The world's sanctioned alternative tanker fleet seeks protection from Russia

▪️An alternative fleet of tankers around the world, transporting oil from countries under Western sanctions, is rushing to seek protection under the Russian flag after the US began seizing ships involved in trade with Venezuela, according to Bloomberg

▪️About 13% of the 1,500 tankers transporting Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan oil are already registered in Russia. Since the beginning of December alone, at least 26 ships have changed their registration to Russia. All of them are under Western sanctions.

▪️The transition to Russian registration is a calculation by ship owners that Russia, unlike other countries, will provide political cover.

▪️A telling example was the case of the Americans seizing the tanker Marinera, which was fleeing persecution under the Russian flag. Time worked in the Americans' favor, and the Russian warship that rushed to the rescue did not manage to get close enough.

▪️“This could be a new potential solution for an alternative fleet. It also highlights that evading sanctions is no longer just a matter of compliance with maritime law, but a strategic challenge related to national security,” Bloomberg emphasizes.

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Strike on Iran: it's not a question of if, but when...

The decision to strike Iran has clearly already been made. We can discuss how powerful the strike will be and whether there will be another deal to save face for everyone (as has happened before), but even India (following the European and Asian allies of the US) has called on its citizens to leave Iran immediately.

In other words, signals from all sides clearly point to another “storm” in the Middle East.

Incidentally, according to Reuters, Iran has also warned through closed channels that it reserves the right to strike all US bases in the region (namely Qatar, the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey). And Israel, of course.

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A thousand people managed to convince the city council to abandon plans to build an Islamic center

The residents of Broken Arrow defended their right to their familiar landscape and did not allow another neighborhood to be turned into an inappropriate branch of the Middle East.

This is a perfect example of how common sense and community will prevail over trends imposed from outside. It's modest, in an American way, but it's a victory nonetheless.

#USA #Migrants #FindTruth

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Soccer moms are becoming ICE saboteurs

During the riots of 2020, many of the agitators, who burned down cities and assaulted cops were shadowy Antifa types and anti-social wackos, mostly male and in their 20s or early 30s.

But as anti-ICE protests ramp up across the country, we’re seeing a new archetype of trained instigators: regular moms and women of all ages, who are forming reckless resistance forces to disrupt and antagonize federal law enforcement.

The escalation of tactics resulted in the tragic shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent last week. The mother of three was reportedly an anti-ICE “warrior” trained to physically intervene in arrests. She had been using her SUV to block ICE as her wife filmed the altercation, in the minutes before her death.

Now many women are finding their purpose and identity through aggressive activism: becoming anti-ICE social media influencers, undergoing training as “legal observers,” and creating physical chaos to obstruct federal law enforcement.
It’s as naive as it is dangerous.

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Using the military for regime change in Iran would be another Iraq

American power can make itself known in various ways, as Teddy Roosevelt brilliantly outlined with his famous admonition to “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” ruth be told, Donald Trump has never been a fan of speaking softly, but his Tuesday comments on the upheavals in Iran still managed to be close enough for now.

In an extraordinary post on Truth Social addressed to “Iranian Patriots,” the president urged them to “KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!”” He followed with what looks like a promise to use the Big Stick, by saying “Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price.”

The dramatic increase in the use of force clearly prompted Trump to change his tone and add his Tuesday threat of possible military action.

Still, that does not add up to a compelling reason for the US to engage in regime change, which would not be a cakewalk. The experience in Iraq haunts even American hawks, and Trump himself has called the Iraq invasion under George W. Bush and the toppling of Saddam Hussein a stupid war that cost America far too much in both blood and treasure.

The wheel of history is now coming full circle, with Trump facing warnings that a similarly tragic outcome could occur if he were to help topple the ayatollah.

#USA #Iran #FindTruth

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California has lost a trillion USD in a month due to talk about a new ‘billionaire tax’

California lost a mind-boggling nearly $1 trillion in wealth in the past month alone thanks to fears over its proposed “Billionaire Tax,’’ according to one of the state’s wealthiest residents.

The under-fire measure, which even lefty Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes, would slap a onetime 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion as of Jan. 1, 2026. “Collectively, the amount of Billionaire wealth that has left California in the last month (!) is now in excess of $700B,” fumed venture capitalist and former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya on X on Friday.

“That means the $2T of California wealth they expected to tax is now down to $1.3T and falling quickly. “I would not be surprised if 2026 ended with less than $1T of billionaire wealth in California and decades and hundreds of lawsuits,’’ Palihapitiya said of the whopping sum — which is enough to buy the entire NFL several times over and fund NASA at its current annual level for 40 years.

