In a chilling and regressive turn, Xi Jinping is steering China back toward the darkest days of authoritarian rule, akin to the oppressive indoctrination seen in North Korea. By enforcing the study of “Xi Jinping Thought” in kindergartens across the nation, Xi is not only mimicking the cult of personality that defined Mao Zedong’s reign but is also dragging China into a new era of state-controlled thought policing. This draconian measure targets the youngest and most impressionable members of society, ensuring that Xi’s authoritarian ideology is instilled from the earliest possible age.

President Erdogan is ranting and raving again. He is a danger to the Middle East. The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel and force him to end his support for Hamas. We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator. — יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) July 28, 2024 Maybe I missed the strong US Administration response to this threat by a NATO member to invade Israel.

Madness seems to permeate our world in a myriad of ways, manifesting in the relentless chaos of daily life. The rapid technological advancements, which were once hailed as the harbingers of progress, now feel like double-edged swords. They offer unprecedented convenience and connectivity but simultaneously contribute to a sense of overwhelming information overload and digital dependence. The internet, a platform for free expression and knowledge sharing, has also become a breeding ground for misinformation, cyberbullying, and digital echo chambers that amplify divisive ideologies.

Hezbollah had 18 years to withdraw north of the Litani River. The LAF and UNIFIL had 18 years and billions of US taxpayer dollars to make it happen. Stop living in Amos Hochstein’s appeasement-based fantasy land, and start living in the reality of 12 dead kids on a soccer field. — Richard Goldberg (@rich_goldberg) July 29, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has enriched the Iranian Ayatollah, and Israel is paying the price. pic.twitter.com/EKROVIAuim — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 28, 2024

The flood of goods to Russia via third countries is a global problem. South Korean exports to Kyrgyzstan are up 1600% vs pre-invasion. These exports are bad in 2 ways: (i) they keep Putin's war economy going; and (ii) other bad actors with invasion plans look at this and laugh... pic.twitter.com/cOBsqEVK2c — Robin Brooks (@robin_j_brooks) July 28, 2024

"They deliberately hurt me" Former hostage Maya Regev shared the abuse she endured for 50 days while held captive in Gaza after being shot in the leg and kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7. Maya says that while she was treated for a gunshot wound to her leg,… pic.twitter.com/zBDgk5Ux6b — Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) July 28, 2024

President Biden, in a roughly one-hour long press conference, doubled down on his decision to stay in the race, despite growing calls and doubts from leaders and supporters that he should step down. His insistence on running for another term has drawn significant skepticism, as concerns about his age, cognitive abilities, and declining public support continue to mount. The President’s determination to forge ahead was evident, yet his performance during the press conference did little to allay the fears of those who believe he may no longer be fit for the rigors of the presidency.

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) has arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as of July 12. This strategic deployment aims to deter aggression, promote regional stability, and ensure the protection of the free flow of commerce within the region. The presence of the TRCSG underscores the United States’ commitment to maintaining security and stability in a critical part of the world, where the movement of goods and resources is vital to global economies.

Boeing’s decision to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge marks a watershed moment in the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the deadly crashes of two 737 MAX aircraft. These accidents, which claimed 346 lives in Indonesia and Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019, exposed critical flaws in Boeing’s safety practices and led to a worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX fleet. The plea deal, which entails a $243.6 million fine and requires judicial approval, would result in Boeing being labeled a convicted felon, carrying significant repercussions for the company on multiple fronts.