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//The Wire//2300Z April 4, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: YEMENI HOUTHIS DOWN TWO AMERICAN DRONES, CONTRIBUTING TO CONTINUED HIGH TENSIONS. ECONOMIC INSTABILITY REMAINS FOLLOWING TARIFFS ANNOUNCEMENT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: A 16-year-old boy was murdered after being stabbed in the neck in Huddersfield. So far, multiple attackers have been arrested in conjunction with the murder, however authorities have not identified the assailants.Red Sea/HOA: The situation involving American targeting of the Houthis in Yemen has deteriorated following the shootdown of two American drones within the past few days. Two MQ-9 Reaper drones were shot down by the Houthis, one in Hudaydah, the other over Ma'rib.Middle East: This afternoon the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center issued a maritime advisory warning of increased GPS jamming being detected in the Strait of Hormuz.AC: This is a classic tactic used by Iranian forces routinely, either for the hijacking of vessels, or for more wartime preparations. While it is possible that the jamming is the result of American warships using electronic countermeasures to defend against missiles, in this case this could be related to the recent uptick in Iranian forces stopping oil tankers allegedly engaging in the smuggling of petroleum products. Iranian authorities seized two vessels attempting to illegally export diesel fuel from Iran a few days ago for these reasons. However, considering that the overall security situation in the region remains tenuous, GPS jamming could be a sign of increasing defenses against a potential conflict.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Various economic fallout continues as all sides of the issue interpret the recent tariff announcements in the context of economic stability. Most financial markets have remained volatile as fast-moving economic developments have come to light. This morning President Trump urged the FED to cut rates, but as of this afternoon Chairman Powell seems to indicate he's not interested in such, leading to more uncertainty.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Generally speaking, there are multiple viewpoints on whether the recent economic changes in the US are good or bad. Some state that the tariffs (and subsequent economic shake-up with regards to American domestic production) are a necessary hardship that will be tough at first, but will get better as more domestic production returns to the United States. Others think that while this is a noble goal, this may not be possible in some industries as companies will simply keep production overseas, and pass the costs of tariffs on to consumers, since most major companies in the modern world are monopolies. Others still don't like taxes in any form whatsoever, which is an argument that often mistakenly conflates taxing a domestic population with taxing an overseas adversary. Some people say "fair is fair", and that taxing other nations the same as they tax us is long overdue. Others agree with this idea, but point out that in the international arena, returning to a concept of fairness won't rule out hardship since most American companies outsourced everything to the third world years ago, and it will take a lot of work (and be quite costly) to start building things in America again. Even more people will point out the national security concerns of having the overwhelming majority of critical wartime supplies (such as almost all medications) being made overseas with cheap labor...an American-made Tylenol pill costing a few dollars per pill may be preferable to not having that pill at all in the event of a war.Which perspective is correct is already being hotly debated, and the situation isn't necessarily possible to categorize as "good" or "bad". However, virtually no one is stating that economic tribulation won't be the result; the general con

For review:1. Senior Hamas Political Official killed during IDF Gaza Strike. Ismail Barhoum, a senior member of Hamas's political bureau, was killed on Sunday evening in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz in a statement hailed the killing of Barhoum, saying he was “the new Hamas prime minister in Gaza, who replaced Issam Da'alis, the previous prime minister who was eliminated a few days ago.” 2. Iran Deploys Missile Systems on Persian Gulf Islands. The weapons were deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz, a globally vital shipping lane.Naval Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: “We are capable of attacking enemy bases, vessels, and assets in the region. The new systems can completely destroy any target within 600 kilometers (370 miles).”3. US-Russia-Ukraine Talks Begin in Riyadh. The talks — with American representatives mediating — are expected to iron out details of a possible limited cease-fire in what could be a crucial step toward a full cessation of hostilities in the war.4. Turkish Defense Firm (Aselsan), claims successful test of mobile laser weapon system designed to track and kill (hard & soft) First Person View Drones. The firm distributed a video showing the system- composed of a laser system, and camera (Thermal)- mounted on a vehicle and eliminating multiple types of drones.5. Australia procures MK-48 heavy torpedoes in deal worth $125 million. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin and SAIC, the MK-48 is a joint program between the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and United States Navy. The weapons can be used and maintained both by nations' maritime services.6. US Secretary of Defense to Visit Indo-Pacific- first visiting the Philippines. Secretary Hegseth will be in Manila on March 28-29 to meet his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 7. The U.S. Army will not conduct a live-fire operation of its Mid-Range Capability missile system during exercises in the Philippines this spring. The Mid-Range Capability consists of a vertical launch system that uses the Navy's Raytheon-built Standard Missile-6 and Tomahawk missiles, and can strike targets in the 500- to 2,000-kilometer range. The complete system has a battery operations center, four launchers, prime movers and modified trailers.

