End Times Headline News. February 8 2024

Suicide drones' attacks US army base. Biden to host King Abdullah. Hamas's Yahya Sinwar set for 'Arafat-style' exile. China's Stock Market Tumbles. The Dystopian Shift of Bill Gates

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US kills commander blamed for drone strike that killed American troops

President Joe Biden last week promised he would avenge the killing of three American soldiers at a time of his choosing.

That came at 9:30pm local time when a U.S. missile destroyed a car in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing at least one commander of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia, blamed for the attack that on an American base in Jordan last month. Witnesses reported hearing several loud blasts reverberate across the city. Two officials with Iranian-backed militias in Iraq said that one of those killed was Wissam Mohammed 'Abu Bakr' al-Saadi, the commander in charge of Kataib Hezbollah's operations in Syria.

'Swarm of suicide drones' attacks US army base in Syria in retaliation for Baghdad airstrike

The attack has been linked to the retaliatory US airstrikes against Iranian-aligned groups and their positions.

Explosions have been reported near a US army base in Syria, by the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese media network Al Mayadeen, on Wednesday. The American base in the Al-Omar oil field in the Kurdish-controlled region of northeastern Syria, close to the city of Deir ez-Zor, American troops have been present here since at least 2017.

The base was attacked by a "swarm of suicide drones" according to Egypt-based Bayan-gate news and is the second attack of its kind this week against US bases in the region.

US admits not informing Iraq about airstrikes

A White House spokesman has said he “deeply regrets” providing false information to reporters

The US government has acknowledged that it did not notify officials in Baghdad about airstrikes on Iraqi soil last Friday, despite initially claiming they had been warned ahead of time. A top US spokesperson insisted there was no “intent to deceive,” chalking up the mishap to a simple error. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby corrected a prior statement about the “pre-notification to Iraqi officials” before last week’s air raid, which targeted more than 85 sites across both Iraq and neighboring Syria.

Only 3 In 10 Americans Were Aware US Had Troops In Syria Prior To Deadly Attack

A recent poll of Americans found that only 30% were aware that US troops were deployed to Syria before three US soldiers were killed just across the border in Jordan. The results of the survey show Americans are generally unaware of the attacks against US forces in Syria and the reason for the deployment.

Defense Priorities commissioned YouGov to poll Americans from January 8-15 about the deployment of 900 US troops in Syria. Three in ten Americans responded that they were aware US troops were deployed to Syria. The three US soldiers killed at Tower 22 in Jordan were supporting the US base in southern Syria. 

Red Sea Crisis Sends Maersk Shares Crashing As Outlook Darkens, Buybacks Suspended

Shares of A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S in Copenhagen plunged on Thursday. This decline occurred after the world's second-largest shipping company announced fourth-quarter earnings and guidance that fell short of analysts' forecasts, alongside the cancellation of its stock repurchase program. Vincent Clerc, chief executive of Maersk, wrote in a statement, "While the Red Sea crisis has caused immediate capacity constraints and a temporary increase in rates, eventually, the oversupply in shipping capacity will lead to price pressure and impact our results."

Biden to host King Abdullah at White House next week, as Jordanian monarch lobbies for ceasefire

Jordan’s King Abdullah will meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday.

The two leaders will “discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and efforts to produce an enduring end to the crisis. Towards that end, the two leaders will discuss the US effort to support the Palestinian people, including through enhanced humanitarian assistance into Gaza and a vision for a durable peace to include a two-state solution with Israel’s security guaranteed,” the White House says.

In Jerusalem, Blinken says ‘a lot of work to be done’ to reach hostage deal

US secretary of state has long one-on-one meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas sends counterproposal; PM to hold press conference before Blinken speaks to media

In meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that “there’s a lot of work to be done” to reach a hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. “We’re looking at it intensely,” Blinken told Herzog after Hamas presented its terms, “as is, I know, the government of Israel, and there’s a lot of work to be done, but we are very much focused on doing that work and hopefully, being able to resume the release of hostages that was interrupted so many months ago.”

PM: Absolute victory within reach; surrender to Hamas demands would bring disaster

Netanyahu downplays disagreements in cabinet over ‘day after’ plans, says he is trying to recruit regional players to help with future civil governance, vows UNRWA will be replaced

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’s “delusional” conditions for a new hostage deal on Wednesday, arguing that only military pressure will secure the release of the Israelis being held captive in the Gaza Strip. Speaking with reporters during a press conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu insisted that he had made no specific promises regarding the release of Palestinian security prisoners with blood on their hands, or any ratio for Palestinian prisoners to be freed in return for hostages in a potential deal, declaring that Israel “has not committed to anything.”

