Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Chinese Illegal Immigrant Shipped Weapons From California To North Korea: DOJ
"A Chinese national illegally residing in Southern California was arrested on Dec. 3 for allegedly exporting firearms, ammunition, and other military items to North Korea._0.jpg)
According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), 41-year-old Shenghua Wen and his co-conspirators allegedly sent at least two shipments of the weapons inside shipping containers from Long Beach through Hong Kong to North Korea.
“During a series of Mirandized interviews, Wen admitted to exporting firearms and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of the North Korean government,” according to the affidavit filed on Nov. 26.
Wen, who arrived in the United States in 2012, has been living here illegally since overstaying his student visa, and is therefore prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition, according to court documents.
Law enforcement searched his home in Ontario, California, on Aug. 14 and seized two devices they say Wen had admitted were to be used militarily by North Korea, “a chemical threat identification device and a hand-held broadband receiver that detects eavesdropping devices.” On Sept. 6, authorities also seized about 50,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition that they alleged Wen intended to send to North Korea." ZH
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“During a series of Mirandized interviews, Wen admitted to exporting firearms and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of the North Korean government,” according to the affidavit filed on Nov. 26.
Wen, who arrived in the United States in 2012, has been living here illegally since overstaying his student visa, and is therefore prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition, according to court documents.
Law enforcement searched his home in Ontario, California, on Aug. 14 and seized two devices they say Wen had admitted were to be used militarily by North Korea, “a chemical threat identification device and a hand-held broadband receiver that detects eavesdropping devices.” On Sept. 6, authorities also seized about 50,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition that they alleged Wen intended to send to North Korea." ZH
Second Baltic Sea communications cable damaged
Russian warship fires signal flares at German helicopter over Baltic Sea
French Government Falls As PM Barnier Loses Confidence Vote
"French PM Barnier just lost a no-confidence vote (with 331 votes – 288 was needed) forcing his government’s resignation and Macron to appoint a new premier.
The debate before the vote was lively with RN’s Le Pen blasting Barnier’s budget and making it clear he was dead in the water.
“It’s the end of this ephemeral government,” Le Pen declares.
Much of her comments are focused on taxes in Barnier’s budget, saying it was “all about taxes, taxes and more taxes.”
“Where’s all the money? The French want to know,” she said.
On whether Macron should remain in office, Le Pen said that “it’s up to his conscience to decide whether he can sacrifice public action and the fate of France to his own pride.” InfoWars
“It’s the end of this ephemeral government,” Le Pen declares.
Much of her comments are focused on taxes in Barnier’s budget, saying it was “all about taxes, taxes and more taxes.”
“Where’s all the money? The French want to know,” she said.
On whether Macron should remain in office, Le Pen said that “it’s up to his conscience to decide whether he can sacrifice public action and the fate of France to his own pride.” InfoWars
Here's Why Georgia Chose Russia Over The EU
"Bordered by Russia to the north and Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan to the south, Georgia is taking a sharp turn towards Russia. The government suspended talks on accession to the European Union after the European Parliament resolution on Georgian election fraud. Georgians took to the streets and fierce protests are ongoing; however, looking at the results of the Georgian economy, many things become clear.
The Georgian Dream party has been ruling Georgia almost independently since 2016, although it has been involved in government since 2012, but then as part of a coalition. It is now facing strong unrest in the country after elections that have been allegedly rigged, at least according to the European Parliament. In response, the Georgian government has suspended the accession process to the European Union for four years.
Looking at the economic results, it must be admitted that during the Georgian Dream government, the country developed economically at a very high rate, one of the highest in the world. This year, according to the IMF’s October forecasts, it will see 7.6 percent GDP growth, which is the sixth-highest growth in the world. In 2023, only 11 countries developed faster than Georgia, including Georgia’s neighbor Armenia.
At the same time, Georgia’s most important export is not the famous Georgian wines, but transport equipment. Its foreign sales increased since 2016 from $151 million per year to $872 million in 2023. What’s more, counting the 12 months to the end of October 2024, it is already as much as $2.5 billion, or as much as 36.4 percent of Georgian exports — according to data from the Georgian Statistical Office.
