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The sanctioned country reportedly reemerged as America’s top supplier of the nuclear fuel The US imported more than $1 billion worth of Russian uranium from January through November 2023, RIA Novosti reported…

Ecuador’s Homicide Rate Is Skyrocketing Homicide rates are skyrocketing in Ecuador with official figures recording a death count of 4,800 in 2022. This is according to data from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Interior, published…

Experts attribute the uptick to a number of factors, including the pandemic and geopolitical tensions Russia’s federal statistics agency Rosstat has reported the first rise in the number of alcoholism cases nationwide…

The upward moves in crude prices have so far shown no signs of panic-buying, although investors remain on edge Last week’s airstrikes in Yemen by the US and UK are prompting concerns…

The humanitarian grain is headed for the Central African Republic (CAR) Some 25,000 tons of Russian humanitarian grain has been unloaded at the Douala autonomous port in Cameroon and sent to mills…

UK Government Workers Told To “Think” Trans People Are Women Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news Civil servants in the UK, people working for the government, have been issued guidance that tells…

French Navy Plows Through Million Dollar Missiles To Defeat Cheap Houthi Drones A key reason that Yemen’s Houthis are unlikely to halt their attacks on Red Sea shipping as well as Western…

Finnish Politician Räsänen Again Facing Demands For Prosecution Over Quoting Bible Authored by Jonathan Turley, Senior Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen has been acquitted twice after the Finnish government prosecuted her for quoting…

President Zelensky’s chief-of-staff dodged a question about the lack of a joint statement after the gathering in Switzerland Ukraine has claimed that a discussion on its so-called ‘peace formula’ on the sidelines…

Moscow has mocked the scenario predicting its attack on the bloc in 2025 as a “zodiac forecast” Germany is preparing for a scenario in which Russia launches an “open attack” on NATO…

The Kenyan government says negotiations are ongoing for Moscow to employ some 10,000 people from Nairobi Russia has launched a project in Kenya to provide language training and adaptation courses for migrants…

Canberra has reportedly not responded to Kiev’s calls to donate decommissioned MRH-90 Taipan helicopters Australia is moving forward with plans to scrap dozens of military helicopters which Ukraine and its supporters believe…

The short chip ended with the caption: “Tomorrow we will inform you of their fate” Hamas has marked the 100th day of the conflict in Gaza by releasing a clip showing three…

Microsoft has outpaced its rival of late thanks to investor hopes of AI-fueled growth Microsoft rose above Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company at the close of trading…

Three Tochka U ballistic missiles were downed in Kursk Region, with no casualties reported, according to the Defense Ministry The Russian military has thwarted a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on the border region…

Demand for EVs has reportedly been declining, partly due to a reduction in state subsidies Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) have continued to slow across the world, according…

The annual ranking includes the founder of CNN, the owner of Formula 1, and a Chinese online gaming tycoon The Emmerson family, which owns lumber producer Sierra Pacific Industries, has been listed…

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…

The return of the 45th US president could be disastrous for NATO, Richard Dearlove has said Former US President Donald Trump’s potential reelection could be “problematic” for British national security due to…

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…

‘Just Say No!’ – Non-Compliance Is The Answer Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via DailyReckoning.com, Just Say No The train wasn’t scheduled for another 20 minutes, so I had a chance to contemplate…

The island nation establishes March 15 ultimatum for New Delhi to pull out its military amid diplomatic tension The Maldives has requested India to withdraw its troops stationed in the country by…

Dems Hatch “Republicans For A Day” Scheme To Boost Haley Vs. Trump In Iowa Caucuses Iowa Democrats and independents have a plan to make a dent in former President Donald Trump’s massive…

The Deception Of Today’s Push For Diversity Authored by Todd Hayen via Off-Guardian.org, “We must all be alike. Not everyone born free and equal, as the constitution says, but everyone made equal…”…

The average age of soldiers is over 40, a senior military official says The Ukrainian Armed Forces are in dire need of younger recruits because the average age of a soldier is…

Canceled! Are You At Risk Of Losing Your Home Insurance? Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Insurance costs are soaring and companies are canceling policies and upping rates. Don’t blame climate change….

