The article discusses the renewed imperial ambitions of Western powers, exemplified by speeches like Marco Rubio's call for a civilizational renewal in Europe. It highlights how modern technology, especially AI, is being harnessed by major tech companies and political leaders to facilitate power and repression, exemplified by Israel's use of AI in Gaza. The piece warns that these technological and geopolitical revolutions are intensifying global inequalities and racial hierarchies.
The departure of Cuban forces from Venezuela signals a strategic shift and bolsters U.S. confidence ahead of potential military action against Iran, amid heightened tensions and diplomatic warnings. The U.S. considers a limited strike on Iran if no nuclear deal is reached, but experts caution the complexity of Iran's military response and the potential for wider conflict.
Masha Bucher, with ties to Vladimir Putin and Jeffrey Epstein, was a teenage Kremlin youth activist turned Silicon Valley publicist. Her role in high-profile circles and her emails with Epstein have fueled theories of Russian influence, though she denies connections to oligarchs or espionage. Her career trajectory exemplifies a figure navigating power and reputation management rather than evidence of covert spying.
The article discusses the expansion of private city and network state projects driven by U.S. foreign policy and billionaire interests, highlighting developments in Venezuela, Greenland, and Honduras. It describes efforts to establish sovereign, autonomous enclaves and digital nations, often with military ties, amid concerns about their implications for sovereignty and legal governance. The movement is supported by prominent investors and has origins in libertarian and neo-fascist ideologies.
A heated interview between Tucker Carlson and US ambassador Mike Huckabee at Ben Gurion airport revealed a divide within the US Republican party over Israel. Carlson, associated with the populist-nationalist wing of the MAGA movement, questioned the biblical and political support for Israel, while Huckabee defended it as a divine right and vital US policy. The debate highlights generational and ideological shifts in American conservative views on Israel amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
President Trump has deployed a significant naval presence in the Middle East, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, as tensions with Iran escalate over nuclear negotiations. The US emphasizes the importance of diplomacy but maintains the capability for military action if necessary. Additional air and submarine forces have also been moved closer to the region, while indirect talks with Iran show some progress.
U.S. President Trump is open to a limited, symbolic nuclear deal with Iran if it can verify the program remains peaceful, while military options remain on the table amid ongoing tensions. Diplomatic talks continue, but the U.S. has deployed additional military forces to the Middle East, and Iran asserts its enrichment is a matter of sovereign right, seeking guarantees for its nuclear activities.
President Trump is contemplating a large-scale military intervention against Iran, assembling a powerful US naval force in the Middle East, and considering locations for strikes. While preparations suggest a possible extended conflict, analysts warn of the risks and uncertain outcomes, including regional instability and Iranian retaliation.
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, giving Iran 10-15 days to negotiate a deal or face potential adverse actions amid rising tensions and military movements.
Hamas appears to reject the US-led peace plan for Gaza, insisting that international forces only monitor the ceasefire without interfering internally. The plan, which was part of President Trump’s efforts to demilitarize Gaza and establish international oversight, has seen ongoing violence despite a ceasefire signed in October 2025.
Power — and the abuse of it — is defining the current news cycle. On this week’s round table of “The Opinions,” the Times Opinion politics writer Michelle Co...
Three days before President Donald Trump authorized strikes against Iran last June, the prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk sat in the Oval ...
