The UN health chief has flagged another global pandemic. This time it is violence against women, including women being beaten or killed in their homes through domestic violence even in countries like the United States, Switzerland and Sweden. Pointing to the worst trends, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus noted that "violence against women is one of … [Read more...] about UN flags another pandemic — violence against women.
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As Israel prepares to celebrate hostages’ return, UN readies immediate life-saving aid to Gaza.
While President Donald Trump prepares to join Israelis to celebrate the release of hostages after two years of horrific Hamas captivity, the United Nations humanitarian community is preparing to immediately alleviate the unimaginable misery of Gaza’s people. “We and our partners are prepared to move—now” to deliver food, water, medical and shelter assistance to people in … [Read more...] about As Israel prepares to celebrate hostages’ return, UN readies immediate life-saving aid to Gaza.
JIMMY KIMMY WILL RETURN TO ABC TUESDAY NIGHT
Jimmy Kimmel will resume his talk show Tuesday night. In the wake of its Trump-favored, furor-sparking decision to pull comedian the comedian off the air last week, Disney and and ABC have announced that the comedian will be back. His being yankede off the air became a flash-point for freedom of speech issues, and triggered a boycott that reportedly cost the company … [Read more...] about JIMMY KIMMY WILL RETURN TO ABC TUESDAY NIGHT
UN inquiry insists IDF has committed genocide in Gaza but Israel junks it as “distorted and false”.
Even as Israel’s defense minister declared that “Gaza is burning” because “the IDF strikes with an iron fist “, a United Nations inquiry insisted that Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip. Israel immediately denounced the genocide allegations as an antisemitic “blood libel”. After a painstaking legal analysis of Israel’s actions and intent, the inquiry named … [Read more...] about UN inquiry insists IDF has committed genocide in Gaza but Israel junks it as “distorted and false”.
TRUMP ALLY CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATED ON CAMPUS: SO WHAT’S NEXT?
Charlie Kirk, a conservative youth activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who helped propel Trump into office, has died after being shot in the neck during a rally at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Expressions of outrage, sadness, and grief at yet another American in political life being murdered poured in -- but so did the rumblings of partisan and … [Read more...] about TRUMP ALLY CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATED ON CAMPUS: SO WHAT’S NEXT?
What’s in a Name? The Department of War, that Is.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, President Trump changed the name of the Defense Department to “Department of War." I am certain that our armed forces were just as competent and powerful for the past 75 years under the name “Department of Defense” as they were under the name “Department of War,” prior to 1949. I am even more certain that the patriotism, heroism and, yes, … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name? The Department of War, that Is.
A UN treaty to control plastic pollution falters despite marathon negotiations
A United Nations conference, billed as final in a series to hammer-out a new global treaty to end plastic pollution, gave up the battle this morning after an all-nighter, without the conclusion required to complete a final treaty later this year. Letdown at the two-week 184-nation negotiation is another signal of dangerous decay in international cooperation although it … [Read more...] about A UN treaty to control plastic pollution falters despite marathon negotiations
WILL UPROAR OVER TRUMP’S SALACIOUS EPSTEIN BIRTHDAY DRAWING ALSO FIZZLE?
Is the latest uproar over Donald Trump also destined to fizzle? It can't but bring a sense of deju vu. Once again, another story involving something Donald Trump did or is alleged to have done or said or is alleged to have said comes up. It sparks a furor. Pundits and social media predict it could negatively impact his political career or destroy it or wind up putting him … [Read more...] about WILL UPROAR OVER TRUMP’S SALACIOUS EPSTEIN BIRTHDAY DRAWING ALSO FIZZLE?
Washington’s Mafia Don
There have been frequent instances of financial and political corruption in our federal, state and municipal governments since the birth of our nation. But President Trump makes past corrupt activities by officials appear minor by comparison. It seems as if every day, Trump and his family devise some new ways to extract money from their wealthy friends and the public. If their … [Read more...] about Washington’s Mafia Don
Casus belli for the Pakistan-India war.
