U.S. applies pressure on China in key maritime straits before Xi summit

U.S. applies pressure on China in key maritime straits before Xi summit

Special to WorldTribune, April 23, 2026 Real World News By Geostrategy-Direct, April 21, 2026 By Richard Fisher As President Donald Trump approaches his May summit with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Secretary General Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader is likely acutely aware that for his second term, Trump is targeting key maritime straits to gain strategic […]

Manufactured hate: DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center

Manufactured hate: DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center

by WorldTribune Staff, April 22, 2026 Non-AI Real World News The Southern Poverty Law Center had been indicted in Alabama on federal charges which accuse the leftist organization of paying individuals in groups such as the Ku Klux Klan to “stoke racial hatred.” An Alabama grand jury returned an indictment on April 21 with 11 […]

Report: Intel agencies suppressed CCP 2020 election operations against Trump, whistleblower says

Report: Intel agencies suppressed CCP 2020 election operations against Trump, whistleblower says

by WorldTribune Staff, April 21, 2026 Non-AI Real World News U.S. intelligence agencies suppressed information that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was running election interference operations against President Donald Trump in 2020, investigative reporter Catherine Herridge posted to X on Tuesday, citing a whistleblower’s complaint. “The CIA, then led by Director Gina Haspel, would not […]

‘According to people familiar with the matter’: BS as journalism thrives in TDS era

‘According to people familiar with the matter’: BS as journalism thrives in TDS era

Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, April 20, 2026 Non-AI Real World News In a Saturday article titled “Behind Trump’s Public Bravado on the War, He Grapples With His Own Fears”, the Wall Street Journal characterized President Donald Trump as the “chest-thumping president” who amid the Iran war “sometimes loses focus, spending time on the details of […]

U.S. military tightens screws on international blockade of Iran

U.S. military tightens screws on international blockade of Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, April 19, 2026 Non-AI Real World News The Iran regime, in its post-Khamenei phase, is apparently still intent on testing the word of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump last week ordered the U.S. Navy to implement a targeted blockade of all Iranian ports on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, rather […]

Strait of Hormuz reopens as U.S. blockade of Iran goes global; Trump warns Israel; Oil prices drop

Strait of Hormuz reopens as U.S. blockade of Iran goes global; Trump warns Israel; Oil prices drop

by WorldTribune Staff, April 17, 2026 Non-AI Real World News Iran’s foreign minister announced on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all commercial ships — as President Trump announced that the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports would remain in place until Teheran signs an agreement ending […]

President Trump aims for ‘lasting peace’ between Iran-dominated Lebanon and Israel

President Trump aims for ‘lasting peace’ between Iran-dominated Lebanon and Israel

by WorldTribune Staff, April 16, 2026 Non-AI Real World News President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire Thursday and said he had invited the leaders of both nations to Washington for the “first meaningful” peace talks between the often-at-war foes in more than 40 years. Weakened by U.S. […]

Trump-Xi deal? U.S. carrier thwarted attack by China-supplied anti-ship missiles

Trump-Xi deal? U.S. carrier thwarted attack by China-supplied anti-ship missiles

Special to WorldTribune, April 15, 2026 Real World News By Geostrategy-Direct, April 14, 2026 By Richard Fisher Amid numerous reports, and apparent government intelligence findings that China has recently supplied weapons to Iran and was on the verge of sending more, President Trump has engaged in a personal pressure campaign against China, for which he […]

Silence from media as DNI documents reveal ‘Deep State’ role in Trump impeachment

Silence from media as DNI documents reveal ‘Deep State’ role in Trump impeachment

by WorldTribune Staff, April 14, 2026 Non-AI Real World News Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Monday released never-before-seen documents exposing what she said was a coordinated effort by elements within the Intelligence Community, including a former inspector general, to manufacture a conspiracy that was used by Democrats as the basis to impeach […]

Strait of America? CENTCOM plays Trump card, as blockade begins

Strait of America? CENTCOM plays Trump card, as blockade begins

by WorldTribune Staff, April 13, 2026 Non-AI Real World News U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday began the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (Strait of America?) hours after President Donald Trump issued the orders. “The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, […]