Something smells off... Pigs DO fly
A flight from Amsterdam to Mexico City had to make an unscheduled stop, causing a 30-hour delay, because of what an airport spokesperson charmingly described as ‘the distinctive aroma of 100 pigs traveling in the cargo hold.’
See, this is why pigs don’t fly.
#Pigs
Carnage in Darfur: 38 killed as Sudanese paramilitaries bomb El-Fasher
Sudanese paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a missile attack on El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, killing 38 people, according to media reports citing local activists.
The assault on Sunday followed a Friday drone strike on a Saudi hospital in the area that left nine dead, further escalating the crisis.
#Africa
Israel pumps millions into Golan Heights settler program to tighten grip on Syria border
The Israeli government has approved a plan to invest over $11 million in the occupied Golan Heights to double the settler population.
The plan follows Israel's expansion in the region, which includes entering the demilitarized zone and seizing Mount Hermon, a strategic site overlooking Damascus.
#IDF
❗️Fake news tried to cast ‘international terrorism as liberation revolution’ in Syria - Assad statement
The deposed Syrian President insisted that it is “essential to address these distortions”, and explained that a full, detailed explanation of events will be produced at a later date.
He explained that he moved to Russia’s Hmeimim airbase in Lattakia on Sunday December 8 to “oversee combat operations”, until he was evacuated to the Russian capital at Moscow’s initiative.
“When the state falls into the hands of terrorism… any position becomes void of purpose,” he added.
#Syria
❗️Gaza death toll reaches 45,000 – local authorities
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 45,000 deaths in the 14-month Israel-Hamas war, with 52 more fatalities in the past 24 hours. Women and children make up over half the toll.
Israel claims 17,000 militants have been killed. Medics say many remain under rubble, with the death toll now amounting to roughly 2% of Gaza’s entire prewar population of about 2.3 million.
#Gaza #Israel
❗️Crime against Ukrainian people: Putin slams Kiev plan to lower mobilization age
Putin believes that just as Ukrainian men are being caught in the streets like stray dogs and sent to face bullets, young boys will now be sent to do the same.
#Ukraine
❗️Western attempts to isolate Russia in military cooperation have failed – Russian Defense Minister
Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov stated that all Western attempts to suppress Russia's military development failed as Moscow continues to expand cooperation and engage with other countries and regions.
#Russia
❗️Russia to continue developing strategic nuclear forces and creating new systems – Putin
Vladimir Putin highlighted that Russia’s priorities are maintaining stability and security, which will be achieved through the development of nuclear forces and the creation of new systems.
#Russia #Nuclear
❗️US is creating new alliances that undermine the established security architecture that had been created over decades – Putin
#Russia #US
❗️INF missile treaty will not remain in force, if US actions break it - Putin
Moscow entered unilateral agreements not to deploy intermediate-range missiles until Washington deploys similar weapons - but will only continue to do so if the US upholds its end of the agreement, Putin said.
#Russia #US
€6 billion in weapons, not 'Christmas truce': EU's not-so-secret Santa gift for Kiev - Hungary FM
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said his counterparts plan to discuss the issue of the bloc's next move at a meeting in Brussels on Monday.
He added that the EU also wants to impose sanctions against Georgian officials because their people “dared to elect a sovereign government.”
#Hungary #EU #Ukraine #Georgia
❗️More, more: EU approves 15th sanctions package against Russia
#Moscow
2,000-strong migrant caravan heading for US from southern Mexico
Mexico’s National Migration Institute officers reportedly gave up trying to stop the massive migrant group after requests to disband were ignored, instead resorting to videoing them, according to Breitbart Texas.
The caravan left Chiapas on Friday night and has continued unchecked over the weekend. Some of the migrants told the outlet they didn’t trust officials after new President Claudia Sheinbaum cracked down on immigration following threats from Donald Trump to hike tariffs.
#Mexico #US
Belarus's Foreign Ministry announced the country's pursuit of a role in Ukrainian peace negotiations, seeking simultaneous security guarantees
#SMO
‘Demon-possessed’ stripper stabs vegan club DJ
CCTV footage shows the moment a 29-year-old stripper stabs the DJ multiple times in the back while working at Portland’s Casa Diablo strip club.
She pleaded insanity to the cops, who found her hiding in the bushes outside the club, while club owner Johnny Diablo Zukle later suggested she was “possessed by the devil”.
