ asks woke scientific journals to explain their editorial practices
The DOJ is asking left-wing, pro-transgender scientific journals to explain what they do to promote open debate and avoid conflicts of interest when it comes to publishing academic papers. However, it is a scientific fact that no person can change his or her sex.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Religious Liberty Commission
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission to safeguard and promote America’s founding principle of religious freedom.
Putin’s War Goals Shift to Focus on Occupied Territories and Economy
Intelligence that the USA and other Western countries have taken part in suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have shifted focus in the war, reports CNN. The goal right now is no longer to capture the whole of Ukraine.
US Defense Minister Warns Iran Over Houthi Support in Yemen
The USA’s Defense Minister Pete Hegseth is threatening Iran due to the country’s support to the Houthi movement in Yemen. “We see your DEADLY support to the Houthis. We know exactly what you’re doing”, writes Hegseth on X. “You know very well what the American military is capable of – and you were warned. You will suffer the CONSEQUENCES at the time and place we choose”,
US Treasury sanctions shipping companies involved in transporting petroleum to Yemen
The United States sanctioned three vessels and their owners on Monday for delivering refined petroleum products to a Houthi-controlled port in Yemen, the US Treasury announced. … “Treasury will continue to leverage our tools and authorities to target those who seek to enable the Houthis’ ability to exploit the people of Yemen and continue their campaign of violence.”
Argentina Releases Trove of Documents Detailing Nazi War Criminals’ Activities After World War II
Argentine President Javier Milei ordered the records to be released and digitized following a request by the Simon Wiesenthal Center — a California-based Jewish human rights organization — and a meeting with its representatives in Buenos Aires earlier this year. The organization is currently investigating ties between Swiss bank Credit Suisse and Nazi Germany.
‘We will turn the country upside down’: Druze protest in the north, roads blocked
Members of the Druze community in Israel are furious over the attacks on their brethren in Syria by the regime of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. On Thursday evening, they launched a wave of intense protests across northern Israel.
Chief of Staff warns: ‘IDF ready and prepared to deal Hamas a decisive blow’
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks at ceremony for outstanding soldiers, warns IDF ‘ready and prepared’ to deal Hamas decisive blow. ‘If necessary, we will do so soon.’ with determination and confidence in the righteousness of our path.”
‘Concentration Camps’: Democrats Spark Backlash For Comparing Trump Admin Deportations To The Holocaust
Democrat State Rep. Lorena Garcia in Colorado is receiving backlash after likening the Trump Administration’s deportation of criminal illegal aliens to the Holocaust. Garcia, speaking at a hearing for immigration bill SB 25-276, accused the Administration of “disappearing people” in a similar fashion to what was seen in 1930s Nazi Germany. Colorado state Rep. Ron Weinberg, a Republican and grandson of Holocaust survivors, issued a hard-hitting rebuke of Garcia’s statement in an interview with The Daily Signal. “It’s disgustingly ignorant to what actually transpired in the 1930s,” he stressed.
Iran had imperial ambitions in Syria. Secret embassy papers show why it failed
DAMASCUS – Iran had a grand plan for Syria – taken right from the playbook of a country it considers its arch-enemy. Just as the United States solidified its global dominance by investing billions in rebuilding Europe after the Second World War, Iran would do the same in the Middle East by reconstructing a war-ravaged Syria. These imperial hopes were crushed when rebels hostile to Iran toppled Assad in December.
US House Passes Resolution To Stop California From Banning Gas-Powered Cars
The U.S. House of Representatives passed (245-164) Rep. John Joyce’s (R-PA) H.J. Res.88, a resolution blocking the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s waiver that would let California ban petrol-powered cars and trucks and force dystopian electric vehicle mandates nationwide.
The Trump Counterrevolution & The Moral Ledger
The prior administration found that it was easy to destroy the border and welcome the influx. But it is far harder for its successor to restore security, find those who broke the law, and insist on legal-only immigration. Trump is on the right side of all these issues and making substantial progress.
