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About robots, open markets, bans, and competition
The Trump administration has imposed a sweeping, comprehensive ban on the import of Chinese robots into the USA. The White House explicitly stated that the ban is a preventative measure to protect the US AI supply chain from potential external disruptions and espionage.
The ban on humanoid robots completely blocks the import of advanced foreign-made bipedal and quadrupedal robots into the USA.
The Trump administration added robots to the Federal Communications Commission's official Threat List - the same national security blacklist that includes Huawei - citing possible dangers from foreign robots like remote spying, mapping ,sabotaging, etc.
The ban applies to any robots assembled in the USA if more than 35% of their internal components are manufactured abroad. The FCC also banned Chinese inverters used to power solar panels and data centers for AI.
Suppose the Boston Dynamics simply couldn't handle the open market competition.
#USA #China #robots #ban
The Trump administration has imposed a sweeping, comprehensive ban on the import of Chinese robots into the USA. The White House explicitly stated that the ban is a preventative measure to protect the US AI supply chain from potential external disruptions and espionage.
The ban on humanoid robots completely blocks the import of advanced foreign-made bipedal and quadrupedal robots into the USA.
The Trump administration added robots to the Federal Communications Commission's official Threat List - the same national security blacklist that includes Huawei - citing possible dangers from foreign robots like remote spying, mapping ,sabotaging, etc.
The ban applies to any robots assembled in the USA if more than 35% of their internal components are manufactured abroad. The FCC also banned Chinese inverters used to power solar panels and data centers for AI.
Suppose the Boston Dynamics simply couldn't handle the open market competition.
#USA #China #robots #ban
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A middle-aged FBI agent failed to trick his own agency due to his surprisingly boomer mentality
The whole situation looks like a comedy film from 80s or 90s, except it happened just recently.
Former FBI Senior Special Agent Patrick Steven Yaroch was fired and arrested after surrendering to authorities for the theft of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were stolen from the wallets of foreign citizens connected to a major counterintelligence investigation.
Apparently, a while ago Yaroch told investigators he was frustrated because the US govt was unable to act fast to freeze his Russian target's cryptocurrency accounts.
So, he stole the money, and then suffered a "crisis of conscience." He called the FBI and confessed his crime.
A declassified federal court document showed that he came forward because the FBI investigation was nearing completion and his carefully orchestrated escape plan was beginning to unravel.
The man used ChatGPT to plan his escape route and investments.
#USA #FBI #crime
The whole situation looks like a comedy film from 80s or 90s, except it happened just recently.
Former FBI Senior Special Agent Patrick Steven Yaroch was fired and arrested after surrendering to authorities for the theft of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were stolen from the wallets of foreign citizens connected to a major counterintelligence investigation.
Apparently, a while ago Yaroch told investigators he was frustrated because the US govt was unable to act fast to freeze his Russian target's cryptocurrency accounts.
So, he stole the money, and then suffered a "crisis of conscience." He called the FBI and confessed his crime.
A declassified federal court document showed that he came forward because the FBI investigation was nearing completion and his carefully orchestrated escape plan was beginning to unravel.
The man used ChatGPT to plan his escape route and investments.
#USA #FBI #crime
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The USA and the ICC are still yelling at each other
While the world is distracted by the economic collapse, horrible weather, invasions and other nonsense - a rather mundane fight is still taking place between the USA and the ICC.
Long story short - the USA wants the ICC to mind their own business, and don't try to investigate the war crimes of the USA or their Greatest Ally in the Gaza Strip. And the ICC insists that it is the job of the ICC to do exactly that.
The two newly sanctioned ICC staff are the following:
Tomoko Akane - a Japanese judge and President-elect of the ICC. She previously supported the international arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, which didn't shield her from financial punishment from the USA.
Abdoulaye Seyé - a Senegalese citizen and senior counsel at the ICC, he is reportedly actively investigating Israeli government funding of settlements in the West Bank.
It is a fight between two groups of people who believe they can dictate how others must live.
#USA #ICC #politics
While the world is distracted by the economic collapse, horrible weather, invasions and other nonsense - a rather mundane fight is still taking place between the USA and the ICC.
