August 2020 – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

High-tech dystopia or evolution leap? Elon Musk rolls out working Neuralink brain implant prototype embedded in live pig (VIDEO)

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Elon Musk has unveiled a working prototype for the Neuralink, a skull implant that can communicate with brain cells, seen as a breakthrough cure for an array of ailments for some, and a prelude to a nightmare dystopia for others. … Read More >High-tech dystopia or evolution leap? Elon Musk rolls out working Neuralink brain implant prototype embedded in live pig (VIDEO)

Business

Electric ships are pushing the boundaries of batteries

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Maritime transport is one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels and, as such, a natural target for those looking for cleaner alternatives would be the development of fully electric vessels. … Read More >Electric ships are pushing the boundaries of batteries

Middle East

Afghan Forces Recapture Territory From Taliban, Kill 18 Militants, Local Authorities Say

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Afghan forces on Saturday managed to recapture an area, previously held by the Taliban* movement for years, in the eastern Nangarhar province, Ahmad Ali Hazrat, head of the provincial council, said. … Read More >Afghan Forces Recapture Territory From Taliban, Kill 18 Militants, Local Authorities Say

Latin America

Venezuela Reportedly Sends Ship Full of Aluminium to Iran Following Fuel Deliveries From Tehran

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

The two countries have been actively cooperating after unilateral US sanctions started affecting their economies. Tehran has namely delivered several shipments to help Caracas restart its massive oil refining industry. … Read More >Venezuela Reportedly Sends Ship Full of Aluminium to Iran Following Fuel Deliveries From Tehran

Middle East

Two Turkish Soldiers Die in Clash With PKK Members, Defence Ministry Says

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Two Turkish soldiers were fatally wounded during an operation against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist group, in the eastern Agri province near the border with Iran on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said. … Read More >Two Turkish Soldiers Die in Clash With PKK Members, Defence Ministry Says

Middle East

Video Reveals IDF Robotic ‘Imaginary Soldier’ on Israeli Border With Lebanon

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Wednesday that Hezbollah had attacked the country from between two UN positions in southern Lebanon, a move described as a violation of UN resolution 1701 that calls for a ceasefire between the two countries. … Read More >Video Reveals IDF Robotic ‘Imaginary Soldier’ on Israeli Border With Lebanon

USA

Kim Dotcom Calls on Trump to Pardon ‘Truth-Teller’ Julian Assange, Says It Will Help His Re-Election

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Convicted of wire fraud, copyright infringement and money laundering, the entrepreneur awaits extradition to the US. … Read More >Kim Dotcom Calls on Trump to Pardon ‘Truth-Teller’ Julian Assange, Says It Will Help His Re-Election

USA

Trump gets a bounce from Republican convention as new poll shows him narrowing Biden’s lead by 4 points

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

The first poll to be completed since the Republican National Convention ended on Thursday night shows that President Donald Trump gained on rival Joe Biden, whittling down the Democrat’s lead in the race by four percentage points. … Read More >Trump gets a bounce from Republican convention as new poll shows him narrowing Biden’s lead by 4 points

USA

Teen organizer of BLM event in New Jersey slapped with $2,500 police overtime bill

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

An 18-year-old activist from New Jersey was billed almost $2,500 in police overtime after organizing a small protest over a lack of affordable housing in a local borough. She claims the mayor wants to ‘intimidate and silence’ her. … Read More >Teen organizer of BLM event in New Jersey slapped with $2,500 police overtime bill

Russia

135 Professions: Fast-Track to Russian Residence Permit & Russian Citizenship

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Lo and behold the list of professions that open the doors to foreigners looking to get a Russian residence permit after just 6 months of living and working in Russia. Even better yet, foreigners can get Russian citizenship 6 months after getting residency in Russia significantly cutting down the wait time to just one year. … Read More >135 Professions: Fast-Track to Russian Residence Permit & Russian Citizenship

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31