03 World

France’s Strait of Hormuz Problem | American Enterprise Institute– www.aei.org

pgnewser April 8, 2026 0

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If there is one country that can ill-afford a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, it is France, the Eurozone’s second-largest member country. Even before the Strait’s closure, France had unsustainable public finances. Those finances were proving difficult to correct in the context of its sclerotic economy, its fragmented politics, and its being stuck in a Euro straitjacket. The energy and fertilizer price spike resulting from the Strait’s closure will substantially exacerbate France’s public finance problem. In turn, that raises the real risk of another round of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, especially given the French government’s high dependence on external borrowing to finance its gaping budget deficit.

Trump vows to investigate Spain’s euthanasia of Noelia Castillo who opted for suicide after gang rape, paralysis | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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“We are also aware of reports that Ms. Castillo expressed hesitancy to undergo euthanasia in her final hours, but that these indications were ignored.”

The Trump administration is set to investigate the euthanasia death of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo, who was a sexual-assault survivor. After she was placed in a group home as a teenager she was gang raped by African migrants, leading her to try to take her own life by jumping from a building. She ended up paralyzed and eventually sought suicide. Her family tried to stop her and when that failed they took legal action.

The State Department directed the US Embassy in Madrid to probe how Spanish law enforcement handled repeated sexual attacks against Castillo before her death, according to a report from the New York Post citing a leaked diplomatic cable. “We are deeply concerned by allegations that Ms. Castillo was repeatedly sexually assaulted while under state care and that no perpetrators have been brought to justice,” the cable read.

“We are also aware of reports that Ms. Castillo expressed hesitancy to undergo euthanasia in her final hours, but that these indications were ignored,” the cable added. “This case raises serious concerns about the application of Spain’s euthanasia law, particularly in cases involving psychiatric conditions and non-terminal suffering.”

How China Dominates the World’s Critical Minerals Production– www.dailysignal.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Critical minerals are mined all over the world but the majority of the supply ends up passing through China. For a broad range of key metals and minerals, China is either the largest miner, the dominant refiner, or both. This is true for rare earths, lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, and many other metals and minerals that are essential to defense, energy and high-tech applications.

It is less about where ores are dug out of the ground and more about where they are turned into usable components. In other words, Chinese processing plants are essentially the gatekeepers of global supply.

New Israeli policy targeting Christian schools in Jerusalem could threaten their future existence– www.lifesitenews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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The Israeli government instituted a policy prohibiting Christian Palestinian teachers who live in the West Bank from working in any of the 15 Christian schools in Jerusalem in a move that threatens to weaken the two-millennia presence of Christians in the Holy City.

School principals in Jerusalem recently received letters from the Israeli Ministry of Education stipulating that beginning in September they are required to only hire teachers who reside in the city and hold Israeli-issued qualifications.

The March 10 directive comes in the wake of a bill approved last July by the Education Committee of the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) aimed at prohibiting Palestinian teachers who earned their degrees at institutions in the West Bank from teaching in Israel or the occupied East Jerusalem.

Finland Convicts Christian For Saying Men, Women Are Different– thefederalist.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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In a decision released this morning, Finland’s supreme court voted 3-2 to convict a bishop and a member of parliament for publishing a pamphlet explaining Christian theology about sexual differences. The decision could tacitly ban orthodox Christianity in Finland by banning Christians from speaking about what the Bible clearly says.

Bishop Juhana Pohjola and Member of Parliament Paivi Rasanen face thousands of euros in fines and their challenged Christian speech “removed from public access and destroyed,” the court ordered, unless they successfully appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. If they appeal, the case could affect speech and conscience rights worldwide.

Israel passes controversial death penalty law | World News– news.sky.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Israel has passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

The UK, Germany, France and Italy said the move was “de facto discriminatory” and “Israel risks undermining its commitments to democratic principles”.

A joint statement called the death penalty “an inhumane and degrading form of punishment without any deterrent effect”.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper posted the statement on X, adding: “The death penalty is wrong and we oppose it around the world.”

PRIME MINISTER ORBÁN DROPS BOMBSHELL: Billions in Ukraine Aid Were Used for the Democrats Elections in the States– gellerreport.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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In case you were still wondering why the Democrats were so militant about funding Ukraine and why Democrats and RINOs are now targeting Orban.

