Sunday, April 26, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
NEXTRUSH UNPLUGGED WEEKEND*JIHADIST ATTACKS IN MALI*FEDS FUEL EXTREMISM TOO*WELL THAT TOOK ME BACK*'THAT THEY MAY BE SAVED'*
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(THE SUNDAY NEWS SUMMARY STARTS TO POST AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN US TIME)
NEWSDUMP ALERT: JIHADIST ATTACKS IN NORTHERN MALI JIHADIST FORCES ADVANCE TAKE TERRITORY
ATTACK APPEARS AIMED AT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN AFRICA
RUSSIAN THINK TANK SAYS FRANCE BACKING SEPARATISTS, JIHADISTS IN MALI...
(UPDATED AS ABLE)
In Mali a series of attacks by jihadist forces on the capital city of Bamako and northern cities.
Mali increasingly looks to Russia to support its national security associating the jihadist forces with Western Nations that have fueled jihadist activities in places like Libya.
Video posted online showing the advance of the "JNIM" militants with fighting reported between the jihadists, Malian troops and Russian mercenary forces.
The jihadists warning Russian forces to withdraw from Mali or face attack.
A Russian think tank "RYBAR" says that France is backing separatist and jihadist forces fighting the Russian-backed government of Mali...
"Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali-France 24 (Video Report)
OSINTdefender "X" (Video Embed)
RYBAR AFRICA "X"
THIS WEEK MUCH SAID ABOUT THE LEFTIST SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER (SPLC) FUELING EXTREMISM AND THE ACCUSATIONS ARE ACCURATE IMHO.
BUT ON DOMESTIC (FBI) AND FOREIGN (CIA) FRONTS THE US GOVERNMENT HAS FUELED EXTREMISM WITH OUR TAX DOLLARS FOR MANY DECADES AND THAT IS TRUTH THAT CANNOT BE DENIED.
THE SPLC WORKED WITH THE US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT RUN BY DEMOCRATS IN ITS OPERATIONS INFILTRATING AND INCITING RACIST GROUPS.
UNDERCOVER FEDS, INFORMANT FEDS MIXED INTO THE CRAZY PEOPLE OUT THERE AND THAT LEADS US TO THIS...
NEWSDUMP ALERT: SHOTS FIRED NEAR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP AND FIRST LADY EVACUATED. SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY...
The music segment this first performance brings it altogether the teenagers dancing, the symphony orchestra and the country music singing star Lynn Anderson with a hit that crossed over to the pop charts.
It's a live performance on BBC television's "Top Of The Pops" from 1971...
"ROSE GARDEN"-LYNN ANDERSON (LIVE)
"REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEBODY'S HAND"-DIANA ROSS
"WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN"-CARPENTERS
And heck just days away from 40 years of marriage your host thinking back but also seeing some light at the end of a tunnel as well.
So fortunate to have a Bride still loyal to me in spite of me.
"if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land"
2 CHRONICLES 7:14 NIV BIBLE
(PART OF THE BIBLE READING OF US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP)...
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP READS 2 CHRONICLES 7:11-22
Well, that took me back to the 1980's 40+ years ago when various messengers put that passage out and I read it myself but was unwilling, unable to take any action resembling 2 Chronicles 7:14 in my own life.
"Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
For being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes."
ROMANS 10:1-4 ESV BIBLE-THE APOSTLE PAUL'S ANGUISH FOR HIS PEOPLE THE JEWISH PEOPLE
Good Night. God Bless.
(MORE WILL BE POSTED)
FRANCE YELLOW VESTS WEEK 386*MACRON REAFFIRMS RUSSIA HOSTILITY*FRANCE BLAMED IN MALI FIGHTING*TRUMP SLAMS MACRON CRITIC*MACRON DOWNPLAYS IRAN WAR ENERGY SHORTAGE*ENERGY CEO'S HORMUZ WARNING*PARIS PROTEST*
(NEWS, COMMENT AND ANALYSIS WITH MAINSTREAM MEDIA SOURCES)
(ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BEING ADDED DURING THE DAY AT VARIOUS POINTS)
President Emmanuel Macron speaking of a 'very strong signal' to Russia with the European Union's 20th round of Ukraine War sanctions.
