End Times Headline News. April 2 2024

Russia to probe US links to terror attacks. Russia deports Muslim migrants. Iran’s top commander in Syria killed in airstrike. School shooting in Finland. The truth about the phony income tax system.

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Russia to probe possible US links to terror attacks

A complaint filed last week by lawmakers has been deemed credible enough for a formal inquiry

The Russian Investigative Committee has launched a probe into allegations that Ukraine and its Western backers are involved in terrorist activities on Russian soil. It follows complaints from MPs and public figures last week. The law enforcement body announced on Monday that it was moving forward with the procedural investigation after reviewing the initial accusations. The initial claim, which the Committee confirmed receiving last Wednesday, identified the US and its allies as allegedly driving a string of attacks on Russian soil. The agency is looking into the purported “organization, financing and conduct of terrorist acts” by those nations.

Iran tipped Russia off about ‘terrorist operation’ ahead of attack – Reuters

Tehran reportedly shared intelligence relating to terrorists’ plan with Moscow days before the massacre

Iran alerted Russia of a looming major “terrorist operation” in the country days before the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, which claimed the lives of over 140, Reuters reported on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, however, told reporters he was not aware of such a warning. The Iranian side reportedly attributed the imminent attack to terrorists within Islamic State’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), citing information obtained during interrogations of suspects in recent deadly bombings in the country. Earlier this year, Tehran detained some 35 suspected members of ISIS-K, following a major blast in the city of Kerman that killed about 100 people.

In Russia Mass Deportations Of Muslim Migrants Surge After Moscow Terror Attack

There have been widespread reports of mass deportations of Muslim migrants from Russia in the wake of the March 22 terror attack on the Crocus City Hall venue in a Moscow suburb which killed at least 140 people and left hundreds more wounded and injured.

This trend is said to be the result of a significant uptick in raids by authorities on apartments and dorm complexes known to house Central Asian migrants, amid concerns that Islamic radicals could carry out more attacks. President Vladimir Putin has put blame on Islamic extremists for the major attack which involved four gunmen planting explosives and randomly shooting into crowds; however, he and Kremlin officials also believe the men had assistance from Ukraine or possibly US or other foreign intelligence.

Several injured in drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan

UAVs attempted to strike industrial facilities in Elabuga and Nizhnekamsk, the regional press service said

At least seven people have been injured in a drone strike on the city of Elabuga in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing local health officials. The region is located some 650 km east of Moscow, and had not previously been directly impacted by the Ukraine conflict. Tatarstan leader Rustam Mannikhanov said Elabuga and the nearby city of Nizhnekamsk came under drone attacks, adding that no serious damage was inflicted by the kamikaze aircraft.

Russia-NATO relations worse than during Cold War – Moscow

The Russian military is ready for the possible deployment of the US-led bloc’s troops to Ukraine, a top diplomat has said

The current state of relations between Russia and NATO can be described as “something more than a Cold War,” the head of Moscow’s delegation at the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, Konstantin Gavrilov, has said. During an interview with RIA Novosti on Monday, Gavrilov was asked to comment on French President Emmanuel Macron’s February statement that he “cannot exclude” the possibility of troops from NATO countries being sent to Ukraine to aid Kiev in the conflict with Moscow.

‘Only a Matter of Time’ Before NATO Enters Ukraine, Says Analyst

On Sunday, members of the Russian 9th Brigade raised a flag on a northwestern building in Pervomaiskoye, confirming Russian control over most of the village and marking further Russian advances west of Avdeyevka.

As the situation becomes more desperate for Ukraine, it is only a matter of time before NATO troops start operating “openly” in the country, security and international relations analyst Mark Sleboda told Sputnik’s Fault Lines on Monday. He also predicted that Ukraine will resort to more terror attacks as its troops are forced to step back.

Iran’s top commander in Syria killed in airstrike; Tehran blames Israel, vows revenge

Strike levels building in Iran embassy compound, killing IRGC’s Mohammad Reza Zahedi; deputy also reported killed; citing Israeli officials, NY Times says Jerusalem behind attack

Iran accused Israel Monday of carrying out an airstrike on a building next to Iran’s embassy in Damascus that killed seven members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including the top Iranian commander in Syria. The strike in the Damascus-area municipality of Mezzeh hit a building adjacent to the Iranian embassy, footage showed. Though Israel has not commented on the strike, The New York Times cited four unnamed Israeli officials as confirming the country was behind the attack.

US tells Iran it 'had no involvement' in Israel strike

The US told Iran that it "had no involvement" or advanced knowledge of an Israeli strike on a diplomatic compound in Syria, Axios reported on Monday citing a US official.

This is a developing story.

'Ground is being prepared for major attack': The coming Iranian response to Syria strike

"Zahedi was a very senior person who can be said to have given Israel a lot of headaches in the last twenty years for all his exploits in his involvement in terrorism," Hezi Simantov said.