The latest casus belli is the brutal carnage of 26 innocent tourists by terrorists in a verdant meadow in Kashmir on a balmy April 22 evening. Islamabad has denied any involvement but is already rattling nuclear threats and seems well prepared for conventional war. For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enough is enough. As a resolute pacifist, Modi may try to avoid … [Read more...] about Casus belli for the Pakistan-India war.
The Chinese shadow over Pakistan and India’s nascent war
President Donald Trump could soon face the ignominy of seeing American F-16 fighters flying alongside arch rival China’s J-10 and JF-17 warplanes piloted by Pakistanis against his Indian partners. The risk of ignominy arises because Trump designated India as a “Major Defense Partner with Strategic Trade Authorization-1” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February visit to … [Read more...] about The Chinese shadow over Pakistan and India’s nascent war
Trump should not fritter away the trust of India’s Modi
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump at the White House today, he may be the only world leader powerful and politically stable enough in his own country for the American leader to trust. Critics of both Trump and Modi may not like this because they would prefer to project both men as anti-democrats seeking autocratic rule. Time will tell the … [Read more...] about Trump should not fritter away the trust of India’s Modi
UN offers cautious welcome to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire accord
UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon saying he hoped it would “put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing”. He also called for full respect and swift implementation all commitments made under the agreement, in a statement issued by his spokesperson. UN Special Coordinator … [Read more...] about UN offers cautious welcome to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire accord
TRUMP AG DRAMA: GAETZ WITH DRAWS, PAM BONDI IS NAMED
In a day of heightened political drama, scandal-tinged former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from being President-Elect Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General - which was quickly followed by the news that Trump is naming his former defense attorney, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Next to Gaetz, Bondi looks like Mother Teresa. The Bulwark offers these details on ow … [Read more...] about TRUMP AG DRAMA: GAETZ WITH DRAWS, PAM BONDI IS NAMED
COP29: UN highlights ticking clock of destructive climate change but Trump’s return may be insurmountable challenge
UN climate talks kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a call by UN chief Antonio Guterres for much closer global cooperation including provision of trillions of dollars in investments and aid to poorer countries. “Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment. Climate action is not optional, it’s an imperative. Both are indispensable: to a livable world for all … [Read more...] about COP29: UN highlights ticking clock of destructive climate change but Trump’s return may be insurmountable challenge
Trump’s broad-based triumph is lighting fires
Donald Trump’s amazingly broad-based victory is lighting fires under many in the US and around the world as they scramble to deal with an aggressive iconoclast who does not fit in any pigeonhole of political counsel whether liberal or conservative. He has his own intuitive instincts that are not guessable because they are traced only in his mind. How he implements them … [Read more...] about Trump’s broad-based triumph is lighting fires
Harris or Trump, whoever wins, Americans could be on a slippery slope
Whoever wins, whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, abiding mistrust of Washington is growing among foreign governments, including European allies. That does not augur well for Americans. For almost all non-Americans, the issue is whether the American electorate is still discerning enough for them to expect benign US foreign and trade policies instead of more coercion and … [Read more...] about Harris or Trump, whoever wins, Americans could be on a slippery slope
UN chief’s solitary voice of common sense in a fragmented violent world.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres is struggling to restore common sense as the world sinks further into a long-term quicksand of wars, hunger, disease and turmoil. But his is a frustrating uphill struggle. UN appeals for reform and peace are not getting enough support from the five nuclear powers, the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France. Each seems … [Read more...] about UN chief’s solitary voice of common sense in a fragmented violent world.
Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: After over 100 former Republican national security officials endorsed Kamala Harris last week, another 741 former senior national security leaders of both parties today endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to serve as president of the United States. The letter, published by National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) includes as its signatories over 230 … [Read more...] about Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt
' Former President Donald Trump was reported to be safe after a potential assassination attempt - and the alleged gunman is now in custody. The Washington Post: Republican nominee Donald Trump was unharmed Sunday in what authorities are investigating as another potential assassination attempt, after a man pointed a rifle into a Florida golf course where the former … [Read more...] about Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt