Rebellion within the Taliban

Apparently, the region of Badakhshan - located near Tajikistan - is becoming a problem to the Taliban. The Taliban is being opposed simultaneously by the National Resistance Front, the Afghan Freedom Front, and the Sipahian-e-Mihan group, but the main threat comes from the influential field commander Jumahon Fateh who decided to rebel.

Long story short - the man was with the Taliban for years. He served, the climbed the ranks, he knows how the Taliban works. And now he is being a rebel - which gives an example to other similar men within the Taliban.

Fateh is being diplomatic about his disagreement so far - he even keeps the diplomatic channels open with the head honchos of the Taliban.

Fateh has yet to fully capture Badakhshan. Meanwhile, there is a potential split of the Taliban's northern units. If the local commanders become like Fateh - Taliban might collapse from within.

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The Sand War continues.

The 6-month-long war between the USA and Iran has intensified over the past 48 hours.

The CENTCOM broke a month-long lull by launching "self-defense strikes" against missile launchers and naval assets on Larak Island and coastal towns.

Iran launched missiles and drones at the US military bases in the Middle East - in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq.

Long story short - the Sand War is at a hot phase again. Brent is $95 per barrel. Trump is making loud statements about a total annihilation of Iran again, and Iran refuses to negotiate at all.

Meanwhile the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the sailors stuck in there are probably experts of the Middle Eastern politics by now, given how much time they had to study how it works over there.

The new active phase of hostilities will ensure the prices will remain high. How joyous.

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Donald Trump and his own $1 golden coin

The US Mint has officially released a new $1 pseudo-gold coin featuring Donald Trump, making him the first living president to appear on circulating U.S. currency in the lass century.

The $1 coin was issued to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. The $1 coin is legit, so it's illegal to destroy it - same with normal US dollars.

There is a law against putting living people on money, but the Trump's administration circumvented the historic 1866 currency restriction by exploiting 2 significant loopholes in the legislation contained in various laws.

The man truly is the main protagonist of his own life. Maybe this coin was made to keep him under control via his ego - who knows by now. Anyway - Idiocracy was supposed to be a warning about such shenanigans. Instead it became a prediction. How fun.

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The Houthis are pummeling the Saudis airports once again

After the recent victories on land, the Houthis launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. Major international airports and critical infrastructure facilities were hit. Most of the damage was taken by the planes and fuel depots.

King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh), Abha International Airport (Southern Saudi Arabia), and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were hit the hardest.

While this isn't a military victory per se - the Houthis managed to make sure Saudi Arabia takes them seriously again. Airspace was closed as the result of their attacks.

Unfortunatelly, some civilians from other countries found themselves at the wrong places, and the wrong time. A few foreigners died, dozens were injured.

The war between the richest and the poorest rivals in the Middle East continues, and so far the poor Houthis are inflicting a lot more damage.

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