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Moving through the ranks of military activity including infrastructure, wars, our commander in chief and the nucleur arms race.
The Fear That Shapes Us
“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell e World on Edge It begins in silence. A mother turns off the news and looks at her child differently. A father locks the door, not from robbers, but from headlines. An elderly man walks past a newspaper stand and mutters, “They’re lying again.”
By Riaz Gillani Exclusive7 months ago in The Swamp
New Leader with New Plans for Africa: Ibrahim Traoré
In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum — not through riots or hashtags, but through the determined will of a 36-year-old military captain turned head of state: Ibrahim Traoré, the interim president of Burkina Faso. At an age when most world leaders are barely entering politics, Traoré has emerged as a powerful symbol of sovereignty, anti-colonialism, and youth-driven change. His refusal to accept a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), his unapologetically skeptical stance toward Western involvement in Africa, and his fierce commitment to African independence have made him not only a hero to many Africans but a subject of concern in Western diplomatic circles. But what makes Ibrahim Traoré so fearless — and why is he capturing the imagination of an entire continent?
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Oil price jumps after US strikes Iran
"A Deep Dive into Global Energy Markets": "Oil Price Jumps After US Strikes Iran" In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, the price of crude oil spiked following a series of military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets. The escalation of tensions between two of the world's most influential oil-producing nations has led to uncertainty in the energy sector, with far-reaching implications for both oil prices and the broader geopolitical landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
US–Iran Standoff: Can Diplomacy Prevail?
The smell of fresh bread lingered in the Tehran air as Roya stepped out of the bakery, her young son tugging on her scarf and asking if America was going to bomb them. She paused, unsure of how to answer. Thousands of miles away in Washington D.C., Daniel, a U.S. Navy veteran, sipped his coffee as he read headlines warning of a possible escalation in the Persian Gulf. He shook his head and muttered, “Not again.”
By From Dust to Stars7 months ago in The Swamp
Making Media Literacy Fun
When I first was introduced to the concept of media literacy, it was by reviewing an article written by the KKK. I was in junior college and one of the guest lecturers for that day had come in with two separate articles. No details about the articles were given, just the plane text on the background of the website they had been presented on. The lecturer then asked us what was wrong with these two examples.
By Minte Stara7 months ago in The Swamp
The Lie of Light.. Content Warning.
I had forgotten about this one until recently. Lately, I’ve been thinking about everything going on in the world. Politics is full of promises—“we’ll fix this, we’ll change that”—but nothing ever really shifts. Not because it was built this way from the start, but because over time, the corrupt added layer after layer to a broken system. And the ones who could’ve stopped it? They stood by in silence, letting it happen—because money filled their pockets and dulled their conscience. That’s why I’ve chosen to raise my voice, loud and clear, for everyone tired of what this world has become.
By Jasper Blackwood7 months ago in The Swamp
This Hack: Destructive Consequences
In a world where missiles no longer define the entirety of a battlefield, silent digital weapons have taken center stage. The recent developments in the cyber conflict between Iran and Israel have stunned analysts and left civilians caught in the crossfire of digital warfare. This isn’t just a political standoff anymore — it’s a war of intelligence, technology, and psychological operations.
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Iran and Israel on the Brink of All-Out War: Global Tensions Escalate Amid Missile Strikes and Civilian Tragedy
The Conflict Erupts Into a New Phase On June 13, 2025, what had been a long-simmering tension between Israel and Iran exploded into a full-scale military confrontation. Israel launched a wave of coordinated airstrikes, targeting more than 100 key military and nuclear locations across Iran, marking the start of what is now being called Operation Rising Lion.
By NextGen Mobile Tech7 months ago in The Swamp
