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Religion

‘Sharia Patrols’ in Texas Demand Alcohol, Pork Sales Halt.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Houston-area imam has launched a campaign to pressure Muslim-owned stores to cease selling pork, alcohol, and lottery tickets.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Imam F. Qasim ibn Ali Khan of Masjid At-Tawhid, affiliated with the Nation of Islam, and Muslim-owned businesses in Houston, Texas.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 2025, Houston, Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is how Sharia zones take root.” – Amy Mekelburg of the RAIR Foundation

🎯IMPACT: The campaign has triggered debate over religious freedom, legal norms, and concerns about the emergence of ‘Sharia patrols’ in the U.S.

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A Houston-based imam is sparking controversy after launching a national campaign aimed at pressuring Muslim-owned businesses to stop selling products considered forbidden under Islamic law, including pork, alcohol, and lottery tickets.

Imam F. Qasim ibn Ali Khan of Masjid At-Tawhid has been recorded confronting Muslim business owners, accusing them of violating Islamic principles by stocking “haram” products. In one viral video, Khan is seen rebuking a store employee, stating, “We’re kicking off a national protest and demonstration campaign against all Muslim businesses that have haram in their stores.”

The imam warned that those who refuse to comply could face public protests and economic boycotts. While his campaign is currently focused on Houston, Khan says it will expand across America.

Critics have drawn comparisons to so-called “Sharia patrols” that have appeared in parts of Europe, where Islamic hardliners have attempted to enforce religious rules in public spaces, sometimes violently. “This is how Sharia zones take root,” said Amy Mekelburg of the RAIR Foundation. “Shops were threatened, women harassed, and neighborhoods turned into Sharia-enforced zones [in Europe]. Now the same tactics are emerging in Houston, openly, on camera.”

Khan insists his campaign is peaceful and lawful, describing it as a form of da’wah, or religious outreach. It emerges amid rising tensions in Texas over Islamic influence. Earlier this year, the state blocked construction of the proposed Islamic “EPIC City” near Dallas, which was advertised as a self-sustaining Muslim community. Governor Greg Abbott responded strongly, posting on X: “To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are ‘no-go zones’ which this project seems to imply.”

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, warned against such areas being established in the 2017 book No Go Zones.

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Crime
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DOJ Confirms Possible Federal Hate Crime Charges for ‘I Got that White Girl’ Train Murderer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating filing additional charges—including federal hate crime charges—against Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard a Charlotte light-rail train.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson, the DOJ, Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., and Iryna Zarutska.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Ferguson’s comments were made at a Tuesday afternoon press conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Looking into it, yes. We’re looking into every available charge in this case. If we find facts that this was gender motivated or race-motivated, we will absolutely bring a federal civil rights charge in this case.” — Russ Ferguson

🎯IMPACT: Brown already faces state murder charges in addition to the current and potential federal charges, which the DOJ confirmed could carry the death penalty.

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The United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Russ Ferguson, indicated during a Tuesday afternoon press conference that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating filing additional charges—including federal hate crime charges—against Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard a Charlotte light-rail train. Already, the DOJ has filed one federal count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system against Brown.

When asked during the press conference directly if the DOJ was considering federal hate crime charges against Brown, who may have been motivated by anti-white hatred, Ferguson stated, “Looking into it, yes. We’re looking into every available charge in this case. If we find facts that this was gender motivated or race-motivated, we will absolutely bring a federal civil rights charge in this case.”

“If the facts don’t show that, we won’t. We’re only going to bring a charge that the facts support,” the U.S. Attorney added, stressing that the investigation is ongoing and that only a criminal complaint has been filed so far, and that his office has not yet submitted a criminal indictment.


Surveillance footage from the LYNX Blue Line captured the moments leading up to the attack, showing Brown pulling out a folding knife and stabbing Zarutska, who was still in her pizzeria work uniform, three times. Zarutska, 23, had fled Ukraine with her family in 2022 to escape the war. Footage of Brown following the unprovoked attack appears to show him saying, “I got that white girl,” to himself, still clutching his bloodied knife.

Brown’s criminal record includes convictions for larceny, breaking and entering, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He served over six years in prison before his release in 2020 and faced additional charges earlier this year. President Donald J. Trump called Brown a “lunatic” and used him as an example of the need for tougher sentencing policies.

