October 21, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Testing the same weapons’: North Korea denounces US ‘double standard’ after Washington condemns submarine missile test

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

US overtures of diplomacy are hypocritical and don’t match Washington’s actions, North Korea said, after a UN Security Council session hastily convened to condemn its recent test of a submarine-launched missile. … Read More >‘Testing the same weapons’: North Korea denounces US ‘double standard’ after Washington condemns submarine missile test

At least 3 killed, 30+ injured after massive gas explosion erupts in northern China (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

A powerful gas explosion tore through a street in the Chinese city of Shenyang, reducing nearby buildings to rubble and injuring dozens. At least 3 people were killed in the blast. … Read More >At least 3 killed, 30+ injured after massive gas explosion erupts in northern China (VIDEOS)

Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Brazilian senators have presented their “final” report on the alleged crimes of President Jair Bolsonaro over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The list of recommended charges includes “crimes against humanity.” … Read More >Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

EU

‘Alien’ mosquitos from East Asia taking over Italy could be vector for viruses – study

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

An invasive species of mosquito from East Asia is slowly spreading throughout Italy and could serve as a vector for viruses, according to a new scientific report. … Read More >‘Alien’ mosquitos from East Asia taking over Italy could be vector for viruses – study

‘Suicide drone attack’ targets US military base Al-Tanf in Syria’s Homs – reports

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

The US base at Al-Tanf, in Syria’s southern Homs province, has reportedly come under attack by either missiles or a drone. No casualties were reported, and the US Central Command blamed “Iranian-backed militias.” … Read More >‘Suicide drone attack’ targets US military base Al-Tanf in Syria’s Homs – reports

EU

Bollene beheading: Manhunt for ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect after decapitated body found in southern France

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

A man has been found “beheaded and eviscerated” in the southeastern French commune of Bollène. A police search is now underway for the suspect, whom they say is armed with a knife and dangerous. … Read More >Bollene beheading: Manhunt for ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect after decapitated body found in southern France

World

IAEA chief says AUKUS deal could spark race for nuclear subs, task force will investigate safeguards & legality

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has reportedly set up a team to probe the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, warning that the pact between the US, UK and Australia had raised proliferation fears over its potential to trigger an arms race. … Read More >IAEA chief says AUKUS deal could spark race for nuclear subs, task force will investigate safeguards & legality

EU

Protesters claim Italian authorities tampered with ‘live webcam’ to show empty square instead of huge anti-vaccine-passport rally

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Protesters in Italy have claimed that the authorities rigged a supposedly live webcam to show an empty square in Trieste’s city center while it was packed with demonstrators against the vaccine passport mandate. … Read More >Protesters claim Italian authorities tampered with ‘live webcam’ to show empty square instead of huge anti-vaccine-passport rally

EU

Bulgaria, Germany, and Italy launch Europe-wide raids on 46 properties over tax fraud investigation into Italian mafia

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

A multinational police operation, run by Bulgaria, Germany and Italy, raided 46 commercial and residential properties on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of tax fraud by the ’Ndrangheta mafia. … Read More >Bulgaria, Germany, and Italy launch Europe-wide raids on 46 properties over tax fraud investigation into Italian mafia

Videos

Putin speaks at plenary session of Valdai Discussion Club meeting

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the plenary session of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi. … Read More >Putin speaks at plenary session of Valdai Discussion Club meeting