My fellow Duranians.

Starting on a completely different format of topics, I´ve been aiming to speak to Larry for some time on how he actually joined the CIA and what led up to his career there.
Part 2 I´ll be going into why exactly he left and how it came to pass that he still worked as a contractor for "The Farm"

I am aware that many folks might also want to know about his life´s journey, so I would like to offer you an opportunity to post your questions here in the comment section.

Enjoy

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The Duran: Episode 961
France's Marine Le Pen Acquitted in Case Over Violating Hate Speech Laws
https://sputniknews.com/europe/202105041082797685-frances-marine-le-pen-acquitted-in-case-over-violating-hate-speech-laws/

Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor

The halt is due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s only export route, with crude accounting for roughly 50% of GDP

Kuwait exported zero barrels of crude oil last month, according to data from a shipping monitor, marking the first such halt since the 1991 Gulf War.

A major US ally hosting around 13,500 American troops and serving as a key regional logistics hub, Kuwait previously produced about 2.7 million barrels per day (bpd) and exported roughly 1.85 million bpd, with most shipments going to Asian markets including China, India, and South Korea.

On April 17, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declared force majeure, suspending exports after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was effectively halted amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran. Oil accounts for roughly 50% of Kuwait’s total GDP. Petroleum exports generate about 90% of the government’s budget.

As of early May 2026, Kuwait’s oil output ...