Watch: Illegal Alien Smugglers’ Boat Rammed By CBP Off California Coast
The video posted to X shows the moment the agents rammed into the boat in an incident off the coast of California. USBP and CBP Air & Marine Operations (AMO) stopped two suspected smugglers in the open waters of San Diego, CA, after receiving reports from the Mexican Navy about a vessel with two individuals that failed to stop for them and the U.S. Coast Guard a few days prior. AMO agents attempted to stop the boat near the San Diego coastline, but the driver refused to heave, forcing the escalated action.
Russia funding new Iranian nuclear plants, Iranian official says
An Iranian official confirmed on Friday that Iran and Russia are partnering on the construction of a new nuclear plant in Iran, which will be funded “using Moscow’s credit line.”
Severe thunderstorms roll through areas Thursday still recovering from rounds of damaging storms
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania on Tuesday when a serial derecho plowed across the state, and at least two people were killed by flash flooding in Oklahoma on Wednesday. A deadly stretch of severe weather continued for a ninth-straight day on Thursday, with communities along a 1,500-mile swath of the U.S. from the Plains to the Great Lakes facing the threats of damaging winds, hail and even some tornadoes.
Africa Is Tearing Apart: A New Ocean Is Emerging at Unprecedented Speed, Much Sooner than Expected
A monumental geological event is underway in East Africa. Deep within the Earth’s crust, tectonic forces are gradually breaking the African continent apart. This slow-motion rupture is now advancing faster than previously believed, and it could ultimately give birth to a brand-new ocean.
UK government plans to mandate new homes have solar panels and also plans to block sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface; the two do not go together
Almost all new homes in England will be legally required to have solar panels installed by 2027, as part of the UK government’s net zero plans. At the same time, the Government is funding “experiments” to reduce the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface, where the solar panels are.
The Muslim Messiah is Here and He is Coming to Replace the Pope
A powerful figure has emerged in the Muslim world, and his newly founded religion is gaining followers worldwide. Shockingly, on Easter Sunday, his followers declared him to be the new pope, and the next day, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had passed away.
Liberal-funded group compiling list of Canadian churches opposed to LGBT ideology
A Liberal government-funded LGBT activist group is compiling a list of religious groups which don’t comply with radical gender ideology in an attempt to “transform” belief. The same that happened in Canada will happen in Australia; voters will elect those who will continue with nation-destroying policies.
‘Perhaps the largest fire in Israel’s history’ – Roads closed, Independence Day events canceled, and settlements evacuated
A week after fires spread in the Jerusalem hills, a massive fire broke out Wednesday morning in several areas west of Jerusalem, including Beit Shemesh, Latrun, Neve Shalom, Beko’a, Ta’oz, and Nachshon.
Thailand: The rise of the technocratic state
Thailand is rapidly adopting tools of technocracy, including the introduction of a “robocop” with advanced AI to detect and prevent crime, and a “safety” hub of CCTV cameras with AI video analytics and facial recognition tracking. The use of digital payments via QR code scanning and one-time passwords (“OTP”) is becoming widespread, with OTP codes serving as a form of digital ID by stealth, connecting a person’s identity to their phone number. The Thai government is implementing biometric systems, including facial recognition and iris scanning, to track and manage migrant workers, and a new SIM card registration system using liveness detection technology is being introduced to prevent malicious registrations.
Spain-Portugal power outage: Many are pointing to “renewable” energy as the cause
A massive power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on 28 April, leaving tens of millions without electricity. Spain and Portugal are both highly reliant upon generation from wind and solar power, and many are pointing towards their deficiencies as the possible reason for the outage, although governments are denying any linkage.
‘Like a Horror Movie’: Sweden’s Suburbs Rocked by Migrant-Fueled Gang Bombings
In what was once considered one of the safest, most stable countries in the world, Swedes in suburban neighborhoods are now describing their lives using phrases like “a horror movie” and wondering if it’s still safe to let their children play outside.