[Tendz]

Peace is important for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as for the wider region. Let's hope for a diplomatic solution soon.

[germainebull]

What you say about the increase in conflicts in the world is something that worries many. It is true that we are witnessing one conflict after another, and it could be seen as the beginning of something bigger.

For example, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Russia, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and now Israel and Iran, as well as concerns about Taiwan and China. This situation can make one feel as if World War III has begun.

However, it is important to note that these conflicts, although large and dangerous, are still separate periods. Although all the conflicts may merge and escalate, for now, they have not yet reached the level of a world war, where all the major powers enter into direct conflict.

This does not mean that the situation is not bad. The world situation is volatile and unstable, and this affects many things, from the global economy to air travel. Also, trade wars and economic sanctions between countries are adding to the negative situation and fear.

It is common to think that the world could be plunged into another major war, but there is still no clear sign that all the major powers are joining forces on opposite sides of a direct conflict, as was the case in the first two world wars. It is simply important to continue to monitor events closely and understand that the world is now part of many conflicts, rather than one major conflict.

[Netherrealmer]

The West used to root for Israel but things have gone worse because Israel is looking like the villain right now because they just attacked Qatar, which is a U.S. ally.

[cmoneyspinner]

I don't think World War III is already on.

First of all, Israel and Hamas are going to fight until the end of the world.

Putin has been after Ukraine since 2014. The only reason his "takeover of a sovereign nation" is still going on is because he didn't expect the Ukrainians to put up a fight!

World War III? Maybe. Maybe if there weren't 9 countries with nuclear weapons.

[Netherrealmer]

right now the biggest high risk places right now are the middle east and asia

[ptrikha21]

The West used to root for Israel but things have gone worse because Israel is looking like the villain right now because they just attacked Qatar, which is a U.S. ally.

Yes Israel seems to be going quite far.
However, I saw one video by a former Military person and as per him, US and even Qatar had prior knowledge of Israel's attack on Qatar but let it happen because of diplomatic reasons.
I am not sure whether to accept that as a big possibility or not.

[cmoneyspinner]

the Middle East and Asia

The Middle East will always be explosive.
I'm convinced there's no such thing as peace in the Middle East. (At least, not during my lifetime.)

As for Asia, I thought ASEAN was supposed to be moving in the right direction, at least for Southeast Asian Nations.

I'm rather annoyed with Africa. There are some leaders in African countries going in one direction, and hopefully, they will make life better for the citizens. But the African leaders who think they can make a deal with Trump? I don't know what they're thinking.

There's a guy who was accidentally deported to El Salvador and then returned to America. Immigration is still insisting that the guy is a criminal, so they're forcing him to accept some sort of deal or else he'll get deported to UGANDA?

UGANDA??? Since when did the U.S. deport people to any African country?

The leader of El Salvador got $6 million from Trump for accepting the deportees.
Are the African countries making deals like that, too?
It's not being reported in our news media.

When it comes to shady backroom under-the-table deals, African leaders are just as corrupt as other world leaders. Greed doesn't discriminate.

[Netherrealmer]

By the way, there is now more tension between USA and Europe right now because Trump is still trying to annex Greenland. And basically the European Union says Trump will be their enemy if they try to touch Greenland. I mean Canada is now cutting ties against USA. They are now exporting their steel to other countries and they're not going to allow American tomatoes to enter Canadian soil anymore. Canada wants America to fall on the ground as long as Trump is their president. Trump is such an incompetent and hot-headed president that he makes enemies with very friendly countries.

[ptrikha21]

By the way, there is now more tension between USA and Europe right now because Trump is still trying to annex Greenland. ..............

He has toned down a bit but still some things are not going good.
The Tariff bit has been so harsh that US's relations with many countries has been strained.

[cmoneyspinner]

Meanwhile …

In Sherlock Mystery News … A plane of Palestinians ended up in South Africa, and the SA president doesn't know how they got there. He doesn't remember inviting them.

Uh huh. The SA president couldn't give Trump a plane like the Arabs, so it looks like Trump and Netanyahu helped dump a Middle East headache in his backyard.

(THAT'S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.)

