Once again, the United States is dragging the Middle East toward the edge of catastrophe, this time with Iran in its crosshairs. Under the familiar guise of “security,” the U.S. has begun evacuating personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Mainstream headlines refer to it as a “precaution.” But activists and[Read More…]

What happens when a government asks you to invest in your oppression? That’s exactly what critics say the European Union is doing with its new plan to “redirect” citizens’ savings into military and surveillance projects. Cloaked in the language of “wealth building” and “strategic investment,” the EU’s Savings and Investments[Read More…]

Is Europe Redefining What It Means to Save?The European Union has announced a bold plan to steer citizens’ savings toward strategic priorities like defense, digital infrastructure, and media regulation. But can private wealth be redirected for public policy goals without crossing into coercion? Should Retirement Savings Fund Military Expansion?One of[Read More…]

As the war on Gaza grinds past 600 days, the world’s so-called leaders gather in air-conditioned chambers, polishing talking points about “peace” and “stability.” But beneath the headlines and diplomatic performances, a different truth howls from the rubble: Gaza is being erased. And the world is watching. This is not[Read More…]

In a bold move that underscores growing international concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United Kingdom has announced sanctions against two high-ranking Israeli government officials. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have been accused of inciting violence against Palestinians and promoting extremist rhetoric[Read More…]

In the heart of Gaza, a place already battered by relentless conflict and scarcity, a devastating tragedy unfolded near an aid distribution site, where Palestinians gathered in desperate hope for relief. Eyewitnesses and local officials report that Israeli forces, alongside their allies, opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the[Read More…]

Labour MPs are increasing pressure on the government to reverse its decision to slash winter fuel payments, following what many see as a controversial and ill-timed U-turn. The reduction in payments, which traditionally provided between £200 and £300 annually to pensioners to help cover heating costs, has now been limited[Read More…]

The dust never settles in Gaza. Each morning begins not with the hum of life, but with the echo of airstrikes and the shouts of survivors pulling bodies from shattered buildings. The war between Hamas and Israel has become more than a conflict; it is a relentless cycle that devours[Read More…]

With the government’s spending review deadline fast approaching, tensions continue to mount as the Home Secretary has yet to finalize a crucial funding agreement. Just days remain before ministers must present their financial commitments for the coming years, yet discussions between the Home Office and the Treasury have reportedly stalled.[Read More…]

The UK government is under growing pressure to rein in the soaring costs of housing asylum seekers in hotels, a major financial burden that’s being shouldered by the country’s foreign aid budget. Despite repeated pledges to cut costs, efforts to reduce spending have fallen short. In 2023 alone, more than[Read More…]