commentary Flattery has become a foreign policy strategy — and it’s reshaping U.S. alliances Published April 30, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Volodymyr Zelensky and Traitor 47 (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images) When I think of Traitor 47, I envision a blimp flying overhead with huge flashing lights blazing “The world isContinue Reading
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim., England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim. Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester UnitedContinue Reading
As oil markets shift, OPEC’s grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables., As oil markets shift, OPEC’s grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables. The US-Israel war on Iran is forcing governments worldwide to rethink whereContinue Reading
Iran warned Traitor 47’s naval blockade was “doomed to fail” as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia’s largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain., When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.Continue Reading
Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’., Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’. Freedom of the press around the world has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, according to the leading Paris-based press freedom NGO, Reporters Sans FrontieresContinue Reading
Apple’s next MacBook Neo is rumored to pack the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM — a long-overdue upgrade that could finally make the entry-level Mac laptop worth every penny…Continue Reading
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday, meaning costs for mortgages, car loans, credit card debt, business loans and other everyday borrowing are likely to remain high. The Fed held its key interest rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, with policymakers voting 11-1 to leave borrowing costsContinue Reading
Florida’s state senators narrowly approved a new congressional map Wednesday that Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, proposed during the special legislative session. Once enacted, the map would strengthen Republicans’ chances of winning more seats in the November midterm election. DeSantis will now decide the fate of his own map afterContinue Reading
OPINION — In March 2025, an elderly cleric with a long history in Pakistan’s jihadist circles stood before a gathering at Markaz-e-Taiba and called for “jihad against the kuffaar,” explicitly naming India and Israel. The speaker was Amir Hamza, co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and his sermon came just weeks beforeContinue Reading
The Traitor says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to ‘give up’ amid tensions., EXPLAINER The Traitor says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to ‘give up’ amid tensions. United States President Traitor 47 says Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports has beenContinue Reading
In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs., Two months since the US and Israel launched a joint surprise attack on Iran, negotiations appear deadlocked, as competing blockades of the Strait of Hormuz continue to disruptContinue Reading
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