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Friday, November 13, 2026

Attacks on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Petroline by IRGC further Threatens Global Oil Stability

Saudi Arabia's strategic East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline, has become a primary flashpoint in the expanding Middle East energy conflict after coming under renewed attack in the Medina region.

While emergency crews quickly extinguished the resulting limited fire with no reported injuries or operational shutdowns, the strike underscores the vulnerability of the kingdom's most critical oil corridor.

Stretching 1,200 kilometers from Saudi Arabia's eastern oil fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, the pipeline serves as a vital overland lifeline designed specifically to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, where ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has severely constricted maritime shipping.

The latest assault follows major disruptions in September 2026, when coordinated drone strikes forced a temporary shutdown of the pipeline and sent global crude prices surging.

Although OPEC crude production recently recovered to roughly 90 percent of its pre-war level—climbing by 1.38 million barrels per day in October to reach 22.87 million barrels per day—global energy markets remain acutely sensitive to any physical threat directed at export infrastructure outside the Persian Gulf.

Intelligence assessments and official investigations attribute these attacks directly to Iranian operatives working alongside Iran-backed regional proxies, rather than any domestic or Western actors.

According to an Iraqi government investigation into the September strikes, operatives from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps crossed illegally into southern Iraq's Maysan province, where they assembled and launched more than 15 explosive-laden drones before retreating back into Iran.

While an umbrella coalition of Iran-aligned Iraqi militias formally denied carrying out the operation, Iraqi officials confirmed that local cells inside the country provided logistical support and facilitated the border crossings.

In addition to direct Iranian involvement from Iraqi soil, defense analysts note that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has coordinated closely with Yemen's Houthi movement.

Houthi military spokespeople publicly claimed responsibility for the subsequent November strikes on the pipeline in the Medina region, framing the attacks as part of a broader campaign against Saudi energy assets.

Launching drone assaults from southern Iraq and Yemen allows Tehran to strike deep inside Saudi territory from multiple angles while attempting to preserve a degree of plausible deniability. However, the strategy has triggered significant diplomatic and security fallout in Baghdad.

Following its investigation confirming that the September attack originated within its borders, the Iraqi government condemned the strikes, dismissed senior military and police commanders in Maysan province, and shut down two border crossings with Iran in an effort to prevent further unauthorized launches.

Sources and Further Reading:

Institute for the Study of War - Iran Update, November 12, 2026: https://understandingwar.org

"Saudi pipeline that bypasses Hormuz comes under attack, raising stakes for oil prices "

https://www.google.com/search?q=Saudi+pipeline+that+bypasses+Hormuz+comes+under+attack%2C+raising+stakes+for+oil+prices&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new

"FAA to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control by 2028 – " 💾😁😆

The FAA is still using

floppy 💾 discs ??!! 😜 😆😁

https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-11-10-faa-phase-out-floppy-disks-air-traffic-control.html?utm_source=naturalnews.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=nn-home&utm_content=nn-posts-home

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Fwd: You Can't Make This Up : One of the Lowest Ranked Soldiers Rebukes the Highest in Command & Gets Commended for it

The Unlikely Salute: How a Junior Sentinel Reprimanded the Nation's Top Defense Chief and Gets Commended for it !

The polished marble of Arlington National Cemetery gleamed under the crisp autumn light as the steady, deliberate footsteps of the sentinel echoed across the plaza. For Specialist Brian Iglesias, an elite infantryman of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment—the storied Old Guard—the mission was absolute and unchanging. To him, the rank on a person's collar, the prestige of their office, or the power they wielded outside those hallowed grounds meant nothing. Here, the sacred silence of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reigned supreme, demanding absolute reverence for the fallen who gave everything.

As an official delegation approached the monument, a group paused by the barrier to take photographs. Among them was Pete Hegseth, the civilian Secretary of Defense—the supreme leader of the United States Armed Forces, outranking every general, admiral, and soldier in uniform, though his own past military service had concluded at the rank of Major. Amidst the solemn quiet, voices drifted across the hallowed stones, breaking the strict protocol of silence required at the shrine.

