October Surprise 2016 - octobersurprise2016.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html October Surprise 2016 – Video Review: My Hypothesis: The FBI’s Trump – Russia investigations, including its code name, the “Crossfire Hurricane” was introduced by the Mossad mole, or more likely, moles, within the FBI upper echelons as the cover for their own operation. Who were they? Kash Patel: It  should not be that difficult to figure it out.  US strikes military targets on Kharg Island “Это не гроза…” — В РФ НАЧАЛОСЬ НЕЧТО СТРАШНОЕ! ВОЕННЫЙ ЗАВОД ВЗОРВАЛСЯ! НОЧНОЙ АД: ВЗРЫВЫ, СИРЕНЫ.. On the latest episode of the Potomac Watch podcast, @ElliotKaufman6 and Paul Gigot discuss Iran’s full rejection of Trump’s ultimatum. https://on.wsj.com/4ceYzb7 BREAKING: The U.S. strikes Kharg Island, critical to Iran’s oil industry, again ahead of Trump deadline, AP source says. From @WSJFreeExpression: @heymiller on a doubter turned believer; @robkhenderson on the replication crisis; and @MJ_Koch on the rescued airman. Plus, @matthennessey on the end of the GOP’s California dream. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-expression/steve-hilton-gets-the-nod-9ceeafc6?mod=e2tw #CIA #SouthCaucasus #WesternCulture South Caucasus Confederation: Potential and Hurdles Prompt: “The idea of the Confederation of the South Caucasus States, with the coordination of the foreign and the domestic policies within the Western – Middle Eastern cultures, to which they belong.” The idea of a Confederation of the South Caucasus—uniting Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia into a single geopolitical and economic bloc—is a fascinating thought experiment. It envisions transforming a historically fragmented, conflict-prone region into a unified bridge connecting Western and Middle Eastern spheres. While the concept holds immense theoretical promi x.com/ReutersOI/status/20414…Reuters Open Interest (ROI) (@ReutersOI)The Middle East energy shock may be something central banks Дагестан. На какие компенсации рассчитывать пострадавшим от наводнения DR Congo: Fighting between army and M23 rebels leave civilians at breaking point Expect gusty winds and cooler-than-average temperatures in #NYC. 🌬️ @GuyBrownWeather says gusts up to 30 mph could make it feel 5 to 10 degrees colder, with a freeze alert set to hit overnight. Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Manipur: BSF Jawan’s Kids Killed In Moirang Bombing? Rahul Gandhi Demands This From Indian PM Modi Resident doctors in England, demanding better pay and working conditions, launched a six-day strike after mediation talks with the government broke down https://reut.rs/4vcAPNu Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes http://reut.rs/4mg1dBT http://reut.rs/4mg1dBT Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban re-election bid ⚡️ Update: Vance meets Orban, vows support in election fight. “I want to help as much as I possibly can to Prime Minister (Viktor Orban) as he faces this election season,” U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in Budapest. https://kyivindependenm/vance-arrives-in-budapest-to-boost-orban-ahead-of-pivotal-election/ IRGC’s Ballistic Missiles In 99th Wave Of ‘True Promise’ Revenge On Cam After Iran’s Gas Hub Bombed Азербайджан стал оператором региональных процессов Aliyev meets Ivanishvili before leaving Georgia Aliyev meets Ivanishvili before leaving Georgia https://oc-media.org/aliyev-meets-ivanishvili-before-leaving-georgia/ США и Израиль атаковали иранский остров Харк – главный узел нефтяного экспорта страны https://smarturl.click/QbERq Экономическое сотрудничество в рамках ОТГ | Нападение на консульство в Стамбуле Nothreat partners with Azerbaijan’s National Airline to strengthen aviation cybersecurity Georgian Dream Expects ‘Delegation from U.S.’ in April Amid Ruling Party’s Hope for ‘Reset’ ⚡️Ukraine’s parliament attempts to unblock stalled IMF financing, votes on contentious tax bills. https://kyivindependenm/ukraines-parliament-set-to-vote-on-tax-bills-as-imf-financing-stalls/ After missing the official IMF deadline of March 31, Ukraine’s parliament will consider on April 7 bills to extend the military tax for three years after the war, introduce taxes on income from digital platforms, and impose levies on parcels — three out of four measures required to unlock the next tranche of the IMF’s program, scheduled for June this year. Rahm Emanuel makes case for change to a divided Democratic Party https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5818596-rahm-emanuel-democrats-critic/ Food price index rises as energy costs increase President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that THAAD systems could prevent Russian fighter aircraft from striking Ukraine with glide bombs and altogether strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. However, experts remain skeptical of such claims. https://kyivindependenm/ukraine-seeks-thaad-as-guarantee-but-analysts-see-limited-value/ “THAAD has no ability to engage fixed wing aircraft, it is solely an anti-ballistic missile system.” Colby Badhwar, a military analyst focusing on procurement, arms sales, and security assistance, told The Kyiv Independent. The #POWER: Dynamics and Players in the #SouthCaucasus x.com/OCMediaorg/sta… Aliyev’s Visit to Georgia gemini.google.com/share/2ea2cb4d… Azerbaijani President #IlhamAliyev’s sudden state visit to Tbilisi on April 6, 2026, serves as a masterclass in how modern diplomacy operates in the The #POWER: Dynamics and Players in the #SouthCaucasus Aliyev’s Visit to Georgia Azerbaijani President #IlhamAliyev’s sudden state visit to Tbilisi on April 6, 2026, serves as a masterclass in how modern diplomacy operates in the South Caucasus. Beneath the customary military honors and public handshakes lies a complex web of informal power structures, transactional security agreements, and shifting regional alignments. Analyzing the visit requires untangling the official narratives from the quiet, pragmatic maneuvers that define the true relationship between Baku and Tbilisi. The Overt Agenda: Energy, Corridors, and Formal Diplomacy On the surfa In Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, a chemical plant, “Minudobrenia,” caught fire after a Ukrainian strike. The facility produces ammonium nitrate, a substance that can be used in explosives. share.google/aimode/hlDCCXvs… Market Talk: Investors are ‘conditioned’ for TACO traders Azerbaijan Sports Academy joins educational exhibition in Almaty RT by @mikenov: Before concluding his Monday state visit to Georgia, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party. 🔗 Read more: pic. Солнечные панели помогают ЕС экономить миллионы на газе Кадры Махачкалы и пригорода после наводнения сняли с высоты птичьего полета Agdam industrial park investment grows with rising jobs and exports Astronauts aboard Artemis II homebound after historic and record-breaking moon mission Reports of strikes in the last few hours against Iran’s Kharg Island in the Northern Persian Gulf, the home of the primary oil export terminal of the Islamic Republic. Gunmen attack building housing Israeli consulate in Istanbul, sparking fight that leaves one assailant dead. This post replaces an earlier one that erroneously reported two attackers were killed, following initial Turkish media reports. Controversial rescue of U.S. pilots amidst Middle East tensions Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5819056-iran-defiannce-trump-deadline/ The U.S. launches airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island Kharg Island is Iran’s main oil export hub and handles the vast majority of the country’s oil shipments President Donald Trump says Iran could be “taken out” in one night if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened by tonight’s deadline. Israel is warning Iranian civilians to refrain from traveling by train, saying doing so “endangers their life.” NewsNation’s @RobertShermanTV reports from Tel Aviv. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/live-updates-trump-iran-war-deadline-strait-of-hormuz/ Posts – octobersurprise2016.org