Cuba says oil reserves have ‘run out’ as blackouts, fuel shortages spark protests
Cuba’s power blackouts worsened on Thursday, with the country’s energy minister saying that oil reserves sent by Russia had “run out” under a tightened US fuel embargo of the island. Dozens of Cubans took took the streets outside of Havana on Wednesday night to protest the crippling blackouts and fuel shortages.
Latvia’s government falls after prime minister Evika Siliņa resigns
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina is resigning from her post after the opposition threatened to present a motion of no confidence. This means that Latvia’s government is collapsing, reports the Latvian public service broadcaster LSM. Siliņa’s coalition government has been close to collapse since Sunday when Siliņa called on Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to resign.
Macron Interrupted in Kenya, Described as Behaving Like a Colonizer
French President Emmanuel Macron stepped onto the stage, grabbed the microphone and demanded silence from the audience. The move at a conference in Kenya is being met with criticism. Macron interrupted the panel discussion on Monday by proclaiming that he would “restore order.”
Unless you sweep mouse droppings in New Mexico, you have no chance of contracting hantavirus
The truthful messaging should be, “there is no chance this will become a pandemic. You have no risk of contracting hantavirus, unless you decide to sweep mice droppings in New Mexico,” Vinjay Prasad says.
Confronting the Iranian Regime’s Holy War: Will the West Rise to the Challenge?
The West needs to commit the same massive resources against the jihadi subversion of its Western society, and its political, media, diplomatic, and economic communities as it does on the counterterror and military battlefield.
Iran Proclaims Safe, Toll-Free Passage For 30 Chinese Tankers Amid Xi-Trump Summit
During President Trump’s ongoing state visit to China, he and President Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for the free flow of energy. They along with their senior officials have expressed agreement that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Following this, Thursday saw Iranian state media proclaim that some 30 Chinese vessels are being allowed safe passage by Iran.
Trump, Xi Put Hormuz, Iran, Trade, Taiwan At Center Of Historic Beijing Summit
According to a White House readout, Trump and Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to free navigation and that Tehran should not charge a fee to ships using the critical waterway.
Trump Had A Good Meeting With Xi: White House Official Leaders Discussed Increasing China’s purchases of Agriculture Trump, Xi Agreed Hormuz Must Remain Open: White House Official U.S. Says Xi Made Clear China Opposes Militarization of Hormuz Both Sides Agreed Iran Can Never Have A Nuclear Weapon: U.S. U.S. Says Xi Expressed Interest in Purchasing More American Oil
Far-Left French Mayor Calls For Insurrection If Conservatives Win Presidential Election
If the National Rally (RN) candidate wins in the French presidential election next spring, far-left mayor Bally Bagayoko of multi-cultural Saint-Denis has said it will be invalid, calling for a “popular insurrection” if this were to occur. One social commentator on X, Alain Weber, posted frankly about the reality France is facing: “Contrary to what the Democrats of this country thought, the danger will not come from Jean-Luc Mélenchon but from Bally Bagayoko, who is the calm face of the civil war being prepared in the suburbs.” Bagayoko told the host: “It’s either us or them… that is to say, the far right,”
Dutch Asylum Center Burns On First Day Of New Arrivals After Weeks Of Protests
A fire was started in bushes outside an asylum center in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht on Tuesday evening, prompting a major police response after weeks of local protests against the facility. Protesters threw flares and fireworks onto the grounds of the building, which is located at the town hall The fire came on the same day the first asylum seekers arrived at the temporary shelter, with 70 migrants expected to stay at the facility. The project has been the focus of fierce local opposition for weeks.
Indian Ship Sunk Near Oman; Iranian Commandos Seize Vessel Off UAE
It appears the Iranians have boarded and seized another ship in the Persian Gulf region – this time as the vessel was anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, and while it was reportedly en route to Iranian territorial waters.