Instantly, the sentinel's training took over. Without a flicker of hesitation, Iglesias executed a sharp pivot, locked his eyes forward, and delivered a booming, uncompromising reprimand that pierced the air:

"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."

A hush fell over the plaza. The man who held the highest authority over the nation's 1.3 million active-duty service members had just been publicly called to order by a junior enlisted specialist. In many organizations, such a rebuke from a subordinate might spell career disaster. But in the proud, unyielding tradition of the Old Guard, standards are paramount. Rather than taking offense or pulling rank, Hegseth recognized the absolute integrity of the moment. He understood that the sentinels protect a dignity far greater than any cabinet post or political title.

A day later, Hegseth invited Specialist Iglesias to the Pentagon, not for a reprimand, but to present him with the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Sharing the moment online, Hegseth captured the spirit of the day with a simple, resounding endorsement: "We love soldiers. We love standards. Well done, Specialist. Carry on Patriots."

It is a striking modern testament to an enduring American ideal: that while civilian leaders hold the highest seats of power, the truest strength of the military lies in the unwavering discipline of those who guard its most sacred trusts, treating every visitor—from a weary tourist to the Secretary of Defense himself—with the exact same unyielding standard of respect.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

2 dead ✝️🙏 "Deadly Brooklyn Building Collapse Prompts Massive Multi-Day Rescue Effort "

A devastating three-story mixed-use building collapse in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2026, left at least two people dead and 17 others injured.

Among the injured were seven children and a firefighter, as emergency crews launched an urgent, ongoing search through precarious wreckage for any remaining trapped victims.

The disaster struck around 4:01 p.m. EST at 1321 Flatbush Avenue, near the intersection of Bedford and Newkirk Avenues. The structure, which housed a ground-floor business with residential apartments above, suddenly toppled into an adjacent open excavation pit at 2625 Bedford Avenue.

The force of the collapse also sheared away the exterior wall of an adjoining corner building at 1323 Flatbush Avenue, leaving interior bedrooms and closets exposed to the street.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore confirmed the two fatalities, though authorities have not yet specified whether any children are among the deceased.

Of the 17 individuals treated for injuries, four were listed in critical condition, 12 were in stable condition, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. In response to the crisis, more than 250 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel deployed to the scene.

Assisted by search dogs and drones, responders began carefully digging by hand through unstable void spaces. Their efforts yielded dramatic rescues into the evening hours, including pulling a pregnant woman alive from the debris more than two hours after the initial collapse.

Investigators are closely examining active construction work next door as a potential factor in the tragedy. According to NYC Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, workers were actively excavating the neighboring empty lot at the time the building fell.

Meanwhile, FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito warned that the partially damaged adjacent building creates severe secondary collapse risks, making the site highly unstable.

Because of these hazardous conditions, rescue and recovery operations are expected to continue for several days. To assist displaced residents and affected families, New York City Emergency Management opened an emergency service center at the local Flatbush YMCA.

Sources

"Massive NYC building collapse leaves at least 2 dead, over a dozen injured — including 7 kids — as FDNY searches through rubble"

[New York Post](https://nypost.com "New York Post Brooklyn building collapse Nov 11 2026")

[ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com "ABC7NY Flatbush partial building collapse")

https://www.google.com/search?q=Massive+NYC+building+collapse+leaves+at+least+2+dead%2C+over+a+dozen+injured+%E2%80%94+including+7+kids+%E2%80%94+as+FDNY+searches+through+rubble%0ABy+Steven+Vago%2C+&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new

Rightly so: Pete Hegseth & His Staff REBUKED by Guard For Laughing After Solemn Veterans Day ceremony -

I'm a trump supporter and Hegseth as well, in general, but both of them have been kind of loosey-goosey lately.

I hope they get their act together quickly..