Starmer the 'pound shop Churchill'. Iran militarises Straits of Hormuz, the world's oil gateway, as the US threatens nuclear attack. And George declares war on the uniparty state.All UK unions are complicit in the gen*cide in Gaza. Afshin Rattansi holds them to account over support of Israel. Germany practically at war with Russia. And WW3 threat over Persian Gulf.Rachel Blevins returns to Moats to discuss the huge losses suffered by Tesla on the back of Elon Musk's association with President Trump. She talks Yemen and Kash Petel.As the human aid ends and the missiles return. "It's a disrespect to humanity, is it too much to live like a human being?!" says Abdel Bari Atwan as Netanyahu ignores the supposed ceasefire as the death toll in the Gaza Strip passes 50,000.Afshin Rattansi: Host of Going Underground & journalist- Twitter: https://x.com/afshinrattansi- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afshinrattansi- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afshinrattansigu- Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/GoingUndergroundRachel Blevins: Journalist and Political Commentator.- Twitter: https://x.com/rachblevins-Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachblevins?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/racheleliseblevins-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RachelBlevins-Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3q0fgy-gaza-facing-humanitarian-catastrophe-israeli-bombs-kill-1000-children.html-Telegram: https://t.me/rachblevinsAbdel Bari Atwan: Editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm, Author and  Political commentator- Twitter: https://twitter.com/abariatwan- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atwan.AbdelBari- Instagram: https://instagram.com/abdelbari.atwan- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@abdelbariatwan9183 Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exactly a month into his new term, President Donald Trump's latest major pick, Kash Patel, has been appointed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation after a grueling confirmation in the US Senate. Tulsi Gabbard had earlier been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. Both these are positive from India's point of view: they signal that the sinister Deep State may well be reined in, after decades of anti-India activism on its part.Over the last week or two, there have been revelations after revelations of bad faith on the part of the disgraced US establishment, most notably in the shadowy USAID agency, which, it appears, was the absolute “Heart of Darkness” of the Deep State, neck-deep in covert operations, election interference, and general mayhem all over the world, and certainly in India.Trump himself emphasized that $21 million in covert funds had gone towards affecting election outcomes in India. Presumably the reduced majority Modi got in 2024 could be traced back to this. Fortress AmericaThe general contours of Trump's foreign policy are beginning to emerge. I predicted a month ago, before Trump had taken over, in ‘Greenland, Canada, Panama: Chronicles of a Foreign Policy Foretold', that Western Europe, and the United Kingdom in particular, would find themselves treated as irrelevant to the new order to come. That has happened.In fact, things have gone beyond what I anticipated. In a nutshell, Trump is downgrading the Atlantic, and his focus will be on the Americas, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. Which, from a historical perspective, makes sense: the world's economic center of gravity is moving towards Asia; trade flows in the Pacific and the Indian Oceans are increasingly more important than in the Atlantic; and a few centuries of European domination are pretty much over.Sorry Europe, Atlanticism is at an endTo put it bluntly, the vanity that Europe is a ‘continent' is now being exposed as hollow: to be precise, it is merely an appendage, an outpost, to vast Asia. Europe is at best a subcontinent, like India is; it should probably be renamed as ‘Northwest Asia'. The saga of ‘Guns, Germs and Steel' post the Industrial Revolution is winding down rapidly. There is some schadenfreude in that the UK becomes even more irrelevant: just a small, rainy island off NW Asia.The Putin-Trump dialog suggests that Ukraine, and even NATO, are now superfluous. Atlanticism has been a constant in US foreign policy, mostly pushed by two forces:* Eastern European-origin State Department officials who have inherited a blood-feud with Russia from their ancestors, eg. Brzezinski, Albright, Nuland, Blinken, Vindman* an ancient intra-Christian schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and (for a change) an alliance of Roman Catholics and Western Protestants like Lutherans, Anglicans and Calvinists.It is time that the Americans realized they've been turned into cats'-paws by these forces, and turned their backs on these ancient animosities, which have almost no relevance today. In fact one could argue that a NATO-Russian alliance is the right solution in the medium term, because otherwise both could become puppets of China. Bringing the Ukraine war to an end is a start.The general tone of the Trump White House implies a Fortress America. In practice, this seems to mean that instead of being Globocop, the US focuses on a) the Americas, North and South, b) the Pacific Ocean, d) the Indian Ocean, in that order.A new Monroe Doctrine in the AmericasThe attention being paid to Canada and Mexico over and above the tariffs issues suggests that there is a plan to create a stronger and more unified North American entity; the noises about “Canada the 51st state” and “Gulf of America” suggest that maybe a new NAFTA-style agreement could be inked, especially now that the warming Arctic Ocean makes the thawing tundra of Canada more appealing.It is true that there is no immediate thrust for a Monroe Doctrine-style exclusive US ‘sphere of influence' in South America, but I suspect it is coming. Already, there have been positive vibes between Trump and Argentina's Milei, and Salvador's Bukele: the former for his DOGE-style chainsaw-wielding that's showing results, and the latter for his strong law enforcement.The Island Chains and other red lines in the PacificIn the Pacific, there has been pushback against China's moves on the Panama Canal: there are two Hong-Kong-based entities (read proxies of the Chinese government) controlling ports around it: Balboa on the Pacific side, and Cristobal on the Atlantic side.On the other hand, there is increasing global support (with the judicious use of Chinese carrots such as BRI) for the annexation of Taiwan by China, including, if necessary, by force. A Lowy Institute study (“Five One Chinas: The Contest to Define Taiwan”) suggests that some 119 UN member states accept the official Chinese position on ‘reunification'. Only 40 countries are not on board with China's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan.It is very likely that there will be a showdown between the US and China over Taiwan, within the next two years. It is said that Xi Jinping has given a timeframe of 2027 for all this. It will be interesting to see how many states that condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine will condemn China's future attack on Taiwan. Chances are that many will be strategically silent.Japan, Australia, South Korea and other friends of the US will have a hard time keeping the peace in the Pacific. The “Three Island Chains” act as increasingly critical red lines to contain an aggressive China. In fact, the Asia Maritime Initiative is speaking of five island chains (“China's Reach Has Grown, So Should the Island Chains”), including those in the Indian Ocean (remember the “String of Pearls” intended to tighten around India's throat).The three island chains: 1. Taiwan, Japan, Philippines; 2. Guam, Marianas; 3. Hawaii(Source: China is making waves in the Pacific, Alexandra Tirziu, Jan 2024 https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/china-pacific-conflict/)Meanwhile, in a show of aggression far from its shores, three Chinese warships indulged in “live firing” in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, and commercial aircraft were warned to keep away. This is a warning to Australia, which, thanks to AUKUS foolishness, cancelled French submarines and now await British submarines… in the 2040s.The increasing relevance of the Indian Ocean and the Middle EastMuch of the world's trade, including 75% of global maritime trade and 50% of its daily oil shipments, go through the Indian Ocean.The main issues will be the control of the Straits of Malacca and Hormuz, and the alternative routes being explored by China via the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand, possible use of Coco Islands and other Myanmarese ports including Sittwe and (a bit of a stretch for China) access to Chittagong. There are also troublesome pirates, including Houthis, that make for perilous journeys leading to the Suez Canal, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea.Interestingly, the US is making moves in the Indian Ocean that will support both the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor) and I2U2, the India-Israel-UAE-US economic partnership. IMEC is the old Spice Route, revivified.There is also the proposed Ben-Gurion Canal through the Negev Desert in Israel that would benefit Saudi Arabia as well (its futuristic NEOM city is nearby), and this would be made feasible by Trump's proposed transformation of Gaza. It would be an alternative to Suez.Following up on the Abraham Accords, Trump 2.0 would like to bring the Gaza war to an end, and create an environment in the Middle East where Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE et al will form a counter and a buffer to the machinations of Iran and Turkey.The Indo-US joint communique is a statement of intentIt is in this global context that we need to analyze the joint communique between the US and India after the Trump-Modi summit. Both nations will be attempting to advance their own strategic doctrines. The US would like India to become a non-treaty ally. India would like to keep its multi-alignment policy going, along with Atmanirbharatha. These may make any bilateral progress a little rough but some give and take will work.There are a few specific areas of interest:* Defense* There is an effort by the US to wean India away from its dependency on Russia for weapons. The most evident carrot here is the F-35 advanced fighter jet, which has now been offered to India for the first time, along with other conventional weapons such as Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stryker infantry combat vehicles, as well as the P8i Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft, and various drones* The P8i is already in service in India, and it would help keep an eye on the southern Bay of Bengal with its proximity to China's submarine pen on Hainan Island* The F-35 raises some questions. In the Bangalore Air Show it was pitted against the Russian Su-57, which is a lot less expensive. Also, the F-35 needs extraordinary levels of maintenance for its ‘stealth' coating. Finally, should India invest in building its own AMCA 5th-generation fighter jet rather than buying?* Even though there will be co-production agreements, the US is a whimsical supplier (remember Tarapur), and there will be little transfer of technology, so military procurement and cooperation must be carefully thought through by India* Trade and Investment* The goal is to reach $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, which would involve a doubling from current levels ($200 billion in 2023). Besides, the Trump doctrine of reciprocal tariffs and zero trade imbalance may make some of this difficult* Indian firms are planning to invest $7.35 billion in the US* Energy* India will now get access to US civil nuclear technology, but there's a small twist: the clauses invoking civil liability for nuclear damage will be deleted. This is reminiscent of Pfizer's covid-era contract with developing countries: Pfizer was assured of indemnity (with the local governments being liable) in case of injury or death caused by its vaccine. This sounds like a bad idea* India will increase its purchases of US oil and natural gas. This is a win-win: it will increase US imports to India, thus reducing the trade deficit, and India will be assured of additional supplies* Technology and Innovation* A whole raft of actions have been proposed, including a tie-up between the US National Science Foundation and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in India, a program called TRUST, another called INDUS innovation, and one in the area of space collaboration, titled NISAR* Multilateral Cooperation* The Quad, IMEC and I2U2 figured in communique, but also something called the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture. I note this nomenclature progress with approval: there used to be the Asia-Pacific, then it was the Indo-Pacific, and now the Indian Ocean is being singled out* In the area of counter-terrorism, the communique explicitly named Pakistani entities such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba, among others. This is a welcome change from the shadow-boxing indulged in by the Biden administration and others, whereby Pakistani terrorists were treated as ‘assets'* The extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian now in a Los Angeles jail, to India for investigation into his role supporting David Headley, in the 26/11/2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, is a welcome sign, after the curious Biden exertions in the Pannun case* People to people links* Indian parents are spending $8 billion a year to support 300,000 Indian students in the US. This amounts to a sort of ‘foreign aid', and also incidentally supplies a lot of especially STEM graduates to the US economy* Facilitating visas, which have become frustratingly difficult for Indian business and leisure travelers to the US. Last year, the wait for just a visa interview was 452 days in Chennai (as compared to 15 days in Beijing), which probably was the result ot the Biden State Department ‘punishing' India for refusing to toe their Ukraine sanctions line* The legal movement of students and professionals between the two countries is to be eased.Overall, this is a statement of intent: both Modi and Trump are laying their cards on the table, and they will both (as they should) bargain hard to benefit their own nations. But India is no longer being treated as a pariah as it was since the Pokhran blasts, the denial of cryogenic rocket engines (via, yes, the Biden Amendment), and so on.As Trump moves towards the inevitable multipolar world, he does not wish to leave Asia to eager hegemon China; as he wishes to move the US out of military entanglements in far-off places (for which he expects Europe and others to bear the burden of their own defense), it is natural for him to want India to punch its weight in Asia.A mutually beneficial relationship free of the supercilious lectures by previous Democratic administrations (eg Daleep Singh on Ukraine sanctions, and he was, ironically enough, the great-grand-nephew of Dalip Singh Saund) would be welcome from the Indian point of view. Having a counterweight to China, and a G3 instead of a G2, would likewise be useful from the US point of view. Thus, there are glimpses of a possible win-win situation.2222 words, 22-02-2025 This is a public episode. 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James Kostohyrz argues there's a real chance that Israel and Iran are going to war.  Like bombs and missiles.  Real war. If so, what's Iran's first move?  Shut down the Strait of Hormuz and immediately block 20% of the world's oil production.  Oh crap.  What would that mean for oil prices?   It's a scary yet possible scenario we are facing.  Horrifying with huge ramifications for oil prices.  James argues it's not priced into today's crude prices.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - Intro01:52 - How Anas Makes Money03:09 - Geopolitical Risk and Oil Prices07:10 - Impact of Middle East War on Oil Prices11:29 - Iran's Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz17:59 - Iran's Economy and Potential Regime Change27:46 - Public Executions in Iran28:40 - Israel's Regime Change Policy29:40 - Likelihood of Regime Change in Iran32:53 - US Shale Revolution Insights34:00 - Overconfidence in US Shale Production36:20 - Asymmetric Risk/Reward in Energy Sector40:00 - Market Strategies for Investors43:53 - Israeli Perspectives on Regional Issues51:54 - Trump Administration's Potential Actions58:05 - Scenarios for War Outcomes1:00:50 - Potential Peace Deal Scenarios1:02:44 - Iran's Nuclear Program and Israeli Strategy1:05:50 - Trump's Iran Policy and Diplomacy Prospects1:10:05 - Israel's Threat from Iran's Proxies1:11:02 - Ukraine's Role in the Conflict1:19:10 - Market Apathy Towards Geopolitical Risks1:20:17 - Contact Information for Teddy1:21:10 - Recent Changes in Israel1:23:06 - October 7, 2022 Eventshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

 The inflationary impact on the eurozone from potential Middle East oil disruptions would have “half the firepower” of the 2022 gas crisis, in the absence of a “catastrophic scenario” involving the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior European Commission energy analyst told MNI. 

