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Salman Rushdie blasts publishers over censorship, warns free expression is under threat

May 17, 2023 -

Speaking in a video message at the British Book Awards this week, the Booker Prize winner said that freedom of expression has never been under as big of a threat as it is facing now in Western countries, although this has long been an issue elsewhere.

“Obviously, there are parts of the world where censorship has been prevalent for a long time. Quite a lot of the world: Russia, China, in some ways, India as well. But in the countries of the West, until recently, there was ...

U.S. government, state media upset that peasants allowed to read, censor Bin Laden letter

November 20, 2023 -

(Article by Ben Bartee republished from ArmageddonProse.Substack.com)

Unlike most other Westerners, I have lived in Saudi Arabia — an experience I chronicle in my recently released memoir, Broken English Teacher: Notes From Exile — and have seen Islamic fundamentalism as a governing ideology up close. Not super pretty.

That caveat aside, here’s the forbidden truth one is not meant to utter: bin Laden was an evidently thoughtful man who had a profound impact on ...

Saudi Arabia signs $5.6 billion deal with China to boost the kingdom’s EV industry

June 21, 2023 -

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment inked a $5.6 billion deal with Chinese EV manufacturer Human Horizons to collaborate on the development, manufacture and sale of new EVs.

The agreement accounts for more than half of the over $10 billion in investments the Saudis and the Chinese signed just on the first day of an Arab-China business conference in Riyadh, with the investments involving multiple sectors including technology, renewable energy, agriculture, real estate, ...

Saudi Arabia to build futuristic oasis of Neom in a bid to move beyond oil

August 11, 2023 -

According to the New Statesman, Neom is part of the kingdom's Vision 2030 spearheaded by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also the kingdom's prime minister. The futuristic oasis is reportedly inspired by the kingdom of Wakanda as depicted in the 2018 film "Black Panther."

Neom is a sprawling $500 billion city project stretching across 10,000 square miles in the southwestern corner of the Saudi peninsula. Dubbed "a start-up the size of a country," it is a beacon of modernity ...

Saudi Arabia warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel launches INVASION of Gaza

November 01, 2023 -

The New York Times reported on the development, citing Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The Connecticut senator told the Gray Lady that the kingdom's leadership, helmed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, "was hopeful that a ground operation could be avoided for reasons of stability as well as the loss of life."

Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) further noted that bin Salman – concurrently the kingdom's prime minister – aimed to prevent "a longer and deeper conflict" ...

U.S. Senate subpoenas Saudi sovereign wealth fund over its American dealings

September 18, 2023 -

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), which is under the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the move against the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Sept. 13. It was spearheaded by Sen. Richard "Dick" Blumenthal (D-CT) during a committee hearing held that day.

The hearing originally targeted the PIF's proposed deal with the PGA Tour golf entity and "related investments throughout the United States." Aside ...

Saudi Arabia to extend its voluntary oil production cut until September

August 04, 2023 -

The state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced the extension on Aug. 3, the third month of Riyadh cutting back on oil production. It quoted a source from the Saudi Ministry of Energy, who said: "In effect, the kingdom's production for the month of September 2023 will be approximately nine million barrels per day (bpd)."

The SPA added that the one million bpd reduction – which was also implemented in July and August – "can be extended, or extended and deepened." It ...

The Guardian DELETES Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” 22 years after the fact, after waves of American youth call it “mind blowing” and “game changing”

November 19, 2023 -

On the same day The Guardian removed the letter, X account "Yashar Ali" tweeted that over the previous 24 hours, thousands of TikTok users, many of them younger people, shared that they had read the letter and now believe they understand why he attacked, we were told, the United States.

"The TikToks are from people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds," Ali noted. "Many of them say that reading the letter has opened their eyes, and they'll never see geopolitical ...

Russian petroleum exports SURGE despite increase in domestic demand

July 26, 2023 -

Figures from the Refinitiv Eikon financial analysis platform showed that Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports increased by 11 percent in the first half of July, exceeding the 13 percent increase in June. Amid this development, Moscow is preparing to slash its oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August to increase the availability of petroleum supply for domestic refining and fuel production.

Turkey and Brazil have stood out as the top destinations of ...

Turkey asks IAEA to probe whether Israel has NUCLEAR WEAPONS

November 24, 2023 -

According to the Turkish president, Israel is among the few nations not signatory to the 1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. He stressed the significance of this step in balancing strategic interests in the region, and asserted that Turkey would continue to exert pressure on Israel regarding its nuclear capabilities.

Erdogan reiterated that an inspection of Israel's nuclear weapons is crucial, and he expressed his commitment to pursuing this course ...

Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES by disclosing user information of online dissidents

September 11, 2023 -

Twitter, now referred to as X, is facing a revised civil lawsuit accusing the company of helping Saudi Arabia commit grave human rights abuses by disclosing confidential user data at the request of the kingdom's authorities.

The lawsuit, initially filed in May, delved into a series of alarming events between 2014 and 2015 when three Saudi agents infiltrated the social media company. Two of these agents pretended to work at the company, leading to the alleged ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham promises to bring Iran’s “worst nightmare” to life, unleashing his inner global TERRORIST tendencies

January 12, 2024 -

He also described establishing ties between Israel and the Arab world to be an "absolutely essential ingredient to a better, more stable Mid-East and a safe and secure Israel and a prosperous Palestinian people." The senator also stated that he was personally "more dedicated now to bringing stability to your country and this region." Graham also said that they would strive for a safe and secure Israel and those who perished, "will not have died in vain."

He added: "We're ...

Saudi Arabia launches FUND DRIVE for embattled Palestinians in war-torn Gaza

November 06, 2023 -

The Saudi move comes nearly one month after the stunning Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that killed 1,400 people. Hamas also kidnapped more than 230 Israelis. The Israelis retaliated with the blockade and daily bombardment of Gaza.

Dr. Abdullah al-Rabeeah of The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said the initiative is aligned with Riyadh's well-established commitment to supporting the Palestinian people. Saudi Arabia has never recognized Israel and has long portrayed ...

Bombshell filing: 9/11 hijackers were CIA recruits

May 08, 2023 - At least two 9/11 hijackers had been recruited into a joint CIA-Saudi intelligence operation that was covered up at the highest level, according to an explosive new court filing.

(Article by Kit Klarenberg republished from TheGrayzone.com)

A newly-released court filing raises grave questions about the relationship between Alec Station, a CIA unit set up to track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his associates, and two 9/11 hijackers leading up to the attacks, which was subject ...

Tehran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad offers to RELEASE 2 hostages

November 14, 2023 -

The PIJ released disturbing propaganda videos that featured the two hostages – 13-year-old Yagil Yaakov and 77-year-old Hannah Katzir. The videos came amid talks about the possible release of more hostages by Hamas, which attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Both Yaakov and Katzir were abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutz (community) during the attack.

The two placed blame squarely on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which echoed similarities to an earlier video released ...

If 9/11 & COVID had a baby, what would it be?

a month ago -

(Article by Alix Mayer republished from AlixMayer.Substack.com)

Yes, even right here in the ol’ Constitutional Republic of the United States.

Sorry, I know that sounds a bit Negative Nellie. Sadly, I now think it’s true.

I have a master’s degree in management. Commonly called an MBA. I think about how things are run. All the time. I deconstruct systems to see how they were assembled. For example, here is my COVID Supra-Emergency presentation laying out the Howdunit ...

Home gardening tips: How to make the best compost for healthy crops

May 16, 2023 -

But if you don't know what you're doing, you'll sometimes end up with smelly, useless sludge instead of compost.

To avoid this, learn some tips and tricks to produce good compost for your home garden. (h/t to SurvivalJack.com)What you can compost

Start by learning which materials can be safely added to your compost pile.

Avoid the following materials because they will attract pests and produce unpleasant odors:

Here are other materials ...

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iran among six countries invited to join emerging BRICS global superpower

August 28, 2023 -

The invitation was extended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who announced it publicly as he wrapped up the annual BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

In response, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the kingdom is still awaiting further details from the BRICS group about what membership entails. Once those details are provided, Saudi Arabia will make an "appropriate decision."

All six countries have expressed interest in joining the other ...

Second extension of truce between Israel, Hamas now a possibility

November 30, 2023 -

The focus of the discussions is on the conditions to extend the truce, including the duration of the extension and the exchange of captives for prisoners.

Late on Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Israeli army confirmed the release of more Israeli captives in Gaza. Simultaneously, 30 Palestinian women and children were released from Israeli jails. (Related: Israel approves MULTI-DAY CEASEFIRE DEAL: Hundreds of imprisoned Palestinian women and children to be released in exchange ...

Rapper Meek Mill says Americans should ‘strap up’ to protect themselves from illegals

2 months ago -

(Article by William Upton republished from TheNationalPulse.com)

A Gallup poll from late February indicates a noticeable increase in concern over immigration among Americans. The poll suggests that 28 percent of respondents now view immigration as the nation’s most pressing issue. This is an increase from the 20 percent who said it was their top concern in January. Mill’s comments drew on these sentiments, referring to the presence of “illegal immigrants everywhere,” the ...