Let this sink: 21,000 laborers, allegedly, dead building NEOM

According to recent reports, there are claims that approximately 21,000 foreign workers have died since 2017 while working on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects, which include the NEOM development[1][2][5]. However, it’s important to note that this figure is disputed and the situation is complex: The claims come from a documentary by UK broadcaster ITV, which … Read more

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans thought they were untouchable

Maccabi fans were involved in some provocative actions before the match, and then they were victims of more severe violence afterward. The incidents sparked widespread condemnation -OF COURSE- from both Dutch and Israeli authorities, who described the attacks on Maccabi fans as antisemitic[4][6][13].   Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were involved in several incidents in Amsterdam … Read more

Democrats had their chance and they blew it.

If I were living in the US, I would probably be upset. But back in Türkiye, many people around me are happy with the election outcome. They [Democratic Party leadership] insisted on a weak leader, then moved to Harris, who was not as dynamic as we thought. They ignored younger more militant voter base to … Read more

Changes in Arab and Muslim votes may cost Democrats an election in the US

As Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests I have curated about possible outcomes: Based on the search results provided, the changes in Arab and Muslim votes in the US could potentially affect the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, particularly in key swing states. Here are the main points to consider: Shifting support: … Read more

Israel’s UNRWA ban… A list of its violation of international treaties

After Israel’s UNRWA ban  I have asked Perplexity to list all the allegations of international treaty and law violations it initiated in recent years: Fourth Geneva Convention: Israel has been accused of violating multiple provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which governs the protection of civilians in times of war and occupation. Specific alleged violations include: … Read more

The BRICS summit. Western attempts to isolate Russia failing?

This might be the most popular video from the summit (!) Erdoğan combing his hair!  The most recent BRICS summit was held from October 22-24, 2024 in Kazan, Russia. Here are the key highlights and outcomes: Expansion and Attendance The summit marked the first gathering after BRICS expanded to include new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, … Read more

Among all the assassinations, Israel might have created a new hero in Yahya Sinwar’s person

I see on Tiktok several promotional videos. He was killed while fighting to the last moment. Israeli soldiers released initial footage probably to humiliate him, but the narrative is built quickly to transform him into a hero.  He did not have a broad appeal, but he may have had one gradually. But probably for a … Read more

German Foreign Baerbock was close to justify indiscriminate killing of civilians

Some explicitly accused her; I feel like even if she did not intend to do that, given the context and number of civilian casualties, she is giving support to the Israeli army’s massacres. Here is a Perplexity summary: Baerbock has consistently reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas[1][2]. She has stated that … Read more

Israel attacks UN (UNIFIL) continue

  Showing no respect for the civilized international order, destroying Western moral superiority as fast as possible… Recent Attacks on UN Peacekeepers Israeli forces have targeted the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters and positions multiple times in recent days: On Thursday, Israeli tank fire struck a UNIFIL observation tower, injuring two Indonesian … Read more

The 4th Self-Immolation Act in the US protesting the Israeli agression

Just saw another act. So I asked Perplexity to list all acts so far: According to Perplexity: Based on the search results provided, there have been at least four self-immolation acts in the United States related to the Israel-Palestine conflict since late 2023. Here’s a summary of these incidents: December 2023: An unidentified individual set … Read more

This may be the most detailed work so far: “The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Elections Across the Globe”

The Center for Media Engagement at UT Austin released a vital report. The executive summary is below. For the full report, click here.  Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative force in elections playing out across the world. In a series of reports, the Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and … Read more

Politics makes strange bedfellows. Some Jihadists happy with the assasination of Nasrallah

A quick look at the Turkish Twittersphere confirmed my expectations. Some Jihadists and Islamists are actually happy. Since the civil war in Syria, many Turkish jihadists lost their uneasy sympathy with Hezbollah, who supported the Asad regime. But the actual celebrations come from “the Syrian opposition:” Celebrations in Opposition-Controlled Areas While the Syrian government officially … Read more

Software meets hardware in the war. Pager “bomb” attack in Lebanon

    The Attack Hundreds of handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria on September 17, 2024[1][2]. At least 9 people were killed, including an 8-year-old girl, and around 2,750-3,000 people were injured, with about 200 in critical condition[1][4][7]. The explosions occurred in multiple locations, including Beirut’s … Read more

Dear MAGA people, your hats come from Turkey/Türkiye

A factory in southeastern Turkey has completed the production of 100,000 hats featuring the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) for US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, Serbestiyet news site reports. via

Highlights from the Harris vs. Trump debate

As far as I could find, Turkey was mentioned once, this and Middle East topics provided in the end. Opening handshake: The debate began with Harris and Trump shaking hands, marking their first in-person meeting[1][3]. Economy and inflation: Trump attacked Harris on inflation and the economy, claiming the U.S. has had “terrible inflation” under the … Read more