The Europeans pushing the NATO poison pill

Source: Responsible Statecraft
by Eldar Mamedov

“The recent flurry of diplomatic activity surrounding Ukraine has revealed a stark transatlantic divide. While high level American and Ukrainian officials have been negotiating the U.S. peace plan in Geneva, European powers have been scrambling to influence a process from which they risk being sidelined. While Europe has to be eventually involved in a settlement of the biggest war on its territory after World War II, so far it’s been acting more like a spoiler than a constructive player.” (11/25/25)

https://responsiblestatecraft.org/europeans-nato-ukraine-deal/

Thomas L. Knapp

ICC Prosecutors Say Suspected Central African Republic Militia Leader Oversaw Prison Abuse

Source: US News & World Report

“Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court told judges on Tuesday that a suspected Seleka militia leader in the Central African Republic had complete control over a prison where inmates were arbitrarily detained and abused over a decade ago. According to prosecutors, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani ran a prison where suspected supporters of then-President Francois Bozize were beaten and tortured. … Said has denied seven charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. His defence will present their closing argument later this week.” (11/25/25)

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-11-25/icc-prosecutors-say-suspected-central-african-republic-militia-leader-oversaw-prison-abuse

Thomas L. Knapp

Massie Exposes Secret Hemp Ban in CR

Source: Karl Dickey’s Freedom Vanguard
by Karl Dickey

“Yesterday, I was shopping at the new Whole Foods near me, and I was looking for some Thanksgiving dinner ingredients in addition to some quality CBD products. The shelves were full, and everyone seemed to be in great spirits. But if the folks in Washington, D.C., have their way, this scene could be illegal by next year. While we were busy living our lives and focusing on the Epstein Files, Congress passed another Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government lights on. They avoided a shutdown, sure, for a couple of months (it all starts again in January). But at what cost? Only one man in the U.S. House, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), stood up to expose the rot inside this 141-page disaster.” (11/25/25)

https://palmbeachexaminer.substack.com/p/massie-exposes-secret-hemp-ban-in

Thomas L. Knapp

France: Four further suspects arrested in Louvre heist probe

Source: Reuters

“French police arrested four further suspects on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the audacious Louvre jewel heist last month, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement. The suspects are two men aged 38 and 39 and two women aged 31 and 40, and were being interrogated by police, the statement said.” (11/25/25)

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/four-other-suspects-arrested-louvre-heist-probe-paris-prosecutors-office-says-2025-11-25/

Steve Trinward

Guinea-Bissau: Embalo, Dias claim win in presidential election

Source: Al Jazeera [Qatari state media]

“The two leading candidates in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election – incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo and main challenger Fernando Dias – have both declared victory before the release of official results. Both campaigns had claimed on Monday that their contender exceeded the 50 percent threshold needed to win outright, eliminating the need for a run-off. … There was no immediate comment by the National Electoral Commission, which is expected to announce provisional results on Thursday, regarding the conflicting claims. Twelve candidates competed in Sunday’s poll that saw a turnout of more than 65 percent.” (11/25/25)

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/25/guinea-bissau-rivals-embalo-dias-claim-win-in-presidential-election

Thomas L. Knapp