Globalism / Great Reset –
A powerful but little-known UN agency is quietly plotting to impose global taxes on international maritime shipping under the guise of fighting CO2 emissions and “climate change.” Americans are expected to pay the bulk of the financial costs. But all of humanity will bear the brunt of an empowered UN.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) scheme to tax shipping, originally backed by the Biden administration, would give the UN unprecedented power to raise money on its own. It will also lead to soaring costs for U.S. consumers while transforming the nature of the UN forever.
There are several more rounds of negotiations to be finalized. But if all goes according to plan, the UN could be vacuuming up billions of dollars each week by 2027.
The taxation plot comes as the UN’s “World Court,” known officially as the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is preparing to rule on the supposed “legal obligations” of governments with respect to “climate change.” UN officials are calling the case the most important in history.
OBSERVATION - The article notes, the UN’s inability to tax has been a major check on its power to control the world, and efforts have been ongoing over the past decade for them to weasel something in, to put the nose of the camel under the tent, so to speak.
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The British government plans to approve experiments that seek ways to dim sunlight and deflect it away from the Earth in an effort to tackle so-called “runaway climate change.”
The new plan comes with a host of possible climate control options pending government approval, The Telegraph reported.
These options include injecting aerosols into the atmosphere and brightening clouds to reflect sunlight back into space.
ARIA, the government’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency, has £50 million set aside for projects, which will be announced in the coming weeks.
OBSERVATION - The level of stupid is incredible in this approach. What is absent is the FACT that plants - ie food - will be very negatively impacted. Or perhaps the loss of food production is a desired byproduct of the experiment as well, given the globalists dream of reducing the global population by billions.
Taking a hint from history, the year 1816 is known as the Year Without a Summer because of severe climate abnormalities that caused average global temperatures to decrease by 0.4–0.7 °C. Summer temperatures in Europe were the coldest of any on record between 1766 and 2000, resulting in crop failures and major food shortages across the Northern Hemisphere. Evidence suggests that the anomaly was predominantly a volcanic winter event caused by the massive 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in April in modern-day Indonesia.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Threat Level - ADVISORY - up dated Jan 19, 2025
May Day - May 1st
With the weekend approaching, there continue to be minor protests covering a wide range of grievances across the country. As in the past, there is no evidence of significant violence or vandalism, though localized incidents can occur. Be situationally aware.
Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Apr 21, 2025
- Potential for soon direct conflict with Iran could activate cells in the US.
(FO) DOJ INDICTS FIRST TDA LEADER ON TERRORISM CHARGES: The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed charges against a high-ranking Tren de Aragua (TdA) member, including conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
An Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) official said the FBI assessed that Venezuelan government officials will likely leverage TdA contacts in the U.S. to threaten, abduct, or kill Venezuelan nationals critical of the Venezuelan government in the next six to 18 months.
Illegal Immigration –
On Monday, DOJ officials unsealed indictments against 27 current or former members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang. Officials report that 21 of the 27 indicted gang members are currently in federal custody.
‘As alleged, Tren de Aragua is not just a street gang - it is a highly structured terrorist organization that has destroyed American families with brutal violence, engaged in human trafficking, and spread deadly drugs through our communities,’ U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a written statement. ‘Today’s indictments and arrests span three states and will devastate TdA’s infrastructure as we work to completely dismantle and purge this organization from our country.’
The RICO charge allows the feds to treat the gang as a high-level racketeering organization. Instead of merely pursuing individuals (often low-level lackeys), it can target and dismantle the gang itself by freezing leaders’ assets and charging anyone connected to the gang’s activities.
https://notthebee.com/article/the-doj-is-pursuing-rico-charges-against-venezuelan-tda-members
OBSERVATION - Pending the flood of hand wringing leftist lawyers in 3……2……1…..
Russia -
Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
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Russia’s Shoigu claims EU peacekeepers in Ukraine could trigger World War III—and calls Ukraine “our historical territory.”
Russia wants full control over Ukraine, no interference from Europe, and a clear path to rearm and try again.
Russian Personnel Issues –-
The Kremlin appears to be increasingly concerned with the Russian military’s ability to retain forces in the event of demobilization following a ceasefire or a negotiated peace.
Russian milbloggers expressed doubts that the Russian MoD will be able to retain the current size of the Russian military if the Russian MoD does not promise — and honor — increased financial benefits.
Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST – Fair, temps 50 - 80s with cooling trend towards the end of the period..
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Overnight, Russia launched a massive combined air attack on Ukraine using drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Kyiv faced one of the largest attacks to date: 10 killed, over 100 injured, homes and cars on fire. A North Korean KN-23 ballistic missile reportedly struck a residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district. Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, and Pavlohrad were also hit.
Shot down:
7/11 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
31/37 Kh-101 cruise missiles
0/6 Iskander-K cruise missiles
6/12 Kalibr cruise missiles
4/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
132/145 Shahed drones (64 shot down, 68 lost in location)
Kyiv was hit hard by the combination of missiles and drones.