When it comes to wine, Russia is also the largest recipient. In the 10 months of this year, out of the $237 million of wine exports, Russians bought $161 million. Interestingly, Poland is the second-largest recipient, but this means imports amounting to only $13 million.
As can be seen from the above, Georgia’s economy benefits from contacts with Russia. Economic links with the European Union are much smaller. Georgia is making money from the war in Ukraine, fueling one of the highest economic growth rates in the world." ZeroHedge
The Georgian Dream party has been ruling Georgia almost independently since 2016, although it has been involved in government since 2012, but then as part of a coalition. It is now facing strong unrest in the country after elections that have been allegedly rigged, at least according to the European Parliament. In response, the Georgian government has suspended the accession process to the European Union for four years.
At the same time, Georgia’s most important export is not the famous Georgian wines, but transport equipment. Its foreign sales increased since 2016 from $151 million per year to $872 million in 2023. What’s more, counting the 12 months to the end of October 2024, it is already as much as $2.5 billion, or as much as 36.4 percent of Georgian exports — according to data from the Georgian Statistical Office.
When it comes to wine, Russia is also the largest recipient. In the 10 months of this year, out of the $237 million of wine exports, Russians bought $161 million. Interestingly, Poland is the second-largest recipient, but this means imports amounting to only $13 million.
As can be seen from the above, Georgia’s economy benefits from contacts with Russia. Economic links with the European Union are much smaller. Georgia is making money from the war in Ukraine, fueling one of the highest economic growth rates in the world." ZeroHedge
NATO discussing ceasefire move for Ukraine
168 clashes on front lines in past day
"As many as 168 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front lines.
In the Kharkiv sector, seven enemy attacks were reported near Vovchansk, Vysoka Yaruha, and Hlyboke, where Russian forces actively used bomber aircraft.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 enemy assaults near Kucherivka, Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Pershotravneve, Zelenyi Hai, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 14 advances near Hrekivka, Druzheliubivka, Makiivka, Terny, and Zarichne but was repelled.
Four attacks were reported in the Toretsk sector, while in the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 41 assaults near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zhovte, Shevchenko, Pushkine, and Novopustynka. The heaviest fighting was concentrated near Lysivka and Pushkine.
In the Kurakhove sector, 41 enemy assaults were repelled, with Russian forces focusing on Sontsivka, Berestky, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Dachne, Romanivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, 19 assaults occurred near Zelene Pole, Novodarivka, Kostiantynopolske, and Sukhi Yaly.
No offensive operations were reported in the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, though Russian forces actively used aviation.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces launched five attacks but were met with strong resistance and suffered losses.
No signs of enemy offensive formations were detected in the Volyn and Polissia sectors.
Along the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian forces used artillery and aviation to target Ukrainian settlements from within Russian territory."
In the Kharkiv sector, seven enemy attacks were reported near Vovchansk, Vysoka Yaruha, and Hlyboke, where Russian forces actively used bomber aircraft.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 enemy assaults near Kucherivka, Synkivka, Petropavlivka, Pershotravneve, Zelenyi Hai, and Lozova.
Four attacks were reported in the Toretsk sector, while in the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 41 assaults near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zhovte, Shevchenko, Pushkine, and Novopustynka. The heaviest fighting was concentrated near Lysivka and Pushkine.
In the Kurakhove sector, 41 enemy assaults were repelled, with Russian forces focusing on Sontsivka, Berestky, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Dachne, Romanivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, 19 assaults occurred near Zelene Pole, Novodarivka, Kostiantynopolske, and Sukhi Yaly.
No offensive operations were reported in the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, though Russian forces actively used aviation.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces launched five attacks but were met with strong resistance and suffered losses.
No signs of enemy offensive formations were detected in the Volyn and Polissia sectors.
Along the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian forces used artillery and aviation to target Ukrainian settlements from within Russian territory."
Ukrin
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