Long story short - the USA wants the ICC to mind their own business, and don't try to investigate the war crimes of the USA or their Greatest Ally in the Gaza Strip. And the ICC insists that it is the job of the ICC to do exactly that.
The two newly sanctioned ICC staff are the following:
Tomoko Akane - a Japanese judge and President-elect of the ICC. She previously supported the international arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, which didn't shield her from financial punishment from the USA.
Abdoulaye Seyé - a Senegalese citizen and senior counsel at the ICC, he is reportedly actively investigating Israeli government funding of settlements in the West Bank.
It is a fight between two groups of people who believe they can dictate how others must live.
#USA #ICC #politics
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The US chief glowie landed in Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for secret talks aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, whose identity was confirmed by flight tracking data. The C-17A landed at Vnukovo International Airport, sparking public speculation due to its size and visibility.
His talks with Russian intelligence focused on detainee exchanges, the Iranian crisis, and reducing potential miscalculations in Ukraine.
The media analysts noted that the C-17A was too visible. Videos of it flying low over Moscow went viral fast, instantly revealing the secrecy of the trip. Shortly after landing, a heavily armed American diplomatic motorcade was also filmed driving in Moscow.
Ratcliffe held direct talks with his Russian intelligence colleagues, not with Putin. However, Putin was briefed on the details once Ratcliffe left.
My schizo guess - he asked Russia to betray Iran, and go easier on Ukraine. I doubt he got what he wanted.
#USA #Russia #diplomacy #visit #C17A
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for secret talks aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, whose identity was confirmed by flight tracking data. The C-17A landed at Vnukovo International Airport, sparking public speculation due to its size and visibility.
His talks with Russian intelligence focused on detainee exchanges, the Iranian crisis, and reducing potential miscalculations in Ukraine.
The media analysts noted that the C-17A was too visible. Videos of it flying low over Moscow went viral fast, instantly revealing the secrecy of the trip. Shortly after landing, a heavily armed American diplomatic motorcade was also filmed driving in Moscow.
Ratcliffe held direct talks with his Russian intelligence colleagues, not with Putin. However, Putin was briefed on the details once Ratcliffe left.
My schizo guess - he asked Russia to betray Iran, and go easier on Ukraine. I doubt he got what he wanted.
#USA #Russia #diplomacy #visit #C17A
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The dual reality in the Strait of Hormuz
The Sand War continues.
Recently the CENTCOM stated that the meme waterway is clear of Iranian naval mines - about 100 mines were destroyed by US Navy servicemen.
The USA stated that any Iranian ship trying to lay new sea mines will be immediately destroyed.
The IRGC refused to confirm the US claims. The IRGC stated however that the strait is closed until the US completely lifts the naval blockade of Iranian ports and pays war reparations.
Iran has previously denied that it laid mines. The US intelligence insists that the IRGC did lay the mines quite hastily, using small vessels - thus Iran lacks precise data on the location of all the mines, making it impossible to confirm complete clearance.
In conclusion - the shipping companies currently hear 2 completely opposite statements about the Strait of Hormuz. The USA says it's clear and safe. Iran insists that no-one is allowed until they finish talks with Oman about details.
#USA #Iran #Oman
The Sand War continues.
Recently the CENTCOM stated that the meme waterway is clear of Iranian naval mines - about 100 mines were destroyed by US Navy servicemen.
The USA stated that any Iranian ship trying to lay new sea mines will be immediately destroyed.
The IRGC refused to confirm the US claims. The IRGC stated however that the strait is closed until the US completely lifts the naval blockade of Iranian ports and pays war reparations.
Iran has previously denied that it laid mines. The US intelligence insists that the IRGC did lay the mines quite hastily, using small vessels - thus Iran lacks precise data on the location of all the mines, making it impossible to confirm complete clearance.
In conclusion - the shipping companies currently hear 2 completely opposite statements about the Strait of Hormuz. The USA says it's clear and safe. Iran insists that no-one is allowed until they finish talks with Oman about details.
#USA #Iran #Oman
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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.
