Rising Oil Prices: US Economy Resilience Amid CEO Confidence Boost
Rising oil prices have once again crossed the $100 per barrel mark, but according to an analyst at JPMorgan, the US economy is well-positioned to handle the increase. The cost of gas as a percentage of disposable income is near historic lows, with Americans spending just 2.5% of their income at the pump, down from 6% during the oil price shocks of the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, consumers today have larger cash buffers and lower debt levels, providing a stronger cushion against higher prices.
EU ‘Article 4’, Security Council face added-value test
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s push for a European Security Council and an EU “Article 4” appears to have won political backing, but experts are asking whether Europe needs new security structures — or simply the political will to use the ones it already has. Much about the proposed European Security Council remains to be defined, but Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo was among the early backers, stressing that Europe “must take greater responsibility for its own security and defence”
Russian drone found off Polish coast carried warhead and detonator
A Russian drone found in the sea off the northern coast of Poland was fitted with a warhead and detonator. Poland borders Ukraine and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Polish airspace and territory have been repeatedly violated by drone flights since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Mysterious Illness Striking Young Workers In The South
Doctors at Harris County’s public hospitals have spent more than a decade treating an unusual group of dialysis patients, men in their 20s and 30s who work outdoors and whose kidneys have failed without a clear medical explanation, Fox News reports, following a Texas Monthly investigation. One physician told Fox the share is consistent with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, a condition that has caused widespread deaths among laborers in hot regions abroad but has rarely been documented in the United States until now.
Amnesty names 87 Iranian officials over crimes against protesters
Murder, torture, rape and deprivation of liberty. Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022 protest wave, Amnesty says in a report. The report singles out 87 officials as directly responsible for the brutal crackdown on protesters. Among them is then-Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, now head of the powerful Revolutionary Guard. All 87 should be brought before an international court for their crimes, Amnesty urges.
Yemen war escalates as widening Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger first warning in Mecca
On Tuesday, Saudi authorities issued several alerts due to possible attacks across several governorates, including Jeddah and Taif, as well as in the holy city of Mecca – for the first time in the current conflict. The alerts were lifted relatively quickly, without reports of injuries or damage. In the past few days, the Houthis had widened their attacks using ballistic missiles and drones against targets in Saudi Arabia.
US makes rare move with Houthis as Red Sea crisis threatens to spiral
American diplomats recently met with Houthi representatives at the U.S. Embassy in Oman to discuss escalating tensions in the Red Sea, according to reports. Axios reported that the meeting was organized with the assistance of the Omani government and was aimed at preserving the 2025 ceasefire and ensuring that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains open.
Houthis Issue Video Of Saudi F-15 Shootdown, As Ground Clashes Intensify In Yemen
The Houthis have released new footage which appears to confirm the earlier Saudi F-15 jet shootdown, with aircraft falling in the Marib area. The footage shows militants celebrating near the wreckage.
BRICS Summit Takes Aim At US Influence Over The Global Economy
BRICS demanded greater developing-country influence at the IMF, World Bank and WTO but avoided directly naming the United States in its criticism. The declaration urged “maximum restraint” in the Middle East and made no mention of Ukraine, illustrating the compromises required to maintain consensus. Kazakhstan used the summit to balance BRICS ties with Washington, while Uzbekistan’s president traveled to South Korea and sent a deputy prime minister to represent the country in New Delhi.
Hormuz: Rare US Strike On Iranian ‘Small Boats’ Caught Trying To Seize Surface Drone
“The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian small boats Monday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tried to steal a Navy drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz,” US officials were quoted in Axios as saying. The confrontation is being dubbed “unusual” for the fact that it involved small boats, and not the larger tankers which have been closely watched by international maritime monitors.
Beyond Oil And Gold: Venezuela Readies First US Aluminum Shipment In Years As Resource Race Heats Up
Venezuela is emerging as a source of energy and critical materials for the US as the Trump administration expands sourcing channels within the Western Hemisphere. Existing crude trade and a gold supply agreement with Caracas are being paired with efforts to develop broader industrial metal ties, including potential access to nickel and iron ore. That expansion may now include aluminum.
US Announces South Africa Visa Curbs Citing Racism Against Afrikaners
The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday new visa restrictions against some foreign nationals in South Africa who are alleged to be involved in discrimination and incitement of violence against minority groups in the country. A State Department news release said the policy will target any individual involved in racially motivated crime, uncompensated land seizures, government-sponsored discrimination, and race-based legislation against the Afrikaner community, a white South African group of Dutch, German, or French descent, and any other minority ethnic or racial groups in the nation.
DOJ Accuses Russian Intel Ring Of Plotting Murder On American Soil
In something that sounds straight from the plot of “Homeland” or the more recent CIA thriller “Lioness”, the Trump administration has charged multiple members of Russia’s intelligence services with running a “global assassination network” that targeted Kremlin critics. The Department of Justice has newly revealed and alleged that one murder plot even took place on American soil over the summer.
Rosh Hashanah 5787: A Historic Jump Toward Redemption
There are moments in Jewish history that seem ordinary while they are happening. Only years later do people look back and realize that something fundamental had shifted. For those watching the process of Geula unfold before our eyes, however, there are times when its significance is impossible to miss. Rosh Hashanah 5787 was one of those times.