In addition the EU approving a 90 billion Euro (105.174 billion USD) loan to Ukraine...
"Macron said about a 'very strong signal' for Russia"-RIA Novosti Russia...
This weekend the former French colonial territory of Mali in Africa now under Russian influence assaulted by jihadist forces associated with Al Qaeda.
The jihadists engaging in combat with Malian troops and Russian mercenary forces supporting them.
The Russian think tank "RYBAR" says the jihadist forces on the attack in Mali alongside separatists are backed by France...
RYBAR AFRICA "X"
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS JABBED AT PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION MR. MACRON NOT ALWAYS IN AGREEMENT WITH MR. TRUMP OR ISRAEL'S PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.
BUT ON FRIDAY NIGHT MR. TRUMP TOOK TO SOCIAL MEDIA TO SLAM MACRON CRITIC PODCASTER INFLUENCER CANDACE OWENS.
TRUMP SAYING IN PART:
"Her attack on the First Lady of France is despicable"
OWENS HAS SUGGESTED IN VARIOUS ONLINE POSTINGS THAT BRIGITTE MACRON WAS BORN A MALE LEADING TO LEGAL ACTION BY THE MACRONS HERE IN THE US.
INDIVIDUALS IN FRANCE WHO PUBLISHED STORIES ALONG THE SAME LINE HAVE BEEN CONVICTED IN COURT AND SENTENCED.
OSINTdefender "X" (Includes Trump Social Media Post)
Today President Emmanuel Macron downplaying any possible fuel shortages due to the Iran War.
Macron speaking after the head of "Totalenergies" Patrick Pouyanne noted if the conflict does not end in two to three months France could enter a period with 'an energy shortage'.
"It all depends on the duration...Solving the problem of the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial issue"
TOTALENERGIES CEO PATRICK POUYANNE
BFM-TV Story (Translation Prompt)
And a group of protesters wound their way through the streets of Paris today. A Yellow Vests demonstration with yellow flags and a yellow banner with the flags of multiple nations displayed including Cuba and Iran.
The flags of nations currently being sanctioned or threatened or attacked by the United States.
The banner at the head of today's procession read:
"Ensemble Agissons"
"Together Let's Act"
For now that's news from France.
Friday, April 24, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 4/24/2026*NEWSDUMP FRIDAY*UKRAINE WAR CONTINUES*IRAN FM IN PAKISTAN*POLISH PM SUGGESTS RUSSIAN ATTACK MONTHS*ARGENTINA PROPOSES UK FALKLANDS TALKS*DOJ DROPS POWELL PROBE*INDIA OBJECTS TRUMP SOCIAL MEDIA REPOST*OPPOSITION LEADS ISRAEL POLL*
(SERVICE WHEN ABLE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING)
(NEW STORIES ADDING TILL LATE IN THE EVENING EASTERN US TIME AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE POST)
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
Two killed in the latest US attack on a boat linked to drug trafficking. The attack in the Eastern Pacific Ocean...OSINTdefender "X" (Video Embed Of Attack)
UKRAINIAN ATTACKS ON RUSSIA TONIGHT WITH AIRPORTS IN RUSSIA SHUT DOWN...(RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA)...
A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DAMAGED IN YEKATERINBURG IN RUSSIA'S SVERDLOVSK REGION...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...LATE REPORT ONE PERSON HURT IN THAT ATTACK.
EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN UKRAINIAN CITIES LATE TONIGHT UNDER RUSSIAN ATTACK...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in Islamabad Pakistan.
