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From CubaNet to ADN Cuba, some of the most widely cited “independent” Cuban media outlets in Western Corporate media are quietly funded by USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundation as part of a decades-long campaign to destabilize Cuba’s society by blaming all economic issues on socialism rather than on the US blockade in a push for regime change. The post Revealed: USAID, NED & Open Society Quietly Bankroll Cuba’s “Independent” Media In Push for Regime Change appeared first on MintPress News.

Following Nicholas Kristof’s report on sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons including the use of dogs to rape hostages as young as 13, the NYT’s Isabel Kershner, whose sons served in the Israeli military, revived unverified October 7 rape claims relying on Israeli government-linked source Cochav Elkayam-Levy, who was later accused in Israeli media of exaggeration and misinformation. The post As Evidence Mounts of Dogs Raping Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Prisons, NYT’s Isabel Kershner Revives Unverified October 7 Rape Narrative appeared first on MintPress News.

As reports emerge of direct Gulf involvement in strikes on Iran, Bahrain is escalating a sweeping anti-Shia crackdown — arresting clerics, revoking citizenships, and threatening dissidents with death sentences. The post From Bahrain to the UAE: Gulf States Expand Anti-Shia Crackdowns During Direct Strikes on Iran appeared first on MintPress News.

From destroying hundreds of Israeli Merkava tanks to Iron Dome systems, Hezbollah’s $50 FPV drones are inflicting massive losses on Israel using weapons so cheap and simple that military analysts now fear they are changing warfare forever. The post Hezbollah’s Cheap FPV Drones Are Making Israel’s High-Tech Military Obsolete appeared first on MintPress News.

As Washington shifts from threats to negotiations, Iran is signaling it no longer sees talks as credible. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains why Tehran is rejecting U.S. outreach — citing escalating attacks, deep mistrust, and even assassination threats against its negotiating team. The post Dr. Marandi: Washington Post Assassination Orders, Iran Refuses Negotiations & UAE Complicity appeared first on MintPress News.

Despite labeling the arrests of 27 individuals as part of an “Iran-linked terror threat”, UAE authorities have not brought terrorism charges — raising concerns that, in the context of the Iran war, the crackdown on dissent is targeting Shia communities under the guise of security. The post UAE Launches Muslim Shia Crackdown Under Cover of “Iran-Linked Terror” Claims appeared first on MintPress News.

As Western leaders claim to “liberate” Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-standing orientalist narratives that portray them as passive victims in need of saving, explains Iranian professor Dr. Setareh Sadeqi. The post Interview: Bombs in the Name of “Liberation”: Iranian Women Lead Resistance to U.S.-Israeli War appeared first on MintPress News.

Behind claims of neutrality, the UAE has emerged as a key player in the war on Iran — providing surveillance, hosting operations, enabling strikes from its bases and aiding Israeli false flags while portraying itself as a victim on the world stage The post Not Neutral: Inside The UAE’s Shadow Role In the US-Israeli War on Iran appeared first on MintPress News.

As the NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry are under growing scrutiny — not just for their play, but for links to Israeli drone technology and security firms tied to Israel’s military operations that are used to commit war crimes in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. The post From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has an Israel Problem appeared first on MintPress News.

As Israel fails to advance beyond a few kilometers into Lebanon, Bint Jbeil has become the latest battleground where resistance forces are exposing the limits of Israel’s military campaign –echoing the long standing “spider web” warning about Israel's fragility in prolonged war. The post The Battle for Bint Jbeil: Israel Revisits A Symbolic Defeat As Resistance Holds The Line appeared first on MintPress News.