The near-monopoly on the rare metals processing industry by China is becoming an increasingly obvious advantage in the Super-Power Trade-War, as the following article illustrates, the brewing US – Iran situation will add to China’s advantage. Note that “rare metals” aren’t all that rare or exclusively found in China, but […]
Military and Defence
Storm clouds brewing, or “just being cautious”? RT reports on unfolding events at the Iranian US Embassy in the Middle East and tensions in Iran. RTWed, 15 May 2019 22:00 UTC © Reuters / Shannon Stapleton Germany and the Netherlands halted training of Iraqi troops hours afterthe US said it […]
I don’t want to get too speculative on this one: Respect and condolences to the family of the deceased comes first,but I suspect there’s more to the picture. MH Thanks to SG for article and links Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expresses her condolences to the family of the SAS trooper […]
North Island military exercise begins today People are being told not to panic if they see a large military presence in parts of the North Island from today. Counter-terrorism training between the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the United States Army is getting underway across Auckland, Kaipara and Waiouru. […]
Here we go again. Last year’s North Korea boogeyman returns, just like Godzilla. Here’s the story via The Public’s Radio: May 4, 2019 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of […]
Looks like the Russian Navy is having a whale of a time. Moby Dick with a camera harness? David Brennan – NEWSWEEK April 29, 2019 Norwegian marine experts have encountered a beluga whale they believe was been trained by the Russian navy to harass foreign shipping as part of a wider […]
The Cash-Landrum UFO encounter is one of the “classics” of Ufology, and I’ve always been of the opinion that a military nuclear engine prototype was probably involved. The USAF always denied this to be the case. Plausibly enough, as such a vehicle would probably fall under the umbrella of the […]
VIPS warn that Trump’s policies regarding Venezuela appear to be on a slippery slope that could take us toward war in Venezuela and military confrontation with Russia. MEMORANDUM FOR: The President FROM: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) SUBJECT: Avoiding War with Russia over Venezuela Mr. President: Your Administration’s policies […]
Could be just the beginning of many revelations: Remember the letter at GHW’s funeral? Are the floodgates about to open or is this just a storm in a teacup? Tyler DurdenZero HedgeFri, 15 Mar 2019 16:16 UTC © Associated Press/FileSaddam Hussein waves to supporters in Baghdad, Wednesday, October 18, 1995. […]
The Pentagon wants to explore the utility of a neutral particle-beam weapon in orbit as a missile defense weapon, according to its 2020 budget proposal. It’s just one of many ways the US is rushing to become the first nation to introduce weapons into space. SputnikFri, 15 Mar 2019 14:19 […]