The Iranians holding talks with Pakistani officials who are also expected to be meeting visiting US representatives this weekend...DAWN PAKISTAN
THE UNITED KINGDOM AND TURKEY (TURKIYE) SIGNING A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
THE FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT LISTS A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS FOR COOPERATION INCLUDING GLOBAL SECURITY, NATO COORDINATION, DEFENSE AND INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION, COUNTERTERRORISM AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF...TRT WORLD TURKEY (TURKIYE)
"For the entire eastern flank, for our neighbors, the question is whether NATO is logistically and politically prepared to respond if Russia tries to attack"
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking to the "Financial Times" in the UK.
He suggests a Russian attack within months on Poland and or neighboring countries.
Mr. Tusk questioning the willingness of the US to follow through on commitments to defend fellow NATO countries near Russia.
Tusk is in Cyprus for a European Union summit where defense matters are being discussed...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
NEW US ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AIMED AT IRAN'S OIL TRADE.
TANKERS, SHIPPING FIRMS, CRYPTO CURRENCY WALLETS AND A CHINESE OIL REFINERY INCLUDED IN THE SANCTIONS...OSINTdefender "X"
Argentina proposing new talks with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno's proposal follows a news leak about a Pentagon email suggesting a US position change to favor Argentina's control of the Falklands....Danmarks Radio Denmark (Translation Prompt)
FOUR KILLED IN ISRAELI AIRSTIKES IN GAZA TONIGHT. TWO OTHER PALESTINIANS KILLED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA ('WEST BANK')...VOICE OF EMIRATES UAE...
AT LEAST 13 KILLED IN ISRAEL ATTACKS IN GAZA TODAY AS THE ALMOST DAILY VIOLENCE CONTINUES SINCE A CEASEFIRE WAS ANNOUNCED THERE LAST FALL...AFP FRANCE-TT SWEDEN-YLE FINLAND (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The US waiver on foreign ships carrying cargo between US ports extended by 90-days.
The "Jones Act" waived in hopes of lowering higher fuel costs caused by the Iran War...The Hill USA
THE US TREASURY DEPARTMENT WILL NOT EXTEND THE EASING OF SANCTIONS ON PURCHASE OF RUSSIAN OIL.
THE 30-DAY PERIOD FOR PURCHASING RUSSIAN OIL SUBJECT TO UKRAINE WAR SANCTIONS WILL END ON MAY 16TH...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The US Justice Department dropping an investigation of Federal Reserve Board chairman Jerome Powell.
The move seen as a way to appease the US Senate which is considering Kevin Warsh as President Trump's choice to replace Mr. Powell.
Republican US Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has been seeking an end to the Powell investigation...The Hill USA
THE US CONSIDERING SANCTIONING COUNTRIES NOT COOPERATING WITH THE ISRAEL-US WAR AGAINST IRAN.
THE NOTION OF SUSPENDING SPAIN FROM NATO SUGGESTED IN AN EMAIL SAID TO BE CIRCULATING AT THE PENTAGON.
THE UNITED KINGDOM MENTIONED IN THE MEMO WITH THE IDEA OF THE US RECOGIZING ARGENTINA'S SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE FALKLAND ISLANDS BROUGHT UP.
ARGENTINA'S CURRENT PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI A SPECIAL GUEST IN ISRAEL IN CONNECTION WITH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS.
THE STORY IS BEING REPORTED BY 'REUTERS'...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
"obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste"
INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON RANDHIR JAISWAL REACTING TO A SOCIAL MEDIA REPOST BY US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP.
MR. TRUMP REPOSTED COMMENTS OF PODCASTER-RADIO HOST MICHAEL SAVAGE CRITCIZING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP:
"A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet"
THE US EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI REACTING BY SAYING MR. TRUMP HAS SPOKEN OF INDIA AS A 'GREAT COUNTRY WITH A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AT THE TOP'...AL JAZEERA QATAR
(News. Comment, Analysis)
CNN reporting possible US military attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted assassination of some Iranian leaders.
These are ideas currently under consideration along with other attacks on selected energy facilities in Iran.
All the attacks said to be designed to bring Iran to negotiating with the US.
