The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Posts Articles and Tweets Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin – Rostropovich, 1970 (Complete) https://youtu.be/70TpS_nvnrM?si=rcO74VWi3wyTQ_f4 via @YouTube RT by @mikenov: Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regime #EugeneOnegin #Gay #Interpretations Gay interpretations of Eugene Onegin – AI Review https://gemini.google.com/share/0d1e9d8a0268 – Gemini Gay Interpretations of Eugene Onegin Gay and queer interpretations of Eugene Onegin form a robust and fascinating branch of literary and musicological criticism. When unpacking these readings, it is essential to distinguish between Alexander Pushkin’s original 1833 novel in verse and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1879 operatic adaptation. While Pushkin’s original text can be analyzed through the lens of 19th-century homosocial bonding, the most profound queer interpretations are directed at Tchaikovsky’s opera. Tchaikovsky’s own homosexuality, and the psycho Eugene Onegin – Operas and Films https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL133C543A3F15573A&si=t7d3dHUD_fZHh-vN via @YouTube Gay Interpretations of Eugene Onegin https://gemini.google.com/share/0d1e9d8a0268 share.google/aimode/BRCrYWxK… #BND #GermanIntel The BND’s “Big Bang” reform https://share.google/aimode/cHSEmQCsMGflqbiPa German security chiefs, led by intelligence coordinator Philipp Wolff, are currently conducting a high-level consultation tour across Europe to gather best practices for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s security architecture. This “Big Bang” reform, initiated under the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, aims to transition the country’s intelligence services from a reactive, “civilian” stance to a more proactive and operational “military-grade” capability. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Reform Initiatives Restructuring the BND (Federal Intelligence Service):Operational Shift: BND President Martin Jäger FBI News Trump and FBI THE WAGNER GROUP https://share.google/aimode/12SCQZdliRc7Up3tA The Wagner Group evolved from a shadowy proxy force into a global paramilitary empire before its rapid dismantling following a failed mutiny against the Russian state in 2023. [1, 2] The Rise: From Shadows to State Asset (2014–2022) Initially founded in 2014 by Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, Wagner was designed to provide the Kremlin with “plausible deniability” for covert operations. [3, 4] Early Operations: The group first emerged during the annexation of Crimea and conflict in eastern Ukraine. Global Expansion: Wagner expanded into Syria (2015) and Africa (Libya, Central African Republic, and Mali), securing access to nat Blogs Articles and Tweets Articles and Tweets Articles and Tweets Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties https://gemini.google.com/share/e7cb9c836a39 Moscow’s Mercenaries: The Rise and Fall of the Wagner Group (Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare): Faulkner, Christopher M., Parens, Raphael, Clarke, Colin P.: 9780231216906: http://Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/Moscows-Mercenaries-Columbia-Terrorism-Irregular/dp/0231216904/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DRV648208HHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wk3x_JXeeQBLffU7EK2xt6TTYBk7Po94wVefr9eGa2U-sgt3FgVunzRCBAIic8NEXea4LWCsCjPDQ5qq5lBg87NQCSpBib6AMxEFP7aW2x34OEN743IS-LkGuAQf5RBuSS8290a2uXi4hebfhXHeoT0CojqaYfiAI40h6CyPeUetqRAljkXB0H5s_qlbdgmKIJHDQqQ60cjVeq0dluavbvtpakTSk-mL10PI584VGZk.IzexRP1_CcSo7Xnlp9XEO5ftrDvl0nmVCJ-qp-89SkM&dib_tag=se&keywords=moscows+mercenaries&qid=1775998905&sprefix=moscows+ Articles and Tweets “Крымская война окончилась в 1856 году поражением России. Авантюра Николая I, решившего навязать свою волю Османской империи вопреки позиции тогдашних мировых лидеров – Великобритании и Франции, привела Российскую империю к провалу. И главным были не развалины укреплений Севастополя, лишение права держать в Черном море флот или потеря земель около устья Дуная. Парижский мир стал публичной капитуляцией авторитарного режима, на время утратившего имидж великой военной державы”. Публикация из цикла “Развилки” – серии статей о переломных моментах истории, когда она могла пойти совсем другим путем. Какими были исторические альтернативы и почему они остались нереализованными? https://smarturl.click #Love #God #Sufism Prompt: The Love of God as the concept in Judaism, Christianity, and Sufism Divine Love in Judaism, Christianity, Sufism – Gemini https://gemini.google.com/share/b394c824909b GS: https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Love+of+God+as+the+concept+in+Judaism%2C+Christianity%2C+and+Sufism&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=The+Love+of+God+as+the+concept+in+Judaism%2C+Christianity%2C+and+Sufism&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCTc3NDI0ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 AI Overview The concept of the Love of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Sufism