Hezi Simantov, a commentator and correspondent for Arab affairs of 'News 13', spoke Tuesday morning with Nissim Mashal and Anat Davidov on 103FM about the assassination of the senior Iranian Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commander of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, and the expected consequences. First of all, according to the reports from Syria and Iran, the Israeli Air Force allegedly attacked a building adjacent to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, where several senior Iranian officials were located, among them Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who is actually the deputy commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards in Syria and Lebanon,” Simantov began. 

We Are Just One Step Away From An Apocalyptic War In The Middle East

Did you see what just happened in Damascus?  In an absolutely stunning move, Israel took out the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

Needless to say, the Iranians are absolutely furious and they are promising a “harsh” response.  For a long time, I have been warning my readers that an apocalyptic war in the Middle East will be one of the conflicts that defines World War III.  The good news is that the war in the Middle East has not escalated to an apocalyptic level yet.  But after what we witnessed on Monday, we are just one step away.

PA reports: Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.

Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claimed on Monday night that at least five employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed by an Israeli air strike in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Those killed included people from Poland, Australia and a British national, a spokesman for Hamas’ media office said, according to Reuters, adding that one Palestinian Arab was also killed.

Turkish politician killed while celebrating election win (VIDEO)

A member of the CHP party died after a balcony collapsed during victory celebration

A celebration of a local election win in the Turkish city of Denizli turned deadly for Türkiye’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), with one person killed and seven others injured. The accident occurred overnight as party members and supporters gathered to celebrate the victory of Kadir Tatik in his campaign for the local municipality head’s office, after preliminary results of the election were announced.

Turkey Expected To Become US' Largest Supplier Of Artillery

Turkey is set to become the United States’ largest supplier of artillery shells as NATO allies have exhausted their stocks and now struggle to ship ammunition to Ukraine.

Turkey’s indirect support for Ukraine is also supplemented by direct support, such as producing drones and warships, yet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers himself as a viable partner in searching for peace between Ukraine and Russia. “Turkish supplies of trinitrotoluene, known as TNT, and nitroguanidine, which is used as a propellant, would be crucial in the production of Nato-standard 155mm calibre ammunition — potentially tripling production, according to officials familiar with the discussions,” a Bloomberg report said, adding: “Turkey is already on track to becoming the biggest seller of the artillery shells to the US as early as this year.”

US, Japan & Philippines To Launch Joint Patrols In South China Sea Amid Beijing Tensions

The US, Japan, and the Philippines have inked an agreement to launch joint naval patrols in the South China Sea later this year in what's being seen as a major initiative to counter China in the region, and as Chinese and Philippine coast guard boats have recently been engaged in tense stand-offs over disputed waters.

The patrols are expected to be formally announced in April during the first ever trilateral summit of President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr. A White House announcement previewing the summit said the three leaders will discuss ways to "further peace and security in the Indo-Pacific."

Students injured in school shooting in Finland

The three victims and the suspect are reportedly 12 years old, according to local media

A school shooting near the Finnish capital Helsinki has left three students injured, according to local media. The suspect and the victims are all reportedly 12 years old. The incident happened on Tuesday morning at a lower secondary school in the city of Vantaa, just to the north of Helsinki. Police said they had been alerted to the incident just after 9am and arrested a suspect in the capital soon afterwards. According to the Ilta-Sanomat newspaper, law enforcement initially stated the age of the victims as 13, but later corrected that information.

Canadians Hold Cross-Country Protests Against April 1 Carbon Tax Hike

OTTAWA—Canadians across the country on April 1 held protests against the federal carbon tax increase, a federal policy they say is making life more unaffordable for those already struggling financially.

The federal carbon tax increased from $65 per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions to $80 on April 1, and is set to rise until it hits $170 per tonne in 2030. Rita Abouarrage, who attended the protest on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, said she has been forced to move back in with her parents despite working a full-time job and being paid more than minimum wage.

No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccines Stopped Transmission When Authorized, Federal Government Confirms

The health minister’s representative in the House of Commons has confirmed that COVID-19 vaccines were approved without evidence they prevent transmission.

“At the time of initial authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, in December 2020, there was no reported evidence on the efficacy of the authorized COVID-19 vaccine to prevent asymptomatic infection, to reduce viral shedding, or to prevent transmission,” Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi said in the House on March 22. Mr. Naqvi, who serves as parliamentary secretary to Health Minister Mark Holland, was providing a response to formal questions from Tory MP Colin Carrie filed in an order paper.

Gold prices hit another record high after fresh U.S. data spurs Fed cut expectations

Gold prices scaled to another record high Monday, propelled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and the metal's appeal as a safe haven asset.

Spot gold added 0.3% to trade at $2,240.04 per ounce.U.S. gold futures rose 0.8% to settle at $2,257.10 per ounce. The metal hit a high of $2,286.4. "I think it's a really exciting moment in gold," said Joseph Cavatoni, market strategist at the World Gold Council, told CNBC on Monday. "What's really driving it is, I think, many market speculators really getting that confidence and comfort [in] the Fed cuts," he said.