#Iran #USA #war #economy #events #Trump
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.
#Iran #USA #war #economy #events #Trump
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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.
#USA #Trump #coin #money #events
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.
#USA #Trump #coin #money #events
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Greenland chose the EU
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen went to Greenland for a two-day high-level visit. She was met by Jens-Frederik Nielsen - Prime Minister of Greenland - Mette Frederiksen – Prime Minister of Denmark - and Beinir Johannesen – Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. Supposedly she went there to show the EU's support for Denmark and Greenland after Trump demanded a full US control or annexation of Greenland for national security reasons. In practice she wanted the USA to not get the access to the Greenland's resources - and from the looks of it, she got what she wanted.
To counter this US pressure, the EU offered an additional €200 million in direct funding for 2026–2027, plus doubling of long-term assistance to €530 million for the 2028–2034 budget cycle. Greenland chose to take the EU money.
At the moment, the rare earth minerals of Greenland remain outside of the USA's reach. Time will show for how long will it last.
#Greenland #EU #USA #politics
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen went to Greenland for a two-day high-level visit. She was met by Jens-Frederik Nielsen - Prime Minister of Greenland - Mette Frederiksen – Prime Minister of Denmark - and Beinir Johannesen – Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. Supposedly she went there to show the EU's support for Denmark and Greenland after Trump demanded a full US control or annexation of Greenland for national security reasons. In practice she wanted the USA to not get the access to the Greenland's resources - and from the looks of it, she got what she wanted.
To counter this US pressure, the EU offered an additional €200 million in direct funding for 2026–2027, plus doubling of long-term assistance to €530 million for the 2028–2034 budget cycle. Greenland chose to take the EU money.
At the moment, the rare earth minerals of Greenland remain outside of the USA's reach. Time will show for how long will it last.
#Greenland #EU #USA #politics
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The Sand War continues. The current escalation began after Iran launched 2 ballistic missile attacks against US Navy ships in the region over the course of 2 days. The US ships managed to - supposedly - dodge the missiles, and fire back - at the Iranian oil tankers.
5 Iran-linked crude oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island got hit. Namely: Kivik, Charminar, Horizon 1, Riesco, and Derya. It reduced the Iran's ability to sell oil, somewhat.
In response, Iran threatened to enforce a strict shipping exclusion zone. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 10 commercial ships per day.
Iran fired missiles at a key airbase in Jordan, used by the USA. Several missiles hit the targets. An A-10 lost a wing, and 8 F-15E were damaged as well.
Brent crude oil prices went over $100-per-barrel. Average gasoline prices in the US have surged to $4.22 per gallon - other regions of the planet suffer as well.
One can only hope this Sand War will end soon.
#Iran #USA #war #shipping #oil #crisis
5 Iran-linked crude oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island got hit. Namely: Kivik, Charminar, Horizon 1, Riesco, and Derya. It reduced the Iran's ability to sell oil, somewhat.
In response, Iran threatened to enforce a strict shipping exclusion zone. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 10 commercial ships per day.
Iran fired missiles at a key airbase in Jordan, used by the USA. Several missiles hit the targets. An A-10 lost a wing, and 8 F-15E were damaged as well.
Brent crude oil prices went over $100-per-barrel. Average gasoline prices in the US have surged to $4.22 per gallon - other regions of the planet suffer as well.
One can only hope this Sand War will end soon.
#Iran #USA #war #shipping #oil #crisis
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Scott Ritter believes that Donald Trump is too full of himself to be functional. Specifically when it comes to the Board of Peace - or Peace Council. It should have been named Peace Council - it'd sound sci-fi.
Anyway, Scott Ritter said something I found myself agreeing with. Donald Trump seemingly can't help himself but to be bombastic about everything he does. I know he is a businessman, so naturally he thinks about his profits first - such is the nature of businessmen - but I also think that with old age, and with his second term, his habit of being extra about such ideas hurts the nature of the projects he proposes.
Be it the Board of Peace, which is a meme organization mostly intended to make Donald Trump famous (and richer via the bribes, but that goes for any significant politician), or his other crazy ideas - like tariffs.
