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Trump Pledges F-35s to Saudi Arabia in return for  an unlikely $1 trillion in Investment, Angering Israel Lobbies
Donald Trump

Trump Pledges F-35s to Saudi Arabia in return for an unlikely $1 trillion in Investment, Angering Israel Lobbies

Juan Cole

Like most things in Trumpworld these investment figures are pure fantasies, and it is disturbing that he is apparently making geopolitical policy

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The UN’s Acquiescence in Trump’s Colonial Plan for Gaza Betrays the Palestinians yet Again

The UN’s Acquiescence in Trump’s Colonial Plan for Gaza Betrays the Palestinians yet Again

11/19/2025 By Middle East Monitor

Trump Luxuriates in Golden Ballroom Plans as Americans Scrimp By

Trump Luxuriates in Golden Ballroom Plans as Americans Scrimp By

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Trump may have Stolen Classified Nuclear Weapons Documents, but tried to Destroy Iran over its Civilian Program

Trump may have Stolen Classified Nuclear Weapons Documents, but tried to Destroy Iran over its Civilian Program

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – According to the Washington Post, former president Donald Trump is suspected of having kept classified nuclear secrets at his Mar-a-Lago […]

Juan Cole

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Catastrophic Year of Rule

Afghanistan: Taliban’s Catastrophic Year of Rule

Human Rights Watch – (New York) – The Taliban have broken multiple pledges to respect human rights and women’s rights since taking over Afghanistan a […]

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Climate Crisis
The Coming Climate Emergency Heath Crisis -  From Heat Deaths to Worsening Allergies

The Coming Climate Emergency Heath Crisis – From Heat Deaths to Worsening Allergies

By Alexandra Conforti | – ( Cronkite News) – PHOENIX – As a climate change activist and mental health advocate, Saiarchana Darira studies the effects […]

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Antarctica
Arctic is warming nearly four Times faster than the rest of the World – New Research

Arctic is warming nearly four Times faster than the rest of the World – New Research

By Jonathan Bamber, University of Bristol | – The Earth is approximately 1.1℃ warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That […]

The Conversation

Featured
Irony Alert: Amateurish Iranian attempt to hit John Bolton may derail Nuclear Negotiations Bolton wanted Derailed

Irony Alert: Amateurish Iranian attempt to hit John Bolton may derail Nuclear Negotiations Bolton wanted Derailed

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – An attempt to hire a hit man to kill former National Security Adviser John Bolton by an alleged member of […]

Juan Cole

astronomy and outer space
Space Cooperation Between Russia, Iran Raises Western Concerns

Space Cooperation Between Russia, Iran Raises Western Concerns

Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I’m senior correspondent Golnaz […]

Golnaz Esfandiari

censorship
In Turkey, religious Values are used to censor online ontent

In Turkey, religious Values are used to censor online ontent

By Arzu Geybullayeva | – ( Globalvoices.org ) – Turkish authorities are increasingly censoring content online that does not fit Turkey’s religious values, morality, and […]

Global Voices

Climate Crisis
Tech will Adapt to Goals Set for it: Offshore Wind Capacity doubles as cost cut in Half

Tech will Adapt to Goals Set for it: Offshore Wind Capacity doubles as cost cut in Half

Boosting renewable energy use can happen quickly – and reduce harm to low-income people if done thoughtfully By Erin Baker, UMass Amherst | – With many […]

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Climate Crisis
Virginia’s bid to be Saudi Arabia of Offshore Wind, Bolstered by Dem IRA, to Save Consumers Billions

Virginia’s bid to be Saudi Arabia of Offshore Wind, Bolstered by Dem IRA, to Save Consumers Billions

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Virginia’s State Corporation Commission on Friday approved America’s largest offshore wind farm project, a 2.6 gigawatt facility to be constructed […]

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