Kharkiv was hit with 14 drone strikes and 10 missiles, according to Mayor Terekhov. Industrial sites were damaged, along with apartment buildings, a clinic, a school, and a hotel complex.
Kh-101/Kh-55 cruise missile launches were detected from Russian Tu-95MS “Bear” long-range strategic bombers over the Saratov Oblast of Southwestern Russia, while 3M54-1 “Kalibr” cruise missile launches were detected from Russian naval ships in the Black Sea
Russian losses per 24/04/25 reported by the Ukrainian general staff
+1080 men
+3 tanks
+5 AFVs
+49 artillery
+1 MLRS
Pokrovsk axis (Formerly Ocheretyne) -
Russian Ministry of Defense claims full occupation of Bohdanivka village of Donetsk region of Ukraine
Summary —
Overnight was one of the largest missile / drone attacks on Ukraine since the start of the war. Important to note that Russia risked deploying missile vessels into the Black Sea in substantial force in well over a year, challenging Ukraine’s control and neutering of the Black Sea fleet. Uncertain if this level of attack was in retribution to Ukraines destruction of the 51st GRAU arsenal, but is certainly fits into the recent attacks designed to bring terror to civilians and attempt to demoralize the nation in the face of US reluctance to continue support to Ukraine’s war efforts and bolster Russia’s effort to rekindle offensive actions at the front.
Speaking of the front, Russian losses suggest action continued to be generally moderate. Ukraine though continued to report moderately high numbers of ground attacks - though these attacks are not broken out by size of the attack and in many cases reflect small, company size or smaller assaults.
Russia continues to masterfully pull the strings of Europe and the US in causing dissension and confusion in support of Ukraine. Not since the beginning of the war has Russia been able to maintain such a large initiative to control the information battlefield.
Ukraine’s refusal to accept any ceding of Crimea to Russia may move them closer to attempting to destroy the Kerch Bridge. Such an action may well generate another massive attack by Russia, but more so, seriously hurt it economically and militarily as they would struggle to supply the basic needs of citizens in Crimea as well as get war supplies to the southern front. Recent Ukraine reported Ukraine strikes may be targeting Russian air defense radars and systems again, making the bridge vulnerable. Last nights attack may also give Ukraine more leverage to get their hands on the German heavy cruise missiles that have the punch to take the bridge out.
Pakistan / India – Threat Level - WATCH, April 23, 2025
PM Narendra Modi has said India will punish “every terrorist and their backers” following an attack that killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir The country has closed its main border crossing with Pakistan, expelled its military diplomats and suspended a landmark water-sharing treaty - Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack
There’s been no official confirmation yet on who carried out the atrocity but some media reports say an offshoot of Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba may have claimed responsibility
Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan in its entirety, has been a flashpoint for decades. Indian-administered Kashmir has seen a decades-long insurgency which has claimed thousands of lives - but attacks on tourists have been rare
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Measures India announced against Pakistan.
- Suspension of the landmark Indus Waters Treaty which allowed for the sharing of river waters between the neighbours
- Shutting of a key border crossing with Pakistan that allowed for the movement of people and goods
- Suspension of all visa services for Pakistani nationals
- Declaring military advisers in the Pakistani high commission in Delhi as ‘persona non grata’, ordering them to leave within a week
- Reducing the number of Pakistani diplomats in India to 30 from 55 from 1 May.
In response, Pakistan has hit back with an almost identical set of reciprocal measures against Delhi:
- Rejection of India’s suspension of the water treaty, saying any attempt to stop or divert the water “will be considered as an Act of War”
- Suspension of all visas issued to Indian nationals under an exemption scheme with immediate effect
- Suspension of all bilateral agreements with India
- Reduction in the number of diplomats in the Indian high commission in Islamabad to 30
- Closure of Wagah border with immediate effect
- Closure of Pakistani air space to all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines
- Suspension of all trade with India
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India suspended Indus Waters Treaty (signed in 1960)
Reportedly 80% of Pakistan’s cultivated land—about 16 million hectares—relies on water from the Indus system.
Pakistan threatening to destroy Indian dams to resume the flow of water - even if it takes nuclear warheads.
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Movement of surveillance aircraft of Pakistan Airforce, is just seen in the airspace of Pakistan.
According to sources, there is also fear of LoC violation by India, tonight.
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Pakistan announces live-fire naval drills in the Arabian Sea near the maritime border with India
OVERALL OBSERVATION -
There may be cross border action by India targeting terrorist bases. It is assumed that these terrorists are receiving covert aid by the Pakistani govt. Recent statements by high ranking Pakistani military leaders also show an inclination towards jihad against India.
Of critical concern is the escalation of any fighting to the level of using nuclear weapons. Both nations gained nuclear weapons in 1999, and since then there have been five cross-border clashes, four of which were skirmishes in disputed territory. Pakistan is the only state with a first use policy but limits it to imminent nuclear attack and a failure to repel an invasion.
In this current crisis, Pakistan has threatened the use of nukes over water cutoffs by India.