Dive into the intricate dynamics of the Middle East in this compelling episode of STRAT, where retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer, dissects the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Through a detailed analysis, Kempfer sheds light on Hezbollah's operational challenges, Israel's strategic military responses, and how these developments threaten global oil markets and international supply chains. By exploring Iran's rhetorical versus operational capabilities and highlighting the degraded state of its air defense, Kempfer frames a narrative of a volatile geopolitical landscape with far-reaching consequences on regional stability. This episode offers listeners a strategic assessment of the potential ripple effects, from compromised security in the Strait of Hormuz to the broader implications for global oil dynamics. Stay informed on the complex interplay of regional actors and anticipate the geopolitical shifts on the horizon.#Geopolitics #Iran #Israel #MiddleEast #OilSupply #GlobalSecurity #Hezbollah #Hamas #StrategicAssessment #VolatileRegion #MilitaryAnalysis #SupplyChainImpact #StraitOfHormuz #IranianRegime #InternationalRelations #RetiredMarineIntelligenceOfficer #StrategicRisk #STRAT #StrategicRiskAssessmentTalk #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss current U.S. energy issues, focusing on the implications of electrifying everything, rising energy costs, and geopolitical conflicts influencing oil markets, such as Iran's strategies to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. They critique policies that impact energy reliability, environmental regulations driving refinery closures in California, and the influence of political figures like Stacey Abrams and Kamala Harris on energy and environmental agendas. The conversation also touches on natural gas dependency in Florida, the challenges of renewable energy, and Bill Ackman's criticisms of the Biden-Harris administration's policy impacts.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:02 - Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again)05:07 - Iran Readies New Oil Outlet To Bypass the Strait of Hormuz08:07 - Florida is most gas dependent State in the Country10:39 - California's energy dilemma and how new laws might spark even higher gas prices13:00 - Kamala Harris's Far-Left ‘Climate Engagement Director' Accuses Oil and Gas Workers of Committing ‘Ecoterrorism,' Weaponizing ‘White Supremacy' and ‘Toxic Patriarchy'16:06 - Bill Ackman on Squawk Box has a fantastic interview and perspective on our election.20:54 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again)Iran Readies New Oil Outlet To Bypass the Strait of HormuzFlorida is most gas dependent State in the CountryCalifornia's energy dilemma and how new laws might spark even higher gas pricesKamala Harris's Far-Left ‘Climate Engagement Director' Accuses Oil and Gas Workers of Committing ‘Ecoterrorism,' Weaponizing ‘White Supremacy' and ‘Toxic Patriarchy' Bill Ackman on Squawk Box has a fantastic interview and perspective on our election.Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

In today's episode, we welcome Prix Pictet Iranian photographer, Hoda Afshar, who immortalizes unexpeced local rituals on the island of Hormuz, in her vibrant series Speak the Wind. In her usual style, she gives insights on how she makes the invisible visible and her deep connection to her Iranian roots.     

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key global energy topics, including rising energy costs due to electrification, China's increasing focus on resource security, Cuba's blackout issues, and Russia's "dark fleet" oil shipments circumventing sanctions. They also touch on Iran's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. crude production growth, and Exxon's plan to sell part of its North Dakota Bakken assets. Geopolitical risks, especially in the Middle East, and oil market dynamics are highlighted throughout, emphasizing the complexities of global energy and politics.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:38 - Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again)05:46 - China fortifies resource security with strategic mineral, energy reserve gains07:10 - Cuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts09:03 - ‘Dark Fleet Oil Tanker Train' Hauling Russian Crude To Indian Refineries Shows Ineffectiveness Of G7 Sanctions11:49 - Iran Readies New Oil Outlet To Bypass the Strait of Hormuz16:35 - Markets Update20:05 - Rig Count Update20:34 - Exxon seeks buyers for portion of assets in North Dakota's Bakken shale22:28 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again)China fortifies resource security with strategic mineral, energy reserve gainsCuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts‘Dark Fleet Oil Tanker Train' Hauling Russian Crude To Indian Refineries Shows Ineffectiveness Of G7 SanctionsIran Readies New Oil Outlet To Bypass the Strait of HormuzOil prices fall, weekly 7% drop on China demand woes, mixed Mideast outlookRig Count Overview & Summary Count – Baker HughesExxon seeks buyers for portion of assets in North Dakota's Bakken shaleFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

Where does private equity invest the money, you give them? Private equity invests money in many different areas, but the problem that they are having is that both them and venture-capital are sitting on $2.6 trillion, which is a record high. Ultimately, they are having a hard time finding where to invest. A private equity firm generally has to earn between 12 and 14% on their investments to cover their management fee and pay investors a worthwhile return. One area they have been attracted to is HVAC, also known as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Other areas of interest have included plumbing and electrical companies. Over the last two years, private equity has purchased nearly 800 big HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies. It is also estimated there are plenty of smaller deals that just don't show on the radar. I do believe somewhere down the road someone whether it's the consumer, the employee, the business owner or the investors is going to lose. Basically, private equity is trying to streamline these smaller businesses into bigger businesses to cut costs. Many times, this changes the way they do business and it could place a larger emphasis on making more new sales rather than doing repairs, which leads to bigger profits. I do worry about the business owners who are told they can still run their business the way they want and keep a 20 to 25% stake. If things get difficult, the private equity firm with a 75% ownership will override the small business owners' decisions.   Are gas prices going up or down in the future? A big factor in the price of gas is the price of oil. If you live in a state like California, then you can add other factors like taxes and regulations. Oil has remained somewhat reasonable falling under $70 a barrel in the last few weeks, it then recently crossed $80 a barrel on concerns in the Middle East. We know there is potential for a major disruption with tensions between Israel and Iran showing signs of escalation. The war in Ukraine continues to linger on, but so far it has not deterred Russia from selling their oil to countries like China and India. We also have a change in our president quickly approaching and everyone has to ask themselves, who would be more likely to tame the violence in the Middle East? If the next president cannot reduce or stop the fighting, we could see Israel start sending missiles towards Iran's energy infrastructure. This could then lead Iran to try and restrict or block oil tankers flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. These actions would likely cause oil to skyrocket to over $100 per barrel, which could mean a 20 to 25% increase in the price of gas at the pump. What has kept oil and gasoline prices low so far has been slowing demand from a weak economy in China and talks of OPEC exporting more oil come December. It's also important to know that there is less oil in storage than the historical average, which could mean there is pent up demand to refill that storage. If you're an investor, I think it makes sense to have at least 5% of your portfolio in oil and natural gas companies because I believe the upside in the price of oil unfortunately is much greater than the downside.   Are you still spending money in this economy? Retail sales have continued to prove resilient as in the month of September we saw growth of 1.7% when compared to last year. With the decline in the price of gasoline, gas stations saw a decline of 10.7% compared to last year and if this component was excluded from the headline number, retail sales would have grown at a stronger rate of 2.8% in the month. Areas of weakness included furniture and home furnishing stores (-2.3%) and electronics and appliance stores (-4.6%). One area that showed positive growth for the first time in a while was building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers. It was a very small annual gain of 0.5%, but could this finally be the turning point for a group that has struggled tremendously over the last couple years? Areas of strength in the report included nonstore retailers (+7.1%), health and personal care stores (+4.6%), and food services and drinking places (+3.7%). While the growth in retail sales isn't setting the world on fire, I believe this report provides further evidence that this economy is in alright shape.     Income Tax vs Property Tax on Inherited Property There are many factors to consider when inheriting real estate, especially in California, and the tax impact is one of the largest.  When receiving an inheritance of property there is an income tax consideration and a property tax consideration.  When capital assets, such as real estate, are sold for more than they were purchased for, the increase in value is considered a capital gain which is a type of income.  When property is inherited, it generally receives a step-up in basis which means the original purchase price is no longer relevant and the new income tax basis is the value of the property as of the date of death of the owner.  This means a parent who purchased a property for $200k and passes away when it is worth $1 million can leave it to their children who will not be responsible for the tax on the $800k gain. If they do sell, they will only need to report income on the appreciation after the date of death, or the amount over $1 million.  This is obviously a benefit and applies to other assets as well such as stocks and bonds.  However due to Prop 19, there may be a counteracting property tax implication when inheriting real estate.  In California the property tax assessed value can only increase by a maximum of 2% per year, even if the fair market value of the property increases much more than that.  Because of this people who have owned properties for many years are paying relatively little in property taxes compared to the actual value of their real estate.  However, when the property is inherited, the property tax assessed value increases to match its fair market value, resulting in a much higher property tax bill every year going forward.  As a result, vacation homes and rental properties that were great investments become unaffordable when the heirs receive them.  This often causes the sale of the property, which fortunately can be done income tax free due to the step-up received at death. There is an exception to this property tax increase where if children inherit the primary residence of their parents and begin treating that property as their own primary residence, they may add up to $1 million to the property tax assessed value before being required to pay additional property taxes.  Understanding these tax issues can help you determine when property should be held or sold before or after an inheritance.    Companies Discussed: Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (SIRI), Vistra Corp. (VST) & Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)

