China Preps For War: Spy Balloon Belies Much Larger Economic Warning Signs

On Friday, April 17, 2026, President Donald Trump posted a flurry of optimistic messages on Truth Social (and referenced in interviews) framing the US-Iran war as largely over or nearing a swift resolution. His claims centered on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, progress toward a broader peace deal, and US leverage. Most of what Trump […]

US Africa Command said in a press release on Thursday that its forces launched an airstrike in southern Somalia on April 15, the same day the US-backed Somali government announced major attacks against al-Shabaab that it said involved airstrikes supported by “international partners.” As usual, AFRICOM offered barely any details on the strike, saying only […]

Trump Begins Blockade Of Hormuz Strait, Says Iran "Will Not Be Allowed To Profit From Extortion" Summary President Trump begins blockading Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" 2 Supertankers U-turn after peace deal talks fail UAE Oil Chief warns Iran blocking Hormuz is "a direct threat to the energy, food and health security of every nation" The odds of a peace deal by the end of the ceasefire period have improved modestly today but remain down significantly from pre-talks... Attempted Boarding of Commerical Ship in Bab...