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China 'takes over' Philippine-controlled atoll in South China Sea

China Opens Dialogue on Joint Oil and Gas Exploration With Philippines as Ties Deepen

This is a significant development, as Beijing had been lukewarm to the suggestion of joint exploration with Philippines, which is a strategic ally of the United States.

Jan 5, 2023

By Jacob J

Former Chief of Russian Space Agency Sends Piece of Shrapnel that Nearly Killed Him in Donetsk to French President

Dmitry Rogozin claimed that the shrapnel that had nearly killed him in December was from a shell that was fired by a French 155-mm Caesar artillery unit.

Jan 4, 2023

By Nandika Vinal Chand

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Info Dump Shows How US Intelligence, Democrats Forced Twitter Executives' Hand on Key Political Issues

Twitter report that said there was negligible foreign interference in the 2016 election, in which Democrat Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump, was slammed as 'frankly inadequate' by Senate Democrats.

Jan 4, 2023

By Jacob J

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House Adjourns Without a Speaker for First Time Since 1923 as McCarthy Loses Three Rounds of Voting

Ultra right wing members like Matt Gaetz of Florida, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Biggs of Arizona are holding the fort against McCarthy.

Jan 4, 2023

By Jacob J

US Speaker Election: Kevin McCarthy Expected to Win Narrowly Despite Republican Infighting

The first session of the US Congress will convene on January 3 as per the long-held custom, and the Speaker election will take place on that day.

Jan 3, 2023

By Jacob J

Justice Department Trying to Conceal 400-Pages of Sensitive Data on Hunter Biden's Dealings with China, Russia and Ukraine - Claim

According to lawyer Kevin Evans, government attorneys had earlier accepted that the 400-page trove of documents contained potentially relevant documents in the Hunter Biden case.

Jan 3, 2023

By Jacob J

Ukraine's HIMARS Rocket Attack Kills 63 Russian Soldiers in Eastern Donetsk Region

A senior Moscow proxy official in Russian-occupied Donetsk said the Ukrainian missile had struck a vocational school in Makiivka that housed soldiers.

Jan 3, 2023

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Imminent? Former US National Security Adviser Explains Risks

The expert says that some of Xi's key speeches have ample clues about an impending war to annex Taiwan.

Jan 2, 2023

By Jacob J

North Korea can soon recover plutonium from Yongbyon reactor, says US

North Korea's Attempt to Use Nuclear Weapons Will Lead to the End of Kim Jong-un Regime, Says Seoul

South Korea says it would respond to the North's nuclear and missile threats by "dramatically" reinforcing its "three-axis" defence system.

Jan 2, 2023

By IANS

Donald Trump to Return to Facebook? Decision on Overturning Ban Awaited as Democrats Pressure Meta

According to the new report, which cited the Financial Times, Meta is likely to take a decision later in January.

Jan 1, 2023

By Jacob J

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Trump Says Radical, Left Democrats Widen 'American Divide'; Will Tax Records Hurt Him Politically?

The former president says by deciding to 'weaponize everything' the Democrats are walking down a 'dangerous two-way street'.

Dec 31, 2022

By Jacob J

Dangerous US-China Face-Off in South China Sea; American Pilot Manoeuvres to Avoid Collision:With Chinese Fighter Jet

A US military pilot prevented a collision with a Chinese fighter jet by taking a sharp maneuver over the disputed South China Sea.

Dec 30, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Israel Will Attack Iran and Destroy Its Nuclear Weapons Program, Outgoing Defense Minister Says

Outgoing defense minister Benny Gantz told the Air Force cadets that Israel has significantly increased its preparedness in recent years and is preparing for the possibility of an attack on Iran.

Dec 30, 2022

By Jacob J

Modern Day Post-Soviet Lord of the Rings: Russian President Vladimir Putin Gifts Special Gold Rings to Moscow Allies

Russian President Vladmir Putin has gifted special gold rings for the New Year to Moscow-allied leaders of post-Soviet countries.

Dec 29, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Congress Panel Withdraws January 6 Subpoena, Trump Takes a Dig at 'Political Thugs'

Following the panel's decision to drop the subpoena, Trump said it vindicated him and that the committee was aware that he did nothing wrong.

Dec 29, 2022

By Jacob J

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