Israel acknowledges possible forced use of civilians in Gaza military operations, launches investigation

This is the first time the military has acknowledged that there is “reasonable suspicion” to believe soldiers forced civilians to take part in military operations. “In several cases, the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division opened investigations after reasonable suspicion arose regarding the use of Palestinians for military missions during the operations,” the IDF said. The…

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Ecuador partnering with Blackwater founder in divisive nationwide crackdown on crime

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced a “strategic alliance” to fight organized crime with Erik Prince, the founder of the controversial private defense contractor formerly known as Blackwater. Noboa, who launched a divisive military operation against criminal groups last year, posted a photo on X and Instagram showing him chatting with Prince at an office…

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The Mar-a-Lago Accord: What it is and What it Means for the Dollar, Global Trade and Gold

President Donald Trump’s economic policies and vision for US trade have reignited speculation about a potential multinational deal aimed at addressing what some view as a persistently overvalued dollar. Although no formal agreement has been announced, analysts have coined the term “Mar-a-Lago Accord” to describe a possible effort to rebalance global currency markets, borrowing from…

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