WorldOver 230 dead and 285 missing after catastrophic storms as a new hurricane is expected to hit the US on Wednesday.
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US military conducts airstrikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen
World"Yemen will not be deterred by these attacks and will continue its steadfastness in confronting the enemies with all its strength", says Houthi official Hashem Sharaf al-Din.
Georgia court overturns abortion ban after week six
WorldThe judge's decision now allows abortion up to the 22nd week of pregnancy.
How Iran describes the attacks on Israel
WorldThe Mossad secret service headquarters is said to have been one of the targets of Iran's 'Operation True Promise II'.
Trump threatens to “Blow Iran to smithereens” over alleged death threats
WorldThe statement comes after reports that Trump's campaign staff was informed of alleged Iranian death threats against him.
US analyst: Hypocrisy alert as US spends billions on global influence campaign against China
World"Somehow it’s a crime when Russia does it to us, but good 'information ops' when we want to discredit Beijing’s Belt & Road initiatives worldwide", writes Marcus Stanley at The Quincy Institute.
Hillary Clinton: Spreading “Russian propaganda” should lead to prosecution
World"Republicans go to the floor of the Congress and they parrot Russian talking points", Hillary Clinton fired off on American television.
US may soon supply long-range missiles to Ukraine
WorldThe conflict risks escalating further if the Biden administration accedes to Kiev's wishes.
US credit card debt at record levels
EconomyNow at a staggering $1.14 trillion, "More people are carrying more debt for longer periods of time".
Sweden and USA step up 6G cooperation
World"I look forward to further strengthening the Swedish-American partnership in 6G", said Cabinet Secretary Jan Knutsson.
Donald Trump: “The US will become a bitcoin superpower”
WorldThe price of the cryptocurrency surges after the presidential candidate's speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville.
Assange faces £520K flight debt after bail release
WorldThe price tag is £520,000 and Wikileaks is now appealing for donations.
Sweden’s establishment media promotes criticized DCA agreement
SwedenAll major newspapers continue to trumpet the message that Sweden will be much "safer" with the US military on Swedish soil.
300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness”
WorldNATO troops could be deployed against Russia within 30 days, according to a senior official.
Congressman: “Every Republican has a personal Israel lobbyist”
World"It doesn’t benefit the congressman for people to know that. So they’re not going to tell you that", says Libertarian Thomas Massie.
US imposes new sanctions on Russia – targeting Chinese companies
WorldSanctions target, among others, the Moscow Stock Exchange and Chinese companies supplying semiconductors to Russia.
Israel accused of running influence campaign targeting US politicians
WorldIsrael's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs allegedly funded the campaign with fake news sites and AI-powered social media accounts.
Hans Blix: The DCA is Sweden’s “large-scale and unpredictable surrender of sovereignty” to Washington
SwedenFormer Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General Hans Blix calls for a halt to the Sweden-USA DCA, citing concerns over unchecked US military power and lack of public discourse.
RFK Jr: Erect Monument to Assange’s ‘Heroic Deeds’ in Washington DC
World"Assange should be celebrated as a hero for doing exactly what journalists are supposed to do, which is to expose government corruption", says RFK.
Vaccine-injured trial patient sues Astra Zeneca
World"I am still permanently disabled," says Brianne Dressen, who participated in clinical trials of the covid vaccine.
Comment: Washington demands that the ICC bend to its will
WorldJenny Piper: In a society based on the rule of law, criminals who break laws are prosecuted - unless the US disagrees with the charges or is friends with the accused.
Comment: Double standards as US accuses China of supporting Russia
WorldJenny Piper: When it comes to Washington and favoring the military-industrial complex, it's all about the silk gloves.
Fewer Americans can write with pen and paper
WorldResearchers warn that the loss of handwriting skills could lead to a decline in IQ.
US and China account for half of world military spending
WorldThe United States remains the "undisputed number one" on the list, accounting for 37% of the world's total military spending.