July 24, 2020 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

US judge authorizes release of previously-sealed documents in case of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

A Manhattan judge has ruled in favor of releasing material related to a years-old civil lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, to be used in her current trial where she is facing charges of conspiring to sexually abuse minors. … Read More >US judge authorizes release of previously-sealed documents in case of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

Shows

Crosstalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: China on the ballot?

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

How is the issue of China playing out in the American election cycle? Both Trump and Biden portray themselves as being tough on Beijing. Maybe they are – at least rhetorically. But reality tells a very different story – and it’s bipartisan. … Read More >Crosstalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: China on the ballot?

USA

‘Give us evidence’: Chinese consul general demands proof amid mounting accusations of espionage & order to close Houston consulate

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

When asked to comment on spying allegations, the Chinese consul general of Houston told the media that the US has to present facts proving China’s alleged guilt. … Read More >‘Give us evidence’: Chinese consul general demands proof amid mounting accusations of espionage & order to close Houston consulate

Middle East

Tehran says AMERICAN, not Israeli fighter jets endangered passengers of Iranian airliner over Syria

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

US Air Force, not Israeli, fighter jets were responsible for unsafely intercepting the Mahan Air plane over Syria, which resulted in injuries to several passengers traveling to Beirut, Iranian media reported. … Read More >Tehran says AMERICAN, not Israeli fighter jets endangered passengers of Iranian airliner over Syria

Asia & Pacific

Britain says BNO passports for Hong Kongers are ‘legitimate’ after China threatens not to recognize them in citizenship row

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

London insisted that British National Overseas (BNO) passports are “legitimate” after China said it may end its recognition of them amid a row over new visa rules offering 3 million Hong Kongers a path to British citizenship. … Read More >Britain says BNO passports for Hong Kongers are ‘legitimate’ after China threatens not to recognize them in citizenship row

Business

Another Iranian vessel carrying supplies is set to dock in Venezuela

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

Iran has sent its sixth cargo ship to the sanctions-hit South American nation, due to reach its destination on Sunday. Unlike previous vessels, which were carrying gasoline, this one is set to deliver food to Venezuela. … Read More >Another Iranian vessel carrying supplies is set to dock in Venezuela

Business

Russia has enough reserves to cope with Covid-19 crisis – PM Mishustin

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

The Russian government’s revenues and vast reserves have enabled the country to remain stable and deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday … Read More >Russia has enough reserves to cope with Covid-19 crisis – PM Mishustin

Russia

Russian Prime Minister says there’s no indication country will have to deal with second wave of Covid-19

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020By Editor

There are no reasons to believe that Russia will face a second wave of Covid-19 as long as measures to slow down the spread of the coronavirus are maintained, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has said in a TV interview. … Read More >Russian Prime Minister says there’s no indication country will have to deal with second wave of Covid-19

Russia