Secret US-Houthi talks yield shocking result for Israel
Houthi representatives told US officials during talks in Oman over the weekend that the Iran-backed terrorist group would not attack American vessels or Israeli ships, five sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. The meeting, mediated by Oman, was held at the US Embassy in Muscat shortly after the Houthis seized strategic positions on the Red Sea coast, including the city of Mokha. Two sources said the Houthi delegation reaffirmed its commitment to a ceasefire reached with Washington in 2025
Amit Segal: Saudis ‘don’t pray to Mecca, they pray to Jerusalem’
Israeli political analyst Amit Segal commented on Wednesday on Saudi Arabia’s recent efforts to confront the Houthi threat, arguing that despite years of public criticism of Israel, Riyadh has ultimately turned to Israel for assistance. In a video commentary posted on social media, Segal said it was “ironic” that Saudi Arabia had spent three years “bashing Israel and fueling antisemitism,” but found itself without effective help from other partners when facing the Houthis in Yemen. “So who are they quietly turning to now and actually getting help from? Yes, Israel,” Segal said.
US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: ‘Our aim is deterrence’
“She locked onto the target, optimized her weapon system and waged electromagnetic warfare against a determined adversary.” “Let me be crystal clear: Today, Guardians operate on-orbit weapons that can defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks,” Schiess said, referring to the official name for Space Force personnel.
Here Lies The Motive: AI Leaders’ Cunning Plan Exposed
Are you scared enough yet? The AI overlords certainly hope so, as they have hatched a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox. While there were many headlines about ‘rogue’ AIs attacking other sites, reincarnating themselves, and talking amongst themselves, it wasn’t until this summer (interestingly a month after SPCX’s IPO) that things went just a little bit turbo… Coxon’s post got over 170 million views… from nothing before… and was instantly picked up by the media – AI scientist warns the end of the world is nigh!! “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is [greater than] 10% chance within the next decade”. Wait, what!? I thought AI was supposed to save us all, heal all ills
Meta Yanks Camera From Smart Glasses After ‘Perv’ Backlash
Surveillance wearable isn’t dead; it’s just mutating. Meta is stripping the camera from its next pair of smart glasses after a sustained backlash over creeps using them to secretly record women — but six always-on microphones and a built-in AI assistant mean the surveillance hardware isn’t disappearing; it’s just changing form.
Global Fuel Protests Erupt: Burning Tires Block Roads In Syria, Rationing Sparks Chaos In Indonesia And Bangladesh, And Protesters Set Vehicles On Fire In Guatemala
It was only a matter of time before widespread protests began to occur. Global supplies of gasoline & diesel have been getting tighter for months; now prices are soaring & rationing has started in some parts of the world. Needless to say, a lot of ordinary people are very angry. Large protests have suddenly erupted all over the planet this month…
Netherlands Euthanizes Two-Year-Old Despite Doctors Saying Alternatives Remained
A two-year-old child has died by euthanasia in the Netherlands, the first case of a non-infant child under 12 dying by euthanasia, despite independent doctors initially concluding that the child was “not continuously suffering unbearably” and that reasonable alternatives remained.
By Inviting Canada To Join, The EU Has Revealed Their Plan To Transform The European Union Into A “Global Union”
The European Union has a population larger than the US, it has the second-largest economy in the world; now it wants Canada. Any form of membership in the EU will involve giving up at least some sovereignty to the Brussels bureaucrats. Is Canada really this stupid? The EU likes to dangle the carrot of economic prosperity to tempt prospective members.
Labour MP pushes UK to take ‘military action’ against Israel
Labour MP Tahir Ali has called for Britain to take “military action” against the State of Israel, intervening during a House of Commons debate in which lawmakers clashed over Hamas disarmament, sanctions on Israel, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jew-Hating Rapper Macklemore Invited to Perform in Dearborn by Muslim Mayor Abdullah Hammoud After Ed Sheeran Tour Boots Him Over Anti-Israel Rants
Washed-up rapper Macklemore has found a new home in Dearborn, Michigan. Muslim Mayor Abdullah Hammoud invited him to the city after he was given the boot by the Ed Sheeran “Loop” tour for spouting Jew-hatred to those attending. No one is surprised that the Muslim mayor of Dearborn would ride to the rescue of a Jew-basher like Macklemore.
CAIR’S NEXT TARGET: YOUR CHILD’S PUBLIC SCHOOL
CAIR’s new back-to-school playbook pushes Islamic religious, political, and cultural demands into every corner of the public-school day – from prayer rooms and cafeterias to classrooms, calendars, curriculum, and even what kindergarteners are taught about Gaza.
Majority of Americans are tired all the time – and Gen Z women most of all, CDC study finds
Nearly 3/4ths of Americans are fatigued, and some feel it more than others, according to a new analysis. Over 16% of 27,000 US adults said they felt exhausted or very tired “most days” or “every day.” Gen Z and millennials reported this more than other age groups, and women were more likely to report frequent fatigue. The highest levels were among women aged 18–34.
Israel, Morocco, US agree to advance Abraham Accords at New York summit
Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa’ar, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz held a trilateral diplomatic summit in New York Wednesday and agreed on a series of measures to upgrade relations between Israel and Morocco and advance the Abraham Accords.
Vance: US cannot let its Mideast foreign policy be ‘subservient to Israel’
US Vice President Vance said Washington can’t let its Middle East policies be “subservient” to those of Israel, and must place its own interests first. Vance said he thinks that more than any president in the last 40 years, he’s shown willingness to part ways with Netanyahu when he feels the interests of Americans are different from the interests of the government of Israel.