Watch Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, lay out explosive charges that Ukrainian funds were funneled through Europe to influence U.S. elections and benefit Democrats.This major scandal has serious legal and national security implications, raising urgent questions about foreign money, campaign integrity, and the handling of U.S. taxpayer funds tied to the Ukraine war.

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Canadian man euthanized for partial blindness– www.lifesitenews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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As the global press grappled with a string of gut-wrenching, dystopian euthanasia stories – the latest of which is the killing of a young Spanish gang rape victim – the Canadian press is still publishing overtly eugenicist propaganda.

On March 25, CTV published a story on the impending death – now carried out – of John Maloney, who was suffering from partial blindness. The headline: “3 days before his medically assisted death, this Alberta man is reflecting on ‘his right to die.’”

The CTV suicide puff piece detailed John Maloney’s choice of music to serve as the soundtrack to his lethal injection; noted approvingly that Maloney, “[a]s a Christian,” was “preparing for his final moments” as “a practice in bodily autonomy,” and quotes Maloney as saying that although God forbids suicide, he thinks that God “gets it.” It is enough to make one shudder. (The press only quotes religiosity approvingly when it can be done in service of an anti-Christian agenda.)

Conservative Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru’s Presidential Polls a Week Before Election– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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The final round of polls in Peru ahead of Sunday’s upcoming presidential election indicate that conservative former first lady and former Senator Keiko Fujimori is slated to win in the first round of the vote.

Peru, a country that has had nine presidents in the last ten years, will hold presidential and legislative elections on April 12 — the first such electoral event since 2021. The presidential race follows a series of impeachments that began with the removal of Marxist former President Pedro Castillo in December 2022, followed by the impeachment of Dina Boluarte in October 2025 and the ouster of interim President Jose Jerí in February.

President Trump Said the Iranian Regime Ends Tonight– townhall.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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President Trump gave the Iranian regime until 8 pm tonight to agree to a ceasefire deal. He made it very clear that Iran is either going to disarm and open the Strait of Hormuz, or he will bomb the regime into submission.

Of course, the Left is melting down over this, calling the legitimate targeting of infrastructure “war crimes,” while they spent the past three years turning a blind eye to the actual war crimes committed by Hamas and the past 47 ignoring the terrorism Iran has carried out around the globe.

EASTER JIHAD: Muslim Driver Rams Loader Truck Into Christian Procession in Pakistan, Over 60 Wounded– gellerreport.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Muslims slaughtering mom-Muslims. No news. No coverage. Silent affirmation and sanction of Islamic brutality. Every day, the world shrugs.

Downed Airman’s First Words to U.S. Forces From Inside Iran Were ‘God is Good’ › American Greatness– amgreatness.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Both President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth invoked God Monday during a White House press conference detailing the rescues of two U.S. airmen whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran.

“God was watching us—amazing,” Trump said, noting that it happened around “Easter territory.”

The entire ordeal played out over Easter weekend, beginning with the traumatic shootdown of the fighter jet on Good Friday and concluding with the dramatic rescue of the second airman on Easter Sunday.

The Netherlands Euthanized a Teenager With Autism– www.lifenews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 1

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I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on how good my life is right now. It’s been spring in Central Texas since February, and the program I teach at has had classes outside, like next to a turtle pond and a running creek.

I‘ve found myself thinking of how wonderful it is to see the fish swimming in the stream, to see the turtles sunning themselves on the rocks, to feel the sun and the breeze on my face, to smell the Texas Mountain Laurel bushes with flowers that smell like grape candy, to have a job where I help others, to have long-desired writing and speaking opportunities, to  work in an intellectually stimulating environment, to live in a lovely apartment with my sweet, cuddly cat, to have close friends and kind coworkers and to be able to share that happiness with my family.

Poland’s Government Faces Collapse After Heinous Elite Abuse Ring Exposed– slaynews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Poland has been rocked by an alarming scandal after a heinous abuse ring involving the nation’s powerful elite was exposed, with critics warning the fallout could topple the highest levels of the country’s political establishment.

The shocking criminal case, linking political heavyweights to a child sex abuse and animal cruelty ring, is sending shockwaves through Poland.