Energy volatility has been heightened by the ongoing events in the Middle East Disruption to the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz remains the biggest risk U.S. oil production reaches a new peak Could global economic slowing see WTI spend more time below $70 than above? Webinar next week! Fall Market Outlook Wednesday, October 23 Registration is now open! Check your email or visit mckeany-flavell.com Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management

Oil might be about to fall out of bed, because of an almighty concatenation of the US elections, the Houthis in the Red Sea, the Israelis striking Iran, and the Iranians striking The Strait of Hormuz. If it pushes toward $300 a barrel, they'll be laying it down like Chateau Lafite. Meanwhile, Serbia says it might be joining the BRICS rather than entering the EU. Is it really that important to get away from Croatians? Or is it more to do with the increasingly centripetal force of its Russia relationship? Luckily, Great Power competition in the Balkans has very few bad historical connotations. Finally, 153 Chinese military aircraft, plus drones and warships encircled Taiwan on Monday, as the Chinese python gave its rebel province a friendly squeeze. But this is more than just another shot across the bows. It's a clue that far from the Private Ryan D-Day fantasy, the Chinese would choose to take the island by siege. *** Be excellent to each other, and -Get us on Twitter. https://www.x.com/multipolarpodOn Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/multipolarity Or on our Substack. https://substack.com/@multipolaritypod

Manny and Jonah analyse recent market trends and trading strategies in the oil sector. While the market has been relatively quiet but volatile, with crude oil prices settling in the high 70s per barrel, there is speculation around geopolitical risks - such as potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact of increased crude production in Libya. Manny points out that a sell-off in a specific part of the market curve, mainly due to excess supply and hesitant refiners, has led to a bearish outlook. She cautions about the potential bear traps, stressing that traders need to stay cautious when the market is unpredictable. Financial traders are heavily short, anticipating continued bearish fundamentals. Meanwhile, physical traders face an oversupply situation, leading to aggressive selling. The market dynamics show herd mentality, where traders follow each other, causing rapid price movements without substantial trading activity. Jonah compares this scenario to past market behaviours in credit and crypto markets, emphasising that the current range-bound state has pushed momentum traders into uncertain territory. Despite the bearish sentiment, they suggest that a small event - like a refiner stepping in - could cause a swift price rebound, advising caution.#oott #geoplitcalrisk #oilandgas #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast #Oilmarkets #bearish #beartrap #straightofHormuz https://linktr.ee/onyxcapitalgroup Follow us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@worldofoilderivativesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onyx-capitalgroup/X: https://x.com/Onyx__EdgeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onyxcgroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyxcgroup/

In today's episode of The Officials, Jorge, Harry, Ed and Will discuss geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, involving Israel, Iran, and other regional players, as well as the broader economic landscape and its effects on oil prices. Jorge recounts his recent travels to the region, noting observations of missile attacks and the vulnerability of Israeli defences. Jorge emphasises the strategic restraint by Israel, likely influenced by the U.S. due to upcoming elections and broader regional stability concerns. The Officials also discuss the fait of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supply, could lead to severe economic disruptions impacting not only Middle Eastern countries but also major consumers like China and India. While geopolitical risks are elevating oil prices, without further escalation, prices may stabilise or even drop. The team also addresses global economic dynamics, such as China's recent monetary policy interventions aimed at stabilising  markets.  

In the wake of Iran's missile strike on Israel on Tuesday, Deputy Chief EM Economist Jason Tuvey and David Oxley, our Chief Commodities and Climate Economist, talk about implications for the global oil market, including: What an Israeli retaliation against Iranian oil production could mean for prices;The risks around Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz;How far prices would need to rise to threaten the global inflation picture.Further readingOil spikes, but not yet a concern for central banksNasrallah and the next phase of war in the Middle East

In this episode of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," Sara and Jason Buttrill, chief writer and researcher for Glenn Beck, break down Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, targeting millions of civilians. They discuss potential Iron Dome failures and Israel's likely retaliation against Iran with concerns that the conflict could escalate into World War III if Iran closes key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. Sara criticizes the Biden administration's weak foreign policy, contrasting it with Trump's stronger stance on Iran. Sara covers the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which claimed at least 133 lives. She highlights the lackluster government response from Vice President Kamala Harris, who stayed on the campaign trail while private sector leaders like Donald Trump and Elon Musk provided real aid. Sara questions the effectiveness of government aid, reflecting on the growing reliance on private solutions. The episode also covers the ongoing dock workers' strike on the East and Gulf Coasts. The workers demand a 77% pay raise and oppose automation, creating significant supply chain disruptions. Sara discusses the political ramifications of the strike, especially its impact on both the White House and Trump's support from union voters. Lastly, the GOP-led Oversight Committee subpoenas DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over Governor Tim Walz's alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Sara questions the lack of accountability in such cases, referencing the whistleblower report and the broader issue of unchecked corruption in politics. Sara is joined by Steve Deace, host of "The Steve Deace Show," and BlazeTV contributor Eric July, founder of Rippaverse Comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld In the 282nd episode of Investing in Bizarro World, Gerardo and Nick discuss the current state of the markets and the world. They cover topics such as the performance of gold, silver, copper, and uranium, as well as the challenges faced by lithium equities. They also touch on the importance of companies getting work done and the need for long-term thinking in investing. The conversation then shifts to the political landscape and the lack of substantive policies from both sides, with an emphasis on the importance of free speech and independent thought in a healthy democracy. The conversation covers various topics including potential attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, cyber warfare, and the ban on antimony exports by China. One company that could solve any shortages resulting from antimony bans from China also happens to be the same company that has one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in North America. Its shares have tripled in the past six months as gold has hit record prices. Get the full story here. https://digestpublishing.com/v/JRMGOLDHL1/Nick and Gerardo also discuss the correlation between gold and the dollar, the uncertainty in the market, and the impact of the slowing economy on higher-end restaurants.Key takeaways include: - Lithium equities are taking longer to price in the bottoming process.- Companies that are actively getting work done are being rewarded.- Investors need to have a long-term perspective and patience.- The political landscape lacks substantive policies and is driven by tribalism.- Free speech and independent thought are crucial for a healthy democracy. - Increasing chatter about potential attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.- There is a silent cold tech war happening, with hackers targeting major corporations and stealing social security numbers.- China has placed a ban on the export of antimony, which highlights the importance of an independent critical metal supply chain.- The market is currently volatile, and typical correlations between assets have broken down.- The long-term trajectory for green metals is positive due to the need for a secure supply chain.- The slowing economy is impacting higher-end restaurants, leading to diversification of offerings and lower prices.It's all in the 282nd episode of Investing in Bizarro World. 0:00 Intro1:07 Resource Market Update7:07 Lithium's Bottoming Process16:00 Perilous Time for Free Speech & Independent Thought21:46 Attacks, Cyber Attacks, and Resource Warfare30:19 The Long-Term Trajectory of Green Metals38:30 Market WatchingP.S. Could you tell this entire podcast summary was written by AI? It was. It's no substitute for our original thoughts and commentary, but it does present what we have to say clearly. And while we focus mostly on resources in the podcast, there is a very profitable AI buyout spree happening among companies developing supporting technologies like this. More on that here. https://digestpublishing.com/v/DDAIBUY/Visit our website Daily Profit Cycle for more content like this and more! https://dailyprofitcycle.com/