Hamas's Yahya Sinwar set for 'Arafat-style' exile from Gaza - report

According to the report, Israeli officials have floated the idea of allowing Sinwar to "leave like [Yasser] Arafat left Lebanon."

Israel will allow the exile of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar from the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of all remaining 136 hostages, NBC reported on Thursday, citing six Israeli officials and senior advisers. According to the report, Israeli officials have floated the idea of allowing Sinwar to "leave like [Yasser] Arafat left Lebanon."

Gaza hostage deal causing tension between Hamas and Hezbollah - expert

He claimed the document was released against the wishes of Hamas: "Hamas did not want to release this document. It was published by Hezbollah.

Hamas's demands for the proposed hostage deal were prematurely published by Hezbollah, Channel 12 expert and commentator Ehud Ya’ari claimed on Wednesday.

"We have to look at what happened backward. We said in advance Yahya Sinwar will give his answer, but other people who are not in the Strip will formulate it in a different way," he noted.

Tucker Carlson reveals when Putin interview will be aired

The conversation with the Russian president will be shown at 6pm EST on Thursday

Conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson has said on Instagram that his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be aired at 6pm EST on Thursday. Carlson, who launched his own network on X (formerly Twitter) in June 2023, traveled to Moscow for a sit-down with Putin. The Kremlin confirmed the meeting on Tuesday.

Medvedev Warns Russia Has 'No Choice' But To Unleash Nuclear 'Apocalypse' If Attacked By NATO

Not for the first time, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned that a direct war between Moscow forces and NATO would lead to nuclear apocalypse.

The current deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council issued the warning on Telegram Wednesday, in response to recent statements and reports that some European leaders are telling their populations to 'prepare for war'. For example, just last month UK Army chief General Patrick Sanders called on authorities to "mobilize the nation" to prepare for war with Putin, and that the population needs a "shift" in thinking to be ready.

Russia suspected of disrupting GPS signals over Poland and Baltic Sea

German authorities also point to Russia as being responsible for disrupting vital GPS signals in the region

According to Poland’s air traffic authority, there has been severe disruption to GPS signals in the north and east of the country in the last weeks and pilots have been warned. It is suspected that the interference is the effect of Russian activity and is connected to the presence of Russian forces in the Baltic, where a system for electronic warfare was spotted on one Russian vessel that is capable of interfering with signals for satellite navigation of drones and missiles. 

China has made 'dramatic advances' in its hypersonic missiles that can reach up to 6,500mph and are almost impossible to stop, intelligence officials warn

China has made 'dramatic advances' in hypersonic missiles that fly too fast to be intercepted, intelligence officials warn.

They said the DF-17 – and its successor the DF-27 – reach speeds approaching some 6,500 miles per hour and they are almost impossible to stop. China has designed these weapons to destroy aircraft carriers, such as Britain's flagship vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, over a range of up to 5,000 miles.

China's Stock Market Tumbles: The Hong Kong Crisis Deepens

This video dives into the heart of the Hong Kong crisis as China's stocks hit record lows, wiping out $6 trillion. It uncovers the complex factors, from a selloff in stocks to real estate woes, triggering a market chaos. Discover the human stories behind the numbers, with families, businesses, and a city grappling with economic challenges. Explore the government's responses, investor sentiments, and the social media outcry, offering a comprehensive view of the unfolding turmoil.

British Countryside Is A "Racist And Colonial White Space", National Trust, RSPCA, & WWF Tell MPs

The British countryside is a “racist colonial” white space, a group of wildlife and countryside charities including the RSPCA, WWF and National Trust have claimed.

Wildlife and Countryside Link, a charity umbrella group whose members include the RSPCA, WWF and National Trust, made the claim in evidence provided to Parliament on racism and its influence on the natural world. MPs in an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) were informed that the British countryside has been influenced by “racist colonial legacies” which have created an environment some fear is “dominated by white people”.

Escalating Violence in the Netherlands: Shocking Attacks by Migrants Captured on Film at Dutch Train Stations

The sequence of violent incidents at train stations in the Netherlands underscores the pressing need for border closure, deportation of threats, and enhanced security measures to combat the challenges posed by migrants.