Minnesota ‘Culture Of Fraud’ Enabled More Than $9 Billion In Misused Taxpayer Funds, Panel Says
A “culture of fraud” infected Minnesota state agencies, resulting in more than $9 billion in taxpayers’ money squandered, a new legislative report says. “We finally pulled the curtain back—and the public is grateful,” state Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, said May 13 during a session that summarized 16 months of investigative work. Many fraudsters “came to believe that fraud was tolerated and paid in a big way,” according to a report that Robbins released at the meeting. The report summarizes the committee’s attempts to dissect how state agencies became so mired in fraud. Testimony from dozens of witnesses, including state employees and whistleblowers, demonstrated that Gov. Tim Walz’s administration neglected “basic due diligence” to protect taxpayers’ money,
Biden FBI Quietly Hid Trump Prosecution Files For Potential Post-2028 Case
Another trove of newly unearthed Biden-era files suggest that the FBI attempted to retain purported evidence related to its prosecution of President Donald Trump until 2030 — when he would presumably be out of office. The documents, reported Tuesday by Just the News, add to a growing body of records that have detailed the breadth of the aggressive actions targeting Trump, Republican lawmakers and conservative organizations connected to the 2020 election. “One of the key ‘Case Closing’ documents obtained by Just the News – originating from the FBI’s Washington Field Office’s CR-15 team – was dated a couple of weeks into Trump’s second term, on February 5, 2025, when many holdover FBI agents and leaders were still in place.
Iran says UAE ‘will be held to account’ after Netanyahu’s visit revealed
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday after the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office disclosed Benjamin Netanyahu’s secret visit to the Gulf state during Operation Roaring Lion. “Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran’s security services long ago conveyed to our leadership,” Araghchi posted on X. He added that “those colluding with Israel to sow division will be held to account.”
Europe’s long memory problem: The EU sanctions Jews for living in Judea
The nations that herded Jews into ghettoes, expelled them from their cities, and handed them over to Nazi death camps have now found a new cause: sanctioning Jews for the crime of living in Judea and Samaria. On Monday, the foreign ministers of all 27 European Union member states convened in Brussels and reached a political agreement to impose sanctions on Israeli settler leaders and organizations, equating them, in the same diplomatic breath, with Hamas terrorists.
Ben-Gvir says Israel has ‘restored sovereignty’ on the Temple Mount
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared that Israel had “restored sovereignty” on the Temple Mount during a Jerusalem Day visit to the holy site Thursday, ahead of the annual Flag March through Jerusalem’s Old City. Ben-Gvir ascended the Temple Mount in the Old City and said the site was now “in our hands,” linking what he described as increased Israeli control to security policies implemented during his tenure.
CENTCOM chief declares Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis ‘completely cut off’ from Iran
The top American military commander in the Middle East told Congress on Thursday that months of sustained military operations have effectively cut Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis off from the weapons and logistical support that Iran has spent decades building for them, a claim that, if it holds, would represent one of the most consequential strategic shifts in the region in a generation.
Iran convert formerly sentenced to death tells ‘Post’ Pope brought ‘shame’ by honoring envoy
“Pope Leo XIV has brought shame upon the Christian world,” an Iranian-American Christian writer whose life was saved by Pope Benedict XVI after the Islamic regime sentenced her to death for converting, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
Hezbollah Belligerence Prompts Fears of Assassination Campaign in Lebanon
As direct negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials resumed in Washington, DC on Thursday, fears continued mounting inside Lebanon that Hezbollah could unleash a new wave of political violence and destabilization efforts amid growing pressure to dismantle the Iran-backed terrorist group’s military grip.
Israel prepares for renewed Iran fighting, builds target bank with US; possible Lebanon fallout
US President Trump to hold series of Iran discussions after returning to Washington, with renewed negotiations, pressure in Strait of Hormuz or fresh military action on the table; Israel updates target bank and may seek green light for renewed strikes in Beirut
Believers Are Never More Useful To God And Dangerous To Satan Than When They Are Bold And Courageous In Prayer
On May 17, thousands of Americans are expected to assemble on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., to participate in “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving.” This historic gathering is part of the Trump administration’s yearlong prayer campaign and celebration of America’s 250th birthday, culminating on July 4—Independence Day. Citizens from every state in the Union are expected to gather near the Lincoln Memorial to prayerfully give thanks for God’s blessings and providence for the United States since her founding in 1776.
