August 11, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Chinese state-backed newspaper the Global Times accused the United States of holding “major responsibility” for the Covid-19 pandemic after a congressional report blamed China for the virus’ spread. … Read More >China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

Journalism & Mass media

Craig Murray’s jailing is the national security state’s latest assault on independent journalism

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Former British diplomat and independent journalist Craig Murray is the first person imprisoned in the UK over media contempt in 50 years. … Read More >Craig Murray’s jailing is the national security state’s latest assault on independent journalism

Greek PM calls on citizens to reduce power usage as country bakes in ‘worst heatwave since 1987’

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Authorities in Greece have called for citizens to reduce their power consumption, with temperatures moving toward 44C this week and energy suppliers cautioning against putting additional pressure on the national grid. … Read More >Greek PM calls on citizens to reduce power usage as country bakes in ‘worst heatwave since 1987’

Middle East

Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Human rights group Amnesty International has condemned Lebanese officials ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly Beirut port blast, accusing authorities of “shamelessly obstructing victims’ quest for truth and justice.” … Read More >Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International

Asia & Pacific

Get Covid vaccine or pay for regular tests: Hong Kong delivers ultimatum for key sector workers

Posted on August 11, 2021By Editor

In an attempt to boost inoculation rates, Hong Kong has announced that workers in key sectors will have to either get vaccinated or regularly pay for Covid tests on their own. … Read More >Get Covid vaccine or pay for regular tests: Hong Kong delivers ultimatum for key sector workers

Shows

Sharing weapons! China announces wargames with Russia (Full show)

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

The West is waking up to news of joint anti-terrorism operations this week in China’s north that will see Russian soldiers using Chinese weapons, an ominous precedent for Washington and its allies. This is just one example of deeper collaboration between Russia and China. … Read More >Sharing weapons! China announces wargames with Russia (Full show)

Middle East World

US has NO mandate to keep troops in Syria & America’s interpretation of international law is ‘ridiculous,’ says Russian ambassador

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Washington has no legal mandate to keep its armed forces in Syria, and the presence of American soldiers in the country contradicts the 2015 UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire and a political settlement. … Read More >US has NO mandate to keep troops in Syria & America’s interpretation of international law is ‘ridiculous,’ says Russian ambassador

Russia

Russian liberals hoped for an anti-Putin street revolution. They now may be realising that they wasted years on a doomed strategy

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Russia’s liberals have long hoped for a mass uprising against Vladimir Putin’s government. But, as the president’s support shows little sign of tailing off after almost 18 years in office, the revolution is nowhere to be seen. … Read More >Russian liberals hoped for an anti-Putin street revolution. They now may be realising that they wasted years on a doomed strategy

Russia

Thousands of Russian, Uzbek & Tajik troops rehearse turning back enemy offensive on Afghan border amid fears of Taliban incursions

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Large-scale wargames have been held in Tajikistan, bringing together soldiers from three former Soviet republics to practice targeting enemy combatants and securing the border with neighboring Afghanistan, as the US withdraws. … Read More >Thousands of Russian, Uzbek & Tajik troops rehearse turning back enemy offensive on Afghan border amid fears of Taliban incursions

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