Military comparisons show India to be significantly more powerful than Pakistan, both in size of military as well as equipment. India has a big advantage on the land, sea and air. India has been deep into a modernization program to counter Chinese threats along the border and has grown in size over the past decade. Pakistan’s military equipment may well have degraded over time with older equipment being retained and newer equipment in short supply. The influx of Taliban supporting tribes along the border with Afghanistan have shifted a lot of the military thought of Pakistan as well as sucked away a lot of funding for military maintenance and improvement.
Action indicators are fuzzy at the moment as there are no good, confirmed reports of significant military movement towards the disputed area. At current, some of the reported actions could be considered at the chest beating level. Of near term concern is the inclination of Pakistani military leaders to go to war, and the civilian govt needing the military support to stay in power may go along with them.
ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025
Key overnight developments -
- Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. At 10am, sirens sound across Israel, prompting everyone to stand in silence for one minute, in memory of the six million Jews murdered in Holocaust.
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On the streets of Gaza, more and more Palestinians are expressing open defiance against the armed group that’s ruled the strip for almost 20 years.
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Mahmoud Abbas unloads on Hamas:
“Sons of dogs—hand over the hostages!”
In a rare public rebuke, Abbas demands Hamas release captives, disarm, and cede control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
He also slammed Hamas for giving Israel the excuse to “destroy Gaza” and warned of a “new Nakba.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
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IAF continued to make targeted, drone strikes across the territory
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——— SYRIA / HEZBOLLAH / IRAN———————————-
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
US airstrikes continue
——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-
Israel is judging just how much more pressure to place on Hamas to extract the largest number of hostages before Hamas completely rejects any offer. There is some thought that Israel’s planning is based on the knowledge that Hamas afterwards will become increasingly resistant to further releases unless its outrageous demands are met. At which time, with a many of the hostages released as possible, Israel will bring the final hammer down.
The weakness of Hamas is being reflected by the ‘courage’ of Abbas to speak out. He talks tough only when things are going his way and not when his position is on the line. Increased protests against Hamas is another indicator. I’ve noted protests in the past - but they have ebbed and flowed based on Hamas repression and murder of leaders. Those efforts apparently have not suppressed hostile Gazan reaction - especially with the ongoing Israeli squeeze play.
Hezbollah leadership and activities are still being targeted in Lebanon with drone strikes. Otherwise things are relatively stable.
Iran - clock continues to tick.
Iran –
Threat Level - WARNING Apr 24, 2025
- May 5th - projected end of negotiation window Perhaps extended to May 16th due to Trump visit to the region.
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Iran has agreed to allow an IAEA technical team into the country in the coming days to discuss reinstalling surveillance cameras at its nuclear sites, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed.
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Iran is reinforcing two underground tunnel complexes tied to its main nuclear site, possibly preparing them for use as nuclear facilities, according to satellite images reviewed by the Institute for Science and International Security.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran can have a civil nuclear program to produce energy if they import enriched material.
“We do not want to see war. This is not a president that campaigned on starting wars. And as he said very clearly, Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon and he reserves every right to prevent that from happening, but he would prefer it not happen. He would prefer that there not be a need to resort to military force, either by us or anybody else. He would prefer that it’d be something that we can negotiate.”
He added: “The Iranians have shown a willingness to talk. We’re going to talk to them. If Iran wants a civil nuclear program, they can have one just like many other countries in the world have one. That is, they import enriched material.”
The U.S. has proposal was rejected according to senior Iranian official Ali Shamkhani.
OBSERVATION - The negotiations ‘dance’ continues but as Iran continues to reject US offers, they come dangerously closer to reaching the unstated red line on not willing to negotiate in an honest manner. Rubio’s statement above indicates that to some degree. Rubio is a war hawk towards Iran.
Iranian attempts to reinforce significant underground facilities has worked to help US warplanes to identify critical targets. Those entrance works are soft when compared to the big bunker busters the US has. Destroy the relatively shallow access tunnels and the collateral damage to deeper areas also occurs.
Currently, some view the identified sites as potential enriched uranium storage and centrifuge storage sites.
JORDAN -
Jordan bans the Muslim Brotherhood from operating in the country’s territory
Jordan announced a move to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood movement in the country following the exposure of the terrorist cell operating in the kingdom. Police took over the movement’s offices.
The King of Jordan walks a fine line. Over the years, the popularity of islamic groups like Muslim Brotherhood has grown and threaten his kingdom, limiting his ability to take them out without stirring up public opposition.
Misc of Note –
I’m changing of my threat level notes on some categories to a similar scale used for like weather incidents Rough definitions I’m using as follows -
Threat Level - ADVISORY - Judging from sources that this category could develop into a serious incident
Threat Level - WATCH - Conditions are very ripe to develop into a situation that impacts the US. Could include small incidents occurring that could escalate into a major incident. Could changer to WARNING on short notice.
Threat Level - WARNING - Incident is either currently happening or expected to happen in the very near term.
I will continue to post the date I’ve reviewed the warning, just to keep me on track.