BREAKING: EXPLOSIVE REPORT – “VENEZUELA LIST” EXPLODES – Maduro Links 60 U.S. SENATORS to Multi-Million Bribe Allegations (FULL LIST & DOCUMENTS)
Venezuelan Intel Chief Hugo Carvajal confesses from U.S. custody: Smartmatic was built for fraud, the CIA knew, and U.S. Senators were bought off by a narco-terror regime. Trump and Pete Hegseth launch a full-scale counteroffensive to destroy the Deep State from within. This is the Venezuela List. This is war.
A ‘METHALOX COMET’ OVER THE USA:
Last night, a glowing comet-like apparition swept across the skies of the central United States–but it wasn’t a comet. It was a Chinese rocket. “We just had another satellite fuel dump event here in the Midwest,” reports Dan Bush of Albany, Missouri, who photographed the display: “This one was much larger than previous dumps I have seen,” he says. “It began around 4:16 UT (May 14th) and lasted for about 10 minutes.” The source was China’s Zhuque-2E Y5 rocket,
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 17:53 UTC on May 14, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 146 km (91 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 146 km (91 miles) while BMKG reports M6.7 at a depth of 163 km (102 miles).
Severe thunderstorms leave over 100 dead across Uttar Pradesh, India
Severe thunderstorms swept across Uttar Pradesh, India, on the night of May 13, claiming at least 104 lives and leaving over 59 people injured. Prayagraj was the worst hit, with preliminary reports indicating between 20 and 30 fatalities. Widespread destruction was reported in multiple districts, with more than 80 homes being damaged along with other structures.
A Newly Discovered Asteroid That Is The Size of a Basketball Court Will Pass Very Close to The Earth on Monday
A really big space rock is going to have a very close encounter with our planet on Monday. Based on current calculations, we are being told that we don’t have anything to be concerned about, but if this really big space rock actually hit a major city, it would cause a catastrophic amount of damage. So let’s hope that what the astronomers are telling us is correct.
Americans Are Getting Behind on Their Debts at a Very Frightening Pace
U.S. households are now 18.79 trillion dollars in debt. In 1980, U.S. households were just 1.4 trillion dollars in debt. Over the past several decades, we’ve witnessed a household debt binge unlike anything ever witnessed. Unfortunately, like we witnessed prior to the 2008-09 financial crisis, Americans are getting behind on their debts at a staggering rate.
Pete Hegseth to headline DC faith rally with far-right and Christian nationalist speakers
The lineup will include a pastor who called the Democratic platform ‘demonic,’ a Christian author who said he would die in a fight to overturn the 2020 election, and a rabbi who has defended torture.
White House to host nine-hour prayer festival to spark ‘religious renewal’
An all-day prayer festival is set to take place on the National Mall this weekend to spark a ‘movement of renewal’ in America. Led by the White House’s 250 Task Force and supported by figures close to President Donald Trump’s administration.
‘They never told the public’: Biden concealed the fact that FDA doctors linked child deaths to COVID shots
From a stunning report that confirms, again, skeptics’ concerns over the deadly impact of the COVID-19 shots created by pharmaceutical companies and sold for billions of dollars to the American government during the pandemic, it’s known that federal officials linked those shots to child deaths at the time – and the Biden administration kept it a secret.
Israel prepares for renewed Iran fighting, builds target bank with US; possible Lebanon fallout
US President Trump will hold a series of Iran discussions after returning to Washington, with renewed negotiations, pressure in the Strait of Hormuz or fresh military action on the table; Israel updates target bank and may seek a green light for renewed strikes in Beirut.