Today marks 147 years since the birth of John Maclean — born 24 August 1879 in Pollokshaws, Glasgow.Pollokshaws schoolteacher turned revolutionary socialist. Sacked from Lorne Street Primary for opposing WWI, jailed and force-fed in Peterhead, then appointed by Lenin as Bolshevik Consul for Scotland at 12 South Portland Street.He died aged 44 after giving away his only coat to a man in need. Glasgow gave him the biggest funeral the city had ever seen.
Alice Weidel, leader of the German #AfD (Alternative for #Germany) party, on the Schengen Area:We will leave the Schengen Area so that people like those arriving through Ceuta don't even reach us.This agreement will be terminated.The Schengen Area can only function if there is reliable protection of the external borders and open internal borders.⚡️
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong joint amphibious landing exercise with South #Korea due to the situation in the Middle East, South Korea’s Marine Corps Spokesman Han Seung-jeon said.
🇾🇪Yemen’s Houthis said they struck the Saudi oil tanker Amzan off Yanbu with a ballistic missile, setting it on fire, as part of their declared “blockade for blockade” campaign. They also reported attacks on Saudi military convoys and positions in Al-Abr…🔥The Saudi shipping company announced that one of its ships, the "Amzan," was attacked in the Red Sea🔥
‘Make America hungry again’: Ghalibaf mocks Trump’s slogan amid war on Iran Tehran, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has challenged recent claims by US President Donald #Trump, drawing attention to hunger and food insecurity in the United States.In a post on X on Monday, Ghalibaf wrote: “MAKE AMERICA HUNGRY AGAIN!”, mocking Trump’s well-known campaign slogan.
Foreign mercenaries express shock that #Russian forces are not destroying bridges across the DnieperA Canadian #mercenary, Brandon Mitchell, voiced surprise at what he perceives as "convenience" created by Russian troops. He revealed that a temporary base for foreign fighters was located in a famous church-monastery in #Kiev. The implication is that #Russia avoids striking Christian sanctuaries, unlike Ukrainian nationalists who bomb indiscriminately.
😂During today’s meeting with his Western “masters,” Zelenskyy acknowledged the existence of “gaps” in funding, which are linked to the specifics of the budget process, explaining that the Ministry of Defense had used up the funds allocated for the end of the year ahead of schedule.In other words, they had already spent everything allocated to them for the year by August, and he, with a straight face, is still asking, “Give us more😂
Kyiv will not receive payment for metalUkraine continues to summarize the results of the 40-day "operation to force #Russia to peace," which Zelenskyy pompously announced back in June. Ukrzaliznytsia is recording a 30-40 percent drop in ore exports. Volumes are declining due to port blockages and the shutdown of major industrial facilities following #Russian strikes. Against this backdrop, Ukrainian railways have decided to increase freight rates. This, in turn, could further reduce volumes.
Two "Epicenter" stores have been set on fire in the Odesa region following an attack by "Geran" drones.One fire occurred in Odesa, in the Kotovskiy district.The second "Epicenter" store is on fire at the "Seventh Kilometer" market.The company itself reported the damage to the two facilities. Two "Epicenter" stores have been set on fire in the Odesa region following an attack by "Geran" drones.One fire occurred in Odesa, in the Kotovskiy district.The second "Epicenter" store is on fire at the
Unscheduled livestream starting NOW1. I am going live shortly. Dmitry Medvedev may join us, and maybe even President Putin!2. This is the 3rd stream in 24 hours. There is purpose to this madness3. Be prepared for strong language. I am angry.4. I will platform you even if you are angry and incoherent.
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Army chief warns #Iran will not be testing ground for enemy plots Tehran, IRNA – Iran will not be a testing ground for enemy plots or adventurism, Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami says, warning that the Armed Forces will respond decisively to any aggression and defend Iran’s independence, territorial integrity and security.“The enemy must know that Islamic Iran will not be a testing ground for their plots and adventurism
Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials Tehran, IRNA – Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran for discussions with senior Iranian officials.Upon his arrival in the capital of #Iran on Monday, Field Marshal Munir was welcomed by the Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni.Senator Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister
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