Trump Stands with Saudi Torturer Assassin-in Chief by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) There’s no way to put lipstick on a ruthless regime, disdainful of fundamental rule of law principles and common decency - under crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) or anyone else throughout Saudi history. Following Trump’s disgraceful Tuesday support... Continue Reading →

America First Defends the Indefensible by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Besides longstanding US geopolitical interests, Trump’s Saudi Arabia agenda reflects his family’s financial ties to the kingdom, including distress sales to royal family member for cash to meet debt obligations. In 2015, he created and registered eight companies to do business... Continue Reading →

Trump Regime Accusations Against China Risk Escalating Ongoing Trade War by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Major Sino/US differences remain unresolved ahead of Trump and Xi Jinping’s planned end of November meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to Bloomberg News, a detailed Trump regime US... Continue Reading →

Trump Regime Sticks By Despotic Saudi Arabia by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Saudi Arabia is the most ruthlessly reckless of all despotic Arab countries - a family-owned and controlled territory masquerading as a nation-state. It’s closely allied with Washington’s regional wars of aggression, supporting the scourge of ISIS and other terrorist... Continue Reading →

US Involvement in Syria All About Regime Change by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Launched by the Obama regime in March 2011, orchestrated by Hillary Clinton in cahoots with NATO partners, Israel and the Saudis, war in its eighth year has no prospect for near-term resolution. From the onset, it was and... Continue Reading →

The Illusion of Possible Conflict Resolution in Yemen by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Like numerous other endless conflicts, Yemen is Washington’s war, waged for strategic interests, the Saudis and UAE involved for their own - along with aiding the US achieve its objectives. As long as Republicans and undemocratic Dems want... Continue Reading →

Fraudster Russophobe Bill Browder by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) Notorious imperial favorite, international con man, fraudster, tax cheat, serial liar, Russophobe Bill Browder belongs in prison longterm for his crimes.  He once ran one of the largest investment firms in Russia - making money by stealing it, laundering it, and tax... Continue Reading →

Turkish Broadsheet Publishes Chilling Audio Evidence by Stephen Lendman Turkey continues to drip-feed damning information about Khashoggi’s murder by the Saudis. Audio, forensic, and perhaps other evidence it collected led the CIA to blame Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) for what happened - Langley likely having its own damning evidence about the incident.... Continue Reading →

Continuing Furor Over Khashoggi’s Murder  by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) It’s hard remembering when the assassination of anyone, other than a key head of state, aroused as much international furor that won’t die as Khashoggi’s murder. His elimination remains a headlined story over seven weeks since the October 2 incident. The... Continue Reading →

Airbnb Removes Israeli Settlement Listings by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) US-based Airbnb runs a global online marketplace/hospitality service, letting members arrange or offer lodging, mainly homestays in residences of locals in cities where they travel. Company revenue comes from commissions on bookings - none henceforth from removed Israeli settlement listings. Airbnb... Continue Reading →