Trump threatens Cuba with ‘full embargo and highest-level sanctions’ over Venezuela

Published time: 30 Apr, 2019 21:19 US President Donald Trump has threatened Cuba with a “full and complete embargo, together with highest-level sanctions” if Havana does not stop its alleged support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Trump tweeted his demands on Tuesday, after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido called for the military and police […]

Rapture – Critical Considerations

Gary M. Fisher Rapture – Critical Considerations A great feature about Bible prophecy is it has a built-in element of hope. It is the only reliable source for good news about the future. With this in mind, it seems a good time to review the great, positive future we have in the Lord. In addressing the need for hope, one of the greatest hope-building promises the Lord ever gave during His ministry is the one in which He said that He would come and take us to the Father’s House where He is preparing a place for us (John 14:6). …

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Turkey’s AK Party: U.S. move against Muslim Brotherhood would damage democracy in Middle East

Reuters|Published:  04.30.19 , 23:59 The spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party said on Tuesday that if the United States designated the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organisation, it would hamper democratisation efforts in the Middle East and serve militant groups like Islamic State.   The White House said on Tuesday President Donald Trump was working […]

PA plans to ‘disconnect’ from Israel

PA cabinet chief makes clear that the PA intends to gradually disengage from Israel and strengthen the local economy. Dalit Halevi, 30/04/19  Mohammad Shtayyeh Reuters Palestinian Authority (PA) cabinet chief Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday that the Palestinians were preparing for a gradual disengagement from the “Israeli occupation.” Speaking at a meeting in Ramallah with […]

IRAN THREATENS TO BLOCK STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS U.S. SANCTIONS TAKE EFFECT

Kuwait expresses concern that Tehran will close passage vital to world oil trade. BY DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE  APRIL 30, 2019 23:44 2 minute read.     b Iranian military personnel participate in war games in an unknown location near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran. (photo credit: REUTERS) Kuwait has announced its concern following […]

Poor Friendless Erdoğan

by Burak Bekdil April 30, 2019 at 5:00 am https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/14118/erdogan-friendless In reality, with the exception of Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Venezuela’s troubled man, Nicolás Maduro, Erdoğan is increasingly friendless. China’s ambassador to Ankara, Deng Li, diplomatically showed Turkey the most frightening stick. Deng told Reuters: “If you choose a non-constructive […]

Israel’s Right to Judea & Samaria

As explained by Israel’s Ambassador to the UN , Danny Danon. At the last meeting (at the UN) Germany asked for an explanation of how Israel addresses international law, today I will present the four pillars that make the case for Jewish ownership of the land. The first pillar is the bible. Jewish ownership of […]

Pentagon: US in Syria “for the long haul;” hails Peshmerga in “Operation Viking Hammer”

WASHINGTON DC (Kurdistan24) – Michael Mulroy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense, affirmed on Monday that the US does “expect to be” in Syria “for the long haul.” Citing the Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Amb. James Jeffrey, Mulroy said that the US was “not in a bad situation” in Syria. He […]

Abbas to meet Putin in Russia following Ramadan

Abbas to meet Putin in Russia following Ramadan Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia after Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee member Azzam al-Ahmad tells Voice of Palestine, the official PA radio station. Eid al-Fitr will take place […]

Venezuelan military defectors claim control over airbase in Caracas

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A group of military defectors announced control over the La Carlota Airbase in Caracas, despite the contrasting claims from the Venezuelan government. According to reports, armed men in military fatigues were seen in control of the interchange near the La Carlota Airbase. Prior to these claims, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan […]

Venezuelan military defectors claim control over airbase in Caracas

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A group of military defectors announced control over the La Carlota Airbase in Caracas, despite the contrasting claims from the Venezuelan government. According to reports, armed men in military fatigues were seen in control of the interchange near the La Carlota Airbase. Prior to these claims, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan […]

Erdogan: F-35 program doomed to fail without Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a US F-35 fighter aircraft program that excludes Turkey would be “doomed to a total collapse.” Erdogan makes the comments today at a defense industry fair amid warnings from Washington that Turkey’s decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missile system will jeopardize Turkey’s participation in the […]

Venezuelan government says it is putting down coup bid

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government says it is putting down a small coup attempt by military “traitors” working with right-wing opponents. Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez’s comments on Twitter come after opposition leader Juan Guaido calls for a military uprising in a video that shows him surrounded by heavily armed soldiers and accompanied by detained activist […]

Breaking: Guaido calls for military uprising in Venezuela, says final phase underway

.td_uid_6_5cc82670b70c5_rand.td-a-rec-img{text-align:left}.td_uid_6_5cc82670b70c5_rand.td-a-rec-img img{margin:0 auto 0 0} Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim-President Juan Guaido has published a video with a call for Venezuelan soldiers, as well as citizens, to go into the streets of Caracas to ensure “the definitive cessation of the usurpation” of constitutionally elected President Nicolas Maduro. Guaido, speaking in the video and surrounded by people in military uniforms, stressed that Venezuelan will be fighting “in the […]