The Iran war shoots up Peter Thiel and Palantir: AI already rules in the new world order
Palantir, the technology company co-founded by Peter Thiel, is at the center of the model of incorporating artificial intelligence in military decision-making. Palantir's technology integrates information from multiple sources into a single platform, allowing for the identification of targets, evaluation of scenarios, and execution of operations with unprecedented speed. Peter Thiel has been defending for years a vision where technology and state power are deeply connected, fitting with the current model of a war where the advantage is not only in strength, but in information and in the speed to process it.
DHS to begin requiring AI training for some employees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Mayorkas, will begin requiring AI training for some employees, focusing on responsible AI use. This initiative aims to ensure DHS personnel understand AI's capabilities and limitations, promoting ethical deployment within the agency. The training will cover topics such as bias detection, data privacy, and security protocols, aligning with the DHS AI Strategy.
Billionaire Peter Thiel files to sell $280 million in Palantir shares - Cryptonews.net
Palantir's billionaire co-founder Peter Thiel has filed with the SEC to offload 2 million shares in the data analytics firm for $280 million. Thiel helped establish the company in 2003 with early backing from the CIA's investment arm, In-Q-Tel, which enabled the firm to launch its Gotham platform in 2008, serving intelligence and defense clients. Palantir capped 2025 with strong revenue growth, fueled by increases in both US commercial and government sales.
Statement by FinCEN Director Andrea M. Gacki before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
FinCEN is eager to implement the GENIUS Act's innovation-related provisions and is seeking comments on the use of artificial intelligence and blockchain monitoring to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. FinCEN issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025, that removed the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.
DoD expects AI-powered database of patents ready for industry by year's end
The Pentagon plans to launch an AI-augmented database to make high-tech research readily available to industry, with an "alpha" version expected by the end of the year. The goal is to foster public-private partnerships and provide industry with better access to taxpayer-funded R&D.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency news - Today's latest updates
Gen. Tim Haugh, the ousted NSA head, discussed his termination by the Trump administration in his first television interview since his firing. Haugh also warned that China is hacking America's computer systems, targeting water, infrastructure, and telecommunications.
Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown
The FCC proposed banning the import of Chinese equipment from a group of manufacturers, including Hikvision, after previously barring approvals of new models in 2022. The FCC had added Hikvision to its "Covered List" of companies posing U.S. national security risks in 2021.
The Iran war shoots up Peter Thiel and Palantir: AI already rules in the new world order
Palantir's technology forms part of the operational core of the U.S. military strategy, integrating information from multiple sources into a single platform for target identification, scenario evaluation, and operation execution. Peter Thiel has been defending a vision where technology and state power are deeply connected, with tools that amplify the State's decision-making capacity in warfare.
White House Reporter: Put the Temple Mount on the Table as Leverage Against Hamas
White House reporter Jake Turx proposes using the Temple Mount as leverage to disarm Hamas, suggesting that if Hamas refuses to disarm, control of the Temple Mount should be transferred solely to the Jews - potentially paving the way for Third Temple construction. Turx argues this is the one thing Hamas will not sacrifice, making it the ultimate negotiating tool for Trump.
Biblical Prophecy? Video of Red Heifer Ceremony in Israel; A Texan shares his story
For the first time in 2000 years, a Red Heifer was slaughtered and burned in Israel on July 1, 2025, with its ashes gathered, potentially fulfilling prophecy related to rebuilding the Third Temple.
2025 Global Scripture Access
As of August 1, 2025, just 544 of the world's 7,396 living languages remain on the waiting list for Bible translation to begin, with the focus on people in all language communities engaging with God's Word.
Israel signals readiness to escalate in Lebanon as Iran tensions rise
Amid rising tensions with Iran, Israel is signaling its readiness to escalate in Lebanon. The head of the Israeli army's Manpower Directorate stated that Israel is currently facing seven fronts and that Iran, along with its proxies, plans to eliminate the Jewish state.
America Needs a National Digital Identity Strategy
A national digital identity strategy is needed in the US to standardize and govern online trust, enhance privacy, mitigate fraud, and make services easier and fairer, without centralizing identity.
Going Cashless: Central Banks and Digital Currencies
Central banks are grappling with the implications of digital currencies and cashless societies, including the need for regulation and the potential impact on financial access and the role of central banks.
Security Council Reform
Intergovernmental negotiations are ongoing in the General Assembly regarding equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council.
Abraham Accords and their impact on Chinese national security - Modern Diplomacy
The Abraham Accords, starting in 2020, are expanding Israeli influence in Asia, impacting China's strategic interests and national security, especially with Kazakhstan joining in November 2025.
Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Could Erase Financial Privacy
Investor Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs could eliminate financial privacy, enabling governments to monitor transactions in real-time, apply instant taxes, enforce capital controls, and restrict access for politically disfavored individuals. He raised concerns about the potential for systemic government control over personal finances and the exclusion of certain individuals from the CBDC system.
Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist's phone, report claims
Report claims Kenyan authorities utilized Israeli technology to compromise an activist's phone, highlighting the increasing use of sophisticated surveillance tools against dissent.
Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Joins Ukrainian Startup to Unleash AI Drone Swarms
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, has joined Swarmer, a Ukrainian startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous drone swarms, as non-executive chairman. Swarmer's platform has executed over 100,000 real-world combat missions since April 2024, using machine learning to coordinate drone swarms. Prince aims to leverage his connections to sell Swarmer's technology to the US Department of Defense and NATO allies.
Gujarat Launches India's First CBDC-Based Public Distribution System
The government of Gujarat has launched India's first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS). This system uses digital currency tokens authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to improve transparency, reduce corruption, ensure traceability of transactions, and strengthen accountability in subsidy delivery. The CBDC platform was developed by Punjab National Bank under the RBI framework.
Meta Reportedly Set to Launch Divisive 'Facial Recognition' Feature
Meta is reportedly planning to introduce a new facial recognition feature within its smart glasses, enabling wearers to identify people using AI and access their information, raising privacy concerns. The feature, called 'Name Tag,' could potentially identify anyone connected to a Meta platform, making their information readily available.
'Orwellian': Sainsbury's staff using facial recognition tech eject innocent shopper
A shopper was wrongly identified and ejected from a Sainsbury's store due to facial recognition technology, raising concerns about the potential for misidentification and the erosion of privacy.
Data sovereignty: Why East Africa must build its own AI future
Sovereign AI, the ability to build AI using a nation's own infrastructure and governed data is becoming a necessity. It ensures legal compliance with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner while reducing latency. For East Africa's vision of the Silicon Savannah to be realised, their digital intelligence must be built on local foundations.
China's Digital Yuan to Pay Interest in 2026, Defying Global CBDC Norms
China's digital yuan will begin paying interest in 2026, a move that diverges from the global consensus that retail CBDCs should function purely as digital cash. Wallet balances will accrue interest at demand deposit rates and will be covered by China's deposit insurance scheme, similar to bank deposits. This decision aims to encourage wider adoption while limiting risks to commercial banks.
U.S. and Iran receive peace proposal as Trump vows 'hell' if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
The United States and Iran have received a framework for a peace plan, but Iran has rejected immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even after President Trump threatened further action if a deal isn't made. The proposed 'Islamabad Accord' involves a two-tier approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement, with Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.
China and Russia Pledge to Work Together for Middle East Peace
China and Russia's foreign ministers coordinated actions regarding the Middle East crisis, specifically the war following the joint United States and Israel attack on Iran. They agreed to use their positions on the UN Security Council to condemn actions endangering regional stability and push for de-escalation.
Israel and Hamas Begin Implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's Twenty-Point Peace Deal
Under the agreement's terms, Hamas has released all living hostages and promised to release the remains of others it holds, while Israel has freed about two thousand Palestinian prisoners held in Israel and withdrawn its forces to a predetermined line, leaving it in control of 53 percent of the Gaza Strip. This agreement is relevant as a potential step toward a larger peace covenant involving Israel.
Netanyahu's wars and squandered diplomatic gains | Jeremy Issacharoff - The Blogs
Lebanon proposed direct negotiations with Israel, coordinated through the United States, aiming to reach a permanent security and stability arrangement on the borders. This includes curbing Hezbollah's influence and expelling the IRGC presence and the Iranian Ambassador from Beirut.
Global Powers Unite to Reopen Vital Strait of Hormuz | Headlines
Nearly 40 nations convened to discuss a joint strategy for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on diplomatic, economic, and military measures to counter Iran's blockade following U.S.-Israeli strikes. Energy stability and international consensus are imperative for resolving this critical economic issue.
Trump to Iran: "Open the Fuckin' Strait" or face bombing Tuesday
President Trump delivered a prime-time address threatening Iran with destruction of vital infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, demanding they open the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are working to reach a partial agreement to delay Trump's ultimatum.
Evangelical leaders return to Oval Office to pray over Trump
Evangelical leaders gathered around President Donald Trump in the Oval Office March 5 and prayed over him and for U.S. success in the war against Iran. The prayer service was organized by Paula White Cain, head of the White House Office on Faith. Tom Mullins of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., led the spoken prayer, asking for God's grace and protection over Trump and U.S. troops.
Iran war updates: Tehran vows retaliation for Israeli hits on nuclear sites - Al Jazeera
Despite US President Donald Trump's promise to further delay attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days – until April 6 – as he continues to claim talks with Iran on a peace deal are going “very well”. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirms Islamabad is relaying messages between US and Iranian officials as part of mediation efforts to end the war, with Turkiye and Egypt also lending support.