commentary The 2004 “Crossfire” spat became the blueprint for today’s MAGA chaos Published February 2, 2026 6:45AM (EST) MAGA commentator and podcast host Tucker Carlson is particularly skilled at pandering to the basest instincts of the right. (Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images) For those of us who wereContinue Reading
The EU’s top diplomat warned that pressure on Ukraine to make difficult concessions risks obscuring Russia’s sole responsibility for the war. Kaja Kallas said Europe should push for concessions from Moscow instead and insisted the EU has “a very clear role” to sense check any potential peace deal because “youContinue Reading
Russia’s oil and gas revenues fell 24% in 2025 to their lowest level since 2020. Sanctions, a strong ruble, and falling global prices came together to squeeze the Kremlin’s primary source of war funding. The revenue collapse pushed Russia’s budget deficit to 5.65 trillion rubles ($72 billion)—the highest since 2009—evenContinue Reading
Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties., Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup game against India has been termed a political move, with cricketers and politicians in both countries and around the world urging the International CricketContinue Reading
Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days., Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days. Iran has said that it expects progress onContinue Reading
‘Operation Metro Surge,’ the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to nationwide protests after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, has had students, parents and teachers on edge regardless of their immigration status., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.Continue Reading
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.Continue Reading
More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance., Harare, Zimbabwe – Ngoni Mutambararo’s uncle, Steward Ganda, 60, spent the last months of his life at home, trying to recover from a severe ailment on his own. Ganda suffered from severe painContinue Reading
Israel is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years, but only 150-200 people will be allowed to pass through., NewsFeed Israel is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years. But a maximum of 200 people will be allowed to enter and exit each day, leaving many Palestinians toContinue Reading
Traitor 47 appears in deep denial about how widely hated his ICE raids have become. He let out a strange, rambling tirade to reporters about how the “silent majority” is still behind what ICE is doing, bizarrely citing approval of the raids among his own White House employees to makeContinue Reading
Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Sunday any U.S. attacks will lead to a regional war in the Middle East. During a meeting in Tehran, Khamenei talked about the recent massive deployment of U.S. warships to the region, saying that the “Iranian nation must not be frightened by such things.”Continue Reading
A 5-year-old boy and his father released from federal immigration custody are now back in Minnesota. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, posted on X he picked Liam Conejo Ramos and Adrian Conejo Arias up from a Texas detention center last night, and escorted them back to Minnesota Sunday morning. “Liam is now home.Continue Reading