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss a range of topics including the impact of net zero policies on gasoline prices, the increase in U.S. oil production despite fewer workers, and geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. They also cover the high costs and inefficiencies of hydrogen subsidies compared to nuclear energy, and the role of coal in global energy. The episode concludes with a humorous take on AI advancements and their role in generating insights about peak oil and other topics.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:36 - Politicians Backing Net Zero Working Hard To Make Gas Prices Much Higher05:05 - U.S. Oil Industry Pumps Record Volumes with Fewer Workers09:50 - We're Burning More Climate-Warming Coal Than Ever. Why?12:13 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Is a Focus of Worry Again14:54 - “Green” Hydrogen Subsidies Are 1,900x Larger Than What's Given To Nuclear17:50 - When will the world hit peak oil? Elon Musk's Grok 2.0 is becoming a useful tool, and funny.20:38 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Politicians Backing Net Zero Working Hard To Make Gas Prices Much HigherU.S. Oil Industry Pumps Record Volumes with Fewer WorkersWe're Burning More Climate-Warming Coal Than Ever. Why?Why the Strait of Hormuz Is a Focus of Worry Again“Green” Hydrogen Subsidies Are 1,900x Larger Than What's Given To NuclearWhen will the world hit peak oil?Elon Musk's Grok 2.0 is becoming a useful tool, and funny.Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley, President and CEO of the Sandstone Group, provides an update on global energy news, discussing key topics such as the increased reliance on coal, India's call to abolish windfall taxes on petroleum products, the U.S. oil M&A spree, OPEC's reduced oil demand forecast due to China's economic struggles, concerns about the safety of a Ukrainian nuclear power plant under Russian control, and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. He emphasizes the complex dynamics of the energy market and its impact on global economies.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:32 - We're Burning More Climate-Warming Coal Than Ever. Why?03:56 - India's Oil Ministry Wants Windfall Tax on Petroleum Products Abolished05:34 - U.S. Oil M&A Spree Set to Surpass Last Year's Size07:22 - OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Growth Estimates as China's Economy Struggles09:03 - No sign of elevated radiation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant despite fire10:32 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Is a Focus of Worry Again13:3 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast. We're Burning More Climate-Warming Coal Than Ever. Why?August 12, 2024 Stu TurleyThere's little doubt that avoiding the most dire effects of climate change requires phasing out power stations that burn coal, the biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions. Yet the opposite is happening. Even as temperatures […]India's Oil Ministry Wants Windfall Tax on Petroleum Products AbolishedAugust 12, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe Indian Oil Ministry has asked the country's Finance Ministry to consider scrapping the windfall tax on petroleum products due to falling crude oil prices, India's broadcaster ET Now reported exclusively on Monday, quoting sources. The oil […]U.S. Oil M&A Spree Set to Surpass Last Year's SizeAugust 12, 2024 Mariel AlumitLast year, U.S. oil and gas companies announced several massive deals. Enverus said in its latest report on M&A activity that the second quarter saw $30.2 billion worth of deals announced in the second quarter […]OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Growth Estimates as China's Economy StrugglesAugust 12, 2024 Mariel AlumitOPEC cuts its 2024 oil demand growth forecast by 135,000 bpd due to weaker Chinese demand. The cartel also lowered its 2025 oil demand growth estimate. OPEC acknowledges uncertainties in the global economy, impacting oil […]No sign of elevated radiation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant despite fireAugust 12, 2024 Mariel Alumit Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of Europe's largest and now Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Sunday (11 August), with both sides reporting no […]Why the Strait of Hormuz Is a Focus of Worry AgainAugust 12, 2024 Stu TurleyThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is rarely far from the center of global tensions. A major shipping route that handles almost 30% of the world's oil trade, […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

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Today is Flag Day and an appropriate occasion to reflect on the diminished presence of warships and other vessels proudly displaying ours on the world's oceans – and an ominous consequence: Freedom of the seas is being increasingly threatened by the presence instead of hostile powers' navies and what amount to pirates in strategic choke points and waters.    Today, from the Panama Canal to the one in Suez to the straits of Taiwan, Hormuz, Malacca and the Bab el Mandeb, our own and others' commercial and national security interests are at risk.   An important webinar this afternoon will examine the role and implications of the Chinese Communist Party's burgeoning fleet, dual-use shipping companies, controlled ports and proxies in enabling free maritime movement for “friends of China,” but not so much for the rest of us.      Join us at PresentDangerChina.org.   This is Frank Gaffney.

Donnie Boy, how is that courtroom, you say it's a lil' chilly, I heard you the other day talk about , "IT'S AN ICE BOX," yeaaaah well, it ain't Palm Beach buddy, it ain't those crystal blue waters your used to or the glitzy confines of Mar-a-Lago where you can blast good ole Frankie Sinatra in the DJ booth and kibitz with all those plastic fuck-offs that eat rubber chicken, and continue to play a symphony of "IT'S ALL BIDEN's FAULT." The Pirates in the Straight of fucking Hormuz, that's smoking Joe's fault, the gas prices, the oil drilling, the wars, the inflation, the taxes, the fucking hemorrhoids up your ass, ALL BIDEN's FAULT! I really get it I really do buddy, but it seems like you are using this whole Al Capone bit to your advantage. I gotta be honest, when I started this Trump Mafia exercise almost four years ago, my instincts were telling me that you were most likely gonna end up with an orange fucking jumpsuit to match that tan, and that wonderful wispy comb over that makes the ladies go yeahhhhh, but I also thought it would just a tad more like a John Le Carré novel, then lets say James Patterson not that there is anything wrong with a Patterson novel, it's just Le Carré — he really nailed global intrigue, and characters that would inhabit the nexus of global crimes, and let's be clear, The Trump Russia stuff was way cooler, way more Michael Mann than Dick Wolff, but yet here we are...

Recorded April 17 2024   Description In this week's Frankly, Nate focuses on the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a geographic location within a 700-mile radius of Israel called the “Black Gold Triangle” where more than half of the world's remaining oil lies under the sand. In the midst of high-stakes geo-political events where the misery and threats from warring nations dominate discourse, we remain (mostly) energy blind to the choke points that lie at the center of these conflicts, which if disrupted could send our liquid-combustible-fuel dependent economies crashing. How could the threat of expanding regional wars - especially Iran's potential response in the Strait of Hormuz - impact the world's reliance on the flow of oil? Who are the people making world-altering decisions - and do they have the best interest of the future in mind? Can a heightened awareness of our global system's dependency on fragile energy supply chains shift our focus away from escalating risks towards deconfliction and peace?      YouTube Link here   For Show Notes and More: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/61-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-the-spice

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 19th of April and here are the top stories of the week.The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections are underway with voters in 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states casting their ballot to elect the new government. The 18th Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, between April 19th 19 and 4th June, involving close to 97 crore voters. The results will be declared on the 4th of June, twelve days before the term of the current House expires.A Delhi Court today extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody on Monday, till 23rd of April in connection with the excise policy case. The Enforcement Directorate had sought a 14-day extension of the Delhi CM's custody. He will now be produced in court with co-accused K Kavitha on the next date. In more news, the Supreme Court today sought the ED's response in a plea filed by Kejriwal against his arrest in the same case. Also, former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's judicial custody has been extended till 26th of April.The two men who fired shots outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra area early Sunday, took several precautions to evade the police, including disposal of phones and use of multiple travel modes. The Mumbai Police personnel, arrested them from inside a temple in Gujarat on Monday with the help of human and technical intelligence. The duo, belonging to Champaran in Bihar, were allegedly working on the directions of Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who had claimed responsibility for the firing soon after the incident.The lone woman crew member from Kerala, who was among 17 Indians on board Israeli-affiliated container ship seized by Iran's military near the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman, returned to Kerala on Thursday. She was received by the Regional Passport Officer at the airport. The Ministry of External Affairs said, quote, “With the concerted efforts of the Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian government, Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph from Kerala's Thrissur, who was among the Indian crew members of container vessel MSC Aries, has landed safely at the Cochin International Airport today afternoon.” Unquote.This week, the United Arab Emirates struggled to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation on Tuesday, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, allowed global carriers on Thursday morning to again fly into Terminal 1 at the airfield.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Oil shrugged this week's escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. To some extent, this could be explained by the fact that some of the geopolitical risk premium was already priced in. Since last October we have viewed market reaction to political events in the region to be excessive for two reasons. First, main players in the Middle East have strong incentives to keep the conflict contained given the economic transformation currently planned and implemented in the Gulf region requires sustained absence of conflict. Second, the closure of Hormuz is a low-risk event as Iran will be shooting itself in the foot both economically and politically by irritating its main customer.    Speakers Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research    This podcast was recorded on April 19, 2024. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4674589-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party. It is permissible to use J.P. Morgan Data for internal business purposes only in an AI system or model that protects the confidentiality of J.P. Morgan Data so as to prevent any and all access to or use of such J.P. Morgan Data by any third-party.