I know he was betrayed during the 1st term, but on his 2nd term he basically allows others to be his puppet masters - which is even worse.
#Trump #BoP #Ritter #politics #USA
Anyway, Scott Ritter said something I found myself agreeing with. Donald Trump seemingly can't help himself but to be bombastic about everything he does. I know he is a businessman, so naturally he thinks about his profits first - such is the nature of businessmen - but I also think that with old age, and with his second term, his habit of being extra about such ideas hurts the nature of the projects he proposes.
Be it the Board of Peace, which is a meme organization mostly intended to make Donald Trump famous (and richer via the bribes, but that goes for any significant politician), or his other crazy ideas - like tariffs.
I know he was betrayed during the 1st term, but on his 2nd term he basically allows others to be his puppet masters - which is even worse.
#Trump #BoP #Ritter #politics #USA
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A few more words about the Gaza Strip from Scott Ritter, who reminded that the situation in the Gaza Strip has layers:
Firstly he reminded that the nearby Muslim countries could have done much more for the "fellow Muslims" - instead most of them chose to do little or very little to help, with only Iranians - who are Persians, not Arabs - caring fully and loudly about the Palestinians.
Secondly - the Hamas is still alive and active in the Gaza Strip. Israel has yet to defeat them, despite the long military actions and the bombing runs. Scott Ritter assumes that the Palestinians shouldn't relax, now or in the future - he predicts that in the future they might be promised something nice about their situation, and then nobody will truly care about the Palestinians once again, aside from Iran.
Jared Kushner was mentioned, together with the Trump's administration. The overall prediction about their roles in doing anything good for the Palestinians boils down to "nothing ever happens".
#Israel #Gaza #USA #Iran
Firstly he reminded that the nearby Muslim countries could have done much more for the "fellow Muslims" - instead most of them chose to do little or very little to help, with only Iranians - who are Persians, not Arabs - caring fully and loudly about the Palestinians.
Secondly - the Hamas is still alive and active in the Gaza Strip. Israel has yet to defeat them, despite the long military actions and the bombing runs. Scott Ritter assumes that the Palestinians shouldn't relax, now or in the future - he predicts that in the future they might be promised something nice about their situation, and then nobody will truly care about the Palestinians once again, aside from Iran.
Jared Kushner was mentioned, together with the Trump's administration. The overall prediction about their roles in doing anything good for the Palestinians boils down to "nothing ever happens".
#Israel #Gaza #USA #Iran
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Scott Ritter's opinion about the American sovereignty, and a few other things:
He believes that the USA no longer has any semblance of sovereignty - the US presidents care about the comfort of Israel and Zionists, which is especially obvious with Donald Trump who promised MAGA, but delivered MIGA (Make Israel Great Again).
The USA and Israel might become a de-facto "singular" state when it comes to the security and military matters. It probably wouldn't be a problem if both parties were equal, but as everyone with eyes and ears knows - Israel attached itself to the USA like a parasite. Thus, the USA is being used by Israel to create the Greater Israel.
The US secretary of war - Pete Hegseth - is preparing the US population for a draft. By now he only does PR stunts related to patriotism - with the support of the US govt.
What is happening with the Ukrainian men today will happen with the American men in the future. It won't be sudden. The boiling will be slow. But it will happen.
#USA #Ritter #politics
He believes that the USA no longer has any semblance of sovereignty - the US presidents care about the comfort of Israel and Zionists, which is especially obvious with Donald Trump who promised MAGA, but delivered MIGA (Make Israel Great Again).
The USA and Israel might become a de-facto "singular" state when it comes to the security and military matters. It probably wouldn't be a problem if both parties were equal, but as everyone with eyes and ears knows - Israel attached itself to the USA like a parasite. Thus, the USA is being used by Israel to create the Greater Israel.
The US secretary of war - Pete Hegseth - is preparing the US population for a draft. By now he only does PR stunts related to patriotism - with the support of the US govt.
What is happening with the Ukrainian men today will happen with the American men in the future. It won't be sudden. The boiling will be slow. But it will happen.
