World
Israel used Iran’s totalitarian surveillance system to track Khamenei before assassinationTehran’s own network of street surveillance cameras was hacked by Israel to track Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the hours before the Iranian leader’s assassination. Two intelligence sources… Read More
Government
Trump to delay strikes against Iranian power plants for 5 days, citing ‘productive conversations’ to end conflictPresident Donald Trump on Monday announced he would postpone “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days, citing ongoing and “productive” talks with… Read More
Government
Trump praises Japan for ‘stepping up’ on Iran in bilateral meeting, says he won’t be sending ground troopsPresident Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House Thursday, where he praised Japan for “stepping up to the plate” on the Iran conflict and clarified he was… Read More
World
Trade dominates as US upends China’s strategic network in IranOutside of the effects the U.S. war with Iran will have in the Middle East, several analysts say the conflict may carry significant geopolitical consequences for China – eventually. For now, however, China has adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Read More
Government
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘going to be ended soon,’ threatens further military action if oil supply is squeezedPresident Donald Trump said he expects the conflict in Iran will be “ended soon” at a press conference Monday but warned of further military action if oil supplies are disrupted. … Read More
Culture
Watch: Pastor urges people to love their enemies, follow Jesus’ exampleIn an age of deep disagreements, political and otherwise, Jesus’ teachings hold the key to loving our enemies. Appearing on the CBS Morning News show in Birmingham, Alabama, Bishop Jonathan… Read More
Culture
Smartphones increase conflict, emotional distance between kids and parents, studies findThe use of smartphones and electronic media by young people correlates with greater family conflict and emotional instability, according to two studies from the University of Georgia. “Our findings suggest… Read More
World
U.S. foreign policy hot spots may boil over under lame-duck presidentThe U.S. has sometimes been accused of practicing “boiling point diplomacy” – waiting for a crisis to happen before truly addressing problems on the international front. If that’s the case,… Read More
Government
US could be preparing for long struggle in Middle East as Iranian plots multiplyThe U.S. Navy appears to be preparing for a protracted conflict with Iran in the Middle East, according to a report from the Naval Open Source… Read More
Culture
‘They don’t know anything about this conflict or the history.’ IDF veteran sets Hamas attacks in context in briefingA briefing on the unfolding war between Israel and Hamas was hosted last week by The Herzog Foundation, which publishes The Heartlander. Guest speaker Uri Goldflam, a former Israel Defense… Read More