US President Donald Trump has spoken of the US not using nuclear weapons on Iran in the last 24 hours but his statement does not preclude possible Israeli use of nuclear weapons against Iran...Tass Russia
IN ISRAEL THE LATEST CHANNEL 12 NEWS POLL SHOWS OPPOSITION PARTIES GAINING 70 SEATS WITH GOVERNMENT PARTIES WINNING 50 SEATS.
PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU'S LIKUD PARTY AT 25 SEATS BUT THE PARTY OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER NAFTALI BENNETT IS AT 21 SEATS.
NETANYAHU OPPONENT GADI EISENKOT LEADS THE THIRD PLACE 'YASHAR' PARTY AT 14 SEATS.
'THE DEMOCRATS' ANOTHER OPPOSITION PARTY GAINING 10 SEATS.
TWO ARAB PARTIES RECEIVE FIVE SEATS EACH.
ALSO, IN THE POLL 60 PERCENT OF ISRAELI'S FAVOR AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO THE OCTOBER 7TH, 2023 HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL SOMETHING CURRENTLY OPPOSED BY PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU...CHANNEL 12 ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 79.61 points or .16 percent.
The NASDAQ up 398.09 points or 1.63 percent.
In New York the price of oil closed at 94 dollars 88 cents a barrel up 48 cents or .51 percent...Marketwatch
LGBTQ accounts among those removed from Instagram last weekend by social media giant "Meta".
More than 70 cases reported in European Union countries in recent weeks.
Some critics in the Netherlands associate the LGBTQ social media bans with US President Donald Trump's return to power last year...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
SHAKEUPS IN THE TECH WORLD WITH "META" CUTTING 10 PERCENT OF ITS WORKFORCE OR EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY ALSO PLANNING NOT TO HIRE FOR SIX THOUSAND POSITIONS CURRENTLY VACANT.
AI WILL BE REPLACING MANY EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY.
ALSO REUTERS REPORTING THAT MICROSOFT IS OFFERING 8750 EMPLOYEES A BUYOUT PLAN. THAT REPRESENTS SEVEN PERCENT OF THE TECH GIANT'S WORKFORCE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing his treatment for prostate cancer.
Netanyahu keeping the matter under wraps for two months due to the Iran War...UPI USA
THE US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCING FIRING SQUADS AS A METHOD OF EXECUTION.
ITS PART OF A BROADER INITIATIVE TO RESUME, INCREASE AND SPEED UP FEDERAL EXECUTIONS.
THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ALSO LETHAL INJECTIONS WITH THE SUBSTANCE PENTOBARBITOL AS A METHOD OF EXECUTION.
THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DOJ STOPPED THAT TYPE OF EXECUTION CITING CONCERNS ABOUT UNNECESSARY SUFFERING...TT-SVT SWEDEN
Thursday, April 23, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 4/23/2026*NEWSDUMP THURSDAY*ISRAELI HIGH COURT HEARS OCT. 7 PROBE ARGUMENTS*FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL TRIAL DRUG CRACKDOWN*DEADLY ISRAELI ATTACKS CONTINUE IN GAZA*
(SERVICE WHEN ABLE THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING PERSONAL COMMITMENTS LIMITING SERVICE)
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
US President Donald Trump proclaiming three more weeks of ceasefire in Lebanon but noting that does not apply to Iran.
The Iran-aligned Hezbollah Movement firing some rockets into Israel as the Israeli army maintains its occupation of southern Lebanon with homes being destroyed in some areas to create a 'security zone'.
An Israeli soldier lightly wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack...Channel 12 Israel (Translation Prompt)
THE US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL WILL REVIEW DOJ COMPLIANCE WITH THE 'EPSTEIN FILES TRANSPARENCY ACT'.
THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FILES INCLUDING REDACTIONS OF PERPETRATORS OF SEXUAL HARM AND THE FAILURE TO REDACT WOMEN WHO WERE VICTIMIZED BY EPSTEIN.