#USA #Ritter #politics
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The USA left Iraq
After many years of pointless spending of US taxpayers' dollars, today 100% of the US troops have left Iraq, which was certainly a good news for the local Islamic State and pro-Iranian groups.
The Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that the troop withdrawal marks a transition from a wartime coalition to usual bilateral security relations. No US bases are active by now, but the USA will continue targeted intelligence sharing and the training of Iraqi personnel.
The September 30 deadline was strictly adhered to as the "final and unchangeable date" following a meeting in Washington last July between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister al-Zaidi declared a two-day public holiday known as "Sovereignty Day," emphasizing that Iraqi security forces are fully capable of defending their territory.
What will happen with the Kurds is an open question - the US forces that used to cover them are gone now.
#USA #Iraq #military #retreat
After many years of pointless spending of US taxpayers' dollars, today 100% of the US troops have left Iraq, which was certainly a good news for the local Islamic State and pro-Iranian groups.
The Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that the troop withdrawal marks a transition from a wartime coalition to usual bilateral security relations. No US bases are active by now, but the USA will continue targeted intelligence sharing and the training of Iraqi personnel.
The September 30 deadline was strictly adhered to as the "final and unchangeable date" following a meeting in Washington last July between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister al-Zaidi declared a two-day public holiday known as "Sovereignty Day," emphasizing that Iraqi security forces are fully capable of defending their territory.
What will happen with the Kurds is an open question - the US forces that used to cover them are gone now.
#USA #Iraq #military #retreat
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3 US CVs near the Strait of Hormuz, soon
The USA is sending the 3rd CV to the Middle East, bringing the total number of CVs to 3 by the end of November 2026. The U.S. Navy’s presence in the region will be thus represented by:
USS Theodore Roosevelt has departed its home port of San Diego and is currently en-route to the Middle East. It is sailing alongside the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. It will bring more jets and 2000 Marines.
USS George Washington has arrived in the region in mid-August to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been on an extended deployment.
USS George H.W. Bush is already deployed and actively operating in the Arabian Sea.
The CVs are operating in close proximity to the Strait of Hormuz for a while by now. To be exact, they are located in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, not too far from Iran, but far enough from Iranian coast. Their official job is to intercept the Iranian missiles and drones, and protect the civilian ships.
#USA #Iran #war
The USA is sending the 3rd CV to the Middle East, bringing the total number of CVs to 3 by the end of November 2026. The U.S. Navy’s presence in the region will be thus represented by:
USS Theodore Roosevelt has departed its home port of San Diego and is currently en-route to the Middle East. It is sailing alongside the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. It will bring more jets and 2000 Marines.
USS George Washington has arrived in the region in mid-August to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been on an extended deployment.
USS George H.W. Bush is already deployed and actively operating in the Arabian Sea.
The CVs are operating in close proximity to the Strait of Hormuz for a while by now. To be exact, they are located in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, not too far from Iran, but far enough from Iranian coast. Their official job is to intercept the Iranian missiles and drones, and protect the civilian ships.
#USA #Iran #war
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Iran-backed Iraqi militia had fun.
The Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation and arrests after the Iraqi militians drove over US and Israeli flags during the Sovereignty Day parades in Baghdad, related to the withdrawal of the NATO forces from Iraq on September 30, 2026.
Long story short - Iraq's govt promised arrests. Some men were arrested. Officially Iraq doesn't support such actions. In reality Iraq is being happy that the JudeoChristian military forces are finally out of the country, and the Iran-backed militias are making plans for the future. Hence the Hezbollah flags during the parades.
The situation looks similar to Afghanistan - back when the US left the country - except this time the local militias, supported by nearby Iran, openly declared to the Iraqi govt that they will keep doing whatever they want to do.
Other than that - it was a perfectly normal day in the Middle East.
#Iraq #USA #Iran #Israel
The Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation and arrests after the Iraqi militians drove over US and Israeli flags during the Sovereignty Day parades in Baghdad, related to the withdrawal of the NATO forces from Iraq on September 30, 2026.