The most recent incident in a string of violent attacks at Dutch train stations unfolded at Castricum station, sending shockwaves through the community. On December 17, 2023, disturbing footage emerged online, capturing a group of young individuals brutally assaulting two young men on the platform. The assailants, suspected to be migrant youth, viciously kicked and punched the victims before fleeing the scene. The victims, aged 18 and 19, were left with severe injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Dr. Phil to Hannity: Tens of Thousands of Military-Age Chinese Male Illegals Are Pouring Through Border (Video)

“Where do they go once they come across the border? We have no idea. They’re not being monitored. They’re not being followed.”

Former daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw discussed his recent visit to the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, to expose the immigration crisis allowing hundreds of thousands of unvetted illegal migrants to enter the country. Dr. Phil appeared on Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday, asserting the reported numbers of illegal aliens entering the country are significantly understated to the American public.

Deadly Pineapple Express storm caused a staggering EIGHT MILLION GALLONS of raw SEWAGE to spill in Los Angeles streets and nearly 500 mudslides: San Diego faces more rain in coming days

The deadly Pineapple Express storm in California has caused a shocking eight million gallons of raw sewage to spill on to Los Angeles streets and triggered more than  500 mudslides. Heavy rain has battered the state with half of the rainfall typically seen in a year falling over several days. The atmospheric river – a weather pattern made from plumes of moisture that can produce torrential amounts of rain- has killed at least nine people, washed away dozens of homes and led to an enormous sewage spill in Los Angeles County. 

1-In-5 Deaths In The US Caused By Heart Disease

Even though new cancer cases in the U.S. are projected to cross the two-million mark for the first time ever in 2024, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apart from afflictions related to these diseases, Statista's Florian Zandt reports that the CDC says Covid-19 claimed the third-highest number of lives in 2021.

Health Related News: Wearable devices, face masks, vaccines, ivermectin and gag orders

In Taiwan, an infant dies after being forced to wear a face mask at daycare; American colleges that still have covid injection mandates in place; assisted suicide is out of control in Canada; and, an astonishing case of recovery from Stage 4 cancer after taking ivermectin.  These are some of the stories we’ve highlighted from across the world. Below are brief descriptions of a collection of articles from recent days.  To read the full article click on the section title.

From Digital Domination to Global Governance: The Dystopian Shift of Bill Gates

In the global tapestry of influential figures, few threads are as prominently woven as that of Bill Gates, a titan whose legacy was initially forged in the digital corridors of Microsoft. Beyond silicon and software, Gates has embarked on a journey that extends his reach into the realms of global health, education, and environmental activism.

This transition from tech magnate to a philanthropic behemoth presents a complex narrative, ripe for examination. At the heart of this narrative lies a pivotal question:

Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Make Security Research a Crime, Leading 124 Experts to Call on UN Delegates to Fix Flawed Provisions that Weaken Everyone’s Security

Security researchers’ work discovering and reporting vulnerabilities in software, firmware,  networks, and devices protects people, businesses and governments around the world from malware, theft of  critical data, and other cyberattacks. The internet and the digital ecosystem are safer because of their work. The UN Cybercrime Treaty, which is in the final stages of drafting in New York this week, risks criminalizing this vitally important work. This is appalling and wrong, and must be fixed.

(WATCH) Scottish parents could soon be jailed for refusing kids’ gender transitions

A free speech watchdog is warning about a new proposal in Scotland that could reportedly lead parents to be imprisoned for refusing to comply with gender transitions for their children. “You’d think that it was a joke or a piece of satire, but, unfortunately, it is the reality in my country of Scotland,” Lois McLatchie, communications officer at ADF International, told CBN News of the suggested provision. “There are proposals that would ban so-called ‘conversion therapy.’”

Appeals court rules that not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right

A federal appeals court shot down claims Monday that New Jersey residents’ refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in two related cases stemming from lawsuits against officials in Freehold and Cranford, New Jersey. The suits revolved around claims that the plaintiffs were retaliated against by school boards because they refused to wear masks during public meetings. In one of the suits, the court sent the case back to a lower court for consideration. In the other, it said the plaintiff failed to show she was retaliated against.

REPORT! Zelensky set to flee Ukraine to live in Dubai after Nuland visit

A new report says Ukrainian President Zelensky has purchased a $17 million dollar apartment in Dubai where he'll live after leaving Ukraine. Viktor Medvedchuk published an article claiming Ukraine's corrupt leader is killing an entire generation of Ukrainians in order to support his corrupt regime.