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War
World

Trump White House Blasts ‘Unilateral’ Israeli Strike on Qatar as Strain Grows with Netanyahu.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House issued a rebuke of Israel’s strike in Doha, Qatar, and assured Qatari leadership it would not happen again.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Trump White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Qatari leadership.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. and in Doha, Qatar.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard, and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace does not advance Israel or America’s goals.” – Karoline Leavitt

🎯IMPACT: The incident has escalated tensions between President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

IN FULL

The Trump White House issued a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following an Israeli bombing on Tuesday morning that targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald J. Trump has reassured Qatar that such actions will not be repeated.

“Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States, that is working very hard, and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals,” Leavitt said during the White House press briefing Tuesday afternoon. She added: “The President views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States, and feels very badly about the location of this attack.”


The White House comments appear to imply that Israel acted unilaterally in its strike on the Qatari capital. Notably, the rebuke comes amid already heightened tensions between Trump and Netanyahu. Trump has increasingly pushed the Israeli leader to conclude military operations against Hamas in Gaza as the conflict has dragged on for nearly two years, with Israeli operations previously expanding into Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.

Early Tuesday morning, explosions rocked the Katara District of Doha, the capital of Qatar. According to Israeli officials, the blasts formed part of an assassination plot aimed at high-ranking Hamas members residing in the wealthy Gulf state. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has responded to the attack, calling it a “criminal assault” and “blatant violation of all international laws and norms [that] poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”

It remains unclear whether the strike was actually successful in eliminating any of its intended targets, though some initial reports suggest Hamas leaders were able to evade the attack.

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DOJ, FBI Hit ‘I Got That White Girl’ Train Killer With Federal Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have charged Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system following the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., Iryna Zarutska, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred on August 22 aboard a Charlotte light-rail train, with federal charges announced on October 24.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The FBI jumped to assist in this investigation immediately to ensure justice is served, and the perpetrator is never released from jail to kill again.” – FBI Director Kash Patel

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights the consequences of soft crime policies and has reignited calls for stricter sentencing and federal intervention.

IN FULL

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Tuesday that Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard a Charlotte light-rail train, has been federally charged with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.

“The brutal attack on Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte Light Rail was a disgraceful act that should never happen in America,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. “The FBI jumped to assist in this investigation immediately to ensure justice is served, and the perpetrator is never released from jail to kill again. I want to thank Attorney General [Pam] Bondi for her pursuit of today’s federal charges, which are the first step toward delivering justice for Iryna and her family—as well as the millions of Americans who deserve to live in our great American cities free from being targeted by violent criminals.”

Attorney General Bondi stated that her office will seek the maximum penalty for Brown, who has a lengthy criminal history, including 14 arrests over a decade. “I have directed my attorneys to federally prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with a history of violent crime, for murder,” Bondi said. “We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence — he will never again see the light of day as a free man.”

Surveillance footage from the LYNX Blue Line captured the moments leading up to the attack, showing Brown pulling out a folding knife and stabbing Zarutska, who was still in her pizzeria work uniform, three times. Zarutska, 23, had fled Ukraine with her family in 2022 to escape the war. Footage of Brown following the unprovoked attack appears to show him saying, “I got that white girl,” to himself, still clutching the murder weapon, and dripping blood throughout the carriage.

Brown’s criminal record includes convictions for larceny, breaking and entering, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He served over six years in prison before his release in 2020 and had additional charges earlier this year. The case has drawn national attention, with President Donald J. Trump calling Brown a “lunatic” and advocating for tougher sentencing policies.

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War

Israel Orders Demolition of Palestinians’ Homes Over Terror Attack.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Israel ordered the demolition of Palestinians’ homes in West Bank towns and revoked hundreds of Palestinians’ work permits following a deadly attack at a Jerusalem bus stop by Palestinian gunmen.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Israeli authorities, affected Palestinian families, two slain Palestinian gunmen, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, and Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Jerusalem attack occurred on September 8, with follow-up actions announced on September 9 targeting the West Bank towns of Qatanna and Qubeiba.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In the horrific attack, it was again proven that firearms save lives, when two armed civilians… neutralised the… terrorists.” – National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

🎯IMPACT: The demolition orders and permit revocations affect the livelihoods of hundreds of Palestinians, with the United Nations (UN) and others complaining that such measures amount to unlawful collective punishment.

IN FULL

Earlier this week, two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six people before being shot dead at the scene. The attackers were identified as residents of the West Bank towns of Qatanna and Qubeiba. In response, Israeli authorities have announced a series of punitive measures targeting the attackers’ hometowns and families.

