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Iran talks with Europeans set for Friday; White House sees ‘substantial chance’ for renewed negotiations

After a week of intense speculation about whether President Donald Trump will launch a strike on Iran in support of Israel’s efforts to eliminate the country’s nuclear weapons program, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced there is a ‘substantial chance’ for renewed negotiations. This comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to meet with European leaders in Geneva Friday. Speaking with reporters in the White House press briefing room Thursday, Leavitt...

Kurilla warfare: Meet the general leading US military forces in the Middle East amid Iran conflict

Army Gen. Michael ‘Erik’ Kurilla is no stranger to conflict, especially in the Middle East.  Two decades ago as a lieutenant colonel, he was at the front lines of combat fighting off insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, while leading the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment. The battalion’s mission was to conduct security patrols and coordinate offensive attacks against anti-Iraqi insurgents targeting Iraqi security forces and Iraqi police stations.  During Kurilla’s tenure leading the battalion, more than...

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee indicates US is working to offer evacuation options

As hostilities continue to rage between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, U.S. Ambassador to the Jewish state Mike Huckabee has indicated work is underway to provide options for Americans who want to evacuate. ‘American Citizens wanting to evacuate Israel: Sign up at https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step to be on list. We’re working to get military, commercial, charter flights & cruise ships for evac. If you’re offered a seat, take it. Family in Israel? Tell them stay...

Mystery flights from China to Iran raise questions amid Israel conflict

Several Boeing 747s have been spotted on radar leaving China for Iran over the last week, according to reports, sparking concerns that the CCP is helping the Middle Eastern nation transport cargo or people out of the country as Israel continues to strike the country’s nuclear facilities.  Starting on June 14th, FlightRadar24 shows that at least five flights traveled from China to Iran, and The Telegraph reported that the ‘mystery transport planes’ had flown westward along...

US troops in the Middle East could face increased threats amid Iran conflict: ‘Irreparable damage’

U.S. troops based in the Middle East could face increased attacks in the coming days or weeks, should the U.S. decide to become involved in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision in the next two weeks whether the U.S. will move forward and strike Iranian nuclear facilities.  ‘Yes, I may do it. I may not do it,’ Trump...

Trump to make Iran decision ‘within the next two weeks’ given ‘chance’ of negotiations, Leavitt says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel’s conflict with Iran within the next two weeks.  ‘I have a message directly from the president, and I quote, ‘based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to...

Israel’s ‘resounding’ military campaign against Iran could be historic turning point, experts say

Israel’s military campaign in Iran has already produced ‘enormous achievements,’ according to experts tracking the conflict, with many citing the operation as the payoff for years of preparation, battlefield innovation and intelligence development. Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading voice on U.S. policy toward Iran, called Israel’s progress ‘a resounding military win.’ ‘They’ve actually dominated the Iranian military,’ Dubowitz told Fox News Digital. ‘They’ve taken out many senior...

Should I trade mark my business name or logo?

Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? In this article, Ben Evans, Head of Trade Marks at Harper James, explores the benefits of registering a trade mark, explains when it’s better to register your business name, logo or both...

Measuring ROI in Social Media Marketing: Beyond Likes and Shares

Just as Pygmalion sculpted his masterpiece from a block of stone, you might find yourself shaping your social media strategy from raw data into something valuable. It’s easy to get caught up in likes and shares, but those metrics don’t tell the whole story of your return on investment. You need to look deeper, exploring key performance indicators that truly reflect your marketing effectiveness. What if there’s a more nuanced approach that could transform your...

Two men convicted in Pennsylvania mayoral race election fraud case hit with harsher sentences than expected

A judge slapped two men who pleaded guilty in connection with a voting fraud scheme with tougher prison sentences than the government had even requested. ‘In the court’s view, there are very few crimes in our federal code which are more serious than what you have committed,’ Judge Harvey Bartle III scolded former Millbourne Borough Council vice president Md Nurul Hasan, according to Votebeat. ‘What you have done is undermine our democratic process.’ Hasan pleaded...