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German Chancellor Warns of Trade Imbalance with China During First Beijing Visit. AI-Generated.
Introduction During his first official visit to Beijing, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz raised concerns about a growing trade imbalance between Germany and China. Speaking after talks with Chinese leaders, Merz described the widening gap in trade as “not healthy” and called for efforts to reduce the deficit.
By Saad 24 minutes ago in The Swamp
What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Largest known oil reserves Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels as of 2023, more than five times the amount the United States has, which is 55.25 billion barrels.
By Ibrahim Shah about 12 hours ago in The Swamp
Iran Wants Deal Apparently!!!
Protests have flared up again over the weekend in Iran. As the university term started, students gathered on campuses to protest the regime and show their support for it. This time, these protests are not as great as the ones in January. Some thought the clerical regime could be swept away as the Shah's regime was in 1979, which led to the rise of the Ayatollahs.
By Nicholas Bishop2 days ago in The Swamp
The Future of Military Power Is Space Power
For centuries, military dominance has been defined by control over land and sea. In the 20th century, air power reshaped warfare, and nuclear weapons introduced a new level of deterrence. In the 21st century, however, a new domain is emerging as the decisive frontier of strategic competition: space. The future of military power is increasingly tied to space power—control of satellites, orbital infrastructure, and the technologies that operate beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
By Ibrahim Shah 2 days ago in The Swamp
Where is Greenland and why is it important to Trump?
Greenland - the world's largest island - is located in the Arctic. At about 2.2 million sq km (836,330 square miles), it is roughly six times the size of Germany.
By Ibrahim Shah 3 days ago in The Swamp
New World Order In 2026
The phrase “New World Order” has long stirred curiosity, debate, and sometimes fear. For some, it represents a hopeful vision of global cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. For others, it signals concerns about centralized power, loss of national sovereignty, or hidden political agendas. In reality, the concept is complex and has evolved over time, shaped by historical events, geopolitical shifts, economic systems, and technological revolutions.
By Ibrahim Shah 3 days ago in The Swamp
The Protection-of-Innocence Reciprocity Doctrine. AI-Generated.
Core Moral Premise The highest duty of any legitimate social order is the protection of innocent life. Innocent life has absolute moral primacy. Any system that systematically insulates predators, tolerates predatory asymmetry, rewards hypocrisy, or allows aggressors to retain insulation has inverted its purpose and forfeited legitimacy. Truth, justice, reciprocity, humility, mercy, forgiveness, and vertical accountability are structural necessities rather than optional virtues. Vertical accountability means recognition of and submission to a moral law higher than oneself. Authority must flow toward those who most consistently demonstrate sustained competence in moral and epistemic discipline. This competence is shown through observable conduct and trajectory over time, not through doctrinal label, tribal identity, credential alone, or self-profession.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 days ago in The Swamp
UN Security Council Convenes on Rising West Bank Tensions. AI-Generated.
Security Council Meeting Focuses on the Middle East The United Nations Security Council met on 18 February 2026 to address growing tensions in the Middle East. The session, held at 3 PM New York time, centered on recent developments in the occupied West Bank. Diplomats gathered amid concerns that the current situation could further destabilize the region and undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
By Saad 6 days ago in The Swamp
The Arrest of Prince Andrew: What Really Happened. Content Warning.
By now, you've probably heard the headline: Prince Andrew has been arrested. And, like most people, your first thought when you heard the news was, "Wait... did Prince Andrew get arrested?"
By Tarek Rakhiess6 days ago in The Swamp
ABW: Arrested.
It seems the chickens have come home to roost, as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, or AMW, was taken into custody. Unmarked police cars arrived along with 8 plainclothes police officers. The Duke of York recently moved to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate from Windsor.
By Nicholas Bishop6 days ago in The Swamp
The broken system of empty promises after gun violence
Each time there is a school shooting, gang or juvenile-related murder in America, the responses are always the same, but nothing changes. Local leaders, clergy, state, and federal officials all say, "This has to stop." They hold meetings, candlelight prayer vigils and have marches, but the shootings continue.
By Cheryl E Preston7 days ago in The Swamp
Reform Unofficial Cabinet Full of Ex-Conservatives.
Nigel Farage has announced his top team, or to put it another way, the unofficial opposition. Nigel Farage has said himself, with his party's poll ratings sky high, that his party, with 8 MPs (if I am not mistaken), might as well be the official opposition to Sir Keir's Labour government. Currently, the reality is, of course, that the Conservatives are the official opposition. However, with fewer than 121 MPs now, thanks to Tory defections to Reform UK, Kemi Badenoch's party, according to the polls, is in the doldrums.
By Nicholas Bishop7 days ago in The Swamp