THE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD BLANCHE SPEAKING OF SIX MILLION PAGES OF UNRELEASED EPSTEIN FILES SAYING THEY ARE DUPLCATES OF THE THREE MILLION PAGES ALREADY RELEASED...THE HILL USA
Nine employees killed in an attack on a gold mine in western Pakistan.
The attack in the troubled Balochistan Region that borders Afghanistan and Iran.
Separatist rebels in a conflict with Pakistan's government...Voice of Emirates UAE
US President Donald Trump says any Iranian boats laying mines are subject to a 'shoot and kill' order.
Mr. Trump also carrying a message that the US military is removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz...Al Jazeera Qatar
(UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS)
ISRAEL'S HIGH COURT HEARING ARGUMENTS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OVER AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE BRUTAL OCTOBER 7, 2023 ATTACK FROM GAZA.
THE GOVERNMENT SPOKE OF WAITING UNTIL THE 'WAR IS WON' FOR A 'STATE INQUIRY'
SOME JUSTICES SUGGESTING THE PROBE DECISION IS BEST MADE AFTER VOTERS HAVE THEIR SAY ON A NEW GOVERNMENT IN OCTOBER.
TENSIONS OUTSIDE THE COURT WITH BREAVED FAMILIES AND PRO-NETANYAHU GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATORS SEEKING ACCESS TO THE HEARING THAT WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC...TIMES OF ISRAEL...TIMES OF ISRAEL SECOND STORY
The former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will face an International Criminal Court trial for killings during a crackdown on illicit drug activity.
Thousands of deaths occurred during the crackdown which Mr. Duterte promised when he was elected President in 2016.
Duterte was arrested at the Manila airport last year and is now detained by the international court in The Hague in the Netherlands...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
FIVE KILLED IN THE LATEST ISRAELI ATTACK IN GAZA.
ACCORDING TO THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITIES 2,400 CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN COMMITTED BY ISRAEL SINCE LAST OCTOBER'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF A CEASEFIRE...AL JAZEERA QATAR
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 179.71 points or .36 percent.
The NASDAQ fell 219.06 points or .89 percent.
At 551 pm New York Time the price of oil at 97 dollars a barrel up four dollars four cents or 4.35 percent...Marketwatch
Russia says it's stopping transit of oil to Germany from the nation of Kazakhstan in Central Asia.
Russia citing technical reasons for ending the movement of oil through its territory.
German authorities do not see the decision as a threat to Germany's oil supply.
It's been suggested Ukrainian attacks have damaged infrastructure in Russia and that oil transit will resume following repairs...Tagesschau Germany
IN THE NETHERLANDS NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER GRID ARE BEING PUT ON HOLD.
THE FIRST PART OF THE COUNTRY TO BE IMPACTED WILL BE UTRECHT REGION ON JULY 1ST.
POWER GRID CONGESTION REPORTED WITH MANY NEW ITEMS LIKE HEAT PUMPS AND ELECTRIC CARS CONTRIBUTING TO PEAK HOURS CONSUMPTION...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT WEDNESDAY 4/22/2026*MASSIE: "WASTED 10 MILLION DOLLARS" TO PRIMARY HIM*IRAN ATTACKS, SEIZES VESSELS*PHASED IN TOBACCO BAN APPROVED IN UK*
(SERVICE WHEN ABLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH PERSONAL COMMITMENTS LIMITING SERVICE)
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
US NAVY SECRETARY JOHN PHELAN LEAVING HIS POST AFTER 13 MONTHS.
UNDER SECRETARY HUNG CAO NOW ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY...THE HILL USA
"They wasted 10 million dollars in my race already. Imagine if they had used that in Virginia"
The social media comments of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Massie commenting on the massive spending behind his opponent in the May 19th GOP Primary in Kentucky and how that might have been put to better use to stop the narrow Democrat win in yesterday's Virginia redistricting referendum.