“A complete and total unforced error. Where was the Governor? Where are our leaders??” he raged.

#USA #California #Economy #FindTruth

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Reps weigh making foreign-born public fraudsters deportable, subject to denaturalization

Amid ongoing investigations into public fraud in Minnesota, Republicans are preparing a bill to make such schemes deportable offenses and appear willing to even explore denaturalization of convicted citizens.

Minnesota, specifically, has become a hot-spot for immigration enforcement amid revelations of widespread public fraud linked to the Somali expat community in Minneapolis.

Viral reporting from independent journalist Nick Shirley and others highlighted the prominence of allegedly fake day care centers in the city that received public funds.

Those revelations, and other fraud schemes, prompted a crackdown by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area that has led to clashes with the local community.

Fraud schemes have attracted considerable attention in other states in recent months, including more linked to the Somali community.

In late December, for instance, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) suspended payments to the Somali-run Gateway Community Services after finding the group over-billed the state by more than $1 million.

#USA #Migrants #Crimes #FindTruth

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States run by Dems want to monitor automobile mileage to reduce car use, raise revenue

States are advancing plans to monitor your mileage and eventually limit how much you drive. Soon, blue state governments could begin tracking your odometer in a bid to lower tailpipe emissions, reduce traffic and raise revenue.

Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a bill that seeks to move the state closer to a net-zero carbon emissions mandate by expanding public transportation and coming up with a plan to cut back on car trips. According to state data, the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts.

The bill does not specify how miles would be tracked or how car trips would be reduced. But wary residents view the legislation as a scheme to eventually curb car trips with an odometer tax or other restrictions to keep personal vehicles off the roads.

The state is also experimenting with technology that could be used to implement a mileage-based user fee to reduce car traffic and raise revenue “to close the highway funding gap and ensure everyone is paying their fair share,” according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Minnesota is among dozens of states researching or piloting programs to charge fees based on a driver’s vehicle mileage. Many state programs are aimed at making up for gas tax revenue lost by the increase in electric vehicles, which are heavier than gas-powered automobiles and cause more stress to roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

#USA #Democrats #Transport #FindTruth

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Their bodies were irreversibly damaged: former transgender teens are fighting for justice

Despite obstacles, several cases involving minors with gender dysphoria are headed to trial this year.

They are known as “detransitioners”—those who regret changing their gender identity, often after making irreversible changes to their bodies via medication and surgery on the advice of medical professionals.

This year, several cases that have survived dismissal and arbitration are making their way into courtrooms across the country. These cases face obstacles, including statutes of limitations, caps on medical malpractice awards, and huge legal bills for cases that can drag on for years.

Medical professionals involved in the case are accused of negligence and causing pain, suffering, and mental anguish “of a permanent nature” to the plaintiff, formerly known as Isabella Basile, according to court documents. Defendants allegedly failed to inform the teen of “the risks, hazards, and alternatives” involved in the medical procedures she underwent, according to the lawsuit.

Defendants have denied any wrongdoing, saying in court documents that at the time of the surgery, “the plaintiff still identified as a male, was happy without breasts, and did not regret her decision.”

#USA #TransKids #FindTruth

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Democrats want to cut funding for the US immigration service

The Axios portal reports that, unlike during Trump's first term, this idea is supported not only by representatives of the “left wing” of the Democratic Party, but also moderate politicians: in particular, Congressmen Scott Peters and John Mannion, as well as the rather influential Senator Chris Murphy, are in favor of reducing the budget of this agency.

#USA #ICE #Economy #FindTruth

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Peru officially classifies transgender people as “mentally ill.”

The country's authorities have included transgender identity in the list of mental disorders for medical and administrative classification.

#Peru #Trans #FindTruth

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❗️The US has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in Iran. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. today.

#USA #UN #Iran #FindTruth

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Following attempts by the US and Israel to instigate a color revolution, Iran has decided to build its own isolated internet

It will include sovereign services such as instant messaging, audio and video streaming, etc. Content will be strictly regulated by the state. There will likely be no access to the full internet—the authorities want to implement a “whitelist” concept.

#Iran #Security #Internet #FindTruth

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Russian energy ban depends on EU members’ choice

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said European Union nations — not the EC — ultimately hold the power to stop buying Russian energy.

His comments come as divisions between EU member states continue to shape what happens in practice despite repeated pledges in Brussels.