Following the impromptu photoshoot, the group of Pentagon staffers began walking away from the memorial when laughter rang out from the cadre.

'All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!' a US Army sentinel guarding the tomb yelled at the group after hearing their giggling.

Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement to the Daily Mail:

"While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.'"

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16285419/Pete-Hegseth-crew-screamed-soldier-laughing-solemn-Veterans-Day-memorial.html

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Disruption at the Tomb:

Defense Secretary Reprimanded at Arlington National Cemetery

During a solemn Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, a U.S. Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and several top aides.

Following the event, Hegseth and his entourage posed for photographs near the historic memorial before walking away while laughing and talking loudly.

In response to the noise, a sentinel from "The Old Guard" rebuked the group, demanding they maintain the respectful and silent atmosphere required at the sacred site.

The incident drew swift reactions from both the Pentagon and lawmakers. Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell defended the guard's actions, noting that the sentinel's reminder for proper decorum was entirely appropriate.

Meanwhile, the behavior of the Defense Secretary's party faced sharp criticism from political figures, including former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger and Democratic Representative Gwen Moore, who rebuked the group's conduct as inappropriate for the nation's top defense official.

Links:

Arlington National Cemetery Incident Report: https://apnews.com

https://www.google.com/search?q=Pete+Hegseth+and+his+staff+screamed+at+by+guard+for+laughing+during+solemn+Veterans+Day+ceremony&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new&fbs=ACAhTvwdifjn2dKXmjtOfBxVFl_knnWYU4MUFitX9-OI9PCrstF5yy19Wm0ChGF34ABShRjkw1U7ez9kCSZh64emjW4M1par59ofox2TjfHAC_aFupbZ_q5gvsgFpRiXjYBZTgqdTwtddzVSrxgcr0AwJ42LhUS9Hul4vSVCFhYTqcFvhtxH-n8OCH4rHSFkjDiRLGiwpd6qWdjQcTI0XpAt_ec0LI6iUkJjdk-sPUUmgQ5_irMYs0A&aep=10&ntc=1&sxsrf=AKL5yDhC7pUefeDm6_f4aY7Q9XdewiCDwQ%3A1794454482689&mstk=AUtExfBJFqm2uWipUBcmZgHzW8rpsRVBXMhRO1YzMtHbMnhQmgcDEtM_Av1bFwaWEI1s8A_K0bQsYvCM4dYRrXnDRpY-pbklLAR59pcun3eczeFWtiWdWGmvKvziz9d6-wnnkqPlQzqAOAbaFCkPd2TcVQLMUWxZvRgwLyvY-eSvJMoG_9uIxD3SOwUF_t4G2HIiWDHzULAI4xZQtFDEaZmGGCtsn0wJ6c-PkiuXCWVL_g8xlQrzVFprXo8V-B6wS1IxC0v8J8yVUevjokUY11Dlf1B1ZD6V1fiW0ttBqpQMyLic1fbM1Ve-CTZkPXt5Wo2bnW55GLWv_0dR-w&csuir=1&aioh=3&mtid=1DP1asC5CK-JzMsPwqrvkQQ&udm=50

American Alex Mercurio, 21, will spend the next 18 years in prison: he pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack -

Foiled Terror Plot Ends in 18-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Idaho Man

Alexander Scott Mercurio, a 21-year-old resident of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, will spend the next 18 years in a federal prison followed by the rest of his life on supervised release.

U.S. District Judge David C. Nye handed down the sentence after an FBI investigation uncovered that Mercurio had pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to attack local churches in the terrorist group's name.

Mercurio pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Court records reveal that he intended to carry out a mass-casualty strike on Coeur d'Alene churches on April 7, 2024. His operational plan included initially attacking his own father to obtain access to firearms for the assault.

Law enforcement intervened before the violence could occur. After Mercurio recorded a pledge of allegiance to ISIS, the FBI apprehended him on April 6, 2024, just one day before the scheduled attack. A subsequent search of his home yielded weapons, tactical gear, and ISIS-related materials, bringing a swift end to the domestic terror plot.