Congressman Massie drawing the wrath of President Donald Trump and massive Republican donor spending against him after he co-sponsored legislation to release the US Justice Department files regarding Jeffrey Epstein...The Hill USA
(UPDATED) IRAN SAYS IT SEIZED TWO VESSELS AND BROUGHT THEM TO IRAN'S COAST.
THIS AFTER AN IRANIAN GUNBOAT FIRED ON A MERCHANT VESSEL IN THE GULF OF OMAN.
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS EXTENDED THE US BLOCKADE OF IRAN'S COAST AND EXPANDED US SEIZURES OF VESSELS LINKED TO IRAN.
IRAN NOTING THE BLOCKADE IS AN IMPEDIMENT TO TALKS WITH THE UNITED STATES...
AL JAZEERA QATAR BLOG
In the Ukraine War overnight into Wednesday Russian attacks on the port city of Odessa and a railway in the Zaporoizhia Region with a train diver killed...Al Jazeera Qatar...
Russia says its air defenses shot down 155 attacking Ukrainian drones overnight into Wednesday. One person wounded in the Bryansk Region...Tass Russia
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average up 340.65 points or .69 percent.
The NASDAQ rose 397.60 points or 1.64 percent.
At 452 pm New York Time the price of oil 92 dollars 82 cents a barrel up three dollars 15 cents or 3.51 percent...Marketwatch
THE US COMMANDER IN SOUTH KOREA GENERAL XAVIER BRUNSON SAYS A THERMAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE SYSTEM REMAINS DEPLOYED IN SOUTH KOREA.
THERE HAD BEEN QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT ITS REDEPLOYMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST FOR THE IRAN WAR.
BUT GENERAL BRUNSON NOTES THAT MUNITIONS IN SOUTH KOREA APPARENTLY MISSILE INTERCEPTORS ARE 'SITTING RIGHT NOW WAITING TO MOVE'...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA
In the UK lawmakers approving a new law banning sale of tobacco products to anyone born after December 31, 2008.
The law in effect phases in a tobacco ban starting with young people turning 18 as of January 1st next year.
Restrictions on vaping in cars with children, on playgrounds and at schools also part of the new law...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
THE MILITARY PRESIDENT OF MYANMAR REBUFFED BY KEY REBEL GROUPS OVER HIS OFFER TO HOLD PEACE TALKS.
PRESIDENT MIN AUNG HLAING OFFERING REBELS A DEADLINE OF JULY 31ST TO JOIN TALKS.
THE 'KAREN NATIONAL UNION' AND 'CHIN NATIONAL FRONT' GROUPS REJECTING HIS OFFER.
CHIN SPOKESMAN SALAI HTET NI SAYS HIS GROUP SEEKS A FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM FREE OF MILITARY INFLUENCE...NEWS AGENCIES-ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT TUESDAY 4/21/2026*CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP INDICTED FOR FUELING RACISM*TRUMP EXTENDS CEASEFIRE MAINTAINS IRAN BLOOCKADE*NAVY CARRIER ENTERING WAR ZONE TESTS ANTI-DRONE LASER*CHINA AIMS NUKE ACCUSATIONS AT US AND ALLIED NATIONS*
(SERVICE AS ABLE THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING WITH POSTING LIMITED BY PERSONAL COMMITMENTS)
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
SEVEN PALESTINIANS TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION AFTER ISRAELI NATIONALIST SETTLERS TORCHED A HOME.
TWO CARS ALSO SET ON FIRE IN THE ATTACK ON PALESTINIANS IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE 'WEST BANK' (SAMARIA)...TIMES OF ISRAEL
(UPDATED) IN VIRGINIA THE REFERENDUM ON CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING.
VOTERS DECIDING ON CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORIZATION ALLOWING STATE LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE A PLAN FAVORING DEMOCRATS OVER REPUBLICANS IN DRAWING US HOUSE DISTRICTS.
THE REFERENDUM MEASURE APPROVED BY A NARROW MARGIN...