Market analysts predict oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel due to Iran's aerial attack on Israel, raising fears of a regional conflict. Strategic Location: The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil flow and situated between Iran and Oman, is under close watch. Any closure could push oil prices to $120-$130. ✅ Secure & Preserve your future against market & government unpredictability. Visit https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/rtd or call 888-521-2448 to speak with someone today. Special offer: You'll receive a safe and up to $10,000 in free silver from Colonial Metals Group. ----------------------------------- Three Steps To Monetary Savviness ------------------------------------------------- 1. (AWAKENING) Unlock the Power of Knowledge: Test your Dollar IQ and see where you stand. https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/quiz 2. (AWARENESS) View the Monetary Literacy Cheat Sheet: - https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/dollarcation 3. (ANALYZE) Download the FREE RTD Reports to get an alternative analysis and more. https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/cr Keep Up with the Latest: Subscribe for Morning Trends and Never Miss Out. DISCLAIMER: The financial and political opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and not necessarily of "Rethinking the Dollar." Views expressed in this video should not be relied on for making investment decisions or tax advice and do not constitute personalized investment advice. The information shared is for the sole purpose of education and entertainment only. Some links included in description are affiliate links and cost you no additional money if used.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is day 192 of the war with Hamas. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. To start Berman, who is currently in the United States shares how American media has depicted the foiled Iran strike. Berman wrote an analysis following the Iran strike that examined the roles played by Israel's neighbors and Centcom partners. He analyzes how this teamwork developed and where it can go from here. Neighboring Arab countries played greater and lesser roles in foiling the Iranian projectiles, including Jordan, but also Saudi Arabia. In an interview with the Israeli Kan broadcaster, a Saudi official criticized Iran for having engineered a war in Gaza in order to destroy the progress it was making in normalizing relations with Israel. Berman weighs in. After over three hours of deliberations on Sunday afternoon, Israel's five-person war cabinet did not reach a decision as to how the country would respond to Iran's massive missile and drone barrage on Saturday night. Berman describes the United States' point of view as well as some potential strike options on Israel's table. For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog April 15, 2024 With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel's isolation and reframe the Gaza war ‘Not seeking war': White House stresses US won't join Israeli counterstrike on Iran War cabinet said to favor hitting back at Iran but divided over when and how Should Israel launch an immediate retaliatory attack on Iran? Lawmakers are divided US House to vote on Israel aid package following Iran attack THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: In this photo obtained from the US Department of Defense, the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) transits the Strait of Hormuz on November 26, 2023. (Ruskin Naval / US Department of Defense / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 15th of April and here are today's headlines.A Delhi Court today extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till 23rd of April in connection with the excise policy case. The Enforcement Directorate had sought a 14-day extension of the Delhi CM's custody. He will now be produced in court with co-accused K Kavitha on the next date. In more news, the Supreme Court today sought the ED's response in a plea filed by Kejriwal against his arrest in the same case. The court asked for the response to be filed on or before 24th of April and a rejoinder by 27th of April. The court will hear the matter on 29th of April 29.One of the suspects allegedly involved in shooting outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai on Sunday was arrested in a case of motorbike theft for the first time in 2020 and sent to Tihar jail. Vishal alias Kalu, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was one of the two suspects on a motorcycle who fired five rounds at Salman's residence. He is allegedly working for gangster Rohit Godara and along with his two associates, reportedly killed a Gurgaon-based bookie on 2nd of March.Wholesale inflation in the country rose marginally to 0.53 per cent in March compared to 0.20 per cent in the preceding month due to increase in prices of vegetables, potato, onion and crude oil. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and had turned positive in November at 0.26 per cent. The inflation in March 2023 was 1.41 per cent.Iran will permit Indian authorities to meet with the 17 Indian crew members onboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries, seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's ministry of foreign affairs. This came during the telephonic call between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday in the aftermath of Iran's attack on Israel. During the call, Jaishankar urged for the release of the Indians aboard the ship. The seizure of the ‘MSC Aries' by the Special Naval Forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps reportedly occurred due to the vessel's alleged connections with Israel.The India Meteorological Department today said the rainfall is likely to be 106 per cent of normal this monsoon season. The cumulative rainfall is estimated at 106 per cent of the long-period average of 87 cm, according to IMD. IMD also said that above-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of India, except in some regions of northwest, east and northeastern states.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is day 190 of the war with Hamas. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday found the body of a 14-year-old Jerusalem resident Benjamin Achimeir who went missing while shepherding in the West Bank northeast of Ramallah a day earlier. Achimeir was murdered in a terror attack, the IDF and Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement and clashes were reported between settlers and Palestinians on both Friday and today, leaving at least one Palestinian dead. Magid gives us a fuller picture. Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel Saturday. We hear what has been the US security assessment prior to this attack and how President Joe Biden has responded to the reportedly imminent threat. Despite huge steps taken by Israel to increase humanitarian aid following a contentious phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a week ago, the Biden administration's Gaza humanitarian envoy warned Wednesday that “there is an imminent risk of famine for the majority, if not all, the 2.2 million population of Gaza.” What else did David Satterfield say during a virtual event hosted by the American Jewish Committee? On Wednesday, former president Donald Trump said bluntly, “Any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat or votes for Biden should have their head examined.” Magid weighs in on whether these statements may sway some Jewish voters. For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog April 13, 2024 Settlers riot in West Bank after Israeli teen murdered; Palestinian killed, others hurt Body of Israeli teen found in West Bank; IDF says he was murdered in terror attack Despite Hamas's hopes and Biden's fears, Ramadan didn't spread Gaza war to Jerusalem Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes Israeli-linked ship with 25 crew near Strait of Hormuz Biden predicts Iran attack on Israel ‘sooner than later,' renews warning: ‘Don't' ‘It's an established fact': US envoy says most Gazans at risk of imminent famine Trump: Jewish Biden voters ‘should have their head examined' THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: A Palestinian inspects the damage to his belongings in the village of Mughayir near Ramallah in the West Bank on April 13, 2024, after an alleged attack by Israeli settlers on the village. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire Weekly Rollup//April 7-13, 2024//-----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Tensions remain high in anticipation of the Iranian response to the Israeli strike on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus. The timing for such retaliatory actions is not known, though Israeli forces have been warning of a potential imminent ballistic missile attack for about a week. American forces throughout the region have also been maneuvered into more strategic positions, probably to attempt the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles when the attack does occur.As the world awaits the latest escalation of the conflict, Iran seized a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The M/V MSC ARIES was seized while attempting to transit the maritime chokepoint, signaling a potential escalation of the conflict with regards to maritime targeting. AC: Though the hijacking of commercial shipping is very commonly conducted by Iranian forces, the ships normally hijacked are oil tankers, which are targeted for financial reasons. The seizure of a container ship is new, and may signal a change in Iranian policy with regards to the Strait of Hormuz waterway.-HomeFront-USA: The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to renew Section 702 of FISA. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.New York: The M/V APL QINGDAO lost propulsion while transiting the Kill Van Kull waterway at approximately 08:30 pm Sunday evening. The QINGDAO lost power just north of the Verrazzano Bridge, but tugboats were able to bring the vessel under control before any damage occurred.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Though the actions of American politicians in Congress are not surprising, the public nature of the corruption and obvious bribery/blackmail surrounding the renewal of Section 702 is quite concerning. The lack of any concern whatsoever about the perception of corruption strongly indicates that very little rule of law remains a part of the American political system, with factional allegiance, interest groups, blackmail, and open bribery being the primary means by which policy is conducted, publicly.For instance, many Congressmen report that AG Garland personally called them to pressure elected officials to vote for the renewal. Likewise, Speaker Johnson himself was against the renewal at first, but immediately became one of its most ardent defenders following one single “intelligence briefing”. The truth of the matter is blatantly clear; federal agencies are strong-arming Congressmen openly and publicly instead of behind closed doors as was customary in the past.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

//The Wire//1900Z April 13, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: STABBING ATTACK IN SYDNEY LEAVES 6 DEAD. IRAN SIEZES ISRAELI CARGO SHIP.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Australia: A stabbing attack at the Westfield Bondi Junction Mall in Sydney has left 6x dead, and 8x people wounded. The attacker was shot and killed at the scene by police. AC: Authorities have not revealed the name or background of the assailant, other than that he was known to authorities and reportedly had a history of violent encounters with police. Authorities have also stated that the attack was not terrorism. This is almost certainly a blatant fabrication as the basic details of the attack strongly indicate what would normally be considered to be a terror attack.Middle East: Iranian forces have seized the Israeli-linked container ship M/V MCS ARIES in the Strait of Hormuz.-HomeFront-New York: A riot broke out between police and Palestinian supporters in midtown Manhattan following weeks of increasingly more kinetic demonstrations. AC: In the United States, the wide-ranging nature of pro-Palestinian groups and demonstrations is not easy to discern; the tangled web of political ideologies and allegiances is often contradictory and confusing.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Though the hijacking of the M/V MSC ARIES is par for the course, the implications of what this attack may suggest can be more serious than first realized. Iran occasionally (but regularly) hijacks ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, so the targeting of an Israeli ship at a time of increased tensions is not unexpected. However, Iran normally seizes oil tankers, not container ships. As a result, questions remain as to if Iran has decided to implement a Houthi-like blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. If so, serious escalations of the conflict will likely occur. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been a wartime training scenario for decades, considering the impact that this maritime chokepoint has on global economics.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

