Gas approaches $4 a gallon national average, says AAA

Gas prices continue to creep higher. According to Triple-A, the national average for gasoline is just under 4 bucks — at 3-98 a gallon. Drivers in the western U-S are paying even more. The average gallon of regular gas is 5 dollars and 30 cents in Washington and 5-83 in California.

Trump’s anger toward NATO raises questions about its future

President Trump is angry with NATO allies over the Iran war and the future of the military alliance is in question. The president’s uneasy relationship with NATO took a turn for the worse during the conflict with Iran when allies refused to assist in the U-S and Israeli-led war. On Wednesday, Donald Trump met privately with NATO’s secretary-general in the Oval Office. No media coverage of the White House visit was allowed, unlike previous visits. Afterwards, the president was still fuming, writing on social media that “NATO wasn’t there when we needed them and they won’t be there when we need them again.”

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Islamabad is on Lockdown Ahead of Peace Talks

The capital city of Islamabad is under lockdown ahead of high-stakes US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan. More on this from Bernie Bennett.

VERBATIM: Pakistan has imposed sweeping security measures across Islamabad ahead of crucial talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for this weekend, with authorities placing the capital on high alert amid heightened diplomatic sensitivity.

A 3-kilometre radius surrounding the luxury Serena Hotel in Islamabad has been sealed off, with all access routes blocked as both the US and Iranian delegations are expected to stay there during the negotiations.

Officials said the arrangements go beyond standard protocols for high-profile visits, with enhanced airspace surveillance and emergency response teams placed on standby.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

The Canadian Navy is flying a new flag

The Canadian Navy is flying a new flag

VERBATIM:  Observers say late last month, the naval base at Halifax flew the Transgender Pride flag from its flag pole in honor of the Transgender Day of Visibility.  This reportedly caught even some members of the navy off guard, one telling LifeSiteNews.com “I was shocked.”  The Canadian armed forces has released a statement saying that “ Recognizing the courage of transgender people can help create a welcoming and respectful environment for all.”  MH REPORTING

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