REFERENDUM RESULTS WTOP
The US Justice Department announcing an 11-count federal grand jury indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center civil rights group.
The crimes described in the indictment are financial in nature.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said that some money donated by donors to the SPLC ended up funding leaders and organizers of racist groups.
Blanche spoke of the SPLC "manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred".
3 million dollars in payments said to have been involved between 2014 and 2023.
The individuals who were paid described as 'informants' to the SPLC.
The group with a statement saying it is being targeted by the Trump Administration...NBC News USA
Democrat Congresswoman Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned today in the face of a potential expulsion vote.
Her resignation just minutes before a public hearing of the House Ethics Committee to consider penalties against her.
The Congresswoman was indicted last fall for allegedly using federal emergency funds for personal luxuries and her political campaign...The Hill USA
TWO ISRAELI SOLDIERS REMOVED FROM COMBAT DUTY AND JAILED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TEARING DOWN OF A STATUE OF JESUS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON.
THE SOLDIER WHO PERFORMED THE ACT AND ANOTHER WHO PHOTOGRAPHED IT RECEIVING THE PUNISHMENT.
SIX OTHER SOLDIERS PRESENT AT THE TIME ARE BEING QUESTIONED...TIMES OF ISRAEL
German airline Lufthansa cutting 20,000 short haul flights in the next six months.
It's a move designed to deal with skyrocketing fuel costs amid a jet fuel shortage in Europe caused by the Iran War that's expected to last months...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
HOURS BEFORE HIS DEADLINE FOR THE END FOR AN IRAN WAR CEASEFIRE US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCING A CEASEFIRE EXTENSION THAT HE CALLS 'INDEFINITE'.
MR. TRUMP SAYING THE US NAVY WILL MAINTAIN ITS BLOCKADE OF IRANIAN PORTS.
TRUMP PRAISING PAKISTANI LEADERSHIP IN HIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
HIS ANNOUNCEMENT SPOKE OF A 'FRACTURED' IRANIAN LEADERSHIP A NOTION DISPUTED BY IRAN...AL JAZEERA QATAR
The European Court of Justice ruling against a Hungarian law on LGBTI promotion aimed at children.
The 2021 law prohibits making LGBTI media available to children.
The European court ruling the law is stigmatizing and marginalizing making it contrary to core values of the European Union.
The new Hungarian government of Peter Magyar taking office next month will have to decide how to respond to the ruling...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
A LASER-WEAPON SYSTEM TO DESTROY DRONES TESTED ON BOARD THE US AIRCRAFT CARRIER 'GEORGE H.W. BUSH'.
THE 'BUSH' ENTERING THE IRAN WAR ZONE AFTER TRAVELING AROUND THE SOUTHERN COAST OF AFRICA...TASS RUSSIA
The US military seizing a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran.
The Botswana-flagged tanker "Tifani" seen in waters near Singapore prior to the seizure...OSINTdefender "X"
The markets today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 293.18 points or .59 percent.
The NASDAQ fell 144.43 points or .59 percent.
At 442 pm New York Time the price of oil 91 dollars 80 cents a barrel up two dollars 19 cents or 2.44 percent...Marketwatch
CHINA SAYS TRANSFER OF URANIUM TO BUILD NEW AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBMARINES VIOLATES THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFIERATION TREATY.
THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT OBJECTING TO THE WEAPONS-GRADE URANIUM TRANSFER UNDER THE AUKUS (AUSTRALIA-UNITED KINGDOM-UNITED STATES).
CHINA ALSO TAKING ISSUE WITH US NUCLEAR TIES TO SOUTH KOREA AND WARNING ABOUT JAPAN'S POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND DUMPING OF RADIOACTIVE WATER FROM THE FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT...TASS RUSSIA
Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of tech giant Apple. Cook will transition to Chairman of the Board.
John Ternus, who serves as a manager in the development group of Apple, will succeed Cook. He has worked at the company since 2001...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
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