THE MOOD IN ISRAEL is tense this weekend, as intelligence sources say Iran is preparing an imminent attack to retaliate for the recent airstrike against Iran's embassy in Damascus. Against this backdrop are Internet rumors about plans to sacrifice a red heifer to prepare for construction of the Third Temple. Some say it will happen on April 22, 2024. Unless Israel National News was wrong about the ages of the five red heifers delivered to Shiloh last July when we discussed it on this podcast (or unless someone was lying), the earliest one of them could be slaughtered, according to rabbinic tradition, is this coming September. Meanwhile, Iran seized a container ship owned by an Israeli in the Strait of Hormuz. This suggests that Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been working with Israel to bypass Yemen's blockade of the Red Sea on the other side of Arabia. We also discuss the recent fascination with UFOs and “aliens.” Christians should be prepared to discuss the inhuman entities that have been visiting the planet for thousands of years. They're not extraterrestrial, they're extradimensionsal. We call them angels. Finally, we address Tucker Carlson's misinformed and antisemitic interview with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac this week. Carlson has never been a friend of Israel, but he made his bias clear by giving a platform to an Arab pastor from Bethlehem who places more importance on his ethnicity than his Savior. Also: Keeping an eye on HPAI, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which is now reported in seven US dairy herds. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Check out our online store! GilbertHouse.org/store is a virtual book table with books and DVDs related to our weekly Bible study. Take advantage of our monthly specials!——————SOLIDARITY MISSION TO ISRAEL! We're planning a one-week trip to Israel May 6–13, 2024 to bear witness to what's happened there since the war with Hamas began. We plan to visit Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, Sderot, the site of the Nova Music Festival, and more. For details, go to www.gilberthouse.org/travel. NEW DATES FOR OUR NEXT TOUR OF ISRAEL! Our 2025 tour features special guests Dr. Judd Burton and Doug Van Dorn! We will tour the Holy Land March 25–April 3, 2025, with an optional three-day extension in Jordan. For more information, log on to www.GilbertsInIsrael.com.——————Gilbert House runs on coffee! We are proud to partner with Kevlar Joe's Coffee (KevlarJoe.com) to bring you three blends: Snarling Dachshund, a Sumatran medium roast; Amazing Grace, a cookies and cream flavored coffee; and Derek's Bunker Buster, a dark roasted Colombian that's sure to get you moving. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.——————Subscribe to our YouTube channels:• Unraveling Revelation: www.YouTube.com/UnravelingRevelation• These weekly studies and Derek's podcast: www.YouTube.com/GilbertHouse

Iranian forces seize a cargo ship they claim belong to an Israeli businessman near the Strait of Hormuz.A knife attack at a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia has left five people dead.Alberta is threatening to take Ottawa to court over its new housing policy.

Join us as we delve into the recent headline-making events in the Strait of Hormuz. In this captivating episode, we explore Iran's audacious seizure of a container ship and its redirection back to Iranian territorial waters. Uncover the intriguing connections between the vessel's management and an Israeli businessman, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. Additionally, we discuss the heightened security concerns of the Biden administration, who anticipates an attack from Iran sooner than expected. Tune in for a concise yet insightful analysis of these unfolding events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esatalks/message

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What happens when war shuts down the Strait of Hormuz? Mark looks at the economics and causes of a growing list of problems with the "chokepoints" of international trade: the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and Baltimore harbor. Will these chokepoints become scapegoats for the Federal Reserve, and could war closing the Strait of Hormuz become a genuine world crisis?Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.Get your free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization at Mises.org/IssuesFree.

What happens when war shuts down the Strait of Hormuz? Mark looks at the economics and causes of a growing list of problems with the chokepoints of international trade: the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and Baltimore harbor. Will these chokepoints become Scapegoats for the Federal Reserve, and could war closing the Strait of Hormuz become a genuine world crisis? Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.

Estimates are that $200B of goods have already been diverted away from the region surrounding Yemen in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The disruptions in travel through the Suez Canal have cascading effects that are felt worldwide, as it puts additional pressure on the supply chain. There is fear of an event drawing Iran into some kind of conflict in the region, which would see the Straight of Hormuz come under the watchful eye of the Iranian government, further adding to shipping issues impacting the oil and LNG exports coming out of that geographic region. It is also worth noting that the expansion of BRICS into this region works to solidify China's connections through the Belt & Road Initiative, while also locking down and securing the shipping lanes to make sure that the oil can continue to leave the region through the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Sponsors: Emergency Preparedness Food: www.preparewithmacroaggressions.com Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold True Hemp Science: https://truehempscience.com/ Haelan: https://haelan951.com/pages/macro Solar Power Lifestyle: https://solarpowerlifestyle.com/ Promo Code: MACRO LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Detoxification Program: https://members.christianyordanov.com/detox-workshop?coupon=MACRO Coin Bit App: https://coinbitsapp.com/?ref=0SPP0gjuI68PjGU89wUv Macroaggressions Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/macroaggressions?ref_id=22530 LinkTree: linktr.ee/macroaggressions Books: HYPOCRAZY: https://amzn.to/3VsPDp8 Controlled Demolition on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ufZdzx The Octopus Of Global Control: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VDWQ5c Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/39vdKeQ Online Connection: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/Macroaggressions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macroaggressions_podcast/ Discord Link:  https://discord.gg/4mGzmcFexg Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoctopusofglobalcontrol Twitter: www.twitter.com/macroaggressio3 Twitter Handle: @macroaggressio3 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-4728012 The Union Of The Unwanted LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/uotuw RSS FEED: https://uotuw.podbean.com/ Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/union-of-the-unwanted?ref_id=22643&utm_campaign=22643&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source

Former Deputy National Security Advisor for the Middle East Victoria Coates breaks down an unholy alliance happening between Iran and South Africa. Coates explains that not only is this highly concerning as “South Africa being a civil nuclear country, that there is could potentially be nuclear cooperation there that could be deeply, deeply dangerous. Then the other thing that is potentially very unfortunate is of course, all of these ships that the Iranian backed Houthi rebels are preventing from going through the Red Sea are being rerouted around South Africa. So if the Iranians get a toehold in South Africa, they could be in a position to say we not only threatening the mouth of the Red Sea, we not only threaten the Persian Gulf bottleneck at at the Strait of Hormuz, but we could also threaten the Cape of Good Hope, through our good friends with the South Africans. So that that then creates a whole other set of troubles and dangers that the Iranians may be setting up here.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RR The Wire 2230Z January 11, 2024PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RRDTG: 223011Z JAN 24ICOD: 213011Z JAN 24CONTROLS: Public ReleaseQQQQBLUF: IRAN RE-HIJACKS OIL TANKER. PROTESTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE. -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: The M/V ST NIKOLAS (an oil tanker bound for Turkey) was hijacked by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 50 NM north of Oman. AC: There is more to this incident than meets the eye. This vessel previously went by a different name, the M/V SUEZ RAJAN, and was seized by the U.S. in 2022 for shipping Iranian oil in violation of sanctions. After waiting for the vessel to onload a payload of oil from Iraq, Iranian forces re-captured the vessel, along with the cargo of oil.South America: Widespread military mobilization continues in Ecuador following the cartel violence that spread throughout the country several days ago. Europe: Protests continue in Germany, Spain, Poland, Denmark, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and many other European nations demonstrating support or denouncement of a variety of issues. In addition to the pro-Palestine demonstrations which have become regular throughout Europe, many protests include demonstrations of solidarity with the farmer protests in Germany.Red Sea/HOA: Conflict continues as before. Almost all commercial shipping destined for western nations remains committed to the Cape route, while local traffic through the Red Sea remains largely unaffected. AC: Though entirely unconfirmed rumor ATT, talks are reportedly underway among coalition forces that may involve conducting strikes within Yemen.Analyst Comments: From the very beginning of the Red Sea Crisis, the elephant in the room has been the use of force within Yemen. As it has become clear that international shipping companies have no faith in the defenses provided by the US Navy, alternative plans have likely been on the table before OPN PROSPERITY GUARDIAN even began. However, conducting any strike (even limited strikes on launch sites) will have a direct impact on the fighting in Gaza. As Hezbollah has increasingly become more actively involved in the north, widening the conflict into Yemeni territory will almost certainly accelerate the pace of the Gaza War.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst: S2AEND REPORTNNNN

Former President Donald Trump appeared at a New York courthouse Thursday and delivered closing arguments in his civil fraud trial. He said the case was politically motivated and called it election interference. Hunter Biden appeared in a courthouse in California for his arraignment. He pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) put into motion a new short-term government funding bill. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faced obstacles on spending plans from within his own party. Iran seized an oil tanker carrying crude oil from Iraq en route to Turkey. It happened in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important waterways. South Africa laid out its case before the International Court of Justice, saying Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters surrounded the courthouse in the Hague, the Netherlands. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

In Episode 344 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with oil analyst and researcher Rory Johnston about what's driving the fall in oil prices and how likely it is to continue. Rory shares his thoughts on investor positioning, growth in US oil production, recent M&A activity in the oil sector, OPEC production cuts, geopolitical risk in Guyana, as well as in the Strait of Hormuz, and much more. Today's episode was originally recorded as a live Q&A for members of the Hidden Forces Genius Community. If you're interested in learning more about the Genius community, our private dinners, in-person events, and how to become a member, you can do that at HiddenForces.io/Subscribe, where you can also subscribe to our premium content and access our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces, you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/13/2023

Yesterday North Korea bragged that its new spy satellite had photographed the White House and Pentagon in Washington DC. Today the Iranian military released drone video footage of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart, Airdate. 11/29/2023Watch this FULL show exclusively on Faith & Valueshttps://members.faithandvalues.com/posts/iranian-drone-films-uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-in-strait-of-hormuzJoin the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.TruNews.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 690069 Vero Beach, FL 32969.Now is the time to protect your assets with physical gold & silver. Contact Genesis Gold Today! https://www.TruNewsGold.comGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today!https://tru.news/faucielf

Jacki gives her view of the U.S. House Speaker's race, having been a former counsel on Capitol Hill to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution (House Judiciary Committee). While Matt Gaetz' tactics are high-risk (and extremely nerve-racking), Jacki believes he will be judged historically by the outcome. Likewise, talking heads repeat the criticism of a GOP House conference divided, but almost never tell the other half of the story: how we got here. Jacki shares her view of the palace intrigue that persistently surrounds most Republican speakers, whether state or federal, and how they bring many governance problems onto themselves. - - - - - What war in the Middle East means to the U.S. and Europe: Why do European nations constantly act counter to their own best interests and equivocate when bad actors wage war? (Hint: They are fatally reliant on the bad actors for oil and gas…those commodities the activists told you would be obsolete and irrelevant by now). With 1/5 of the world's oil and 1/3 of all LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, we cannot afford to get these things wrong! The mission of The Jacki Daily Show is to prevent World War 3. If only Europe had listened.

