Yemen’s Houthis planned mass attacks on US warships, Israeli ports
According to “The Wall Street Journal,” Iran’s terror proxies are advocating a more aggressive approach, causing concern in Tehran. The Houthis in Yemen planned to carry out massive attacks on American warships and Israeli ports, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing the Iranian terror proxy group and European officials.
Attacks against defense industrial base increasing, NSA chief warns
China, Russia, and others are taking aim more frequently at companies that serve the U.S. military, Gen. Timothy Haugh, the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, told the crowd at TechNet Cyber on Tuesday.
Did China just demote its defense ministry?
Among the most significant personnel changes of the Chinese Communist Party’s recent Third Plenum meeting are two that didn’t happen: Adm. Dong Jun, the country’s defense minister, was neither added to the Central Military Commission nor appointed a State Councilor. This is an apparent demotion for the defense ministry, and could complicate the military-to-military relationship between China and the United States.
Terrorist accidentally blows himself up in ‘terror attack’ against Israel
Israeli police officials confirmed that an Islamic terrorist suspect accidentally blew himself up in Tel Aviv while transporting an explosive device that authorities believe was intended to be remotely detonated or used in a suicide attack. The outlet reported that the incident occurred at roughly 8 p.m. on Sunday. The suspect was killed in the explosion, while another individual was “moderately injured.”
The island where Washington state has confined hundreds for sexual violence: What to know
People at the Special Commitment Center have been civilly committed under Washington law as “sexually violent predators.” Residents, mostly men, have been convicted of or charged with sexually violent crimes and have been found likely to reoffend if not securely detained.
House Concludes Biden “Actively Participated” In Impeachable Offenses – Except It’s Too Late To Impeach Him
Obviously this would have been infinitely more helpful even a few months ago when there was time for the GOP-controlled House to take action (particularly before the DOJ concluded that Biden is too senile to prosecute), but hey – better late than never.
Local Cop, Not Secret Service, Shot Trump Rally Shooter First
The first shot to hit Thomas Crooks, the man who sprayed eight shots at a Butler, Pennsylvania Trump rally on July 13 – hitting Trump in the ear and killing an attendee – came from a local SWAT operator who was about 100 yards away from the building on which Crooks was positioned, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) said in a preliminary investigative report.
Harley-Davidson Hits Brakes On Woke Activism Amid Boycotts & Bud Light Treatment At Sturgis
In response to mounting social media backlash and boycotts at the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally earlier this month, Harley succumbed to Starbuck’s pressure by eliminating DEI functions at the company and woke spending goals. This is a victory for Harley riders,
Lavrov Says ‘Clear’ That US Ordered Nord Stream Attacks, Demands Answers From Germany
it was “clear” the US ordered the Sept 2022 attacks on the vital Russia to Germany gas pipelines.
The central thesis of last week’s Wall Street Journal report is that a Ukrainian crew conducted the covert attacks with the oversight Kiev’s then-military commander-in-chief,
Ukraine Destroys 3rd Bridge In Russia’s Kursk, Zelensky Stresses He’ll Keep Territory
Following the Friday destruction of the strategic bridge in the Russian town Glushkovo, which lies in Kursk oblast, and the taking out of another bridge across the River Seym on Saturday, Ukraine has attacked and damaged a third bridge in the same region, Moscow has confirmed. Russia’s Investigative Committee on Monday announced that yet another bridge located along the River Seym, which winds through the Kursk region, was destroyed in a Ukrainian attack.
Harris proposes major corporate tax hike, reversing Trump era cuts
The Harris campaign confirmed to Fox News that the vice president is proposing to raise the rate that major businesses pay from 21% to 28%,
Iran seeks China’s help with surveillance satellites, officials say
Iran is pursuing partnerships with two Chinese satellite companies, Western security officials say, as it seeks to expand its capability for remote surveillance and intelligence gathering, potentially including high-resolution images of military targets in Israel and across the Middle East. The outreach has included multiple exchanges of delegations in recent months
On loan from Israel, rare mosaic floor to be flown to museum in Washington
A magnificent mosaic floor from an ancient church, which was unearthed at Megiddo Prison and which has captivated the Christian world, is set to embark on an extraordinary journey beyond Israel’s borders. This stunning find will be showcased at the Museum of the Bible in Washington for three months before making its return home.
IDF bombs Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, secondary explosions suggest ‘many’ weapons
Israeli jets struck several Hezbollah arms depots in the Bekaa Valley “deep in Lebanon,” the Israel Defense Forces stated on Monday evening. The Israeli military said it also killed Hossein Ali Hossein, a “key terrorist” in Hezbollah’s rocket and missile unit.
Democratic National Convention to Host Panel on ‘Palestinian Human Rights’
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday will host a panel on “Palestinian human rights,” the latest indication of the growing influence of progressive activists on the Democratic Party’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Dispatches from Chicago: Unmasking the Web of ‘Malign Foreign Influence’ Behind #MarchonDNC
This isn’t a battle between “progressives” and centrists within the Democratic Party. Instead, these protests are the product of a deeply coordinated effort by an alliance of three units who represent an insidious dynamic coined malign foreign influence. …the Malign Foreign Influence Index … law enforcement officials recognize as a threat to U.S. national security. three units – self-described socialist organizations, far-left groups and anti-Israel Palestinian, Arab and Muslim organizations – who represent an insidious dynamic coined malign foreign influence.