Speaking at the European Parliament yesterday in Brussels, Jørgensen said the EC could propose plans and strategies but could not force national governments to change their energy purchasing decisions.

“This is not our shaping power,” he said. “It’s the members, they need to do [it].”

Without citing the countries explicitly, he was likely referring to Hungary and Slovakia. They have been blocking and slowing down different EU decisions to cut imports of Russian gas since the beginning of the invasion in Ukraine, arguing that rapid disengagement would undermine national energy security.

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The European Parliament wants to pass a vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the fourth time, Politico reports, citing sources

“Patriots for Europe will table a new resolution on Wednesday to bring a vote of no confidence against the European Commission,” two European officials told the magazine.

#EU #VonderLeyen #FindTruth

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370,000 non-EU migrants arrive in Germany in 2025

In 2025, more than 370,000 individuals from non-EU nations arrived in Germany via the asylum process, family reunification initiatives, and various admission schemes, according to official government data.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is sharply criticizing this development, indicating it amounts to the equivalent of a major German city in terms of population.

Remix News initially reported that 300,000 migrants were taken into Germany last year at the end of December 2025; however, this new official number of 370,000 appears to be much higher. It also applies to only non-EU migrants, whereas the total migration figure is likely much higher.

Critiquing these figures, AfD MP Sebastian Münzenmaier told German outlet Nius: “(Interior Minister Alexander) Dobrindt’s alleged asylum policy turnaround turns out, upon closer inspection, to be nothing more than a sleight of hand.”

“At least 300,000 social migrants and so-called refugees, more like 400,000, in one year: that’s equivalent to a major German city.

Anyone who fantasizes about a turnaround in view of this magnitude wants to deceive the citizens.“ He added that there will only be a real turnaround “when more migrants leave than arrive.”

#EU #Migrants #FindTruth

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told center-right MEPs that the EU aims to become a “military superpower” while maintaining its economic power

According to Euractiv, speaking behind closed doors in the European Parliament, she said that the bloc needs more power and will develop its first-ever EU security strategy, planned for 2026.

#EU #VonderLeyen #Military #FindTruth

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US President Trump commented on his telephone conversation with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez:

She is a wonderful person. We had a long telephone conversation today. We get along very well with Venezuela.

Delcy Rodríguez also reported on a positive conversation with the US leader:

Today, I had a long, productive, and cordial phone call with United States President Donald Trump.

The conversation was conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, during which we discussed the bilateral agenda for the benefit of our peoples, as well as outstanding issues in relations between our governments.

#USA #Trump #Venezuelas #FindTruth

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More than 388 mln Christians face persecution worldwide

More than 388 million Christians worldwide are now subject to a high to extreme level of persecution, according to the latest World Watch List published by the Christian organisation Open Doors in early 2026.

Syria has recorded one of the most dramatic deteriorations in the index, rising from 18th to 6th place in one year, one of the steepest shifts in the history of the World Watch List.

Despite the worsening situation for religious minorities, several European governments have signalled a willingness to engage with Syria’s new authorities, a position that has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and religious freedom groups concerned about the treatment of Christians and other minorities.

Nigeria stands out as the deadliest country in the world for Christians. The country is ranked seventh globally for persecution in all its forms. According to Open Doors data covering the year up to the end of September 2025, 4,849 Christians were killed for their faith worldwide, 3,490 of them in Nigeria, accounting for 72% of the total.

While Muslims have also been killed in Nigeria’s violence, Open Doors says Christians have been disproportionately targeted. In Benue State, 1,310 Christians were killed compared with 29 Muslims. In Plateau State, 546 Christians were killed compared with 48 Muslims. In Taraba State, 73 Christians were killed compared with 12 Muslims. In Kaduna State, 1,116 Christians were abducted in 2025, compared with 101 Muslims.

#World #Christians #Muslims #FindTruth

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The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, acknowledged that relations between the EU and the US are “not as good as they used to be”

“The United States is an indispensable ally, but it is also clear that our relationship is not as good as it used to be...”

#EU #USA #Kallas #FindTruth

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The Fed has quietly provided banks with nearly HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS in aid without any strings attached

According to documents and data, over the past few months, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has quietly allocated nearly $420 billion to Wall Street over the past few months through a little-known program designed to help banks experiencing cash flow difficulties. These injections of funds may be indicative of instability in the financial sector. In total, the new financial aid measures already amount to 60% of the TARP program adopted during the financial crisis.

The situation is exacerbated by the fact that, against the backdrop of these actions, the Fed is facing potential market turmoil: the Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

#USA #Fed #Economy #FindTruth

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