The United Nations is reportedly investigating if Russia’s attacks on key Ukrainian energy infrastructure amount to war crimes.  Millions of citizens are without electricity due to blackouts, just as temperatures drop with winter approaching. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich says Russia is trying to break Ukraine’s spirit with what amounts to energy terrorism but…

In June, the United States started supplying Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket system launchers, also called HIMARS. From the moment they hit the battlefield, HIMARS made a huge impact in how the war was being fought. This week, however, the Pentagon revealed the U.S. secretly modified the HIMARS given to Ukraine. According to the…

Iran’s hijab law under review; a suspicious power outage in North Carolina is under investigation; and Russia rejects the West’s oil price cap. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. FBI investigate North Carolina power outages Tens of thousands of residents in one North Carolina county are without power.…

The humanitarian crises around the world are the most costly ever. Now the United Nations is seeking a record amount of $51.5 billion in assistance for the world’s humanitarian aid response system. “It’s going to go up by about 25%, and that’s a shocker. It’s gone up about each year by about 25% in recent…

Elon Kanye gets kicked off of Twitter; the Pentagon unveils a new stealth bomber; and tensions between Disney and Florida begin to relax. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Biden calls for DNC calendar shake up A panel for the Democratic National Committee will be meeting today and tomorrow…

Today marks a grim COVID-19 milestone; Tesla unveils its electric semitruck; and Amazon hits record high. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. First COVID-19 case in China 3 years ago Today is the three year anniversary of the first COVID-19 patient in China. It’s been three years since…

A new report from the Pentagon says China’s swelling nuclear stockpile makes it a growing rival to the U.S. The congressionally mandated annual report, which assesses China’s military and security strategy, predicted China would amass a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035. That is more than three times the number of known warheads they…

Robots with lethal capabilities are being added to police force; Gun-related deaths hit record high and Alabama halts executions. These stories and more highlight the midday update for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.  China increases nuclear stockpile A new report from the Pentagon indicates China is boosting its nuclear arsenal at a record pace. Officials predict…

Biden says he is “confident” a rail strike will be averted; NATO commits to Ukraine; and the Great Barrier Reef is in danger. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Biden is “confident” strike will be prevented “Congress, I think, has to act to prevent it. It’s not an…

Excerpted from Peter’s Nov. 29 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter: By Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui I think an update will be helpful as Iran’s current spate of protests continue into their third month. I would like to state at the beginning of this update that as a personal matter, I stand with all people — especially the…