Feminist ‘witches’ will cast spells at taxpayer-funded academic conference
A “queer tarot reader” and “interdisciplinary feminist researcher” who describe themselves as witches will perform “a series of spells and rituals” at an academic conference in London. Callum McGoldrick, researcher at the TaxPayers’ Alliance told The Telegraph: “Taxpayers will be mystified by this latest misuse of their money. The AHRC seems intent on finding increasingly weird but not wonderful ways to waste taxpayers’ cash.
Israeli jets demonstrate mid-air refueling capabilities, as war with Hezbollah, Iran looms
Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets practiced their mid-air refueling last Thursday in preparation for a possible war with Iran and its terror proxy Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces released an announcement, along with a video, showcasing the drill. This display was interpreted as a warning to Iran and its regional proxies.
Blinken meets Netanyahu and Herzog to discuss hostage deal in 9th trip to Israel since start of Gaza War
Blinken says ‘time for everyone to say yes and not look for excuses to say no’
Planned Parenthood offering free abortions, vasectomies at DNC
Planned Parenthood is offering more than a free T-shirt or sticker at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this coming week — the organization will offer free vasectomies, medication abortion, and emergency contraception.
Hurricane “Ernesto” to pass near Newfoundland, Canada before racing toward Europe
Hurricane “Ernesto” made landfall on Bermuda’s western coast as a Category 1 hurricane at 09:00 UTC on August 17, 2024. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph), heavy rainfall, large surf, and a dangerous storm surge. On the latest forecast track, the center of Ernesto will pass near southeastern Newfoundland tonight, August 19, and early Tuesday, August 20. After that, Ernesto will weaken and race toward Europe.
Vienna hit by record rainfall, nearly average summer total in just one hour, Austria
Heavy rains struck Austria over the weekend, particularly affecting the Alpine regions and Vienna. The torrential downpours caused severe flooding, with record rainfall recorded in parts of Vienna, leading to significant damage and disruption to transport.
Slow-moving thunderstorms drop historic rainfall, causing catastrophic flooding in parts of Connecticut
Slow-moving thunderstorms produced extremely heavy rainfall in parts of southwestern Connecticut on August 18, 2024, particularly affecting Fairfield and New Haven counties. The historic downpour caused widespread flash flooding, with Monroe experiencing a rare one in a 200-year event.
Thanks To The Cost Of Living Crisis, U.S. Household Debt Has Soared To The Highest Level Ever Recorded
Our entire economy is fueled by debt. In fact, if going into more debt was suddenly banned the U.S. economy would instantly hit a brick wall. For the vast majority of us, our lifestyles simply cannot be funded by what we actually make. So we use debt to bridge the difference, and this has particularly been true during the cost of living crisis. Total household debt has now reached a grand total of 17.8 trillion dollars, and we continue to pile up more with no end in sight…
Britain Is Proof: Globalists Plan To Use Migrants As A Mercenary Army Against The West
Why do western officials insist on gaslighting the public on illegal border crossings? Why do they attempt to destroy anyone that publicly opposes mass immigration from the third world? The laws on the books support the public’s majority position on immigration – Come here legally or don’t come here at all. In Europe, the UK and the US polls show a majority of citizens want reductions in immigration and better border security. Yet, government officials, who often claim to be “protecting democracy,” brazenly ignore these majority concerns. Why?
They Are Preparing For Absolutely Massive Anti-Israel Protests At The Democratic National Convention
Tens of thousands of protesters from 264 different radical protest groups have descended upon Chicago, and the war in the Middle East is what they are upset about more than anything else. They are determined to get as much attention as possible, because so far the Biden administration has not been responsive to their demands.
‘I Will Cut Off Your Head’: Afghan Muslim Refugee Posing as Christian, Threatens to Behead Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer
Austria’s immigration policies face criticism as an Afghan Muslim asylum seeker, previously denied entry, threatens the life of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Danish Drugmaker Ready to Cash In with 10 Million Monkeypox Vaccine Doses Set for Production Following WHO’s Global Health Emergency Declaration
Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic is poised to begin large-scale production of its monkeypox vaccine. The company’s rapid response comes in the wake of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent declaration of a global health emergency concerning the monkeypox outbreak.
Blinken Praises Netanyahu’s Acceptance Of Gaza Truce Deal That Doesn’t Exist
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Tel Aviv in what both called “a very good and important meeting.” Blinken touted that Netanyahu has accepted the latest US proposal on a Gaza ceasefire deal, and now he’s urging that Hamas “must do the same.”
Ukraine Destroys 3rd Bridge In Russia’s Kursk, Zelensky Stresses He’ll Keep Territory
Following the Friday destruction of the strategic bridge in the Russian town Glushkovo, which lies in Kursk oblast, and the taking out of another bridge across the River Seym on Saturday, Ukraine has attacked and damaged a third bridge in the same region, Moscow has confirmed.