Long story short - Iraq's govt promised arrests. Some men were arrested. Officially Iraq doesn't support such actions. In reality Iraq is being happy that the JudeoChristian military forces are finally out of the country, and the Iran-backed militias are making plans for the future. Hence the Hezbollah flags during the parades.
The situation looks similar to Afghanistan - back when the US left the country - except this time the local militias, supported by nearby Iran, openly declared to the Iraqi govt that they will keep doing whatever they want to do.
Other than that - it was a perfectly normal day in the Middle East.
#Iraq #USA #Iran #Israel
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The Sand War continues.
The quick war against Iran made the Brent crude solidify at $100 per barrel, remaining roughly 30% above pre-war figures - before the whole Operation Epstein Fury began.
The oil is expensive due to the near-total halt of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - despite repeated statements from Donald Trump that everything is open.
Iran's counter-actions made the traffic slow, and Iran's own oil exports went from 1.7 million to 100,000 barrels per day - which makes the prices higher.
Meanwhile Donald Trump ignores the main reason of the current fuel prices, and blames the blue states and Ukraine.
I wish this Sand War would end already - if the waterway remains closed, the prices on everything will only get higher.
#USA #Iran #war #oil #economy #shipping #Trump #politics
The quick war against Iran made the Brent crude solidify at $100 per barrel, remaining roughly 30% above pre-war figures - before the whole Operation Epstein Fury began.
The oil is expensive due to the near-total halt of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - despite repeated statements from Donald Trump that everything is open.
Iran's counter-actions made the traffic slow, and Iran's own oil exports went from 1.7 million to 100,000 barrels per day - which makes the prices higher.
Meanwhile Donald Trump ignores the main reason of the current fuel prices, and blames the blue states and Ukraine.
I wish this Sand War would end already - if the waterway remains closed, the prices on everything will only get higher.
#USA #Iran #war #oil #economy #shipping #Trump #politics
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A weird diplomatic situation between Trump and Zelensky.
Donald Trump stated that both Russia and Ukraine have already agreed on a ceasefire. Zelenskyy officially stated that this is a surprise for him. He also refused to comply with Trump's demand to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, unless Russia promises to not attack Ukraine as well. If Trump insists - he might halt the military intelligence help for Ukraine, which will affect the war - bigly.
Later, Trump seemingly got angry from Zelensky's official reply, and demanded his resignation as well. Ukraine is now actively consulting with the EU partners.
Meanwhile back in the US of A, the Right believes that Zelensky's stubborness helps the Left in the November 3 congressional elections.
All this diplomatic nonsense aside - the biggest war in Europe since WW2 is still on-going.
#Ukraine #USA #Trump #Zelensky #diplomacy #Russia
Donald Trump stated that both Russia and Ukraine have already agreed on a ceasefire. Zelenskyy officially stated that this is a surprise for him. He also refused to comply with Trump's demand to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, unless Russia promises to not attack Ukraine as well. If Trump insists - he might halt the military intelligence help for Ukraine, which will affect the war - bigly.
Later, Trump seemingly got angry from Zelensky's official reply, and demanded his resignation as well. Ukraine is now actively consulting with the EU partners.
Meanwhile back in the US of A, the Right believes that Zelensky's stubborness helps the Left in the November 3 congressional elections.
All this diplomatic nonsense aside - the biggest war in Europe since WW2 is still on-going.
#Ukraine #USA #Trump #Zelensky #diplomacy #Russia
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Bill Gates is selling fear while demanding a money wall to be built between the small businesses and the AI market.
TL;DR is - the Tech Bros are lobbying the idea of placing "reasonable limits" on any business start-ups that want to do anything with AIs.
Those fresh AI-making companies can't afford the corporate lawyers, and they can't climb over the initial money wall that the established Tech Bros (often financed by the US govt) can easily step over without breaking the pace.
In a recent interview with ABC News he explained that while the threat of AI "spiraling out of control" is a concern for the far future - the most immediate and serious threat today is the rise of AI-driven cyberattacks orchestrated by the "malicious actors" exploiting a complete lack of safeguards. He also said that the Houthis used the AIs to build better missiles.
