Opposing Responses to the Israel-UAE Peace Deal

Reactions from around the world are coming in regarding the historic Israel-UAE peace deal. Those from the Muslim world are most interesting. Here are some examples: Guess where this building is located! This is Dubai, UAE! It appears clear they are very excited about the peace deal with Israel. In fact, they are looking forward …

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Are Arabs Finally Getting Fed up with Palestinian Leadership?

It is no secret. The "Palestinian Cause" has become nothing but a political bargaining chip. While the Palestinian people suffer under tyranny of self-serving leaders, people from around the world have had ideas to help them...all to no avail. Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank and Hamas in the Gaza Strip continue to use their …

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US Reinstates Full Sanctions on Iran Today

The Trump administration is reimposing crippling sanctions on Iran's exports, oil and and financials sectors today.  These follow restrictions on purchasing US dollars, exporting of oil, and sale and trade of gold, graphite and precious metals, handed down in August.  President Trump calls them the "strongest sanctions our country has ever issued," and Iran's economy …

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“What in the World is Going On!?!”

Do you wonder that at times?  We live in a crazy, mixed up world and news is rarely stunning any more, despite how outrageous it may have once seemed.  Just a glimpse of today's headlines tells us we live in extraordinary times. After hearing the tragic story yesterday of Jordanian school children washed away in …

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