Hormuz Disruptions Could Drag Into Next Year, Japanese Tanker Giant Warns

A statement from the US State Department on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire that went into effect at 5 pm EST on Thursday includes language that Israel will likely exploit to continue attacks on the country. The statement says that “shall preserve its right to take all necessary measures in self-defense, at any time, against planned, imminent, […]

Dutch Minister: Young Locals Can Just Live With Their Parents, Migrants Get Houses First Via Remix News, Dutch Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan drew sharp criticism this week after defending priority access to scarce social housing for recognized refugees, arguing that many young Dutch first-time home seekers "can still live with their parents." In an interview with De Telegraaf, the D66 minister was asked why status holders - asylum seekers granted residence permits - should receive preference for social rental homes while Dutch "starters" face long waiting lists and delayed independence. She responded...

Schiff: "Real Rates Are Going To Collapse"; Dollar Confidence Crisis Gold or Bitcoin: which can anchor the next reserve system?  Last night, in a ZH debate hosted by Real Vision's Ash Bennington, Peter Schiff argued for gold’s role as the future global reserve currency, while Mark Moss made the case for Bitcoin, arguing that it is gaining traction on sovereign balance sheets as of 2025. They covered America's dwindling reserve status, fundamental monetary properties, and the nature of governments. Here were some highlights for those short on time: Gold: Tried and True Schiff argued that...