Photo: 1900 NSW. No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow TONIGHT: Traveling to Sydney to speak of Ontario, Urumqi, Beijing. Then to Tehran, Beirut, Jerusalem, and Straits of Hormuz.  From Toronto to Buenes Aires to DC, from Minsk to the South China Sea.

Photo: 1920 Gum Tree. South Australia. No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow TONIGHT: The show travels from Niamey, Niger to Mscow, Russia, from the Straits of Hormuz to Bo Xilai's prison.  Attention to the Fitch ratings downgrade of US long-term debt and to the multi-cloud environment of the new Federal Government.

1944 Wichita. Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow  #Iran: Marines to the frontlines in the Strait of Hormuz. Selling drones to the Global South.  Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD. https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/2023/08/03/us-may-put-armed-troops-on-commercial-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Rowdy Christian Merch Plug: If you’re a fan of CrossPolitic, or the Fight Laugh Feast Network, then surely, you know we have a merch store right? Rowdy Christian Merch is your one-stop-shop for everything CrossPolitc merchandise. We’ve got T-Shirts, hoodies, hats, but we’ve also got specialty items like backpacks, mugs, coffee, even airpod cases! Visit Rowdy Christian Merch at rowdychristian.com, and buy that next gift, or a little something for yourself. Again, that’s rowdychristian.com. https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2023/08/07/3000-u-s-sailors-marines-reach-red-sea-as-bidens-middle-east-build-up-continues/ 3,000+ U.S. Sailors, Marines Reach Red Sea as Biden’s Middle East Build-Up Continues Upwards of 3,000 U.S. sailors and Marines sailed into the Red Sea on Monday after transiting the Suez Canal in a pre-announced deployment, the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet said in a statement. The reinforcements were carried aboard the USS Bataan and USS Carter Hall warships, providing “greater flexibility and maritime capability” to the Fifth Fleet, the statement seen by AFP added. Their arrival followed a U.S. announcement last month it would deploy a destroyer, F-35 and F-16 warplanes, along with the Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the Middle East to deter Iran from seizing ships in the Gulf. The U.S. military says Iran has either seized or attempted to take control of nearly 20 internationally flagged ships in the region over the past two years and the Biden White House wants to see more forces in the region to stand ready to engage Iran if required, as Breitbart News reported. USS Bataan is an amphibious assault ship which can carry fixed-wing and rotary aircraft as well as landing craft. The USS Carter Hall, a dock landing ship, transports Marines, their gear, and lands them ashore. “These units add significant operational flexibility and capability as we work… to deter destabilising activity and deescalate regional tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels,” Fifth Fleet spokesman Commander Tim Hawkins told AFP The deployment comes after Washington said its forces blocked two attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters off Oman on July 5. About a fifth of the world’s crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow choke point between Iran and Oman. https://thepostmillennial.com/must-watch-mike-pence-accidentally-admits-he-had-legal-ability-to-turn-2020-election-over-to-house-of-representatives?utm_campaign=64487 Mike Pence accidentally ADMITS he had legal ability to turn 2020 election over to House of Representatives Following Trump’s arraignment on "conspiracy" charges last week, the 2024 GOP frontrunner’s former vice president, Mike Pence, said that the 2020 election results would have been turned over to the House of Representatives if he rejected the Electoral College votes. https://twitter.com/i/status/1688640553808801792 - Play Video On Thursday, Trump was arraigned on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. He pleaded not guilty. In the indictment from Special Counsel Jack Smith, he alleges that Trump enlisted six co-conspirators to "assist him in his criminal efforts to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election and retain power." The indictment alleges that Trump was "determined to remain in power" after the 2020 election, and for the two months following the election "the Defendant spread lies that there had been outcome-determinative fraud in the election and that he actually won." "After it became public on the afternoon of January 6 that the Vice President would not fraudulently alter the election results, a large and angry crowd—including many individuals whom the Defendant had deceived into believing the Vice President could and might change the election results—violently attacked the Capitol and halted the proceeding. As violence ensued, the Defendant and co-conspirators exploited the disruption by redoubling efforts to levy false claims of election fraud and convince Members of Congress to further delay the certification based on those claims," the indictment stated. Pence is currently running against his former administration partner for the GOP nomination, with Pence usually polling in the single digits While Trump leads anywhere from 40 to 60 points. https://redstate.com/bonchie/2023/08/06/sikh-man-who-turned-the-tables-on-shoplifter-facing-criminal-charges-n788588 Sikh Man Who Turned the Tables on Shoplifter Facing Criminal Charges As RedState reported, a Sikh convenience store owner turned the tables on a shoplifter as he attempted to get away with thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise. The viral scene unfolded in California, showing a man shoveling entire shelves worth of tobacco and other products into a trash can while taunting the owner with proclamations that “there’s nothing you can do.” The shoplifter quickly learned that wasn’t true, though, as he was tackled to the ground and beaten with a rod. https://twitter.com/i/status/1686713571994959872 - Play 1:15-1:56 Apparently, while many California cities have no desire to actually enforce the laws against people who steal from business owners and put them in financial peril, they are interested in enforcing battery laws involving the protection of said businesses. According to a new report, the Sikh man is now facing criminal charges as local police investigate the incident. Some are making the argument that the force used on the shoplifter in the video was excessive, and as a purely legal matter, that may be true. The shoplifter was begging for mercy while the store owner continued to swing back and strike him. The question is at what point the store owner is expected to disengage, and he likely passed that point. Still, I think that argument misses the broader point of what normally law-abiding citizens are dealing with and what the ultimate consequences are of refusing to enforce the law against criminal vagrants. These business owners (and also just people walking down the street) are being ignored by local police and prosecutors as they are harassed, assaulted, and stolen from. It was just a matter of time before someone reached their breaking point and lashed out. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/sunillegal-immigrants-colleges-soars-nearly-2-population-study-finds Illegal immigrants in colleges soar to nearly 2% of population, study finds At least 408,000 students without legal documentation to be in the country enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, yet another system impacted by the surge in illegal immigration, according to a new study. The new report by the American Immigration Council and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education, found that undocumented migrants now account for nearly 2 percent of the higher education population. The vast majority, the authors noted, arrived in the U.S. in their formative years, either as children or teenagers and most often through president Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program that blocked deportation of certain foreign youth. These students, often referred to as "Dreamers," have grown up in “American neighborhoods and attended American schools,” and now they are attending U.S. colleges, often on the American taxpayers' dime. Recent data shows that taxpayers pay $182 billion each year to provide services and benefits to illegals and their dependents. The current total of illegal alien college students actually represents a slight decrease from 2019, when 427,000 undocumented students were enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. The report noted that “undocumented students in higher education are concentrated in a small number of states.” In fact, 75 percent of undocumented students reside in 12 states. The vast majority of this 75 percent hail from just four states: California, Texas, Florida and New York. The study also gives significant detail on which colleges and universities are the biggest draw for illegal aliens: more than 77 percent are enrolled in “public two- and four-year colleges and universities, with a significant proportion of these students attending community colleges,” it said. Now for my favorite topic… sports!https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/08/06/sick-joke-megan-rapinoe-ends-her-career-with-missed-penalty-kick-that-costs-u-s-the-world-cup/ Team USA lost last night, and I’m THRILLED! Megan Rapinoe Ends Her Career with Missed Penalty Kick that Costs U.S. the World Cup The international career of Megan Rapinoe ended in a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Sweden on Sunday with her failed kick at goal helping to send the U.S.A. team crashing out of the soccer World Cup underway in New Zealand and Australia. Rapinoe and Sophia Smith missed penalties that could have given the U.S. the win, and Kelley O’Hara missed the Americans’ final shot to give Sweden the opening it needed. Rapinoe, who I’ve covered in the past, spoke to the media afterwards. https://twitter.com/i/status/1688167422371536896 - Play Video The result ended the international career of Rapinoe, the Golden Boot winner of the 2019 tournament who is retiring after the World Cup. It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup. The United States claimed the last two Women’s World Cups and four of the eight editions held before this year’s event Down Under. They had never gone out before the semi-final stage. This time they have been sent packing in the last 16 having won just one game and that an unconvincing 3-0 defeat of Vietnam. Brought off the bench against Sweden, her final act for her country was to put her penalty over the bar and send her country’s hopes with it into oblivion. Plenty of soccer fans on twitter moved to voice their exasperation with her final effort. https://twitter.com/i/status/1688169005104648192 - Play Video Rapinoe pushes that equal pay talk, and then this happens… gotta love it.