Canadian Bank Terminates Veteran and Her Son's Account Over Request to Display Canadian Flag Alongside Pride Flag (Exclusive Interview)

Canadian veteran Tanya Logan emphasized the pervasive pattern of “debanking” affecting over 845 Canadians, many targeted for their criticism of the left-wing government, alongside their family members, exposing a troubling suppression of dissent and political activism.

Canadian veteran Tanya Logan found herself at the center of a controversy when her simple request for a Canadian flag alongside pride flags led to her being “deleted” by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). In an exclusive interview with RAIR Foundation USA on March 25th, Logan detailed her experience and the ensuing legal battle that followed.

Fury as Boston plans to fill former veteran housing with migrants as city asks residents to take people in

Massachusetts residents are outraged at recently announced plans to turn a former Boston area veteran housing unit into a homeless shelter as the city is inundated with migrants.

Democrat Governor Maura Healey revealed the government will turn the former Chelsea Soldiers' Home facility, which is vacant and scheduled for demolition, into a safety-net site in April. It will be able to accommodate 100 families who are eligible for the state's Emergency Assistance family shelter system, which has been operating at capacity for months. 

Leaked Cell Phone Location Data Reveals 200 Mystery Guests On Epstein's "Pedo Island"

Data from nearly 200 mobile devices reveal the exact path taken by visitors to Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'pedo island,' which was tracked to 80 cities around the world spanning 26 states or territories.

The data, obtained by Wired, came from recently bankrupt company Near Intelligence, which allegedly traced the phones which went to and from Little Saint James island, where Epstein allegedly ran an underage sex trafficking network. Near Intelligence, which rebranded itself Azira amid an internal fraud scandal and other controversies, mapped out more than 11,000 coordinates from 166 locations. Some of the locations point to gated communities in Michigan, Florida, as well as homes in Martha's Vineyard and Nantuckett and a nightclub in Miami, according to the report.

NYC kindergarteners learn 'not all boys' 'have a penis' during HIV/AIDS lessons for children

“Some girls wear dresses, some girls won’t, some girls have vulvas and some girls don’t.”

As part of its "Growing Up and Staying Safe: New York City K-12 HIV Education Curriculum" New York City is presenting a book to four and five-year-olds that teaches that "not all boys" have penises.  According to the We Teach NYC website, the third lesson for Kindergarteners in the revamped HIV curriculum is a video reading aloud the book "These are my Eyes, This is my Nose, This is my Vulva, These are my Toes" by St. Louis-based sex educator and therapist Dr. Lexx Brown-James. It was first reported on by the New York Post.  

Gavin Newsom Applauds Rollout Of AI Surveillance Network In California

If you’re not a criminal then you have nothing to hide, right? 

This is the perpetual argument used in favor of state mass surveillance throughout history.  It’s the underlying justification at the birth of every surveillance agency from the Soviet Cheka to the German Stasi and beyond.  Don’t commit crimes and “you have nothing to worry about.” Of course, this argument requires the public to overlook a simple and universal truth – That which is legal today can be made illegal tomorrow, and the people who make these decisions are often not good people.  With the ability to track and trace the behavior and movements of the citizenry in real time, the temptation to abuse that technology to increase government power is exponential.  That is to say, mass surveillance tends to inspire governments to abuse their authority and treat people like criminals even when they are innocent.

Robots That Know If We’re Sad Or Happy Are Coming

Many of us are already talking to our smart devices as if they are humans. In the future, smart devices may be able to talk back in a similar way, imitating the “umms” and “ahhs,” the laughs and the sighs, alongside other signals that indicate human emotions such as tune, rhythm and timbre.

New York-based startup Hume AI has debuted a new “emotionally intelligent” AI voice interface that can be built into different applications ranging from customer service and to healthcare to virtual and augmented reality. The beta version of the product named Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) was released after securing a US$50 million series B round of financing led by EQT Ventures. Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross, Metaplanet, Northwell Holdings, Comcast Ventures and LG Technology Ventures also participated in the funding.

April comes roaring in with extreme weather capable of tornadoes, Large hail, and Wind damage across Plains, Midwest And South

Severe thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, tornadoes and strong wind gusts as they rumble through portions of the Plains, Midwest and South to begin this week. Some of the storms could produce hail the size of golf balls or larger and possible strong tornadoes.

T​his multi-day bout of severe storms began Sunday night in the Midwest. Hail up to the size of tennis balls was reported in central Illinois near Decatur. S​howers and storms are spreading across parts of the central and eastern states right now. The chance of severe storms will increase this afternoon.

Fmr. IRS Agent REVEALS "I haven't PAID income taxes in 25 years" it's UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Former IRS criminal investigator Joe Bannister explains how he discovered that paying Income Taxes is not found in any U.S. law. He quit the IRS after his discovery now he educates Americans on the truth about the phony income tax system.