Iran's NEW Terms. US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies

My fellow Duanians,

Alexander joined me today and we spoke about his impressions of the
1776 Law Conference and what happened there, as well as naturally more topics.

This is part 2

Russia Hits Odessa As Black Sea Standoff Risks Wider War

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/

North Korea-China bridge unused for over a decade is stirring

Pyongyang works on customs facilities for new trade corridor

KOHEI FUJIMURA August 11, 2026 04:56 JST

DANDONG, China -- A bridge between North Korea and China that has sat idle for more than 10 years is showing renewed signs of preparation for an opening that would mark another step toward warmer ties between the two countries.

The New Yalu River Bridge, a 3-kilometer-long suspension bridge that connects North Korea and the Chinese border city of Dandong, remains unopened despite having been completed in 2014.

But from the Chinese side, construction can be seen on the opposite bank.

A large-scale project started around the spring of 2025. A high-rise building was just bare concrete in October, but windowpanes were installed and painting had progressed as of late July of this year. New structures resembling bridge piers are also being built next to the bridge.

An analysis by website 38 North of satellite imagery indicates that warehouses and a customs ...

In the tiny country of Slovenia (ex-Yugoslavia), they want a referendum on NATO membership. Is this in the MSM? I doubt it.

https://voennoedelo.com/en/posts/id18714-slovenia-nato-referendum-debate-signals-alliance-crisis