Sources and Links

U.S. Department of Justice Press Release: https://justice.gov

U.S. Attorney's Office District of Idaho Release: https://justice.gov

https://www.google.com/search?q=Alexander+Mercurio%2C+21%2C+will+spend+the+next+18+years+in+a+federal+prison+and+the+rest+of+his+life+on+supervised+release+after+an+FBI+investigation+found+that+he+had+pledged+allegiance+to+ISIS+and+planned+to+attack+churches+in+the+terrorist+group%27s+name&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new

🙏✝️Steadfast Unto Death: The Martyrdom of Milad Malak in Libya

"Young Christian man killed by ISIS in Libya after refusing to deny Jesus "

In a tragic echo of past atrocities against religious minorities in North Africa, a 20-year-old Egyptian Coptic Christian named Milad Malak was kidnapped and killed by Islamic State militants in Libya after refusing to renounce his Christian faith.

Malak, who faithfully served as a deacon at a Coptic church in his home village of Sebarbay in Egypt's Gharbia governorate, had traveled to the Libyan coastal city of Zliten on September 2, 2026.

Seeking better employment opportunities amid ongoing economic challenges in Egypt, he made the journey alongside two Muslim friends from his village, sharing lodging with other Egyptian migrant workers.

The ordeal began on the morning of October 4, 2026, when ISIS militants raided their residence and abducted Malak along with his two friends.

During their captivity, the men were subjected to severe abuse while the captors demanded ransom payments for their release. According to Malak's sister, Madonna Malek, his family paid a ransom, and the families of his two Muslim friends paid $4,700.

However, while the two Muslim friends were eventually released and later hospitalized in Egypt to recover from their injuries, the militants refused to free Malak solely because he was the only Christian in the group.

Accounts from the freed friends, as reported by advocacy groups Open Doors and International Christian Concern, reveal the extraordinary courage Malak displayed during his final days.

Militants tortured the young deacon for several days and repeatedly threatened his life in an effort to force him to abandon Christianity and convert to Islam. Malak steadfastly refused every demand, reportedly declaring to his captors that he would never deny Jesus Christ, even if they cut him into pieces.

Following his execution in early October, his family learned of his martyrdom through his released friends and appealed to the Egyptian government to help recover his body. His remains were returned to Egypt several weeks later, where relatives and his grieving community gathered to honor and mourn him on October 28, 2026.

Malak's death highlights the ongoing dangers faced by believers in the region. Libya currently ranks ninth on the Open Doors World Watch List of countries where Christians endure the most severe persecution.

Advocacy organizations have drawn poignant parallels between Malak's sacrifice and the February 2015 mass execution of 20 Egyptian Coptic Christians and one Ghanaian believer by ISIS militants on a Libyan beach, reminding the world of the enduring cost of discipleship in hostile lands.

A Prayer for the Persecutors, the Departed, and the Grieving

Heavenly Father, we lift up the soul of Your faithful servant and martyr, Milad Malak. We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul, trusting in Your promises that those who remain faithful unto death receive the crown of life and rest safely in Your eternal presence.

Lord, we ask that You wrap Your loving arms around his grieving family and community. Pour out Your divine comfort upon them, easing their sorrow with the unshakable peace and assurance that Milad is saved, victorious, and rejoicing with You in Heaven.