centers on a profound, often reciprocal relationship between the divine and humanity, though each tradition emphasizes diffe FBI News Divine Love in Judaism, Christianity, Sufism https://gemini.google.com/share/b394c824909b THE DESIRES: Gay themes in the Nizami writings THE WAGNER GROUP https://share.google/aimode/12SCQZdliRc7Up3tA The Wagner Group evolved from a shadowy proxy force into a global paramilitary empire before its rapid dismantling following a failed mutiny against the Russian state in 2023. [1, 2] The Rise: From Shadows to State Asset (2014–2022) Initially founded in 2014 by Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, Wagner was designed to provide the Kremlin with “plausible deniability” for covert operations. [3, 4] Early Operations: The group first emerged during the annexation of Crimea and conflict in eastern Ukraine. Global Expansion: Wagner expanded into Syria (2015) and Africa (Libya, Central African Republic, and Mali), securing access to nat South Caucasus RT @Olivier1Schmitt: #WeekendReading A beautiful book of anthropology looking at the daily lives and practices of the « last Soviet generat… Elon Musk New Era of World War Arrives – NYtimes https://gemini.google.com/share/6396e2725403 Here is a summary of the article: Core Argument In this opinion piece, political scientist Paul Poast argues that the world has entered a “new era of world war.” Rather than a single cataclysmic clash like the World Wars of the 20th century, this new world war is characterized by interconnected, simultaneous regional conflicts driven by major powers that are increasingly willing to use military force. Key Points Two Interconnected Theaters: The ongoing war in Ukraine and a new conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran serve as the primary theaters for this global struggle. 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The talks aim to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace following weeks of conflict that have severely impacted global energy markets. Strait of Hormuz: President Trump stated that “clearing” of the critical waterway is underway, with the first U.S. Navy vessels moving through the Melania Trump’s speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3w9y8gyjo Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports #CIA #FBI #ODNI Intelligence Officer Abuse of Power – Articles and Tweets When intelligence and law enforcement personnel are granted extraordinary tools, classified access, and legal authority, the potential for abuse is significant. https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/04/intelligence-officer-abuse-of-power.html #Security #Intelligence #Power Intelligence Officer Abuse of Power – Articles and Tweets https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/04/intelligence-officer-abuse-of-power.html Intelligence Officer Abuse of Power – Articles and Tweets Trump and FBI #CIA #FBI #ODNI Intelligence Officer Abuse of Power – Gemini https://gemini.google.com/share/4aa50d44d803 When intelligence and law enforcement personnel are granted extraordinary tools, classified access, and legal authority, the potential for abuse is significant. While the vast majority of officers use these powers for national security and public safety, history provides stark examples of individuals who exploited their positions to fulfill personal desires, financial greed, or vendettas. Here are prominent examples of intelligence officers and federal agents abusing their power for personal gain, categorized by the nature of the abuse: 1. Surveillance for Personal Voyeurism (“LOVEINT”) LOVEINT cases constitute the vast majority of “willful misconduct” cases detected at the agency. https://share.google/aimode/44zt6vL3mbQ3GTbvK “LOVEINT” is a slang term used within the National Security Agency (NSA) to describe the intentional and unauthorized use of surveillance authorities by employees to spy on the phone calls or emails of romantic partners, spouses, or love interests. It is a play on intelligence acronyms like SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and HUMINT (Human Intelligence). [1, 2] Analysis of LOVEINT Nature of Misconduct: These are deliberate, willful violations of agency protocols by employees or contractors, rather than accidental data collection. Target Demographic: Tar #CIA #FBI #ODNI Intelligence Officer Abuse of Power – Gemini https://gemini.google.com/share/4aa50d44d803 When intelligence and law enforcement personnel are granted extraordinary tools, classified access, and legal authority, the potential for abuse is significant. While the vast majority of officers use these powers for national security and public safety, history provides stark examples of individuals who exploited their positions to fulfill personal desires, financial greed, or vendettas. Here are prominent examples of intelligence officers and federal agents abusing their power for personal gain, categorized by the nature of the abuse: 1. Surveillance for Personal Voyeurism (“LOVEINT”) AI Mode https://share.google/aimode/9fT3Beos9TJjMt5ZI