“She was always a little off, but she never exhibited signs of violent tendencies,” Zukle reportedly said.
#US
Kamala Harris (remember her?) cheerleads 'unbeatable' Democrat spirit
"We cannot let any circumstance or individual take away our power," she waffled, while repeating how clear she was amidst the jumble of business jargon.
Penny for Biden's thoughts?
#Kamala
❗️The very atmosphere of the Paris Paralympics and Olympics was far from a celebration of sports – Putin
#Olympics
⚡️No one at the EU Foreign Ministers' Council supported Hungary's proposal for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine - Hungarian Foreign Ministry
#Ukraine #EU
❗️Syria's Assad remained in Damascus until the early morning of December 8, only left country that evening - official statement
He also claims in his statement that “not once during the events that took place in Syria” did he consider the possibility of resigning and fleeing.
#Syria
❗️Ukraine’s Kursk incursion a ‘reckless adventure without practical sense’ - Putin
Kiev’s incursion in the bordering regions of Russia didn't bring any results for Ukraine, he explained.
#Ukraine #Russia
❗️All Ukraine-Russia troubles are the result of the bloody unconstitutional coup of 2014 – Putin
Moscow’s fight is not with the Ukrainian people, the President stressed, but with the illegitimate regime that seized power a decade ago.
#Russia #Ukraine
❗️Plans to place American intermediate range missiles in Europe now confirmed – Russian Defense Minister
This would give Western powers control of missiles capable of reaching Moscow in about 8 minutes, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov added.
#Russia #US #Europe
❗️Russia’s nuclear deterrence is just that: a deterrence - Putin
The Russian President clarified the nuclear doctrine was updated to reinforce this point, in case others try to accuse Moscow of nuclear sabre-rattling.
#Russia #Nuclear
❗️Oreshnik production essential to protect ourselves & allies - Putin
The missile system has only be used after the provocation of Western long-range weapons being deployed in Ukraine, the Russian President added.
#Russia #Oreshnik
❗️NATO aspirations have long exceeded area of responsibility - Putin
The Russian President is speaking at the Ministry of Defence Collegium in Moscow, where he highlighted the bloc’s ramped up military spending and strike groups near Russia’s borders.
“The West is driving Russia to the red line; Moscow cannot help but respond to this,” he said, adding that the West imposes its rules on the world, while obeying only one itself - nor rules at all.
#Russia #NATO
Nuclear hunting theory for NJ drones floated by aerospace CEO
Saxon Aerospace boss John Ferguson has speculated that the spate of mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey might be hunting radioactive material.
His theory was also shared by unverified - and now deleted - X account Jersey Futures and includes a government source of his warning about a nuclear warhead “left over from Ukraine” that was being brought back to the US.
Geiger Counter World Map also claims to show radiation exposure over double the recommended level for radiation workers in two NYC sites.
#US
Half-naked Santas raising money and temperatures at Budapest’s Santa charity jog
#Christmas
TikTok loses bid to halt US ban, gears up for Supreme Court battle
A US federal appeals court dealt a blow to TikTok, denying its request to delay a law demanding its Chinese owners divest or face a full-blown ban, with the deadline ticking down to January 19.
TikTok is now taking its fight to the Supreme Court, hoping for a last-ditch chance to overturn the ruling. The company had pushed for a "modest delay" to give the Court time to weigh in and to let the incoming Trump administration assess its stance.
Looks like Americans will finally be protected against obvious psyops - like this…
#TikTok
Turban trouble: Once-jailed Jihadi suing over ‘offensive’ pub sign
Convicted terrorist Khalid Baqa is demanding £1,850 in damages from the landlord of The Saracen’s Head pub, alleging that its 500-year-old sign - featuring a "bearded Arab or Turk in a turban" - is racist and promotes violence.
Baqa, who was jailed in 2018 for spreading jihadi propaganda, claims the sign "offended and scared" him. He has also announced plans to sue 30 other similar pubs if his case is successful.
Landlord Robbie Hayes dismissed the lawsuit as "a complete joke," emphasizing the name's historical connection to the Crusades and denying any racist intent. "He's just chancing his hand,” Hayes remarked.
#UK
Throwback: Donald Trump in 2019 - US left troops in Syria 'only for the oil'
#Cyclone