Finally, Lord, in obedience to Your command to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, we pray for the militants who committed this act. Soften their hardened hearts, open their spiritual eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and bring them to genuine repentance so that they may turn to Jesus Christ, accept Him as their Lord and Savior, and be redeemed by Your boundless grace. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

Sources and Links

The Christian Post Report: https://christianpost.com

Open Doors Official Website: https://opendoors.org

International Christian Concern Official Website: https://persecution.org

https://www.google.com/search?q=Young+Christian+man+killed+by+ISIS+in+Libya+after+refusing+to+deny+Jesus%0ABy+Anugrah+Kumar%2C+Christian+Post+Contributor%0AMonday%2C+November+09%2C+2026&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new

Joe Biden Gets Pelted With Milk 🥛 at a Strange Award Ceremony for his son Hunter in Ireland 😄😃😀

Everything about this whole story is bizarre and weird. first of all the fact that Hunter Biden is getting an award of about kind, but of course it's from a far left Lefty institution, so it really is meaningless, sort of the way the Nobel Peace Prize has become ( as an aside I wish Trump would stop obsessing about getting it) ...

and then the fact that they throw milk or pour milk on him? I'm not sure how that works... I don't know how you "throw" milk, but whatever the case may be, he apparently got some milk on him. Aww, poor Joe 😀😃😄

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During a surprise visit to Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, former U.S. President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden were targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who hurled milk cartons and other projectiles at their motorcade.

The Bidens were on campus to watch their son, Hunter Biden, receive the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse from the College Historical Society, the world's oldest undergraduate student debating society.

As the family exited the Exam Hall, dozens of protesters waving Palestinian flags surrounded their security detail, chanting slogans to criticize the former administration's foreign policy and support for Israel during the war in Gaza.

Security personnel used black umbrellas to shield the family as they entered their vehicle, while officers from An Garda Síochána intervened, deployed pepper spray, and arrested three men in connection with the disruption. The Biden family departed safely without physical injury.

The decision to honor Hunter Biden struck many observers as surprising or even satirical, given his history of federal gun and tax convictions, leaked laptop scandals, and controversial public statements.

However, the award is a real, long-standing distinction presented by the student society, commonly known as The Hist.

Founded in 1770, the organization has previously awarded its Gold Medal to prominent figures across culture and politics, including Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof, Patti Smith, Julian Assange, and former Irish President Michael D. Higgins.

According to the society, Hunter Biden was selected for speaking candidly about his struggles with substance abuse and recovery despite intense media scrutiny, as well as for his recent commentary on American politics and media.

During his acceptance speech, Hunter Biden directly addressed the backlash, speaking about living in an era of political bullying and thanking his father for supporting him through addiction.

The contrast between the student society honoring the Biden family and the campus protesters pelting them with milk highlights the complex political landscape at Trinity College Dublin.

While the university has an active progressive student body—exemplified by the Trinity College Dublin Students' Union, whose 2024 encampments pushed the school to commit to divestment from Israeli companies—the institution itself cannot be summed up by a single political label.

The Hist operates independently of both the university administration and the activist student union, regularly inviting guests across the political spectrum to spark debate, from progressive figures like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Irish center-right ministers like Mary Harney and Paschal Donohoe.

Furthermore, Trinity was founded in 1592 as a conservative, establishment institution and counts Edmund Burke, the philosophical founder of modern conservatism, among its most famous alumni.

Ultimately, the events in Dublin reflected a uniquely Irish political environment, where progressive student activism, independent debating traditions, and center-right mainstream politics intersect in ways that do not neatly mirror the partisan divides of the United States.

Sources and Links:

The New York Times: https://nytimes.com

Newsweek Video Report: https://facebook.com

The University Times: https://universitytimes.ie

College Historical Society: https://thehist.com

Trinity College Dublin Students' Union: https://tcdsu.org

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Imprecatory 🙏" 7 illegal aliens and 7 others charged after horrific deaths of 7 migrants, including a child " | Blaze Media

"by allegedly orchestrating this deadly human smuggling scheme, these defendants showed no regard for the value of human life and put people in harm’s way to pad their own pockets," read a statement from Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva.

"Seven people are dead as the result of another callous alien smuggling scheme," read a statement from U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons. "To those alien smuggling organizations like the one responsible for these seven deaths, your date with American justice will come, and when it does, we will hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

https://www.theblaze.com/news/illegal-aliens-deaths-shipping-container