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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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Retired Boxer Heroically Disarms Airport Attacker, Saves Hostage in Kazakhstan

Musa Abdraim, a 52-year-old retired boxer and father of five, stepped in to save a 21-year-old female security officer from a knife-wielding attacker at Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan—and he did it with his bare hands.
The terrifying standoff erupted at the airport security checkpoint when a 67-year-old man refused to show his ID.
Suddenly, he pulled out a knife, grabbed security officer Botagoz Mukhtarova by the hair, and pressed the blade against her throat. He then claimed to have a bomb, threatening to detonate it using his phone.
Passengers and security personnel looked on in shock. The scene was pure chaos. But in the middle of the panic, one man stepped forward.
Abdraim, who had just arrived at the airport to see off family members, immediately assessed the danger and acted. With no hesitation, Abdraim offered himself as a replacement hostage.
"Take me instead," he told the attacker.
To everyone’s surprise, the knifeman agreed, releasing the young woman and grabbing Abdraim.
This wasn’t just bravery—it was strategy. Abdraim, trained in boxing, martial arts, and kickboxing, understood how to read an opponent. He knew that to stop the attacker, he had to get close enough to strike.
Then, when the moment was right, he lunged at the knife, grabbing it with his bare hands.
A violent struggle broke out as Abdraim fought to disarm the attacker. Within seconds, airport security and police officers rushed in, piling on top of the man and pinning him to the ground.
The bomb threat was a bluff, authorities later confirmed. The attacker, identified as a 67-year-old resident of Almaty, was immediately taken into custody and now faces up to 12 years in prison.
After the ordeal, Abdraim remained humble about his heroic actions.
"I saw that he was going to stab her. I was afraid for her life," he said. "So I just reacted."
Despite not having trained in years, his instincts—shaped by years of discipline and fighting experience—kicked in. His selflessness has now been recognized at the highest level, with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarding him a state medal for courage.
This incident is a reminder that real courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking action despite fear. Most people hope someone else will step in during a crisis. But heroes aren’t made in the moment—they are shaped by years of training, discipline, and a willingness to act when others freeze.
Abdraim did what needed to be done. The question is, would you?

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Soroka Missile Strike

Miraculously, the floor where the missile struck had been evacuated a couple of hours earlier

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Breaking: Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva Hit by Iranian Missile

There are wounded

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Getting Out of Dodge

Iranians flee Tehran

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Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

Deafening Silence: Over thirty nations once condemned Israel for alleged strikes on hospitals, calling for investigations and labeling the actions potential crimes against humanity.

Today, that same outcry is notably absent after an Iranian missile struck Soroka Hospital wounding patients, medical personnel, and children at the heart of the facility.

Countries such as Russia, Turkey, and China, along with the United Nations and major human rights organizations, were previously vocal in their criticism. Now, there are no statements, no emergency sessions, no international response.

This is not merely a missed news story - it reflects a glaring double standard.

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Margahovit, Armenia

I went out scouting for a new documentary today. This place is spectacular.

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You Are the Target: How Foreign Powers Are Weaponizing Influence to Destroy the MAGA Movement

Today I want to expose something most Americans don’t even realize: You—especially if you’re a Christian conservative or part of the MAGA movement—are under attack. Not just by political opponents at home, but by foreign powers around the globe.

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First, the War You Know…

Yes, the Israel-Iran conflict is still heating up. Today, Iran struck a kindergarten in Be’er Sheva—adding to the long list of civilian targets after yesterday’s hospital strike. President Trump surprised everyone by saying he’s giving Iran “two weeks” to come back to the negotiating table.

But here’s the deal—he could still strike this weekend. I wouldn’t be surprised if the “two weeks” is a strategic head-fake.

Still, the memes are already out there: “Trump: Two Weeks” vs. “Trump: Too Weak.” That’s what happens when leadership hesitates. Whether or not you think we should get involved, there’s no question that inaction comes with its own risks.

But that’s not the main story today.

 

 


Now, the War You Don’t See…

Foreign governments are targeting you. Yes, you. The MAGA voter. The Christian mom. The military vet. The trucker. The homesteader. The man who still believes in truth, strength, and freedom.

And they’re doing it by weaponizing money, media, and manipulation.


Exhibit A: Qatar

  • In 2025, Qatar hired a D.C. PR firm called Lumen8 Advisors. They paid them $180,000 per month to polish their image in American media.

  • One of their objectives? Set up an interview between Tucker Carlson and Qatar’s prime minister.

  • After the interview, Tucker’s rhetoric on Iran—and Israel—started to shift. Coincidence?

  • There’s no confirmed payoff, but the optics are terrible.

  • Meanwhile, Al Jazeera (Qatar’s state-run media) floods Western media with polished content—while its Arabic version openly supports jihadist groups.

Qatar is funneling billions into U.S. universities, conservative outlets, and think tanks. And it’s not just America. QatarGate is unfolding in Israel, with two Netanyahu aides arrested for taking money from Qatar-linked operatives.


Exhibit B: Russia & Iran

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Title: Iran's Missing Uranium and the Coming Storm: Are We Days Away from War?

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Coming to you today from Vanadzor, Armenia—right in the heart of the Caucasus—where I'm tracking what might be the biggest flashpoint the Middle East has seen in decades. And yes, it’s escalating fast.

So let me ask you this: what if I told you that Iran’s enriched uranium—over 400kg of near-weapons-grade stuff—is missing, and no one knows where it is? Not the IAEA. Not the inspectors. Not even the satellite guys. The storage facility might’ve been bombed. It might’ve been moved. It might’ve been smuggled out. And if the rumors are true, China may be involved.

Meanwhile, Israel just took out a top IRGC general in a secret compound near Tehran. This wasn’t some random strike. It was a precision operation after extensive surveillance—likely another Mossad masterpiece. And the U.S.? Trump has privately green-lit a Pentagon plan to strike Iran, should the need arise. Word is, he's just waiting for the final go. The British are already moving pieces on the board, too.

This is no longer just a war between Israel and Iran. It’s becoming a regional—and potentially global—conflict.

 

 


What Just Happened?

  • Iran fired 30–40 ballistic missiles into Israel this morning.

  • One missile struck the Saroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. Miraculously, nobody died—because that wing had been evacuated just hours earlier.

  • 137 wounded. Civilian targets. Medical facilities. This is deliberate, folks.

  • Israel’s response? Massive. Dozens of high-value Iranian military sites were bombed overnight. Over 100 munitions dropped.

  • And yes, the IDF says they’ve destroyed two-thirds of Iran’s launchers.

     

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Rockets vs. Missiles:
Why the Difference Matters in the Iran-Israel Conflict

As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies, many are asking a pointed question:

Why are more Iranian weapons making it through Israel’s sophisticated air defense systems than in past conflicts with Hamas or Hezbollah?

The answer lies in a critical distinction—one that’s often overlooked in media coverage: the difference between rockets and missiles.

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