Anti-war President Trump has labeled the drug cartel from Venezuela as “terrorists” to justify (pulling a Putin lookalike) by lining up military force in the Caribbean waters and threatening to put boots on the ground in that country. Trump also brought Mexico into the conversation. He might use the military on their drug cartel, too!

Let's not forget he mentioned something about delivering Christians in Nigeria from evil. I guess he thinks Jesus is too busy, so he has to step up and be the Savior.

[I'm NOT making this stuff up! I am not that clever!]

Anyway! Gen Z and OPTIMUS are going to save us all!

[ptrikha21]

Meanwhile …

In Sherlock Mystery News … A plane of Palestinians ended up in South Africa, and the SA president doesn't know how they got there. He doesn't remember inviting them.
.....

The Venezuelan thing looks absurd. If Americans land there, they could face guerilla fighters- may be or may be not.
But if they do, it could be Iraq 2.0.

I am surprised that nobody is asking Trump to calm down and bring some sense.
But he has recently withdrawn a few tariffs on India due to rising prices of certain commodities in US.
So we might see some Blow Hot - Blow Cold going forward.

[cmoneyspinner]

I am surprised that nobody is asking Trump to calm down and bring some sense.

Calm down? Make sense? Trump has supporters and followers who are just as unhinged as he is.

[Netherrealmer]

Remember when people thought that World War III will happen because of some Middle Eastern country. But right now it seemed like if World War III happened, it's because of Greenland because Trump wants to invade it.

[cmoneyspinner]

Is the World War III already on?

YES!

[ptrikha21]

Remember when people thought that World War III will happen because of some Middle Eastern country........

Now we see almost one statement about Greenland by Trump almost each day.
Is it a pressure tactic on Denmark and EU needs to be seen.

[Angie10]

WW3 might not have started yet but I feel there's something really nasty just bubbling beneath the surface, waiting to explode. Of course, with Queen Donald right at the centre of it.

[Netherrealmer]

The world have thought that, you know, the potential cause of Third World War is the former owner of Miss Universe, which promotes world peace.

[cmoneyspinner]

The world have thought that, you know, the potential cause of Third World War is the former owner of Miss Universe, which promotes world peace.

Know what's even funnier?

The Venezuelan lady who won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy in Venezuela went on Fox News. She said she would be willing to “share” the prize with Donald Trump. The Nobel Prize Committee followed up right after that, saying “NO! SHE CAN NOT SHARE! WE DECIDE!!”

--- 12 Jan 2026, 16:18 ---

WW3 might not have started yet, but I feel there's something really nasty just bubbling beneath the surface, waiting to explode. Of course, with Queen Donald right at the centre of it.

Let's backtrack. Remember when Zelenskyy said Putin was starting a war with Ukraine AND Putin “innocently” replied: “What war? Russia is just conducting 'military exercises'.”

Trump has been coached by Putin.

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WW3 IS ON!!

[Netherrealmer]

Okay, at first, he is getting cookie points because, you know, he arrested a, what do you call this, he arrested a dictator with Maduro, but also, he might be able to help Iranians to be free from that, that crazy cult that tortures them, but those things are fine. But once he starts attacking Greenland or Canada, that is when things will go crap.

[cmoneyspinner]

Okay, at first, he is getting cookie points because, you know, he arrested a, what do you call this, he arrested a dictator with Maduro, but also, he might be able to help Iranians to be free from that, that crazy cult that tortures them, but those things are fine. But once he starts attacking Greenland or Canada, that is when things will go crap.

When Maduro was captured, Venezuelans were dancing in the streets of Miami, Florida.
It's too soon to dance.

Just look at the history of the other conquerors and empire-builders and colonialists and imperialist dogs. One brutish ruler got replaced by another. Do they really think Trump is their savior?

Cyrus, the king of Persia, was the first world leader to show tolerance and allow diversity. Conquered peoples were permitted to maintain their culture and religion. Ironically, Persia is modern-day Iran.

It would be better if Venezuela had handled its own problem like Romania did. Romania took out its own corrupt leader and his wife. No help from outsiders. It's better that way.

Then Romania went a step further and gained membership in NATO.

The Venezuelans dancing in Miami should be glad ICE didn't profile them and arrest them. That's ironic too.