Israeli Strike on Vehicle in Gaza City Kills Three

President Donald Trump said that Russia agreed to release Robert Gilman without a prisoner exchange.  “I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!” the President wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. “We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return […]

Philippines Declares State Of Emergency As Energy Crisis Looms As we outlined in our recent analysis on Australia's dangerous vulnerability to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, most of Asia is heavily exposed and faces an unprecedented energy crisis should the war in Iran continue to prevent safe passage of oil and natural gas from the Gulf.  As Australia debates the potential for a national emergency, the Philippines has already declared one. This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 110, declaring a state of national emergency as...

US To Order 3,000 82nd Airborne Troops To Mideast Amid Reports Of Potential Thursday Peace Talks Summary WSJ, Fox reporting 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers to be ordered to Middle East. Axios says US awaits Iran response to proposed Thursday peace talks. Trump says Iran has been destroyed "militarily".  Backchannel diplomacy vs skepticism: Abbas Araghchi reportedly signaled openness to negotiations with the US via envoy Steve Witkoff, but Israel has appeared cool on deal prospects or offramp. Heavy exchange of fire and testing red lines: Iran continues missile and drone waves targeting Israel and US...