While the USA is worried that China went far ahead in the AI matters, the greedy US Tech Bros are trying to make sure only they can have all the profits.
#AI #USA
TL;DR is - the Tech Bros are lobbying the idea of placing "reasonable limits" on any business start-ups that want to do anything with AIs.
Those fresh AI-making companies can't afford the corporate lawyers, and they can't climb over the initial money wall that the established Tech Bros (often financed by the US govt) can easily step over without breaking the pace.
In a recent interview with ABC News he explained that while the threat of AI "spiraling out of control" is a concern for the far future - the most immediate and serious threat today is the rise of AI-driven cyberattacks orchestrated by the "malicious actors" exploiting a complete lack of safeguards. He also said that the Houthis used the AIs to build better missiles.
While the USA is worried that China went far ahead in the AI matters, the greedy US Tech Bros are trying to make sure only they can have all the profits.
#AI #USA
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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The operation "Epstein's Fury" continues. 2 cargo ships sank in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The price of the crude oil remains high, as well as the shipping insurance costs world-wide.
GFS Pride - a Singapore-flagged container ship carrying 2,500 containers - sank over some time after getting hit by either a missile or a sea mine. The crew survived.
Cape Dao - an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged container ship sank in the same area. It started sinking on September 23, after getting hit.
Iran insists that the cargo ships hit the sea mines. The shipping companies report that the ships sank from "unknown projectiles".
The US navy is present in the region, but given that the cargo ships continue to sink - the US navy seemingly can't stop Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
A reminder that the waterway was 100% free for the shipping back in 2025.
#USA #Iran #shipping #crisis
The operation "Epstein's Fury" continues. 2 cargo ships sank in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The price of the crude oil remains high, as well as the shipping insurance costs world-wide.
GFS Pride - a Singapore-flagged container ship carrying 2,500 containers - sank over some time after getting hit by either a missile or a sea mine. The crew survived.
Cape Dao - an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged container ship sank in the same area. It started sinking on September 23, after getting hit.
Iran insists that the cargo ships hit the sea mines. The shipping companies report that the ships sank from "unknown projectiles".
The US navy is present in the region, but given that the cargo ships continue to sink - the US navy seemingly can't stop Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
A reminder that the waterway was 100% free for the shipping back in 2025.
#USA #Iran #shipping #crisis
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About a possible meeting of the "Big 3"
A tl:dr version - nothing ever happens. All 3 superpowers want different things from each other, and they all have their own agendas to push.
Trump wants to put a limit on the amount of Chinese nukes. China has some nukes, but nearly not as many as the USA and Russia - thus Xi sees no reason to talk about it in the first place.
Putin wants to speak about the issue of Ukraine among the real leaders of the world - himself and two others. Without the petty distractions from the EU and Ukraine's representatives the talks could go fast and efficient - but the USA can't simply forget or ignore the EU or Ukraine, for diplomatic reasons.
Xi wants to talk about the economy. Xi can aura farm a bit from hosting the important diplomatic talks between the USA and Russia, but Xi wants to talk about business. Xi won't discuss how many nukes China "can" have, for political reasons.
All 3 of them will be in Shenzhen, but I doubt they'll sit in that room.
#USA #China #Russia #talks
A tl:dr version - nothing ever happens. All 3 superpowers want different things from each other, and they all have their own agendas to push.
Trump wants to put a limit on the amount of Chinese nukes. China has some nukes, but nearly not as many as the USA and Russia - thus Xi sees no reason to talk about it in the first place.
Putin wants to speak about the issue of Ukraine among the real leaders of the world - himself and two others. Without the petty distractions from the EU and Ukraine's representatives the talks could go fast and efficient - but the USA can't simply forget or ignore the EU or Ukraine, for diplomatic reasons.
Xi wants to talk about the economy. Xi can aura farm a bit from hosting the important diplomatic talks between the USA and Russia, but Xi wants to talk about business. Xi won't discuss how many nukes China "can" have, for political reasons.
All 3 of them will be in Shenzhen, but I doubt they'll sit in that room.
#USA #China #Russia #talks
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