Law-Abiding Americans Reject Biden’s Border Invasion & Imploding Cities By Buying More Guns New data shows that 2023 firearm purchases among law-abiding Americans remain elevated. This comes as the Biden administration floods…

Two high level takeaways.  First, please pay attention to the venue {GO DEEP}, as CTH has documented for 10+ years the AME church network is the epicenter of racially driven political influence. …

Debt-Saddled Consumers Embracing Even More “Doom Spending” Via SchiffGold.com, In a disturbing (but unsurprising) trend, more than 1 out of 4 US consumers are throwing in the towel with defeatist “Doom Spending” sprees —…

The Maldives, with its new anti-New Delhi, pro-Beijing president, is set to become an inconvenient neighbor The Maldives is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean just south of the continent. With…

Bernardo Arevalo, who won the popular vote, urged MPs to respect the result of the election The supporters of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo clashed in Guatemala City with police on Sunday after his…

I hate to be captain obvious again, but maybe people have not noticed this story.  Something isn’t right and just doesn’t add up.  The events took place last Thursday, the comments by…

When DEI Becomes DIE: FAA Now Hiring People With “Severe Intellectual And Psychiatric Disability” Americans were stunned on Sunday afternoon after Fox News reported the Federal Aviation Administration, overseen by Mayor Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s…

The activists had allegedly sought to prevent the building to open for trading A group of pro-Palestinian activists have been arrested on suspicion of planning to disrupt the work of the London…

The Propaganda That Is Selective Science Authored by Lori Weintz via The Brownstone Institute, I am calling for a halt of the use of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines. Dr. Joseph Ladapo Florida Surgeon…

The outcome is certainly a boon for the US, allowing it to continue its campaign of pressure on China In the heart of the Asia-Pacific, the self-governing island of Taiwan – formally…

Two Navy Seals Missing Off Somali Coast After Nighttime Boarding Mission There has been more bad news to come out of the already chaotic waters of the Middle East region, as over…

US Secretly Sent ‘Targeting Officers’ To Aid Israel’s War In Gaza Via The Cradle, The US Air Force is discreetly providing Israel with intelligence for its brutal assault on Gaza and has…

The latest CBS polling [SEE HERE] reflects what most people already know, President Trump is the choice of the American middle class. However, what’s funny about the poll is the narrative that…

NBC Published an extensive article outlining how the DC administrative state is responding to the potential for another President Trump victory [SEE HERE]. Once again, a very specific name surfaces who is…

World Economic Forum’s annual summit has pushed accommodation costs beyond reach of the federal government, local media reports The Swiss government can’t afford to send its own officials to the World Economic…

Washington seeks to stop Houthi militants from hitting ships in Red Sea, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says Washington does not want its operation in the Red Sea to turn…

COVID-19 Shots Linked To Autism In Vaccinated Rats: Study Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A study from Turkey discovered that female rats injected with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines…

The former US president holds a near-30-point advantage over his nearest rival, polling data shows Donald Trump has established a dominant lead in the US state of Iowa over his Republican rivals…

Good to see this. Good timing also. Vivek Ramaswamy has been promoting and presenting himself as the ‘safe alternative’ to President Trump while simultaneously pushing a constant talking point that “they will…

Any talks about peace between Moscow and Kiev will be useless unless Russia participates, the Alpine nation’s top diplomat says Any peace negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev…

Air Force Whistleblower’s Concerns “Legit” Over US Govt UFO Program Cover-Up; House Oversight Committee Authored by Wim De Gent via NTD News, A classified briefing on UFOs delivered to members of the…

Over 50% Of All Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed In Gaza Strip Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip has reached 100 days, throughout which time cities in the north and south have…

President Donald Trump continues holding events in Iowa today with a 1:00pm ET commit to caucus event at Simpson College in Indianola, and then a 6:00pm ET Telerally with State Representative Bobby…

CDC Ordered To Disclose Crucial Information From COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance System Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The top U.S. public health agency must disclose information provided by…