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the homes of the gunmen’s relatives will be destroyed, along with every structure built without permits in their two hometowns. In addition, Israel will revoke work permits for 750 Palestinians from the area, cutting off a vital source of income for many families. Katz said the actions are intended to deter future attacks. However, the United Nations (UN) and various nonprofits complain that such measures amount to collective punishment and violate international law.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir emphasized the role of armed civilians in stopping the attack. “In the horrific attack, it was again proven that firearms save lives, when two armed civilians, who had received weapons under the reform we are leading, neutralised the… terrorists,” he said, adding that more communities will be added to the list of those eligible for civilian gun licenses, expanding Israel’s armed civilian program.

On Tuesday, Israel also expanded its military campaign against Hamas further beyond Gaza by bombing Doha, Qatar, targeting what officials described as the senior leadership of Hamas. According to a joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA), the operation was aimed at those “directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre” and who have been “orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel.”

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Election Integrity
Lawfare

Judge Drops Charges Against Trump Electors in Michigan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Michigan judge dismissed charges against 15 people accused of signing a document saying President Donald J. Trump won the state in the 2020 election, citing a lack of evidence to prove criminal intent.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D), District Court Judge Kristen Simmons, and 15 defendants including Kathy Berden and Meshawn Maddock.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday in a Michigan court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a fraud case, and [you] have to prove intent. And I don’t believe that there’s evidence sufficient to prove intent.” – Judge Kristen Simmons

🎯IMPACT: The decision ends the prosecution’s case against the 15 accused.

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Fifteen people accused of signing a document asserting President Donald J. Trump defeated former President Joe Biden in Michigan during the 2020 election will not face trial, following a state judge’s ruling that prosecutors failed to demonstrate criminal intent. The decision came Tuesday from Michigan District Court Judge Kristen Simmons, who stated, “This is a fraud case, and [you] have to prove intent. And I don’t believe that there’s evidence sufficient to prove intent.”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) had charged the group with eight felony counts, including forgery, alleging that they knowingly submitted a signed document claiming Trump had won. Among the defendants were Republican National Committee (RNC) member Kathy Berden and former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Meshawn Maddock. Nessel expressed her dissatisfaction with the ruling, saying, “The evidence was clear. They lied. They knew they lied, and they tried to steal the votes of millions of Michiganders.”

The charges stemmed from a 2020 meeting at the Michigan Republican Party headquarters, where the defendants signed the document before it was submitted to the National Archives and the United States Senate ahead of the presidential election certification. Prosecutors argued that the group intended to deceive officials by making the document appear to be an official state government form. However, Judge Simmons concluded that the evidence did not support that claim. She noted that the document lacked the governor’s signature or a fraudulent seal, indicating it was not presented as an official document.

Judge Simmons emphasized that the defendants appeared to genuinely believe they were fulfilling their constitutional duties amid concerns about alleged election irregularities. “Right, wrong, or indifferent, it was these individuals and many other individuals in the state of Michigan who sincerely believe, for some reason, that there were some serious irregularities with the election,” she said.

The ruling effectively ends the case against the 15 accused.

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Education

High School Seniors Plunge to Record Low in Reading Scores.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration renewed its push to return control of education to the states after new data revealed continued declines in the reading, math, and science scores of high school seniors nationwide.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, President Donald J. Trump, and Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The National Center for Education Statistics released the data on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as part of the ongoing National Report Card.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Clearly, success is not about how much money we spend, but who spends it. That’s why President Trump and I are committed to reversing course and returning control of education to the states so local communities with parents in the driver’s seat can better innovate, adapt, and tailor education to their students’ needs.” – Secretary Linda McMahon

🎯IMPACT: Education achievement levels continue to drop, with federal programs failing to close gaps, prompting calls for state-level solutions and school choice policies.

IN FULL

Reading levels among 12th-grade high school students in the United States have hit a record low, while math scores are the worst in 20 years, according to the “Nation’s Report Card,” released by the National Center for Education Statistics. The Trump administration is citing the data as key evidence for reform at the Department of Education and the devolution of much of its authority to state governments.

 “Despite billions in federal spending and countless well-intentioned programs, the achievement gap between students is widening, not shrinking. And this trend did not begin with COVID, it goes back a decade,” Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a video message posted to X (formerly Twitter), adding: “Clearly, success is not about how much money we spend, but who spends it. That’s why President Trump and I are committed to reversing course and returning control of education to the states so local communities with parents in the driver’s seat can better innovate, adapt, and tailor education to their students’s needs.”

