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Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.
US Submarine Torpedos and Sinks Iranian Frigate: Periscope Footage
The sinking of an Iranian naval vessel by a US submarine is a step change in contemporary maritime engagement and increases the already huge stakes in the Iran-US conflict. This event involved the deployment of advanced underwater ordnance against a surface combatant.
By James Marineroabout 22 hours ago in Journal
Spain Defies Washington: Pedro Sánchez Rejects U.S. Pressure Over Iran Strikes
In a moment that is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about geopolitical developments of the year, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, delivered a firm and carefully worded message to the United States on March 4: Spain will not support military escalation against Iran.
By Waqar Khana day ago in Journal
GOP Senator Helps Police Remove Anti-War Protester From Capitol Hill Hearing
A tense moment unfolded on Capitol Hill when Tim Sheehy, a Republican senator from Montana, joined law enforcement officers to physically remove an anti-war protester who interrupted a congressional hearing.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukuna day ago in Journal
Ukraine Using The Copperhead Laser-guided Artillery Shell With Great Success
A video compilation has recently emerged showing the very successful use of the M712 Copperhead laser-guided artillery shell in Ukraine. That led me to a deep dive into the technology of this interesting, supposedly obsolete, weapon and what it teaches us for the future.
By James Marineroa day ago in Journal
Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates: Tehran Struck as Death Toll Rises to 787. AI-Generated.
Tehran — The reported Israeli strikes on Tehran mark a significant turning point in the long-simmering confrontation between Israel and Iran. With Iranian authorities confirming that the nationwide death toll has reached 787, analysts warn that the conflict may be entering a far more dangerous and unpredictable phase.
By Mayank Sharma2 days ago in Journal
Why America Attacked Iran
“America Just Struck Iran — And the World Is Holding Its Breath” The United States and Israel are now engaged in direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran — a dramatic escalation that marks one of the most consequential shifts in American foreign policy in decades. The conflict, which erupted at the end of February 2026, has already reshaped geopolitics in the Middle East and sparked widespread debate over Washington’s objectives and justifications.
By Zakir Ullah3 days ago in Journal
The Empty Locker
I didn’t know his name at first. I only knew the silence. It was a Tuesday in October. The high school hallway buzzed with its usual chaos—backpacks slamming, laughter echoing, sneakers squeaking on linoleum. But one locker stayed shut. No one leaned against it. No one dropped off homework. Just a quiet space where a boy should have been.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 days ago in Journal
The Suitcase in the Hallway
I didn’t pack lightly. The suitcase sat by the door for three days—half-full, then overflowing, then emptied again. I kept adding things I thought I’d need: my favorite coffee mug, the photo from last summer, the sweater that still smelled like home. Then I’d take them out, convinced they were too heavy, too sentimental, too much.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 days ago in Journal
The Couple We All Watched Grow Up
I didn’t know them. But I felt like I did. For over a decade, they were part of my life—not as celebrities, but as characters in a story I watched unfold in real time. I saw them at seventeen, awkward and bright-eyed on red carpets, fumbling through interviews, hiding smiles behind their hands. I saw them navigate fame, heartbreak, and the slow, steady work of becoming adults—all while the world watched, judged, and claimed ownership of their journey.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 days ago in Journal
Israel Renews Strikes on Tehran as Iran Vows Revenge for Supreme Leader’s Death
Escalation After the Killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Tensions in the Middle East have sharply intensified following the confirmed death of Iran’s long-time Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. The development marks one of the most dramatic turning points in regional geopolitics in decades, triggering immediate retaliation from Iran and raising fears of a broader war.
By Daily Motivation5 days ago in Journal
