Author: Nelson Todd

Tel Aviv/Gaza, January 19 – 50After prolonged negotiations with the terrorist group HAMAS, over 30 hostages are set to be freed in a three-phase exchange. Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned HAMAS to strike a deal or face serious consequences. Delegations from Egypt, Qatar, Israel, the United States, and Europe worked tirelessly on the agreement. Despite facing numerous challenges up until the final moments, anxiety remained high. But then, the long-awaited day of freedom arrived. After 471 days in captivity, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen were released. Amid the loud cries of HAMAS supporters and under tight security…

Lords Debate: Strengthening the UK’s Air Defence A recent debate in the House of Lords provided insights into the United Kingdom’s plans to enhance its air defence capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology. Lord Craig of Radley expressed concerns about potential threats to the UK mainland, warning of a possible “second Battle of Britain.” He asked,”What new air defence capabilities will be added to the front line in the next 12 months?” In response, Lord Coaker highlighted key upgrades: Satellite Dependency and Partnerships Lord Purvis of Tweed raised concerns about the UK’s dependency on satellite technology, especially from private…

Wars are fought in many ways. In trenches, behind the wheel of tank, at the trigger of an artillery piece, in the rear supporting the troops. But the war in the Ukraine also fights with guile and disguise, deceit, surprise and humor. No intelligence, cold warriors, or secrecy but the unmistaken conviction of bringing the fight to the Russian regime. The team is led by a quirky former academic, a housewife, a gifted arty-farty guy, an editor, some journalists and a few volunteers. There is a cat-lady, a Thor of thunder, a bunch of nerds working out the quirks, and…

Donald Trump’s Rising Influence in Global Affairs: A Strong Stance on NATO and Ukraine Donald Trump is making waves on the international stage, particularly in his role regarding U.S. involvement in NATO and support for Ukraine. This shift was confirmed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who expressed concerns at the OSCE conference in Malta. Trump is increasingly viewed as a rising star in foreign affairs, known for his tough negotiating skills. Trump’s influence is evident in recent developments, such as the appointment of the former Lithuanian prime minister as Europe’s first dedicated defense commissioner. Tasked with boosting Europe’s defense…

A follow-up report issued recently by the UN General Assembly’s Human Rights Council assails Tajikistan’s government for failing to implement recommendations contained in an earlier survey concerning atrocities committed during the country’s civil war in the mid-1990s. The follow-up report relates to a mission conducted in 2019 by UN researchers intent on promoting the closure of old societal wounds left by the civil war. Among that mission’s recommendations was the establishment of a “a truth-seeking State policy” and the development of “specific mechanisms, supported by dedicated resources, for dealing with disappearances caused by and related to the civil war.” The Tajik civil war…

A team of scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China has allegedly developed a new form of submarine detection that could transform underwater surveillance. The device, which was claimed to have been tested in the depths of the South China Sea, has demonstrated the potential to detect even the quietest submarines over an extended range, a feat that was previously considered impossible. Breakthrough in electromagnetic detection The new detection technology is in a large square-like pickup truck structure, and it uses antennas to detect very weak electromagnetic signals that submarine propellers emit.The recent testing involved a rotating propeller, and the detector…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said it is time to rekindle diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But both foreign and domestic responses to his proposal have been rather muted. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been trying to rekindle diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine© Thomas Kierok/ZDF/dpa/picture alliance In the halls of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, it would appear the time for re-doubled diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine has come. In an interview with the German public broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: “I believe that now is the moment when…

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski urged EU governments to stop providing social support to Ukrainian men of fighting age who are refugees in their countries. During the Yalta European Strategy, a forum for discussing Ukraine’s European future which was held in Kyiv, Sikorski said that to “help Ukraine’s war effort”, there should be “no financial incentives for avoiding the draft in Ukraine.” He referred to Russian drones crossing into NATO members’ airspace as reasons for EU governments to stop paying social security benefits to men of draft age and strengthen defence efforts against Russia. Airspace violations in Latvia and Romania…

While Alberto Fujimori was hailed for crushing a leftist insurgency and boosting the economy, he was convicted of gross human rights abuses. Peru has bid an emotional farewell to its divisive ex-president Alberto Fujimori after three days of national mourning marked by expressions of nostalgia for his iron-fisted rule. Fujimori was revered by many in Peru for crushing a bloody leftist insurgency and helping shore up the economy while in office from 1990 to 2000. He “had the guts to fight terrorism,” said Edgar Grados, a 43-year-old businessman, who travelled more than 100 kilometres to attend the funeral. “Fujimorism never dies,”…

Moscow (11 September/ 33.33). Russia waged a 2-year war of aggression against its neighbor, the Ukraine. Two years on, hundred thousand of deaths, families destroyed, Russia is no where near its 3-day goals of occupation. The Russian army slugs on, mile for mile, killed for killed. Vladimir Putin and his Siloviki continues a red army model. Heavy artillery, wave of men urging forward. The result, mass casualties. Total loss of life, and equipment. What does Russians do if in trouble. Reversing to its all bag of tricks. Spies and sabotage. Recent Russian sabotage operations across Europe were “reckless”, Moore said,…