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World

The Elite Forces That Can Determine Who Rules Iran

The article discusses the increasing power of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its response to threats from the U.S., particularly during Trump’s presidency.

Mar 4 β€’ 00:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Trump contradicts himself by citing Venezuela as a transition model in Iran

Donald Trump provided conflicting statements regarding the potential transition of power in Iran, referring to Venezuela as a model for such a transfer while discussing elite military forces in the region.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:21 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

How the power structure in Iran is managing the crisis

The article examines how Iran's ruling elite is strategizing to manage a potential leadership transition following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Epstein: Who was he, who protected him, and how did he build the power network that still burns?

The article explores the life and influence of Jeffrey Epstein, examining how he gained wealth and prominence despite lacking formal qualifications, and the ongoing political implications of his legacy.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:26 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

TV Critique: Maybrit Illner: "The Powerful Believe They Are Untouchable"

The article critiques a recent episode of Maybrit Illner's talk show that discusses the Epstein scandal and its implications for the moral decay of the elite class.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:17 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

He mingled in elite circles: Epstein collected scientists like trophies

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein interacted with prominent scientists, blurring moral boundaries within a milieu of money, sex, and power.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Epstein's Journey into the Embrace of America's Elite Universities

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's connections to America's elite universities despite not having a degree from any of them.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

The Epstein Network: Why Do the Sinful Islands Have All This Charm?

The article explores the allure of Epstein's secluded Caribbean island, which became a center for his global network attracting elite figures from politics, finance, and fame.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

The Most Scary Thing About the Epstein Case is How Quickly We Forget the Truth About the Elite’s Power

Commentators are shocked by the Epstein case, revealing a treacherous and sadistic elite culture, leading some to suggest conspiracy theories may have a frightening degree of truth.

Feb 20 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
World

When will the wildest party be on your island? The shocking web of Epstein's influence

The article delves into Jeffrey Epstein's connections with powerful individuals, highlighting his notorious private island and the relationships he cultivated with influential figures.

Feb 18 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Podcast for Germany: Epstein and the Elite: The Wet Dream of Conspiracy Theorists

The podcast discusses whether Jeffrey Epstein was a networker or a secret agent, examining the factors that contributed to his global power as a sexual criminal.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

People are not stupid. The elite must earn our trust.

A Norwegian editorial discusses the high level of trust in society, particularly towards elites, and highlights the need for those in power to justify that trust by engaging with broader segments of the population.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
World

Abysses of the Global Elite: The Epstein Conspiracy

The article explores the rise of Jeffrey Epstein, a college dropout from Brooklyn who became a key figure in a criminal network involving money, power, sex slaves, and intelligence agencies.

Feb 15 β€’ 13:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

The business world dominates the list of the most central organizations in the power elite

A study reveals that business lobbyists and major companies are pivotal in Denmark's power elite, with the two largest business organizations at the top of the connectivity rankings.

Feb 11 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Spanish Obsession with Pederast Epstein: "a harem like the Alhambra," the library of El Escorial, and the chef who saw "questionable-aged girls from Spain"

The article discusses the connections between the Spanish social sphere and Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting interactions with Spanish women and the cultural implications of these relationships.

Feb 9 β€’ 14:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

The power elite resembles itself in many ways - except for one point

The proportion of women in Denmark's power elite has increased significantly, reaching 31% as highlighted in a recent study.

Feb 9 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How Jeffrey Epstein Made Himself Indispensable to the Elite

Jeffrey Epstein's dealings with girls, money, and information significantly attracted powerful figures, including Donald Trump, during a pivotal political period.

Feb 8 β€’ 10:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

The Epstein files reveal that a vast global conspiracy actually exists – sort of

The release of Jeffrey Epstein's files by the US Department of Justice exposes disturbing patterns of elite behavior and suggests the existence of a global network among the wealthy and powerful.

Feb 7 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Generation Z disillusioned before elections in Thailand: 'Do our votes even count'?

Young Thais express their disillusionment about the electoral process as they worry their votes may not translate into political power, given the influence of the political and military elite.

Feb 6 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

Mechanic posing as Saudi prince deceived the Lebanese elite

A widespread scam in Lebanon involved a mechanic from the north posing as a Saudi prince, influencing politicians and power circles over several months.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

New education dominates the elite of power, shows power study

A new report indicates that political science is now the most prevalent educational background among Denmark's power elite, surpassing the previously dominant economics degree.

Feb 6 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Life & Tech

REVIEW ⟩ "Your Face Sounds Familiar" is a parody of the Russian Power Elite

The article discusses the parody nature of the show "Your Face Sounds Familiar," focusing on its commentary about the elite in Russia.

Feb 5 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

I have studied power and influence in recent years. The Epstein revelations say something important.

The article discusses the moral collapse of parts of the Norwegian societal elite in light of the Epstein revelations and calls for a focus on necessary reforms rather than self-satisfaction.

Feb 5 β€’ 21:52 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ DenΓ­k N
World

Xi Jinping 'takes down' General Zhang, even though he knew him since infancy. Because the war of red princes rages on

The article discusses reports about Xi Jinping's potential actions against General Zhang, amid concerns about political instability within China's elite due to ongoing power struggles.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:07 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Here are the ten most central business leaders in the Danish power elite

A new study reveals that 54 percent of Denmark's power elite comprises business leaders, indicating their dominance in the country's elite structures.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

The Paradox of the Philippines: Tolerance Towards Trans Individuals in the Only Country in the World Where Divorce is Illegal

In the Philippines, transgender women enjoy high visibility in public life and media, contrasting sharply with the conservative stance of the political elite, highlighting a significant gap between legislative power and everyday people.

Feb 2 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Catastrophe awaits when capital and power gather among the elite"

Financial expert and billionaire Robert Weil warns that the concentration of capital among a few threatens the democratic system as stock market gains greatly exceed wage growth.

Jan 31 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

Bombs Alone Will Not Create a New Iran

The power dynamics in Iran will only change when the elite's conviction grows that the current system has no future, which could happen as soon as tomorrow or take decades.

Jan 14 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
World

JosΓ© Natanson: "Trump has been sensible in his way, he doesn't destroy the Bolivarian system, but he does leave it decapitated"

In the early hours of January 3, 2026, U.S. elite commandos executed Operation Absolute Resolution, capturing NicolΓ‘s Maduro, yet Venezuela wakes to an unprecedented situation where chavismo remains in power despite the regime's shakeup.

Jan 6 β€’ 21:43 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

Hunt for Collaborators, Arrested Journalists - How Maduro's Successor is Cementing her Power

After the capture of Venezuelan president NicolΓ‘s Maduro by US elite troops, his loyal successor is consolidating her power in the country.

Jan 6 β€’ 05:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Small, Clandestine, Elite" – This is known about the left-extremist "Vulkan Group"

The 'Vulkan Group' has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Berlin power grid, with little known about its members, making it challenging to investigate further.

Jan 5 β€’ 14:38 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

The New Mandarins: 'Money, Homeland, God', the Motto of the Most Powerful

The article discusses the alarming resurgence of autocracies in the modern era, contrasting contemporary dictators with their predecessors by highlighting their more polished appearances and presence at global elite meetings.

Dec 28 β€’ 04:30 UTC

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