The so-called “Kłodzko scandal” has already resulted in lengthy prison sentences.

Ships Making It Through Strait Raise Another Big Question on France, May Expose Cracks in Iran Effort – RedState– redstate.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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We reported on Thursday about a United Nations Security Council resolution, designed to try to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The resolution from Bahrain:

“[A]uthorizes member States, acting nationally or through voluntary multinational naval partnerships, with advance notifications to the Security Council,” to use all necessary means “to secure transit passage and to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.”

BREAKING: Trump addresses nation, announces Iran ‘objectives are nearing completion’ | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday night to explain to the American people “why Operation Epic Fury is necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world.” The United States and Israel have been allied in their fight against Iran, which in turn closed the Strait of Hormuz, limiting the worldwide oil supply.

Trump told allies that if they want the oil in Iran they should go get it or they should buy oil from the United States instead. In recent days, Trump has theatened to pull the US out of NATO over the allies’ refusal to aid the US in the Iran fight. He did not mention this in his remarks, nor did he indicate that a ground invasion of Iran was imminent.

U.S. Ally Pushes For Military Alliance To Open Hormuz Strait– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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The United Arab Emirates has signaled a willingness to participate in military operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

According to the report, which cites senior Emirati officials who spoke with the outlet on the condition of anonymity, the UAE is preparing to assist the United States and other allies in opening the strait by force if necessary. If confirmed, the nation would become the first Gulf State to signal openness to military action in order to free the vital shipping lane from Iranian blockades.

IRAN PRESS CONFERENCE: Trump Declares War on Leaker Who Blew Airman Rescue, “They Put Lives at Risk”– gellerreport.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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President Trump announces the administration is going hartd after whoever leaked the fact only ONE airman was saved

“When they did that, all of a sudden, the entire country of Iran, knew that there was a pilot that was somewhere on land that was FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE.

“It became a MUCH more difficult operation. Because a leaker leaked that we have one. We’ve rescued one. But there’s another one out there that we’re trying to get.”

Donald Trump’s desperate descent sparks 37 wild contradictions in 39 days – list IN FULL– www.mirror.co.uk

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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Donald Trump’s flip-flopping has been laid bare in the statements he has made over the last six weeks of the war – which culminated today in a chilling threat to annihilate Iran.

Donald Trump has appeared increasingly desperate as the war in Iran continues

Donald Trump’s descent into desperation during the Iran War has been laid bare, with a massive timeline of the president’s public statements capturing his conflicting briefings about the war as it enters its sixth week.

Trump, 79, despite having long insisted that the operation he launched on February 28 was successful from day one, has been accused of constantly U-turning, leaving international allies frustrated as he asks for their aid.

Russia provided Iran with intelligence on Israeli energy sites, Ukraine says– www.euronews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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According to Zelenskyy, Kyiv has information that Moscow shared data on “some 50–53 facilities in total,” adding that these are civilian infrastructure sites with no military significance.

“It resembles the lives of Ukrainians under Russian attacks, when they target our energy grid or water supply systems,” Zelenskyy said.

“Of course, all the experience Russia has obtained during the war against Ukraine is being shared with Iran. This was the case with Shaheds, the same drones the Russians have, only used under a different name and upgraded to newer generations.”

Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say– abcnews.com

pgnewser April 7, 2026 0

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CAIRO — Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya under a covert deal endorsed by the West, and they used the Northern African country’s territory to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month, two Libyan officials said Tuesday.

The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying 61,000 tons of liquefied natural gas, was badly damaged in a suspected sea drone attack near Maltese waters early in March. It has since drifted off Libya. All 30 crew members were rescued and put on another vessel heading to the Libyan city of Benghazi, the Libyan Maritime Authority said.

Pentagon Planning ‘Massive Final Blow’ to End Iran War Once and for All– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 31, 2026 1

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President Donald Trump is weighing a range of military options against Iran as tensions escalate, with Pentagon planners outlining scenarios for what officials describe as a potential “massive final blow.”

According to Axios, President Trump has been presented with four possible paths.

Those plans reportedly include deploying U.S. troops and launching a ground operation targeting Kharg Island, a critical hub in Iran’s oil network.