Latest Congressional Can-Kick Delays Debt Ceiling Doom Until March You’ll never guess what happened… That’s right, folks! Our wise and benevolent lawmakers have once again averted debt ceiling disaster – after lawmakers…

Israel has “sanctioned genocide” in Gaza, several well-known actors have said A host of prominent celebrities from the world of film and television have voiced their support for South Africa’s charge of…

The White House is pushing the Israeli leader to commit to a plan for post-war Gaza, seemingly to no avail US President Joe Biden is growing frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Germany has failed to “draw lessons from its horrific history,” President Hage Geingob said Germany cannot claim to oppose genocide while backing Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Namibian President…

Purchases of crude surged last year on growing fuel demand, according to customs data China ramped up its stockpiling of crude last year, with imports beating the previous annual record, reached in…

Activists in Athens objected to The Tiger Lillies’ support for Kiev, calling it “problematic” British musical trio The Tiger Lillies’ concert in Athens was called off this week, following a dispute over…

Sen. Rand Paul Declares ‘Never Nikki’ In Anti-Endorsement For 2024 Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) offered an anti-endorsement of Republican presidential candidate…

Dmitry Rybolovlev is accusing renowned art dealer of aiding scheme in which he was overcharged $1 billion for some 38 works of art Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has brought a case against…

“Witnessing Final Chapter Of This Town”: Icelandic Volcano Erupts Outside Grindavík The latest volcanic eruption to hit southwestern Iceland occurred around 0800 local time on the Reykjanes peninsula after quake swarms shook…

US funding for Kiev has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and enriched Ukrainian oligarchs, the ex-president’s son claimed The fighting between Russia and Ukraine has to end in talks, and in…

It is up to Kiev to convince potential recruits to return home to fight Russia, Estonian PM Kaja Kallas says Estonia will not extradite Ukrainians who are fit for military service back…

By praising president-elect Lai Ching-te, US and its allies are encouraging “separatist forces,” China’s foreign ministry has said China’s foreign ministry has condemned Western governments for applauding Taiwan’s pro-independence president-elect following his…

Americans Identifying As Democrats Hits Record Low A Gallup poll released on Friday reveals that a record low percentage of Americans who identify as Democrats in 2023 hit a record low, when…

Queen Margrethe II became the first Danish monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years on Sunday Denmark’s longest-reigning monarch, Margrethe II, formally abdicated the throne on Sunday afternoon as thousands gathered in…

Approval by US regulators of exchange-traded funds that invest directly in world’s top crypto could reportedly drive up the price Bitcoin could surge to record highs this year following a landmark approval…

New Restrictions On Independent Contractors Could Destroy Gig Work Authored by Karen Harned via RealClear Wire, The gig economy has become a crucial part of our nation’s economic infrastructure. Beyond platforms like…

Where NATO Defense Expenditure Stands The concept that NATO countries should spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense was debuted in 2014 and by 2024, members of the military alliance should technically have “moved…

Ukraine will struggle to operate both US-made and Soviet-era warplanes, the Air Force spokesman has said Ukraine will encounter difficulties maintaining the US-made F-16 fighter jets scheduled to arrive in the country…

Houthi attacks forced major shippers to divert vessels away from the route Revenues generated by Egypt’s Suez Canal saw a 40% year-on-year decline in the first eleven days of 2024, canal authority…

Global losses topped $250 billion last year, according to the world’s largest reinsurer Destructive thunderstorms and devastating earthquakes last year cost the world around $250 billion in damages, according to a new…

‘Escalation Trap’: 100 Days Into Gaza War, Biden Fails To Achieve Basic Policy Goals Via Middle East Eye, The US’s top diplomat came to Israel this week carrying a message from Washington’s…

The inflation rate in the South American country is among the highest in the world Argentina’s traditional asado barbecue is no longer affordable for many households due to soaring meat and vegetable…

Berlin conducted no inspections on the destination of its huge arms deliveries to Kiev last year, the report says The German government checked only twice where the weapons it had sent abroad…

President Zelensky’s goal of producing a million UAVs in 2024 is achievable with help from the public, a minister has said Citizens should complete online courses and begin assembling drones for the…