McMahon emphasized that the data confirmed a “devastating trend” of American students testing at “historic lows.”


Concerningly, the National Report Card numbers found that the average reading score for 12th graders in 2024 was three points lower than it was pre-pandemic and ten points lower than it was over 30 years ago. Similarly, math scores are down three points compared to pre-pandemic numbers and down five points from scores in 1992.

“Low academic skills don’t just hurt grades, they weaken our economy, workforce, and national security. Without strong foundations in these core subjects, America’s freedom and economic competitiveness will be in jeopardy,” Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said in a statement. “Republicans and the Trump administration are prioritizing students—working to ensure every child gains the skills essential to be successful. This is crucial to America’s success,” he added.

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Economy

Biden Added Nearly One Million Fewer Jobs in Final Year than Previously Reported.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. economy added nearly one million fewer jobs than previously reported in the final year of the Biden government, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s (BLS) annual benchmark revision for April 2024 to March 2025.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The BLS, former President Joe Biden, President Donald J. Trump, and the Federal Reserve.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The annual revision was released by the BLS on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: The revisions suggest the American economy has been contracting since early last year—possibly even entering a recession beginning in the final year of Biden’s presidential term.

IN FULL

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its annual benchmark jobs report revision, revising downward the total number of jobs created between April 2024 and March 2025 by a shocking 911,000. This revision, accounting mostly for the final year of the former Biden government, means the monthly job growth number for much of 2024 stood at only 71,000 per month, instead of the initially reported average of 147,000 per month.

Notably, the benchmark revision indicates the labor market was significantly weakening well before President Donald J. Trump imposed significant global tariffs, and  fuels concerns that the Federal Reserve has based its interest rate policy on faulty economic data for well over a year. In addition, the latest BLS data follows its prior revision from April 2023 to March 2024, which saw 818,000 fewer jobs created than initially reported. The two annual revisions, when combined, show labor market growth in the final two years of the Biden government was overestimated by nearly two million jobs.

The new employment data, coming on the heels of last month’s jobs numbers showing that only 22,000 jobs were added to the economy in August, will only increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. More troubling, however, is that the revisions suggest the American economy has been contracting since early last year—possibly even being in a recession beginning in the final year of Biden’s presidential term.

While annual revisions to the BLS jobs data are commonplace, significant back-to-back revisions are unusual and give credence to President Trump’s criticism of the agency’s accuracy and methodology when measuring the U.S. labor market. On August 1 of this year, Trump dismissed Dr. Erika McEntarfer as the bureau’s commissioner and questioned the BLS’s credibility following a series of month-to-month downward revisions.

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7 hours ago
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Economy

Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Powell to Cut Rates Ahead of Pivotal Fed Meeting.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates on Tuesday, citing experts criticizing the central bank’s handling of rates and calling for significant reforms.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Jay Hatfield—CEO and Portfolio Manager of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, Greg Faranello—Executive Director of AmeriVet Securities, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “They don’t believe that money supply matters, it’s like the Pope not believing in Jesus.” – Jay Hatfield

🎯IMPACT: The criticism highlights growing concerns about the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy and its potential consequences for the U.S. economy.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday morning with renewed criticism of the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell. The America First leader cited comments by Jay Hatfield, CEO and Portfolio Manager of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, and Gregory Faranello, Executive Director of AmeriVet Securities, who argue that the central bank’s incompetence—rather than its independence—is the paramount concern.

“If the Fed had followed what we published, they would have raised rates in early 2021. The entire Organization is broken. It needs to be fixed,” Trump, quoting Hatfield, wrote, continuing: “They need to use modern sources of information. We strongly disagree with Ken Griffin. We think Incompetence is more important than to defend theoretical independence. He (‘Too Late!’) has done a terrible job since he adapted a two target? It’s too low, it’s too rigid, they followed Data that’s years delayed.”

Again quoting Hatfield, President Trump wrote: “They don’t believe that money supply matters, it’s like the Pope not believing in Jesus.”

Following up on Hatfield’s call for significant structural and policy reform at the Federal Reserve, President Trump next pointed to Gregory Faranello’s prediction that the central bank will have to significantly slash interest rates over the next few months. Quoting Faranello, the Truth Social post reads: “Chair Powell was late to raise rates, they need to come down here, there’s no question about it. He’s dragging his feet. The Feds going to come down here 50, 75, Maybe 100.”

