I saw two platforms mentioned several times on X (World Monitor and USvsIran.com) and asked Perplexity to compile similar sources. Here you are: OSINT Sources for Following the US-Israel-Iran Conflict World Monitor (worldmonitor.app) and USvsIRAN.com — represent a growing ecosystem of open-source intelligence (OSINT) dashboards built for real-time conflict monitoring. World Monitor is an open-source … Read more
A Conda Nest Traveler piece: The American Passport Is Losing Its Power Global travel is booming again, with record passenger numbers and spending, but the U.S. is losing billions in tourism as stricter entry rules and expanded travel bans deter visitors. The administration has extended its travel ban to 39 mostly African countries and increased visa … Read more
I have been meaning to mention this: State Department: Calibri font was a DEI hire I asked Perplexity if there were any other cases in the history. A few pop up: It seems that fonts were sometimes drawn into ideological, nationalist, and culture‑war debates.typeroom+3 Historical cases Antiqua–Fraktur dispute (Germany, 19th–20th c.) Long‑running fight over whether … Read more
The unsealed Epstein documents are vast and messy; the right tools make the difference between noise and meaningful analysis. Several public and semi-public tools now make the Epstein material much easier to query and cross-check. I have also shared a list at the end. Here are the main ones and what they’re good for: Turn‑key … Read more
As of February 2, 2026, the publicly released Epstein Files include several references to Turkey, focusing on allegations of international trafficking, diplomatic contacts, and broader geopolitical implications. However, as far as I could see, no major scandals so far! Most Turkey-related references in the newly released Epstein Files are incidental or contextual, with only one … Read more
Multiple reports confirm that María Corina Machado physically gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a White House meeting in January 2026.[bbc] However, the Nobel institutions have stressed that only the medal was handed over: the title and status of Nobel Peace Prize laureate legally and symbolically remain with Machado and cannot … Read more
Iran has significantly degraded Starlink’s effectiveness inside Iran for now, but it has not “killed” or permanently broken the system as a whole. Starlink still works globally and remains intermittently usable in parts of Iran despite heavy interference.[aljazeera] What Iran actually did Iranian authorities deployed powerful ground-based jammers (reportedly including Russian-made systems) that interfere with … Read more
I guess there is no doubt about the state of human rights in Iran. However, I am increasingly irritated with the fact that relatively reliable international media outlets, which we frequently cite as good examples of journalism, have explicitly become instruments of war-making. I hope Iranian citizens will have better days to witness. In the … Read more
I saw an Intercept news (YouTube Quietly Erased More Than 700 Videos Documenting Israeli Human Rights Violations) and remembered a few previous cases that Human Rights Organizations complain about: There have been numerous documented cases in which social media platforms, especially YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, have deleted content that served as critical evidence of human … Read more
Zohran Mamdani’s historic mayoral victory in New York City is notable not only as a milestone for representation but for how he challenged both the Democratic establishment and Donald Trump’s threats, signaling a pivotal moment in American urban politics.bbc+3 Challenging the Democratic Establishment Mamdani’s win was a major upset for the city’s entrenched political elites. … Read more
Global reactions to Israel’s interception and attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla have been overwhelmingly critical, with widespread condemnation, protests, and calls for accountability from governments, international organizations, and civil society across multiple continents.wikipedia+2 Continuously updated Wikipedia entry: Global Sumud Flotilla Widespread Protests Protests erupted immediately in cities across Europe (including Rome, Berlin, Barcelona, Brussels, and … Read more
On September 8–9, 2025, when the movement’s main vessel, the “Family Boat,” was reportedly struck by what organizers claim was a drone while docked at the port of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia. The Sumud Flotilla is a large, multinational civil society initiative launched in 2025 to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza by sea. … Read more
This is a lengthy and thoroughly discussed entry. Click here to read: Gaza genocide This article is about the characterisation of ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. For accusations throughout the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, see Palestinian genocide accusation. For allegations against Hamas, see Allegations of genocide in the October 7 attacks. According to a United Nations Special … Read more
via Kottke.org The research was conducted by Karmvir K. Padda, who is a researcher and PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Waterloo. Padda specializes in digital extremism and gender-based violence and receives research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The University of Waterloo is also listed as a partner for … Read more
For whatever reason, it is good to hear about this, as Gazans are subjected to mass starvation. France’s decision—announced by President Emmanuel Macron—to recognize the State of Palestine has sparked significant criticism and debate on the international stage: Israel and the United States have been the most vocal critics. Israel strongly condemned the decision, interpreting … Read more