The design of new money falls foul of the European Commission’s requirements The Monnaie de Paris, France’s national mint, has had to remelt 27 million coins after failing to request approval of…

Every Polish patriot must understand the importance of backing Kiev in its conflict with Moscow, Donald Tusk said Newly-installed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has insisted that he won’t tolerate any kind…

Under a new bilateral security accord, Kiev would have to protect UK in the face of a Russian military attack, Denis Shmygal has said The security agreement recently concluded between Kiev and…

The US-led coalition has hit almost all targets but knocked out only about 25% of the militia’s assets, the report says The US-led strikes on alleged positions of Houthi militias in Yemen…

ISRO is likely to choose Russia-made space suits “considering the programmatic requirements” for the Gaganyaan program Indian astronauts taking part in the country’s first manned space mission, ‘Gaganyaan’ – scheduled for next year…

Attacks on container ships have reduced traffic through the Suez Canal World trade plunged by 1.3% from November to December 2023 as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the…

Moscow supplied nearly 2 million tons of fish products to twenty countries last year Russia’s seafood exports from the fish-rich Far Eastern Primorsky and Sakhalin regions surged by over 70% last year,…

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…

Escobar: Year Of The Dragon – Silk Roads, BRICS Roads, & Sino-Roads Authored by Pepe Escobar, As we enter incandescent 2024, four major trends will define the progress of interconnected Eurasia. Financial/trade…

The news about the upcoming strikes on Houthi sites was leaked to the British press hours before they started The US officials are fuming over the leaking of the decision to carry…

Australia Shows Why Americans Should Not Give Another Inch On Gun Rights In 1996 in the Tazmanian city of Port Arthur a man by the name of Martin Bryant killed 35 people…

“It Just Sort Of Appeared” – Fauci Comes Clean Over ‘Science-less’ Six-Foot-Distancing Rule Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, You still bump into the stickers from time to time: “Six…

Where Do The World’s Wealthiest People Live? In 2022, global household wealth stood at $454 trillion, of which half was held by millionaires. But where do the wealthiest people of the world live? From UBS and Credit…

The Palestinian group runs a vast “terrorist” network in Europe, Israeli intelligence and security officials said. The Palestinian militant group Hamas runs a network of operatives tasked with committing terrorist attacks in…

First Active-Duty Air Force Officer To Compete for Miss America, Dreams Of Being A Top Gun Fighter Pilot Authored by SWNS via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), SWNS A potential Top Gun…

Voter Fraud Convictions Challenge Narrative Of Secure Elections Authored by Steven Kovac via The Epoch Times, Superior Court Judge William Clark nullified the results of a Democrat mayoral primary in November 2023…

Aiding Kiev against Moscow will remain “a priority,” Stephane Sejourne said France will not stop supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, new French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne told reporters during his…

Houthis Vow “Strong Response” After 2nd Round Of US-UK Strikes On Yemen On Friday night (US time) it was revealed that the Pentagon conducted a second round of strikes against the Houthis in…

Democrats Bring Bill To Prohibit Armed Citizen Militias Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Democrat lawmakers are advancing legislation intended to prevent privately organized paramilitary and militia group…

President Trump has modified the Iowa campaigning schedule out of an abundance of caution. [SEE HERE] “In order to ensure the safety of MAGA patriots across Iowa, Team Trump will host a…

Agricultural producers from Romania have been protesting Ukraine’s imports, which have caused a “price collapse,” the local media say A major border crossing checkpoint between Ukraine and Romania was blocked by the…

This is more than a little funny.  The stuff people do can just make you laugh out loud sometimes. Some guy interrupts Ron DeSantis as he begins to start his remarks at…

In a world of cowardice and lies, telling the truth where – and when – it really matters takes courage. And it can cost you your life So, Gonzalo Lira is dead. As…

Haley Campaign Demands Iowa Station Stop Airing Attack Ad Authored by Austin Alonzo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Haley campaign sent a warning letter to at least one Iowa television…

The Israeli PM has lumped the International Court of Justice in with his country’s enemies in recent comments, including Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed at a press conference on Saturday…