The National Pulse previously reported that Chairman Powell, during the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference in August, signalled the central bank would likely move to cut interest rates at the September meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). While a 25 basis point (bps) cut appears to be the Wall Street consensus, jobs reports—which indicate a significant slowdown in the U.S. labor market—could push the central bank toward a 50bps cut. Some project rates could come down by as much as 100bps by year’s end or early next year.

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BREAKING: Israel Just Bombed Qatar.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Multiple explosions were reported in Doha, Qatar, with Israeli officials confirming they have carried out assassination attempts targeting Hamas leaders in the Gulf state.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senior Hamas officials, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the Israel Security Agency (ISA), and Qatar.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday in the Katara District of Doha, Qatar.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The IDF and ISA conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” the IDF confirmed in a statement shared on social media.

🎯IMPACT: Israel carrying out an attack in one of the Middle East’s wealthiest Gulf states is a significant escalation, and could draw a fierce reaction from Turkey and other regional powers with strong economic and financial ties to the Qataris.

IN FULL

Explosions rocked the Katara District of Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday. According to Israeli officials, the blasts formed part of an assassination plot aimed at high-ranking Hamas members residing in the wealthy Gulf state.

“The IDF and ISA [Israel Security Agency] conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement shared on social media.

“For years, these members of the Hamas leadership have led the terrorist organization’s operations, are directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel,” the Israeli statement continued.

It added: “Prior to the strike, measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence,” warning that the “IDF and ISA will continue to operate with determination in order to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization responsible for the October 7 massacre.”

The attacks represent a massive escalation of Israel’s military operations in the Middle East, which have hitherto been mainly limited to its immediate neighbors and rogue states such as Iran and Houthi-controlled Yemen. Qatar is an extremely wealthy Gulf state, with strong economic and financial ties to regional powers such as Turkey, and also hosts Western bases operated by the United States and the United Kingdom.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry has responded to the attack, calling it a “criminal assault” and “blatant violation of all international laws and norms [that] poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”

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World

Africa Demands Reparations From Britain.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The African Union has joined a Caribbean campaign to demand reparations from Britain for slavery and colonialism.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The African Union, Caribbean leaders, and former colonial powers such as Britain, France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Belgium.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The call was made during a summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in September 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: African Union Commission Chairman Mahamoud Ali Youssouf stated that Africa and the Caribbean would work together to “honour our ancestors, to uplift our descendants and reclaim our shared destiny in freedom, justice and unity.”

🎯IMPACT: The African Union plans to formulate its own reparations demands, following the Caribbean’s call for trillions in compensation.

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The African Union (AU) has formally joined forces with Caribbean nations in a renewed demand for reparations from former colonial powers, including Britain. The call was made during a high-level summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Commission, claimed that the legacy of colonialism continues to impact development, economic inequality, and political sovereignty across the so-called Global South, despite hundreds of billions in foreign aid from the West. Youssouf stated that Africa and the Caribbean would work together to “honour our ancestors, to uplift our descendants and reclaim our shared destiny in freedom, justice and unity.”

There appears to be no parallel effort to extract reparations from the Arab nations and Turkey, despite centuries of Islamic slavery, imperialism, and exploitation in North Africa and East Africa, stamped out largely throught the efforts of Britain and other Western countries.

The African Union is building on efforts by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which for over a decade has campaigned for reparations through its “10-point plan.” The plan includes calls for financial compensation, formal apologies, debt cancellation, investment in education and health, and the return of certain cultural artifacts. However, some are questioning the alliance between the African Union and CARICOM against Europe, considering many African nations profited immensely from selling people into slavery in the Caribbean and North and South America themselves.

In the United States, Democrat lawmakers also recently reintroduced a resolution calling for reparations for black Americans. The proposal calls for trillions of dollars in federal compensation to address racial disparities in wealth, education, health, and housing.

Meanwhile, Haiti has renewed its call for reparations from France, specifically for the 1825 indemnity it was forced to pay in exchange for its independence, following a violent revolution that saw most of the island’s white population slaughtered. Haitian leaders argue that symbolic and financial redress is still necessary to correct historical wrongs, despite having already received extensive assistance over many years.

Image by Rick Willoughby.

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